Hollywood star HUGH JACKMAN has an odd way of preparing for teary film scenes - he tugs at his own pubic hair. The upbeat actor admits he struggles to conjure up tears on cue for...
Hollywood heart-throb GEORGE CLOONEY was toasted by a host of fellow stars when he received the 2006 American Cinematheque Award in Beverly Hills on Friday (13OCT06). The lavish event, which was held to raise money...
Australian Oscar-winner GEOFFREY RUSH is leading a campaign against plans to build a 15-storey towerblock near his home in Melbourne. The SHINE star is furious developers have ignored planning guidelines and is calling on his...
Country star KEITH URBAN has made a surprise appearance at the top of Australia's rich list, beating off competition from fellow Antipodeans RUSSELL CROWE and ERIC BANA. The 38-year-old singer's recent success in America has...
Hollywood actress CATE BLANCHETT is returning to her role as QUEEN ELIZABETH I in new film THE GOLDEN AGE - the sequel to 1998 movie ELIZABETH. The SHEKHAR KAPUR-directed biopic, which will begin filming next...
SHINE star GEOFFREY RUSH has revealed he gave his Best Actor Oscar to his 13-year-old daughter ANGELICA to use as a plaything. Angelica even dresses the nine-year-old gong in Barbie underwear. Rush reveals, "You know...
Hollywood director STEVEN SPIELBERG is so worried about the reception his new based-on-fact terrorist drama will receive, he has enlisted the assistance of former US President BILL CLINTON. MUNICH, about the hunting down of...
Departed sitcom EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND and TV movie THE LIFE AND DEATH OF PETER SELLERS were the big winners at last night's (18SEP05) 57th Annual Emmy Awards, picking up a trio of accolades each....
CATE BLANCHETT is leaving fans guessing about her regal return as British queen ELIZABETH I after insisting industry reports about a sequel to the hit 1998 movie ELIZABETH are untrue. The actress has reportedly...
STEVEN SPIELBERG has confirmed his new movie dealing with the murder of 11 Israeli competitors at the 1972 Olympic Games will be named MUNICH. The hard-hitting movie, which is currently filming in the US,...
THE LIFE AND DEATH OF PETER SELLERS and WARM SPRINGS are the front-runners at the 57th annual Primetime Emmy Awards after receiving 16 nominations each. DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES and WILL + GRACE follow close behind...
STEVEN SPIELBERG has recruited Australian actor ERIC BANA to star in his new movie focusing on Israeli retribution following the terrorist attack on the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich. The TROY hunk will play...
Funnyman ROBIN WILLIAMS is considering playing PETER SELLERS in a London play covering the final years of the comedy legend's life. The movie THE LIFE AND DEATH OF PETER SELLERS, starring GEOFFREY RUSH and...
Hollywood couple HEATH LEDGER and MICHELLE WILLIAMS are at the centre of a pregnancy riddle after the former DAWSON'S CREEK beauty was spotted at a pre-natal yoga class. The Australian heart-throb, 25, and American...
Australian actor GEOFFREY RUSH is set to star in a new Hollywood epic about the life of Danish fairytale writer HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN. The biopic of the author, best known for children's tale HANSEL...
Wine-drinking comedy SIDEWAYS stunned Hollywood last night (05FEB05) when it claimed the big prize at the 11th annual SCREEN ACTORS GUILD AWARDS. The film's stars, VIRGINIA MADSEN, PAUL GIAMATTI and THOMAS HADEN CHURCH, were...
Australian actor GEOFFREY RUSH used personal experience to play an abusive father in his movie SWIMMING UPSTREAM - he grew up in the midst of people suffering domestic abuse. The screen star plays the...
MARTIN SCORSESE's HOWARD HUGHES biopic THE AVIATOR was the high-flying success story at the 62nd GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS last night (16JAN05) when the movie took home three of the five honours it was nominated for....
British film-maker KEN LOACH will be honoured for his outstanding contribution to cinema by the London Critics Circle. The director will receive a special award for a 40-year career, marked by movies including KES,...
OSCAR winner GEOFFREY RUSH twice turned down the chance to play PETER SELLERS in new movie THE LIFE + DEATH OF PETER SELLERS before his role as a ghostly pirate gave him the edge he...
QUILLS star GEOFFREY RUSH credits his desire to strip off his clothes with igniting his acting career. The Australian actor had no plans to enter the realm of acting, until his need to raise...
SHANE MEADOWS' critically acclaimed thriller DEAD MAN'S SHOES is leading the way at this year's (04) BRITISH INDEPENDENT FILM AWARDS with eight nominations. Dead Man's Shoes, which was awarded the HITCHCOCK D'OR accolade at...
Actor RUSSELL CROWE's reported quest to attach an Australian female co-star in new movie EUCALYPTUS is poised for success - NICOLE KIDMAN is in talks to sign up for the role. Last month (SEP04),...
Actor GEOFFREY RUSH found sex scenes with CHARLIZE THERON tricky on the set of new movie THE LIFE AND DEATH OF PETER SELLERS - because he was worried about his chest wig falling off....
Australian actor GEOFFREY RUSH is particularly proud of his Best Actor ACADEMY AWARD, because of what he had to overcome to win it. The 52-year-old stunned Hollywood in 1997 when he lifted the gong...
GEOFFREY RUSH originally rejected the lead role in THE LIFE AND DEATH OF PETER SELLERS - because he was so intimidated by the late comedian. The OSCAR winner's portrayal of the PINK PANTHER legend...
CHARLIZE THERON was so devastated to hear BRITT EKLAND wasn't happy with her portrayal of the 1960s icon in the new PETER SELLERS biopic, she insisted on taking her to see the film at the...
OSCAR winner CHARLIZE THERON won't get the chance to defend her ACADEMY AWARD next year (04), because her new movie is being premiered on American television. Broadcasting giants HBO, who own the rights to...
The new biopic of British comedy legend PETER SELLERS has been given the approval of the actor's son, just months after he attacked the film. MICHAEL SELLERS, 50, condemned THE LIFE AND DEATH OF...
BRITT EKLAND was so overwhelmed watching the eagerly-waited biopic on her late husband PETER SELLERS, she's labelled the exclusive screening the most emotional experience of her life. The Swedish actress - who until...