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World's Greatest Effects Guru Ray Harryhausen Dies Aged 92
Ray Harryhausen, a visual effects guru often considered to have been the finest in the movie business, has died aged 92. Best known for his pioneering work on Star Wars, Jason and the Argonauts and...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 May 2013
Bradley Cooper To Star In Steven Spielberg's 'American Sniper'
Bradley Cooper has joined Steven Spielberg's 'American Sniper'.The 'Limitless' star will star in the award-winning director's next film, which will follow the book 'American Sniper: The Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in US Military...
By Clive King on 04 May 2013
Spielberg And Bradley Cooper's 'American Sniper' Has Oscars Written All Over It
Steven Spielberg's new movie American Sniper - based on the autobiography of Navy SEAL Chris Kyle - will star Bradley Cooper in the lead role. Kyle, an expert marksman who wrote American Sniper: The Autobiography...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 03 May 2013
Spielberg To Direct Bradley Cooper As 'The Most Lethal Sniper In History'
Fresh from the success of Lincoln, Steven Spielberg has already decided whose life story he'll bring to the screen next; the former Navy SEAL Chris Kyle who gained recognition from his country for his exploits...
By Joe Wilde in Movies / TV / Theatre on 03 May 2013
Dreamworks Send Kung Fu Panda And Shrek To Macau Casinos
In what must surely be a win-win deal (for the two major companies involved, at least), Dreamworks Animation SKG Inc have struck a licensing agreement with Sands China Ltd for the casino operator to use...
By Hayley Avron on 30 April 2013
The Iconic Mingle With The Indie On This Year's Cannes Jury
The jury, which will seal the fate of all Cannes entrants has been decided. The power now lies with a mix of directors and actors, which includes Ang Lee (Best Director Oscar this year); former...
By Victoria Pavlova on 24 April 2013
Star-studded Cannes Jury Announced
The Cannes Film Festival unveiled an impressive array of jurors who will decide who will be the winner of this year's Palme d'Or, the festival's top award. Headed by Steven Spielberg, the Cannes jury will...
By Lew Irwin on 24 April 2013
Cannes Jury Boasts Stellar Line-up Featuring Nicole Kidman And Ang Lee
This year’s Cannes jury boasts some high profile talent, spanning eight different nationalities. The Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman is perhaps the best known of the line-up and she will be joined by the Austrian actor...
By Hayley Avron in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 April 2013
Cannes Jury Confirmed – Hollywood Directors And International Stars In Fine Balance
The presiding jury for the 2013 Cannes Film Festival have been finalized, and it would be fair to say the list is dominated by film directors. But that’s not to say those in front of...
By Jack de Aguilar in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 24 April 2013
This Years' Cannes Lineup Boasts Diversity And Supports Struggling Creators
Once again the Cannes Film Festival will bring together filmmakers and actors from around the world and across generations. The festival roster this year features 19 films and while some, like Sofia Coppola’s The Bling...
By Victoria Pavlova on 18 April 2013
Cannes Festival Lineup Brings Together Spielberg, Coppola And Many More
The lineup for the 66th edition of the glamorous Cannes Film Festival has been announced and it’s a pretty impressive one. Some of the highlights include lexander Payne’s road-trip pic “Nebraska,” Joel and Ethan Coen’s...
By Victoria Pavlova on 18 April 2013
Jim Carrey Was Almost The Star Of Jurassic Park
Actor Jim Carrey was originally tapped to play the lead role in Steven Spielberg's Jurassic Park, but he lost the part to Jeff Goldblum.The funnyman was called in to audition for the role of mathematician...
By WENN on 04 April 2013
Harry Styles Looking For Malibu Home
Harry Styles is looking for a new house in Malibu, California. The One Direction heartthrob has been having meetings alongside his dad, Des - who helps look after his finances - about investing some of...
By Bang Showbiz on 02 April 2013
Kashmir Movie Planned For Dreamworks, Steven Spielberg Confirms
Hot on the heels of the success of his Abraham Lincoln biopic, Steven Spielberg has announced that his newest movie project will be set on the border of the disputed region of Kashmir. It’s unclear...
By Hayley Avron in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12 March 2013
Tv Miniseries Planned As Steven Spielberg Tackles Stanley Kubrick's Napoleon Project
Steven Spielberg is reported to be working on a project that the late Stanley Kubrick was unable to finish himself, though it was a long-term passion of his. According to Entertainment Weekly, Kubrick never actually...
