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Ben Affleck's Argo To Feature At Bfi London Film Festival
Ben Affleck's 'Argo' will feature at the BFI London Film Festival next month. The political drama - which the 40-year-old actor stars in and directs - is part of the programme of movies unveiled today...
By Bang Showbiz on 05 September 2012
Peta Releases Shocking Horse Cruelty Advert
Peta activists are stepping up their campaign against animal cruelty in Hollywood with a graphic advertisement depicting a dead horse, following fresh allegations of abuse on the set of Dustin Hoffman's axed show Luck.The hard-hitting...
By WENN on 16 May 2012
Dustin Hoffman Attends To Collapsed Jogger In Hyde Park
Dustin Hoffman waited with a collapsed jogger in London's Hyde Park, who had suffered a heart attack, before congratulating ambulance crews for doing a good job resuscitating him. Hoffman, 74, was out enjoying a walk...
By WENN on 08 May 2012
Dustin Hoffman's Axed Show Luck Hit With New Animal Cruelty Complaints
Producers behind Dustin Hoffman's axed horse-racing drama Luck have been hit with fresh animal cruelty complaints from activists at the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (Peta).David Milch and Michael Mann ceased production on...
By WENN on 04 May 2012
Michael Douglas To Make Big Screen Return
Michael Douglas is returning to the big screen after fighting off throat cancer. The 67-year-old actor - who is married to 42-year-old actress Catherine Zeta-Jones - is set to star in ensemble comedy 'Las Vegas',...
By Bang Showbiz on 18 April 2012
Peta Bosses Celebrate Luck Axe
Animal rights bosses in the U.S. are celebrating after Dustin Hoffman's TV show Luck was axed following the death of three horses.The racing show's executive producers David Milch and Michael Mann announced on Wednesday (14Mar12)...
By WENN on 15 March 2012
Hoffman's Tv Drama Runs Out Of Luck
The producers of Dustin Hoffman's hit TV series Luck have announced they will be ceasing production on the project following the death of a horse on Tuesday (13Mar12).The tragedy marked the third time in a...
By WENN on 14 March 2012
Luck Horseracing Scenes Halted After Latest Tragedy
TV bosses at Hbo have agreed to halt production on horse-related scenes in Dustin Hoffman's hit drama Luck to allow American Humane Association officials to conduct a thorough investigation into the death of a mare...
By WENN on 14 March 2012
Dustin Hoffman Drama 'Luck' Leaves Three Horses Dead
The new Dustin Hoffman television drama 'Luck' has agreed to stop using horses in filming after a third thoroughbred was injured and put down during production of the drama, reports the Bbc. Following the event...
By WENN on 14 March 2012
Hoffman's Luck Hit By Another Horse Tragedy
Dustin Hoffman's new TV drama Luck has been hit by more bad luck - a third horse used in the show has been euthanized after it fell backwards and broke its neck on Tuesday (13Mar12).A...
By WENN on 14 March 2012
Dustin Hoffman Was Warned: Television Causes Divorce
Dustin Hoffman says he was as surprised as anyone to find himself back on television, and admits he was warned to stay on the big-screen. The Hollywood actor appears in the new Michael Mann horse-racing...
By WENN on 17 February 2012
Hoffman's Luck Under Fire From Animal Rights Activists
TV bosses behind Dustin Hoffman's new thoroughbred racing drama Luck have come under fire from animal rights activists after two horses were put down due to injuries sustained on set.Luck production chiefs rescinded its American...
By WENN on 08 February 2012
Sir Anthony Hopkins Sneaks Out Of A Window To Escape Angry Directors
Sir Anthony Hopkins coached fellow actor Dustin Hoffman on how to avoid upsetting movie directors - and advised him to jump out of a window to escape a huge bust-up onset.The Rain Man star was...
By WENN on 18 January 2012
Jonah Hill Dating Dustin Hoffman's Daughter
Jonah Hill is dating Dustin Hoffman's daughter.The comic actor has reportedly embarked on a relationship with Ali Hoffman and has been pals with her since they were young when they were growing up in Los...
By Bang Showbiz on 04 January 2012
Hoffman Cried During Filming Of Quartet
Dustin Hoffman was reduced to tears on the set of his directorial debut Quartet when he heard his leading actors singing opera.The Rain Man star recruited Brits including Harry Potter actor Michael Gambon, Maggie Smith,...
