Grieving Liam Neeson has made his first public appearance since the tragic death of his beloved wife Natasha Richardson to watch a new play - with the support of his close pal Ralph Fiennes.

Ricky Gervais has managed to snag a Hollywood star for his big-screen directorial debut - award-winning actor Ralph Fiennes has signed on to star in Cemetary Junction.

Liam Neeson is set to bounce back after the shock death of his wife Natasha Richardson by starring opposite longtime pal Ralph Fiennes in the Clash Of The Titans remake.

Rhys Ifans is preparing to cast a little magic in the upcoming Harry Potter movie after landing a role as a wizard in the film franchise's next installment.

NEW YORK (AP) — As a steady stream of celebrities pay their last respects to Natasha Richardson, questions are arising over whether a medical helicopter might have been able to save the ailing actress.

Special guest Will Leitch, Deadspin founder and current contributing editor at New York Magazine, and our own Mike Ryan have taken their Oscar disagreements public in a series of open letters

The 5 nominations for 2009 Oscar Best Picture are The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Frost/Nixon, Milk, The Reader and Slumdog Millionaire.

The first major precursor award nominations were handed out this morning as the Screen Actors Guild revealed their 15th set of nominations.

Happy Birthday to "The Reader" star Ralph Fiennes (1962), Bee Gees twins Robin and Maurice (d. 2003) Gibb (1949), Cheap Trick guitarist Rick Nielsen (1946), journalist Diane Sawyer (1945),

Movies: Actor: Richard Jenkins, "The Visitor"; Frank Langella, "Frost/Nixon"; Sean Penn, "Milk"; Brad Pitt, "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button";