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Kenneth Branagh Inspired By Note From Laurence Olivier

Kenneth Branagh

Kenneth Branagh felt inspired to play Laurence Olivier in new film My Week With Marilyn thanks to a letter the acting legend sent him when he was a 20-year-old wannabe. Branagh, who has received a...


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Anthony Hopkins Encouraged Kenneth Branagh To Portray Olivier

Kenneth Branagh

Anthony Hopkins gave his "Thor" director Kenneth Branagh the confidence to portray acting great Lord Olivier on the big screen by telling the star all about his encounters with the legend. Branag...


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Spotted: Al Pacino Sporting Long Hair As Richard III

Al Pacinio

Dressed as 15th century British monarch Richard III, Hollywood legend Al Pacino took a break after filming a scene for the comedy movie "Jack & Jill" in Los Angeles yesterday. Immortalized on scre...


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Michelle Williams: 'I Can Get In And Out Of My Bra & Panties Faster Than Anyone'

Michelle Williams

Michelle Williams is a speedy dresser. She explained, "Auditioning taught me to change my clothes really fast. To this day I can get in and out of my bra and panties faster than anyone."


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Emma Watson Joins Marilyn Monroe Film

Emma Watson

Emma Watson has landed her first post-Harry Potter film role in an upcoming movie about Marilyn Monroe. The 20-year-old actress finished work on the final installment in the wizard franchise ear...


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Michelle Williams To Play Marilyn Monroe?

Michelle Williams To Play Marilyn Monroe?

Actress Michelle Williams has been tipped to take on the role of Marilyn Monroe in a new movie about the screen icon. The Brokeback Mountain star has reportedly been offered the lead in upcoming fi...


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When Good Movies Turn Bad: The Movie Version Of Jumping The Shark

Funny People

Ordinarily, an article such as this warrants a spoiler alert, but since the only thing giving away plot details of the last hour of "Funny People" would spoil is a good nap, that disclaimer is null...


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Celebrity Birthdays, May 22

Katie Price

Happy Birthday to sexy British lass Katie Price a.k.a. Jordan (1978), British supermodel/actress Naomi Campbell (1970), The Smiths singer Morrissey (1959), Elton John's songwriting partner Bernie T...


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Liam Neeson And Ralph Fiennes To Clash As 'Titans'

Liam Neeson

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. The two stars are set...


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'King Lear' Movie Adaptation Canceled Due To Economy

Gwyneth Paltrow

A Hollywood adaptation of Shakespearean tragedy King Lear has been canceled after reportedly falling victim to the current global economic crisis. The film was due to star Anthony Hopkins in t...


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TV Stars Who Deserve Emmy Nominations On July 17, Part 2

Alec Baldwin - 30 Rock

Enough drama, time to laugh! The Emmy nominations are upon us, two days away in fact, so it's time to round out our suggestions to The Academy's blue ribbon panel. In the final installment, the f...


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Celebrity Birthdays, May 22

Morrissey

Happy Birthday to sexy British lass Katie Price a.k.a. Jordan (1978), British supermodel/actress Naomi Campbell (1970), The Smiths singer Morrissey (1959), Elton John's songwriting partner Bernie ...


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Katharine Hepburn Papers To Go Public At New York Library

Katharine Hepburn

Movie icon Katharine Hepburn's personal papers and letters have been handed over to the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center. The collection of notes, journals, photogr...


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Stars Attend The Laurence Olivier Tribute

 Laurence Olivier

Richard Attenborough, Maggie Smith and Anthony Sher have paid tribute to late acting great Laurence Olivier, on what would have been his 100th birthday. Lord Olivier's widow Joan Plowright also att...


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Celebrity Birthdays, May 22

Morrissey

Happy Birthday to sexy British lass Katie Price a.k.a. Jordan (1978), British supermodel/actress Naomi Campbell (1970), The Smiths singer Morrissey (1959), Elton John's songwriting partner Bernie ...


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Cannes To Pay Tribute To Laurence Olivier

Laurence Olivier

Cannes Film Festival is to celebrate 100 years since the birth of Laurence Olivier by screening a trilogy of his three Shakespearean epics. Baron Olivier produced, directed and starred in Henry V, ...


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Jeremy Irons Turns Down 'Brideshead Revisited' Role

Jeremy Irons

British actor Jeremy Irons has turned down the chance to star in the forthcoming movie remake of 1980s TV mini-series Brideshead Revisited. Irons - who played Charles Rider in the 1981 show - was a...


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'Sleuth' Remake Begins Production This Month

Jude Law

Kenneth Branagh will direct Michael Caine and Jude Law in the remake of classic movie Sleuth. Caine, who played Milo Tindle in the 1972 thriller will play co-star Laurence Olivier's part in the rem...


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Reese Witherspoon Joins 'Bunny Lake Is Missing'

Reese Witherspoon

Reese Witherspoon is set to star in the remake of director Otto Preminger's classic thriller Bunny Lake Is Missing. The 1965 film surrounds the events that occur after a woman reports that her daug...


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The History Boys Soundtrack Spotlights An Eclectic Mix Of Songs From The 80s; Film And CD Out Nov. 21

The History Boys Soundtrack

After winning five Tonys earlier this year-including honors for Best Play--The History Boys is set to conquer the big screen this November with Fox Searchlight's film adaptation of the Broadway phe...


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David Hasselhoff Wants To Do Shakespeare

David Hasselhoff

David Hasselhoff is desperate to prove he's more than just a TV and pop star - by trying his hand at a William Shakespeare play. The actor believes he has what it takes to tackle the Bard's greates...


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Brett Ratner To Remake 'Boys From Brazil'

Brett Ratner

Movie maker Brett Ratner has signed up to revamp cult 1978 thriller The Boys From Brazil. The original film, based on Ira Levin's novel of the same name, starred Laurence Olivier and Gregory Peck, ...


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Vivien Leigh & Laurence Olivier's English Home Is Up For Grabs

Vivien Leigh

Late acting couple Sir Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh's English country home is up for sale. The imposing Notley Abbey in Buckinghamshire was the scene of many blazing fights between the tempest...


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Celebrity Birthdays, May 22

Morrissey

Happy Birthday to sexy British lass Katie Price a.k.a. Jordan (1978), British supermodel/actress Naomi Campbell (1970), The Smiths singer Morrissey (1959), Elton John's songwriting partner Bernie ...


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