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Top Hollywood Dialect Coach Easton Dies

23rd December 2011

The renowned Hollywood dialect coach who helped Forest Whitaker hone his accent as Ugandan dictator Idi Amin in The Last...

Writer Astounded By Whitaker's Dedication

27th June 2007

THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND writer GILES FODEN was astounded by FOREST WHITAKER's dedication to his role as Ugandan dictator...

The Things They Say 4217

4th March 2007

"The country has made my career, made FOREST WHITAKER's career, the director KEVIN MACDONALD's career. Every crew member and every...

Mcavoy's Whitaker Oscar Premonition

3rd March 2007

JAMES MCAVOY knew FOREST WHITAKER would scoop the Best Actor Oscar for THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND as soon as...

Hudson And Whitaker Triumph At Image Awards

3rd March 2007

FOREST WHITAKER and JENNIFER HUDSON picked up acting prizes at the NAACP Image Awards on Friday (02MAR07), just six days...

Washington Acted Like A Gorilla As Ape Attacked

3rd March 2007

RAY star KERRY WASHINGTON had to use her acting skills to save her life when she came face to face...

Whitaker Terrified Castmates As Idi Amin

28th February 2007

Oscar winner FOREST WHITAKER was so intense as ruthless Ugandan leader IDI AMIN in movie THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND...

Fascinating Fact 2913

26th February 2007

FOREST WHITAKER gained 50 pounds (110 kilograms), used makeup to darken his skin, studied Swahili and learned to play the...

Amin's Son Slams 'Degrading' Oscar-tipped Movie

22nd February 2007

Former Ugandan dictator IDI AMIN's son has hit out at the "degrading" portrayal of his "second mother" in Oscar-nominated movie...

Whitaker Offered Oscars Speech Help

21st February 2007

Oscars favourite FOREST WHITAKER has been offered public speaking help after a string of flustered speeches at recent awards shows....

Philips: 'O'toole Won't Win An Oscar'

19th February 2007

Veteran actor PETER O'TOOLE may be wowing the critics in his latest film VENUS - but co-star LESLIE PHILIPS doesn't...

Whitaker Defends 'Defamatory' Performance

19th February 2007

FOREST WHITAKER used the Ugandan premiere of THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND on Saturday (17FEB07) to defend himself against allegations...

Fascinating Fact 2864

19th February 2007

The cast of Oscar-tipped THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND returned to location in Uganda for the movie's African premiere last...

Eastwood Honoured With Cinema For Peace Award

13th February 2007

CLINT EASTWOOD was honoured with the Cinema For Peace Award in Berlin, Germany, last night (12FEB07). The American director received...

The Things They Say 3993

11th February 2007

"IDI AMIN wrote love letters to the Queen, he offered himself as her lover. FOREST (WHITAKER), if you're willing, I...

The Things They Say 3992

11th February 2007

"This means a lot because to be embraced by another shore is a special thing. I try to think of...

United 93 Hailed As Film Of The Year By British Critics

9th February 2007

PAUL GREENGRASS' harrowing 9/11 drama UNITED 93 was named film of the year by British critics last night (08FEB07). The...

Fascinating Fact 2814

9th February 2007

FOREST WHITAKER has picked up 21 critics and guild awards this awards season for his portrayal of Ugandan dictator IDI...

Whitaker Regrets Golden Globes Speech

24th January 2007

THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND star FOREST WHITAKER regrets not being more composed during his acceptance speech at the Golden...

'Stomp' Still Scores At Us Box Office

22nd January 2007

Dance movie STOMP THE YARD held on to the top spot at the US box office for the second week...

Macdonald's Ebay Regret

17th January 2007

Director KEVIN MACDONALD regrets blowing up IDI AMIN's actual car in new movie THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND - as...

Whitaker Begged For Amin Part

16th January 2007

FOREST WHITAKER was so desperate to land the role of IDI AMIN in THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND, he begged...

Whitaker Became Idi Amin

15th January 2007

FOREST WHITAKER stayed in character for the entire shoot of IDI AMIN film THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND – even...

Scorsese Hailed By Us Critics

13th January 2007

MARTIN SCORSESE's elusive Oscar dream looks closer to being realised after he was named Best Director by the Broadcast Film...

Whitaker: 'Amin Was Make Or Break Role'

12th January 2007

FOREST WHITAKER threw himself so deep into his role as former Ugandan dictator IDI AMIN in movie THE LAST KING...

Macdonald Considers Saddam Movie

11th January 2007

Director KEVIN MACDONALD has refused to rule out documenting SADDAM HUSSEIN's last days on film, but insists now is not...

Mcavoy: 'I Landed The Last King Of Scotland Role For Being Cheap'

9th January 2007

Actor JAMES MCAVOY is convinced he only landed a role in new movie THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND because he's...

Whitaker Defends 'Attractive' Amin

9th January 2007

FOREST WHITAKER has hit out at suggestions his portrayal of former Ugandan dictator IDI AMIN was too 'attractive', insisting it's...

United 93 Wins Online Film Prize

9th January 2007

September 11 film UNITED 93 has been named the Best Movie of 2006 by the Online Film Critics Society. The...

Babel Towers Over Rivals In Golden Globe Nominations

14th December 2006

Ensemble drama BABEL leads the nominations at next year's (07) Golden Globe Awards, boasting seven nods including Best Dramatic Picture...

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