The often-feuding members of the Monty Python comedy troupe are setting their differences aside for a new live action movie.

Michael Palin, John Cleese, Terry Jones and Terry Gilliam have already signed on for the science-fiction comedy, which Jones will direct - and project insiders claim producers are close to landing Eric Idle as well.

Absolutely Anything will follow the exploits of a man who is given the power to do whatever he likes by aliens.

The Monty Python stars will lend their voices to the out-of-this-world characters.

Jones tells Variety, "It's not a Monty Python picture, bu...

John Cleese has lashed out at former Monty Python And The Holy Grail collaborator Eric Idle for "moaning" about the cash he has had to pay his Holy Grail castmates in royalties for stage musical Spamalot.

Dubbing the disgruntled comedian/singer 'Yoko Idle' - a reference to Yoko Ono, who is incorrectly blamed for breaking up the Beatles - Cleese took to his Twitter.com to address Idle's latest remarks.

He writes, "I see Yoko Idle's been moaning (again), about the royalties he had to pay the other Python's for Spamalot. Apparently he paid me 'millions.'

"Actual rough figures last time we c...

Funnyman John Cleese has spoken out about the high levels of immigration in his native U.K., insisting London is "no longer an English city."

The Monty Python star is adamant the multi-cultural nature of the British capital is changing the country beyond recognition and traditional English culture is fading out.

In an interview on Australian TV, he says, "I'm not sure what's going on in Britain. Let me say this, I don't know what's going on in London because London is no longer an English city and that's how they got the (2012) Olympics."

"They said, 'We're the most cosmopolitan city o...

John Cleese has asked for the help of his Twitter.com followers as he attempts to identify a photographer who followed him home on Tuesday.

The funnyman was ticked off when the paparazzi caught him shopping and decided to stay on his trail - and so he snapped the guy, posted the picture online and asked fans to help him get the guy's name.

In a series of tweets, the Monty Python star wrote, "Darling Twits, you can help me with a quick experiment... Some Paparazzo guy caught me this morning, followed me home... not content with snapping me, he wrote down my address (no doubt to sell).

"Do...

Here are our top moments of the 2011 Screen Actors Guild Awards:

10. Most Nurturing: "It shouldn't be called the SAG award, it should be called the Uplifting Award," The King's Speech actor Geoffrey Rush says on behalf of the cast, before giving nods to the movie's supporting actors, including his on-screen family and Freya Wilson, who played the young future Queen Elizabeth. His SAG family must be very proud.

9. The Kanye West Memorial Award: Has someone been enjoying a little post-Prohibition tipple? A spacey, dark-lipped Paz de la Huerta commandeers the mic after Steve Buscemi's speech...

The eruption of a volcano in Iceland at the end of March meant the following month was dogged by stories of stranded stars as a giant ash cloud swept over northern Europe and closed airports across the continent.

California's Coachella festival was under threat as a number of acts canceled their slots when they were unable to fly out to the U.S.

Several movie premieres were also affected in the chaos - the "Iron Man 2" red carpet event in London was moved to Los Angeles when stars including Robert Downey, Jr. were unable to jet to Britain. Miley Cyrus also scrapped plans to unveil her fil...

A lot of other critics have blasted Ridley Scott’s “Robin Hood,” but honestly I found it to be pretty interesting. It is slightly long winded and its action scenes are a bit frenetic, however it dares to be different in how it approaches the Robin Hood tale which I appreciate.

As a narrative "Robin Hood" operates like a prequel, covering the events leading to Robin’s branding as an outlaw. This Robin is serious, more like a solider commanding his friends in battle, than the lighthearted rogue whose archery and skills with a sword are so well known in the legend. While he believes in eq...

John Cleese refused to let a volcanic eruption in Iceland disrupt his busy schedule - the actor paid $4,950 for a taxi to take him from Norway to Belgium after his plane was grounded.

The funnyman was in Norway for an appearance on a talk show earlier this week and was due to fly home to England after his TV spot.

However, he was unable to catch a flight to the U.K. as nearly all air services in Europe have been cancelled because of a heavy cloud of volcanic ash floating in the skies above.

But Cleese didn't let this spoil his plans - he paid $4,950 for a taxi to take him from No...

Vampire junkies of all ages hooked on the Twilight saga will get their fix this week with release of "New Moon." Further excitement about the premiere has generated among those obsessed with the series, since rumors of an off-screen romance between Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson have recently been confirmed.

Aside from the vampire romance "New Moon," other films hitting theaters this week include "Planet 51," "The Blind Side," "Broken Embraces," "Red Cliff," "Mammoth," and "Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans."

PLANET 51

The natives of Planet 51 live in perpetual fe...

The Independent Film Channel (IFC) announced today that Python fans across the U.S. will be able to enjoy the long-awaited reunion of the legendary Monty Python comedy troupe LIVE on IFC.com and PythOnline.com. The invitation-only event, held October 15 at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York City, will celebrate the group's 40th anniversary and premiere the original IFC documentary, "Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)."

By visiting IFC.com or PythOnline.com Thursday, October 15 at approximately 9:00 PM EST, audiences across the U.S. can watch the historic event reuniting all...