By Hayley Avron in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 March 2013
Steven Spielberg's 'Schindler's List' Arrives On Blu-ray: The Greatest Movie Ever?
It's easy to ignore Steven Spielberg's movies when musing on the greatest film projects of all time. He makes great, family films, often amongst the best of their generation, though there's always something a little...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 March 2013
Steven Spielberg To Make 'Napoleon,' Movie Kubrick Dubbed 'The Best Ever'
Steven Spielberg is to bring Stanley Kubrick's unfilmed screenplay 'Napoleon' to the small screen for a TV series in conjunction with the late film-maker's family. "I've been developing a Stanley Kubrick screenplay for a miniseries...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 March 2013
Steven Spielberg To Head Cannes For The First Time
There aren’t a lot of firsts left in Steven Spielberg’s little book of ‘things I’ve done’. But soon he’ll be able to tick off, or cross off, or even write in ‘been head judge at...
By Jack de Aguilar in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 01 March 2013
Steven Spielberg To Head Cannes Jury 2013: Five Movies To Watch Out For
Steven Spielberg will head the jury for the 2013 Cannes film festival, the first time the US director has taken the esteemed role. The filmmaker - whose movie lost out to Argo at the Academy...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 February 2013
Steven Spielberg Has Finally Been Named President Of The Cannes Film Festival Jury
After a mildly disappointing award season this year, it looks like Steven Spielberg will be back on top form – as president of the Cannes Film Festival jury.It comes as no surprise that the legendary...
By Victoria Pavlova in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 February 2013
Steven Spielberg Named President Of Cannes Film Festival Jury
Steven Spielberg will be president of the jury at this year's Cannes Film Festival.The notorious director - who won the festival's top Palme d'Or prize in 1974 for his film 'The Sugarland Express' - will...
By Bang Showbiz on 28 February 2013
Zero Dark Thirty Wins Only One Oscar Through Rare Tied Award
If there’s anything worse that winning just one Oscar after your film was nominated for five, it's winning Best Sound Editing, and if there’s anything more embarrassing that that, it’s winning Best Sound Editing in...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26 February 2013
The Oscars Shock Winners And Losers: How Argo Beat Lincoln To Best Picture
Very rarely has it been so clear that Oscar nominations and wins are a delicately calculated game of accumulated points and numbers, as the Academy panel want to keep everyone on side. While it comes...
By Lorna Greville in Movies / TV / Theatre on 25 February 2013
Oscars 2013: Ang Lee Beats Steven Spielberg To Best Director
Is this a shock? It kind of is. Ang Lee has taken the Best Director Oscar for Life of Pi, ahead of Steven Spielberg for Lincoln, who was the hot favorite to win the award.Not...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 25 February 2013
Oscars 2013: Argo Takes The Best Picture Oscar From Under Steven Spielberg’S Nose
This was supposed to be Steven Spielberg’s night; his film Lincoln was supposed to win everything, but it hasn’t turned out that way, and Argo has taken Best Film after a late surge.Ben Affleck seemed...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 25 February 2013
Argo And Lincoln – Two Oscars Favourites With Historical And Contextual Inaccuracies
Anyone bothered to check the Oscars 2013 news today – the day before the ceremony – has seen both Argo and Lincoln. We have, and we loved them both. But there’s an air of controversy...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 February 2013
Jim Sheridan: Colin Farrell Was Almost The 'Next Mess Up'
Jim Sheridan admires how Colin Farrell turned his life around.The 'Seven Psychopaths' actor checked into rehab in 2006 after his partying got out of control and director and close friend Jim admits Colin was on...
By Bang Showbiz on 23 February 2013
Colin Farrell: 'Fatherhood Is The Most Important Thing'
Colin Farrell's children are his main priority.The 'Seven Psychopaths' actor has two sons, James, nine, and Henry, three, from previous relationships and revealed he no longer worries about work so much because he just wants...
By Bang Showbiz on 22 February 2013
Prediction Genius Nate Silver Just Called The Oscars...
Statistician Nate Silver has predicted the results of Sunday's Academy Awards, with Argo and Lincoln both performing strongly. Silver - one of the most respected individuals in his field - first caught the public's attention...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 February 2013
Argo Vs Lincoln? Not So Fast: Oscars Has A History Of Best Picture Shocks
Think the Oscar for Best Picture is a two-horse race between Ben Affleck's Argo and Steven Spielberg's Lincoln? Think again. Though the bookmakers have the Iranian hostage drama just in front of the historical epic,...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 February 2013
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