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Cotillard gets death threats from US woman: report

2011-08-06T15:30:18Z

Oscar-winning French actress Marion Cotillard has received death threats from a New York woman who was detained this week and charged with stalking, but then released on bail, local media said Saturday.

The woman, identified as Teresa Yuan, sent a chilling video to a fan website devoted to the 35-yea...

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2010-11-02T12:37:20Z

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Sean Penn sent to anger management after paparazzi clash

2010-05-13T10:01:07Z

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Film star Sean Penn on Wednesday pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor charge stemming from an altercation with a photographer last year and was sentenced to community service and anger management counseling.

The Oscar-winning actor, ...

The 2010 Oscars -- As It Happened

2010-06-12T15:14:13Z

Welcome to AFP's live report on the 2010 Oscars. A crush of stars in all their finery are beginning to descend on Hollywood?s Kodak Theatre for the movie industry?s biggest night out.

This year's Oscars countdown has seen some unexpected gloves-off drama with one nominee even banned for illegal campaigning. But will the ceremony, now in its 82nd year, prove as excit...

A-listers, Olympians mingle at Oscar after-parties

2010-06-12T15:14:10Z

A-list stars and Olympians mingle at Oscar after-parties

With his shaggy red hair, black leather jacket and skintight American flag-printed jeans, Olympic gold medalist Shaun White upstaged even glam Oscar winner Sandra Bullock at a pack of parties around town following the Academy Awards.

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Scandal-tainted 'Hurt Locker' favorite for Oscars

2010-06-12T18:15:35Z

Scandal-tainted Iraq war drama "The Hurt Locker" is poised to overcome science-fiction epic "Avatar" at the Oscars Sunday as the movie industry descends on Hollywood for the 82nd Academy Awards.

The critically acclaimed "Hurt Locker," about a bomb disposal squad in LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Taylor Lautner isn't a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Nor is Wood...

'Shutter Island' storms North American box office

2010-06-16T15:06:26Z

Director Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio scored their best ever box office debut this weekend as tense thriller "Shutter Island" wowed North American movie-goers, final figures showed Monday.

The critically acclaimed movie raked in 41 million dollars in its opening weekend in the

2010-06-12T14:33:44Z

PARIS (Reuters) - Jacques Audiard's powerful prison drama "Un Prophete" (A Prophet) swept the board at the "Cesar" awards on Saturday, picking up the best film, best actor and best director prizes at France's annual version of LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Oscar-winner Sean Penn, as infamous for problems with paparazzi as he is famous for acting, has been charged with two crimes after a run-in with a photographer last year and could face jail time...

'Inglourious Basterds' wins top honor at SAG Awards

2010-04-16T07:23:20Z

Quentin Tarantino's bloody World War Two revenge flick "Inglourious Basterds" won the top honor at the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards Saturday, a key indicator of possible Oscars contenders.

After being overlooked in favor of science fiction epic "Avatar" at last week's Golden Globe Awards here Sunday, cementing its status as a front-runner for the Oscars as Jeff Bridges and Sandra Bullock scooped prizes as best actor and actress.

"Avatar", the 3-D scienc...

Cameron scoops best director prize at Golden Globes

2010-07-14T14:09:25Z

James Cameron scooped the best director prize at the Golden Globes here Sunday for his 3-D science fiction blockbuster "Avatar."

It was the second Golden Globe directing honor for Cameron, who won the same award for his 1997 epic "Titanic."

The 55-year-old Canadian's "Avatar" has shattered a series of box office record...

Cameron's `Avatar' wins best drama honor at Globes

2010-06-16T14:57:07Z

The science-fiction blockbuster "Avatar" won best drama at the Golden Globes and picked up the directing honor for James Cameron on Sunday, raising the "Titanic" filmmaker's prospects for another Academy Awards triumph.

