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Jackman Pulls Hair To Spark Tears
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...
By WENN on 22 November 2006
Clooney Honoured By Hollywood Stars
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...
By WENN on 15 October 2006
Rush Protests Eyesore Tower Block
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...
By WENN on 30 May 2006
Urban And Kidman Top Aussie Rich List
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...
By WENN on 13 April 2006
Blanchett To Reprise Elizabeth I Role
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...
By WENN on 13 March 2006
Rush's Daughter Dolls Up Oscar
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...
Spielberg Asks Clinton For Help With Munich
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...
By WENN on 27 November 2005
Raymond And Sellers Triumph At Emmys
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....
By WENN on 19 September 2005
Blanchett Suggests She's Snubbing Elizabeth Sequel
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...
By WENN on 01 September 2005
New Spielberg Movie Called Munich
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,...
By WENN on 26 July 2005
Peter Sellers Biopic And Warm Springs Lead Emmy Race
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...
By WENN on 14 July 2005
Bana To Star In Spielberg Movie
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...
By WENN on 05 July 2005
Williams Tipped To Play Sellers In London 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...
By WENN on 08 April 2005
Ledger And Williams In Pregnancy Riddle
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...
By WENN on 01 April 2005
Geoffrey Rush To Star In Fairytale Movie
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...
By WENN on 09 March 2005
Sideways Shocks The Sags
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...
By WENN on 06 February 2005
Rush's Domestic Abuse Memories
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...
By WENN on 21 January 2005
The Aviator On A High At The Golden Globes
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....
By WENN on 17 January 2005
Loach Honoured By London Critics
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,...
By WENN on 30 December 2004
Rush Said No To Sellers Film Twice
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...
By WENN on 01 December 2004
Rush's Naked Ambition
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...
By WENN on 01 December 2004
Dead Man's Shoes And Drake For Brit Indie Awards
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...
By WENN on 27 October 2004
Kidman To Be Crowe's Aussie Co-star
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),...
By WENN on 12 October 2004
Rush's Chest Wig Ruined Sex Scenes
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....
By WENN on 01 October 2004
Rush: My Mum Fell Off Chair When I Won My Oscar
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...
By WENN on 21 September 2004
Rush 'Turned Down' Sellers Rol
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...
By WENN on 20 September 2004
Theron Bonds With Britt Over Rumour Control
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...
By WENN on 22 August 2004
Theron And Rush To Miss Oscars
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...
By WENN on 20 August 2004
Sellers' Son Gives Film Thumbs Up
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...
By WENN on 03 June 2004
Sellers Film: Most Emotional Experience Of Ekland's Life
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...
By WENN on 23 May 2004
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