Fact: Actor Harvey Keitel was the toast of France's Deauville American Film Festival, which kicked off on Friday (31Aug12) by paying tribute to his career. The Reservoir Dogs star was handed a special plaque at the seaside resort of Deauville as he helped launch the 38th annual event, which celebrates American film.
Quote: "Sometimes, you relate to an actor in ways you can't explain. I felt it with Harvey, I felt it with Robert, I feel it now. Over the course of years, you develop a rhythm that's hard to find in this business. But if you do find it, you don't let it go." Martin Scorsese compares his modern-day protege Leonardo Dicaprio with Hollywood legends ROBERT DeNIRO and Harvey Keitel.
Fact: Rap icon JAY-Z has recruited Reservoir Dogs actor Harvey Keitel and basketball superstar LeBRON JAMES for the video for his new single D.O.A. (DEATH OF AUTOTUNE). The promo received its world premiere on U.S. cable network BET on Sunday (28Jun09) following the channel's annual awards show.
Fact: Harvey Keitel is to reteam with his MEAN STREETS director Martin Scorsese for a new romantic film about modern-day New Yorkers. The pair will produce drama CHAOS.