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'Up' wins Globes animated award

2010-06-25T14:50:58Z

Pixar's heartwarming "Up" scooped the best animated picture prize at the 67th Golden GlobesSunday as Mo'Nique scooped the opening award, taking the best supporting actress prize for her performance as an abusive parent in the gritty drama "Precious."

The 42-year-old accepted the award from Oscar-winning...

`Hangover' wins best comedy or musical Globe

2010-06-16T14:57:16Z

The Vegas bachelor bash "The Hangover" won the Golden Globe for best musical or comedy Sunday, while James Cameron earned the best-director Globe for his science-fiction blockbuster "Avatar."

Cameron's space fantasy is following in the footsteps of his "Titanic" as a ...

Cameron, Streep, Mo'Nique win Golden Globes

2010-06-16T14:57:20Z

James Cameron won the best-director Golden Globe on Sunday for his science-fiction blockbuster "Avatar," which is following in the footsteps of his "Titanic" as a box-office record-breaker and awards darling.

"Avatar" also was up for best drama, along with the

Meryl Streep wins Golden Globe for 'Julie & Julia'

2010-06-25T14:51:02Z

Meryl Streep won the Golden Globe for best musical or comedy actress as chef Julia Child in "Julie &amp; Julia," while Mo'Nique earned the supporting-actress honor for her role as a loathsome, abusive welfare mother in "Precious.

The blockbuster "Up" came away w...

Kate Winslet wins damages over exercise libel

2010-04-16T09:26:15Z

LONDON (Reuters) - Oscar-winning actress Kate Winslet accepted libel damages of 25,000 pounds ($41,000) on Tuesday over allegations she publicly lied about her exercise regime.

The star, who won a best actress Academy Award for her role in "The Reader," was not at the High Court for the settlement of he...

Josh Brolin set for 'Cartel' movie: report

2010-04-16T10:02:18Z

Oscar-nominated US actor Josh Brolin is to star in a thriller set amongst the deadly world of Mexico's drug cartels, entertainment industry press reported Thursday.

Brolin, who received a nomination at this year's Academy Awards for his performance in "Milk," will play ...

Spacey's mugging mystery

2010-10-22T07:53:02Z

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Mel Gibson's wife files for divorce

2010-04-16T15:37:02Z

Mel Gibson's wife of nearly 30 years filed for divorce from the Oscar-winning actor and director Monday, according to court records.

Robyn Gibson cited "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for the split from her 53-year-old husband, the Academy Award-winning maker of "Braveheart" and star of the "Lethal Weapon" films.

"Throughout our marriage and separation we...

Stars, informal wear, tattoos abound at Oscars

2010-06-12T06:19:08Z

Gratitude and tattoos, but no phony press credentials, on the red carpet at Oscar night

Gratitude was the emotion of the Oscar day for first-time supporting actress nominees Taraji P. Henson and Viola Davis, who agreed it really was enough just to be nominated.

"The win is the beautiful, amazing people I've met along the way," Henson, who raises...

'Slumdog' best in show at Oscars with eight awards

2010-06-12T06:14:13Z

Rags-to-riches drama "Slumdog Millionaire" swept the board at the 81st Academy Awards here Sunday, winning eight Oscars including best picture on a night of high-voltage Hollywood glamor.

The feel-good film about a Mumbai tea boy who rises from poverty and enters a television quiz show to win millions and find ...

'Slumdog' sweeps Oscars with eight awards

2010-06-12T06:19:13Z

Rags-to-riches drama "Slumdog Millionaire" swept the board at the 81st Academy Awards, winning eight Oscars including best picture on a night of high-voltage Hollywood glamor.

The feel-good film about a Mumbai tea boy who rises from poverty and enters a television quiz show to win millions and find the love...

Fashion Roundup: DKNY Cuts Fashion Show Attendance; Kelly Cutrone (Finally) Gets Her Own Show; More Madoff Victims

2010-04-16T14:43:49Z

Following closely behind Marc Jacobs' announcement, DKNY has cut the guest list for its fall '09 show down to 400 from the usual 1,000. [Fashionista]

People's Revolution publicist Kelly Cutrone has signed an eight-episode deal with Brav...