By WENN on 20 December 2011
James Marsden And Lisa Linde To Divorce
At the same time as enthusing about his role in the remake of Dustin Hoffman classic 'Straw Dogs,' James Marsden was also watching his private life get torn apart; it's come to light that his...
By WENN on 01 October 2011
Sheryl Crow Writing Music For 'Diner' Broadway Musical
Sheryl Crow, the multi-award winning country artist, has signed on to pen the music and lyrics for an upcoming Broadway adaptation of the 1982 hit film 'Diner', reports the New York Times. Crow was persuaded...
By WENN on 21 September 2011
Tom Hardy: 'Nick Nolte Is A Big Bear'
Tom Hardy compares Nick Nolte to a "big bear".The British actor worked with the Hollywood veteran on his latest film 'Warrior', and feels his "old school" attitude place him in the same league as Marlon...
By Bang Showbiz on 09 September 2011
Elle Fanning Reveals Dakota's College Plans
Elle Fanning, the 13-year-old star of Jj Abrams new movie 'Super 8', has revealed her sister Dakota Fanning's plans for the future, reports Access Hollywood. Elle Fanning's older sister recently graduated from high school in...
By WENN on 09 June 2011
Justin Bieber Among Star-studded Guests At Nba's All-star Game
Justin Bieber mingled with a host of stars at a basketball event yesterday (20.02.11).The 16-year-old singer sat with Rihanna, Beyonce Knowles and Lenny Kravitz as he enjoyed the All-Star game, hosted by the National Basketball...
By Bang Showbiz on 21 February 2011
Rosamund Pike Annoyed By Hoffman
Rosamund Pike found working with Dustin Hoffman "annoying".The 31-year-old actress - who appears alongside the Hollywood legend in 'Barney's Version' - found the star's playful attitude irritating, as she would find it hard to concentrate...
By Bang Showbiz on 22 January 2011
Dustin Hoffman's Directorial Debut
Dustin Hoffman is to direct a film. The 72-year-old actor is in the final stages of negotiations to helm 'Quartet', a movie about a retirement home for opera singers in the Home Counties of England....
By Bang Showbiz on 12 March 2010
Mickey Rourke's Freida Warning
Mickey Rourke told Freida Pinto she was too young to be at the Oscars.The 'Wrestler' star approached the 'Slumdog Millionaire' actress at the prestigious awards ceremony last February - during which Freida's film won eight...
By Bang Showbiz on 26 October 2009
Hoffman Still Chuckles About Rain Man Fart Scene
DUSTIN HOFFMAN's improvised fart in a telephone booth in RAIN MAN remains the actor's favourite scene. The movie great really did pass gas in front of co-star Tom Cruise in the famous scene, prompting the...
By WENN on 06 May 2008
Hoffman Missed Out On Wonka
Movie star DUSTIN HOFFMAN has revealed he fought JOHNNY DEPP for the role of WILLY WONKA in director TIM BURTON's movie adaptation of Roald Dahl's Charlie + The Chocolate Factory. The 69-year-old Tootsie star tells...
By WENN on 29 June 2007
Hoffman's Mother Urged Him To Have Nose Job
DUSTIN HOFFMAN almost changed his trademark shapely nose as a teenager, because his mother told him he would be happier if he underwent cosmetic surgery. THE GRADUATE legend was almost convinced by his parent, who...
By WENN on 21 November 2006
Wood's Uncomfortable Meeting With Nicholson
ELIJAH WOOD was shocked when Hollywood hellraiser JACK NICHOLSON told him he walked out of the final THE LORD OF THE RINGS movie. THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING opened...
By WENN on 21 August 2005
Webb Is Writing Graduate Sequel
Author CHARLES WEBB is writing a sequel to his hit book THE GRADUATE, but he doesn't want the project to become a movie until after his death. According to website GUARDIANUNLIMITED.COM, Webb's new book,...
By WENN on 31 March 2005
Hoffman Reveals Streisand's Sex Life
DUSTIN HOFFMAN has exposed an intimate secret BARBRA STREISAND told him on the set of MEET THE FOCKERS - she and her actor husband JAMES BROLIN have sex six times a week. The veteran...
By WENN on 11 January 2005
Hoffman's Grandson At Centre Of Circumcision Debate
DUSTIN HOFFMAN's grandson AUGUSTUS is at the centre of a ratings debate - the newborn's parents are at odds over whether or not they should circumcise him. Hoffman's daughter JENNA and her husband SEAMUS...
By WENN on 23 December 2004
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