What is Twitter and why does everyone seem to talk about it these days? Well Twitter is a social networking device where you register an account and update in 140 words or less what's on your mind. This can be commentary on life, media, politics, movies, food, or responding to people who start to 'follow' you. This website has become a national hit, leading its name to be plastered everywhere and people constantly using their phone to send 'tweets.' A lot of the credit (or blame) can be placed on the shoulder of the various celebrities who embraced Twitter and love to give their fans insigh...

The creators of hit animated show South Park are desperate to land a cameo appearance from John Cleese - but fear upsetting the star with their outrageous storylines.

The adult-themed series is known for poking fun at celebrities, famously parodying stars including Britney Spears, Tom Cruise and most recently Kanye West.

Writers Matt Stone and Trey Parker admit they are big fans of Monty Python's Cleese and would love him to voice a role on the show, but they are worried about offending their comedy idol.

Stone says, "I'd love to meet John Cleese - he is a legend. The real st...

Just as unexpected as the Spanish Inquisition, IFC will be airing a six-part documentary to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Monty Python's Flying Circus.

The six-part documentary Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) airs Oct. 4-10 and features John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin, who, along with founding member Graham Chapman created groundbreaking humor with such sketches as "The Ministry of Silly Walks" and "The Upper Class Twit of the Year."

IFC's Python Week also will include airings of the films Monty Python And The Holy Grail,...

Sometimes a single actor makes a film, and sometimes too many egos don't fit on the same screen, but when you find a group of talented actors who manage to make it look like they're having the time of their lives, then the audience wants to be a part of the magic. Chemistry can't be faked. Whether He's Just Not That Into You, starring Drew Barrymore, Justin Long, Jennifer Connelly, Ben Affleck, Jennifer Aniston, Kevin Connolly, Ginnifer Goodwin, Bradley Cooper, and Scarlett Johansson will be one of those remarkable collaborations remains to be seen. In the meantime, here's a little taste...

John Cleese has poked fun at his Monty Python pals in a hilarious outburst on TV - and even dead star Graham Chapman didn't escape harsh criticism. Appearing on late-night talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Tuesday, Cleese was asked if he kept in touch with his Python collaborators, which prompted him to fire off about each one of them.

He joked, "One of them's alright - the little guy who does the very boring travel programs (Michael Palin)... but the others are awful. Terry Jones is this excitable little Welshman; he and I never got on. What Terry cannot accept is that the Welsh are a s...

Entourage star Jeremy Piven is ready to ditch his long-term single status, after falling for legendary comedian John Cleese's model daughter Camilla.

The pair has been dating in secret since the summer, but was recently photographed smooching on the streets of New York City, where Piven is currently starring in a Broadway production of Speed-The-Plow. And pals say the 43-year-old actor has fallen for the 24-year-old.

A source tells Star magazine, "He has been totally head over heels for Camilla since he met her in July. (He has been) treating Camilla like a princess. He even...

Comedy legends Robin Williams, Joan Rivers and Rowan Atkinson performed a thrilling show on Wednesday to celebrate British royal Prince Charles' 60th birthday.

Monty Python legend John Cleese and the actor at the center of Russell Brand's controversial prank phone call saga, Andrew Sachs, also appeared at the event to mark the Prince's milestone birthday.

Williams and British comedian Bill Bailey bravely poked fun at the future British monarch in a surprise duet, singing "Your momma ain't goin' anywhere, she's gonna hang on to that crown", in reference to Queen Elizabeth II's 56...

John Cleese is bitter about having to work well into his old age, but he has to take on acting roles to help pay for his third divorce.

The star, 68, is facing a multi-million dollar pay out to Alyce Faye Eichelberger following their split earlier this year after 16 years of marriage. Cleese is currently paying out just over $1.64 million a year to his estranged wife until they reach a divorce settlement. She is also entitled to half of his earnings since their 1992 marriage and half of his nine properties across the world.

He says, "People would think I'd have enough money (to re...

When a reporter asked John Cleese his thoughts about Republican vice president nominee Sarah Palin, he burst out in laughter and compared her to a parrot. "A parrot speaks beautifully and kind of says 'Oh, shucks' now and again but doesn't understand the meaning of the words it is producing."

He added, "The truth is Sarah Palin is no way good enough (to run the United States)."

Watch what Cleese says here:

Veteran actress Britt Ekland has dismissed rumors she is dating former Monty Python star John Cleese-- insisting the pair is just friends. The Bond girl was reportedly romancing the newly single Cleese after he was spotted attending her performance at a theater in Edinburgh, Scotland, earlier this month.

They were subsequently photographed enjoying a romantic dinner together after the show - leading to rumors of a new relationship.

But Ekland, who was previously married to the late Peter Sellers, is adamant Cleese is just a close pal.

She says, "John did come to see (my show...

In a post on his MobyGratis website, Moby is reaching out to amateur filmmakers to come up with video ideas for his new song "Ooh Yeah." Moby has offered to pay $10,000 to the winning video maker.

