Ewan McGregor is holding up the sequel to the movie that made him famous, because film bosses don't want to go ahead without his participation.

The subject of space is a difficult one in terms of selecting films. Qualifying elements are somewhat subjective. Does the film have to take place in space? Must it include aliens?

Freida Pinto could soon join the ranks of Halle Berry, Ursula Andress and Honor Blackman as the new Bond girl - the Slumdog Millionaire star has reportedly been invited to audition for the next 007 movie.

Slumdog Millionaire has smashed the $200 million mark in global box office takings - making a mammoth $185 million profit since its release.

British director Danny Boyle will not take the helm of the next James Bond movie - despite insisting he's a huge fan of the 007 franchise.

Slumdog Millionaire star Dev Patel is set to imitate his on-screen character - by making an appearance on the real-life version of TV quiz show Who Wants To Be A Millionaire.

Oscar-winning movie Slumdog Millionaire is the gift that keeps giving for its child stars - authorities in Mumbai, India are planning to provide the young actors with housing so they can escape their lives of poverty.

Before we get started on the Mega Oscar Diary, let's go to a few random ramblings from the cadre of pre-shows around the dial:

Sean Penn, Kate Winslet, Penelope Cruz, the late Heath Ledger and movie sensation Slumdog Millionaire were the big winners at the 81st Academy Awards in Hollywood.

Studio bosses at the helm of Slumdog Millionaire have confirmed the film's child actors will be flown from Mumbai, India to Los Angeles for Sunday's Academy Awards.