CWG scam : Opposition to target Centre, Kalmadi in fresh controversy
New Delhi, Aug 9 (ANI): Even as the Opposition aims to target the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) Government in Parliament over issue of alleged financial irregularities in the Commonwealth Games, fresh allegations have surfaced against Organising Committee Chairman Suresh Kalmadi suggesting he was aware of payments made to controversial UK-based firm AM films and [...]
Anil Kapoor desperate to move on from ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ success
London, July 27 (ANI): Bollywood superstar Anil Kapoor, who rose to international fame with the success of ‘Slumdog Millionaire’, has confessed that he’s now tired of his link to the movie.
The Indian actor, who played the role of game show host Prem Kumar in Danny Boyle’’s Oscar-winning movie in 2008, admitted he still fields questions [...]
Angelina Jolie can be stubborn, says ‘Salt’ stunt trainer
Washington, July 24 (ANI): ‘Salt’ stunt trainer Simon Crane has revealed that Angelina Jolie, who is one of the biggest stars in the world, can be stubborn.
“During her final fight Liev [Schrieber]…She had to dive through an opening door firing a gun…as she carried the sequence on, she rushed into a corner piece of a [...]
‘Saw’ named ‘Most Successful Horror Movie Series’
London, July 24 (ANI): Serial killer franchise ‘Saw’ is the most successful horror movie series, according to the Guinness World Records.
The six ”Saw” films have raked in a total of 733 million dollars at the box office.
Producer Mark Burg told a foreign new agency that he was ‘in shock’ at beating other long-running movie franchises, [...]
Jennifer Love Hewitt films love scenes with 26 men in 48hrs!
London, July 22 (ANI): Hollywood actress Jennifer Love Hewitt filmed love scenes with 26 different men over a period of two days for her role as a prostitute in ‘The Client List’.
“We shot all those scenes in two days and I must have done 26 lingerie changes and 26 clients in those two days,” the [...]
Modern vampires neither scary nor sexy, say children’’s writers
London, June 25 (ANI): Children’’s writers are complaining that modern vampires popularised by films such as the Twilight franchise are neither scary nor sexy.
Neil Gaiman, the best-selling Gothic children’’s author, criticised the character of Robert Pattinson as being contradictory – one who is a vegetarian and is able to walk around in daylight.
“The saddest thing [...]
Now, Sly wants to direct films
London, June 25 (ANI): After ruling Hollywood for almost 4 decades, Sylvester Stallone says that his latest film ‘The Expendables’ could be his last.
The 63-year-old Hollywood actor admits that it might soon be time to give up acting in films for good.
“I’m on borrowed time. At this age I hear the ticking clock and it’s [...]
Cinderella is Britain’’s all-time favourite fairy tale
London, June 25 (ANI): Cinderella has been voted Britain’’s all-time favourite fairy tale in a new poll.
As many as 4,000 adults were questioned in the survey conducted by Sky Broadband.
The classic story of Cinderella dates back to the 1st century BC in Egypt and has been adapted into panto, operas, ballets and films.
“I adore Cinderella [...]
Kristen Stewart hopes final ‘Twilight’ movies will be shot in 3D
London, June 24(ANI): Actress Kristen Stewart feels that it would be awesome to shoot the final Twilight saga in 3D as the vampire characters would become more life-like.
The actress is playing Bella Swan in the franchise, and is all set to work on the final installment, ‘Breaking Dawn’. This last flick will be split into [...]
Robert Pattinson is my inspiration, says Ashely Greene
Melbourne, June 21: ”Twilight” star Ashley Greene, has revealed that her co-star in the film, Robert Pattinson, is her inspiration.
The 23-year-old is impressed by how Pattinson remains unfazed by stardom despite a huge fan following.
“Robert Pattinson, who plays my adoptive brother in the Twilight films, has been one of my biggest inspirations,” the Daily Telegraph [...]
‘The Hobbit’ will be made: Guillermo Del Toro
London, June 09 (ANI): Filmmaker Guillermo Del Toro is sure that the ‘The Hobbit’ will be made – despite his decision to quit as the project’’s director.
The Lord Of The Rings prequel is based on J.R.R. Tolkien’’s first book and has been in trouble due to ongoing monetary losses at MGM Studios, which was put [...]
Refugee who fled Sierra Leone lands role in new ‘Harry Potter’ movie
London, June 9 (ANI): A child refugee who fled war-torn Sierra Leone has landed a role in the new ‘Harry Potter’ film.
Magortu Margai, now 20, will play a Hogwarts pupil.
The girl lived in the African country until she was six – fearing for her life in its civil war.
Margai even scrambled under a bed with [...]
New ‘Twilight’ book hit stores
London, June 06 (ANI): New book ‘The Short Second Life Of Bree’ from Stephenie Meyer’s ‘Twilight’ series has hit stores.
The novella revolves around Bree, a minor character from the Twilight quartet.
She is killed in the third edition ‘Eclipse’ of the series but reemerges in this new story.
The evil Victoria created Bree, one of the [...]
Kim Cattrall’s ‘F’ word text to ‘SATC’ director over delight with script
Melbourne, May 24 (ANI): ‘Sex And The City 2’ star Kim Cattrall has revealed that she was so delighted with the script of the movie that she sent director Michael Patrick King a foul-mouthed text message.
According to Sky News Australia, Cattrall, 53, revealed that she was so thrilled that she used the ‘F’ word to [...]
Oliver Stone has no intention of quitting the film industry
London, May 21 (ANI): Veteran director Oliver Stone has revealed that he has no plans to quit films.
The filmmaker said he has just finished working on a documentary called South Of The Border, which is to be released in June (10).
It looks at Hugo Chavez and the revolution in South America.
The documentary features a road [...]
Jennifer Aniston wanted to be ‘retouched’ in new movie ‘The Switch’
Melbourne, May 21 (ANI): Jennifer Aniston was reportedly so concerned about looking her age in the new movie ”The Switch” she asked for parts of her body to be ‘retouched’.
The 41-year-old actress asked for changes in her looks during the editing process of the Josh Gordon-directed comedy.
“She thought she looked rough – especially in the [...]
Sean Connery retired because he didn”t want to play small roles: Michael Caine
London, May 21 (ANI): Michael Caine has criticized his long time friend Sean Connery for being stubborn and refusing to act in smaller roles.
Caine, who has forayed back into films of late after playing a series of supporting roles in films like Batman Begins, The Dark Knight and Austin Powers in Gold Member, thinks that [...]
Ashley Greene, Kellan Lutz to star in final chapter of ‘Twilight’ saga
New York, May 20 (ANI): Actors Ashley Greene and Kellan Lutz have been signed for ‘Breaking Dawn’, the fourth part of ‘Twilight’ movie series.
Both the stars will join Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart in the fourth and the last version.
According to the Hollywood Reporter, stars were reportedly demanding for their price hike but the duo [...]
Anthony Hopkins thinks “actors are the worst bores”
London, May 18 (ANI): Sir Anthony Hopkins hates socialising with movie stars because he claims “actors are the worst bores”.
The Silence of the Lambs star insists actors only talk about films.
“Actors are the worst bores. You can”t talk with them about anything – except old movies,” the Daily Express quoted him as telling German TV [...]
Liam Gallagher promises not to get into films
London, May 15 (ANI): Former Oasis singer Liam Gallagher, who is working on new film ‘The Longest Cocktail Party’, claims he will never get completely absorbed into films.
However, the rock star, whose new production company, In 1,is backing the movie, admitted that he could not let go an opportunity to be part of the biopic [...]