"The outfit is nothing I've ever worn before, so I was a little angry... but it's pretty cool. I like it." Miley Cyrus isn't totally happy with her new Madame Tussaud's waxwork figure.

Kevin Federline is in negotiations to become the new face of a high-quality denim clothing line. The dancer-turned-rapper has been approached to front a new campaign for the Los Angeles-based Christopher B...

Monty Python star John Cleese is confident his divorce proceedings against his third wife will be "worth every penny."

The actor appeared in a California court on Tuesday, where a judge ordered him to pay his estranged spouse Alyce Faye Eichelberger Cleese $150,000 a month in temporary maintenance. Speaking outside the court, a wheelchair-bound Cleese - following surgery on his knee the previous day - said, "It's going to be very, very expensive - but it will be worth every penny."

Eichelberger is reported to be asking for two houses, half of Cleese's earnings since 1992, plus m...

Monty Python star John Cleese has pledged his political allegiance to presidential hopeful Barack Obama - after offering to write his speeches.

The actor - who currently lives in California - admits he's an admirer of Democratic candidate Obama, and will be on call for the politician if he wins the battle against Hillary Clinton to represent his party later this year.

He says, "I am due to come to Europe in November, but I may be tied up until then because if Barack Obama gets the nomination, I'm going to offer my services to him as a speech writer. I think he's a brilliant man....

Another Christmas is upon us, as well as one more year down the drain. On that cheerful note, here are some recently released and upcoming DVD releases to help you survive another holiday season.

The first movie on our list is the third installment of the very popular family friendly "Shrek" series. In this sequel, Shrek and the love of his life Fiona attempt to have a fairy-tale wedding, but the death of King Harold throws a monkey wrench into their plans. The film stars the usual gang of suspects, Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz and Eddie Murphy, as well as the always funny John Cleese. It...

Happy Birthday to singer/actress Kelly Osbourne (1984), Minnesota Twins pitcher Brad Radke (1972), Velvet Revolver lead singer Scott Weiland (1967), British pop icon and "Duran Duran" lead singer Simon Le Bon (1958), New York crime boss John Gotti (1940; d. 2002), British actor John Cleese (1939), author of "The Bell Jar" Sylvia Plath (1932), African-American actress and civil rights activist Ruby Dee (1924), American pop artist Roy Lichtenstein (1923), 26th U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt (1858), Italian composer Niccolo Paganini (1782), and British naval captain James Cook (1728).

Andy Garcia, Alfred Molina, John Cleese and Bollywood beauty Aishwarya Rai will join Steve Martin, Jean Reno and Emily Mortimer for the star-studded sequel The Pink Panther 2.

Daddy Day Care sequel, Daddy Day Camp, marks former The Wonder Years star Fred Savage's big screen directorial debut after 10 years of taking charge of children's TV shows like Zoey 101 and Phil of The Future.

Comedian Mike Myers is teaming up with his Austin Powers castmate Verne Troyer and Jessica Alba for new movie The Love Guru, which Myers also wrote.

Sex & The City's aging lothario, Mr. Big, will...

Monty Python's Life Of Brian has been named the best British movie of all time in a new poll. The 1979 comedy, which stars John Cleese, Eric Idle and Terry Gilliam, beat off competition from The Full Monty and Four Weddings and a Funeral to claim the top spot in the poll for the website of British TV magazine, Radio Times.

Director Danny Boyle's Trainspotting and 1962 classic Lawrence of Arabia also made the list to round out the top five.

-Cast and Crew for The Life of Brian

(This news article provided by World Entertainment News Network)

Beloved comedienne Carol Burnett is set to add John Cleese to her list of Love Letters co-stars. Cleese will join Burnett for the play, in which she has starred alongside Tom Selleck, Charlton Heston and Leslie Nielsen, later this year. Burnett has been touring with the show since 1990.

Rap mogul Jermaine Dupri is to spill secrets about his romance with Janet Jackson in a new autobiography. The Georgia-based producer is putting the finishing touches to Young, Rich and Dangerous: My Life in Music, which will hit book stores in October.

Former 'N Sync star Joey Fatone has his wif...

British funnyman John Cleese has received the dubious honor of having a landfill site named after him in New Zealand. The Monty Python star incensed the residents of Palmerston North in 2005 when he dubbed the city the "suicide capital of New Zealand" during a tour there.

He said, "If you wish to kill yourself but lack the courage to, I think a visit to Palmerston North will do the trick."

Now the city has exacted revenge by naming a garbage tip after their high-profile critic last weekend. The heap of litter has been dubbed Mount Cleese and waste manager Chris Parker has no inten...

Eric Idle has accused Shrek The Third moviemakers of theft after they lifted a joke from his 1975 hit Monty Python And The Holy Grail. The 64-year-old, who voices the character of Merlin in the animated ogre sequel, is furious he wasn't told that a scene in which Prince Charming is shown riding a hobby horse while a minion bangs two coconut halves together for sound effect, was to be used. The clip is copied directly from the Python film.

He's now considering legal action against studio Dreamworks, who made the movie. Idle tells Canada's Mad Dog & Billie radio show, "I was shocked. It...