Thriller on shady bankers opens Berlin film fest

2010-04-16T17:16:06Z

The 59th Berlin Film Festival opened Thursday with the topical thriller "The International", starring Clive Owen and Naomi Watts as crusaders against a corrupt banking conglomerate.

The world premiere at a gala screening is kicking off the 11-day event, the first major European f...

Global finance thriller opens Berlin film fest

2010-04-16T17:16:24Z

The 59th Berlin Film Festival opens Thursday with the topical thriller "The International", starring Clive Owen and Naomi Watts as crusaders against a corrupt banking conglomerate.

The world premiere at a gala screening will kick off the 11-day event, the first major European fil...

Hollywood thriller on shady bankers opens Berlin film fest

2010-04-16T17:16:24Z

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The 59th Berlin Film Festival opened Thursday with the topical thriller "The International", starring Clive Owen and Naomi Watts as crusaders against a corrupt banking conglomerate.

The world premiere at a gala screening is kicking off the 11-day event, the first major...

Scorsese seeking Day-Lewis and Del Toro for 'Silence'

2010-04-16T17:18:39Z

Oscar-winning director Martin Scorsese is in talks with fellow Oscar winners Daniel Day-Lewis and Benicio Del Toro as potential stars of his upcoming film "Silence" set in 17th century Japan,

`Button' rules Oscars, Batman's a bridesmaid

2010-06-12T06:20:47Z

`Benjamin Button' rules Oscar nominations; Batman's a bridesmaid, missing out on top honors

"The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" is the Academy Awards heavyweight with 13 nominations, yet the shadow of Batman loomed large with the absence of "The ...

Hilary Swank lined up for legal drama

2010-04-16T13:08:28Z

Oscar-winner Hilary Swank is to star in a legal thriller based on the true story of a single mother who became a lawyer in order to help clear her brother of murder, it was reported Wednesday.

Swank, 34, a two-time best actress Academy Award winner for "Boys Don't Cry" and "Million Dollar Baby," will play the titular role in the film, "

Actress Helen Mirren: I used to 'love' cocaine

2010-04-16T13:33:05Z

Oscar-winning British actress Helen Mirren says she used to 'love' cocaine

Oscar-winning British actress Helen Mirren said she used to love cocaine, but stopped taking the drug after learning that a Nazi war criminal profited from the trade, according to a magazine.

The 63-year-old, who won an Academy Award for her role in "The Queen," was quot...

Projected forecast

2010-06-16T15:04:30Z

THREEQUELITIS

With trilogies now the industry model for maximum cash-hooverage, Hollywood is banking on third-time luck in 2007

Shrek 3

The lowdown: If the past decade has been a golden age for animation, 2006 was the year the goose stopped laying. But compared to the pixellated talking-animals we've seen recently,

From the Oscars to the court room: Madonna reports for jury service

2010-10-19T10:11:17Z

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People Blake Edwards

2010-12-16T10:33:13Z

FILE - In this Feb. 29, 2004 file photo, filmmaker Blake Edwards speaks after receiving an honorary Oscar from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences during the 76th annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles

People Reese Witherspoon

2010-12-01T15:03:51Z

Academy Award winning actress Reese Witherspoon holds her co-star Chihuahua dog Bruiser, as she is honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

People Scott Rudin

2010-11-15T10:02:58Z

FILE - In this Feb. 24, 2008 file photo, Scott Rudin, producer of "No Country for Old Men" is shown at the Governors Ball following his win for best picture at the 80th Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Dino De Laurentiis holds the Oscars awarded to him and Carlo Ponti for the best foreign language film, La Strada, at the Academy Awards presentations in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles, Ray McKinnon, center, and Lisa Blount, accept their Oscars for best live action short film for "The Accountant" during the 74th annual Academy Awards, in Los Angeles. A news release from publicist