Actor Zachary Quinto, known for portraying Spock in the 2009 blockbuster film "Star Trek," has publicly come out as a gay man. In an interview with New York Magazine published yesterday, Quinto … [Read more...] about Spock actor Zachary Quinto comes out as a gay man
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Australian actress Diane Cilento dies aged 78
Oscar-nominated Australian actress Diane Cilento, who was once married to Sean Connery, has died aged 78. The star, who passed away at the Cairns Base Hospital, close by her Queensland home, rose … [Read more...] about Australian actress Diane Cilento dies aged 78
Why does Johnny Depp keep making Pirates films? ‘Pay me stupid money, I’m going to take it’
Why does Johnny Depp continue to make Pirates of the Caribbean movies? Is it for love of the character, or the desire to tell more stories in that world? Well ... "Basically, if they're going to pay … [Read more...] about Why does Johnny Depp keep making Pirates films? ‘Pay me stupid money, I’m going to take it’
Elizabeth Taylor’s memorabilia returns to LA before the Christie’s auction
The jewelry from seven husbands. The wardrobe of a '60s jet-setter. The memorabilia of a Hollywood icon, including a love poem by Bob Dylan that he scrawled on a framed publicity poster of himself and … [Read more...] about Elizabeth Taylor’s memorabilia returns to LA before the Christie’s auction
Roman Polanski returns to Zurich for his lifetime award
Roman Polanski has received a lifetime achievement award at the Zurich Film Festival, two years after his arrest in the city on sex charges. Polanski received a standing ovation before telling the … [Read more...] about Roman Polanski returns to Zurich for his lifetime award
Marilyn Monroe’s first photo shoot images and copyright to be sold at auction
A bankruptcy judge in Florida ruled last week that photos taken in 1946 of Norma Jeane Dougherty - who went on to become Monroe - will be sold at auction to settle the debts of the photographer. His … [Read more...] about Marilyn Monroe’s first photo shoot images and copyright to be sold at auction
Rowan Atkinson talks about cars, tears, stammers and straight acting
On the eve of the release of a new Johnny English film, Johnny English Reborn, Rowan Atkinson talked to The Times' Ginny Dougary. On driving fast cars"I always think the lap of a track is very … [Read more...] about Rowan Atkinson talks about cars, tears, stammers and straight acting
Elizabeth Taylor’s designer clothes to be auctioned
Designer clothes owned by Hollywood legend and fashion icon Elizabeth Taylor, including haute couture by Chanel, Yves St. Laurent and Dior, will be sold at auction in New York, Christie's said … [Read more...] about Elizabeth Taylor’s designer clothes to be auctioned
Nathan Lane’s worst audition
When I was in tech rehearsals for “Merlin” [in 1983], I was asked to meet the great filmmaker Milos Forman, who was directing the film of “Amadeus.” I went to his apartment to discuss the role of … [Read more...] about Nathan Lane’s worst audition
Dustin Hoffman to make directorial début with film about retired opera singers
Dustin Hoffman will make his directorial debut with a film about retired opera singers. The Hollywood Reporter said yesterday that Hoffman is scheduled to begin shooting "Quartet" in London later this … [Read more...] about Dustin Hoffman to make directorial début with film about retired opera singers
Stephen Fry returns as the Bafta film host
Stephen Fry is to return as the host of the Bafta film awards next year, taking over from Jonathan Ross. Fry hosted the event between 2001 and 2006, before deciding to step down. "The adorable … [Read more...] about Stephen Fry returns as the Bafta film host
For the new Anna Karenina, Knightley and Law will use English accents
When the talkies arrived the Hollywood studios had a problem with the accents of their foreign stars. The only solution for Garbo, Deitrich et al was to make all their characters foreign. Greta … [Read more...] about For the new Anna Karenina, Knightley and Law will use English accents
Close Encounters sound-man Frank Warner dies at 85
Sound designer and sound effects editor Frank Edward Warner, who won an Oscar for his sound editing work on "Close Encounters of the Third Kind," died of natural causes in Arizona, on August 31. He … [Read more...] about Close Encounters sound-man Frank Warner dies at 85
Roddy McDowall’s home-videos are put online: Julie Andrews, Lauren Bacall, Paul Newman, Jane Fonda et al
An extraordinary collection of home-videos has been uploaded to YouTube taken by Roddy McDowall and his friends. And what friends! Clips include Natalie Wood, Paul Newman, Simone Signoret, Jack … [Read more...] about Roddy McDowall’s home-videos are put online: Julie Andrews, Lauren Bacall, Paul Newman, Jane Fonda et al
Gwyneth Paltrow describes her 9/11 Sliding Doors moment
Gwyneth Paltrow has received a letter from a woman who believes the actress may have inadvertently saved her life on the day of the attacks on New York nearly 10 years ago. Basically, what happened … [Read more...] about Gwyneth Paltrow describes her 9/11 Sliding Doors moment
Colin Firth on why The King’s Speech should have been a flop – no sex and no vampires
"There are no young people in it, there's no sex, there's no violence, no car chases and there's no action and no vampires. "Watching two middle-aged men in a room talking, slowly becoming friends, … [Read more...] about Colin Firth on why The King’s Speech should have been a flop – no sex and no vampires
Madonna thanks her ex-husbands for encouraging her movie career
Madonna thanked her ex-husbands for encouraging her to take up a career in movies, as she arrived in Venice on Thursday for the world premiere of her lavish royal drama "W.E." The 53-year-old … [Read more...] about Madonna thanks her ex-husbands for encouraging her movie career
Polanski made Winslet vomit and the Venetian audience laughed
He may have been absent, but Roman Polanski made his presence felt at the Venice film festival today, September 1, with his comedy "Carnage," in which Oscar-winner Kate Winslet's projectile vomit … [Read more...] about Polanski made Winslet vomit and the Venetian audience laughed
Antonio Banderas on working again with Pedro Almodovar
Antonio Banderas is working again with Pedro Almodovar on "La piel que habito" ("The Skin I Live In"): I just needed it after so many years in America. They make beautiful movies there but they play … [Read more...] about Antonio Banderas on working again with Pedro Almodovar
The Times asks writers to choose their top romantic films
The Times asked writers to choose their favourite romantic film, and explain the reasons for that choice. This is drastically edited look at the list; to read in full go here: Philip Collins on … [Read more...] about The Times asks writers to choose their top romantic films
British actor John Wood dies at 81
John Wood - who won a Tony award in 1976 and appeared in numerous films and TV dramas and appeared in films such The Madness of King George and Shadowlands - has died at the age of 81. Wood, who … [Read more...] about British actor John Wood dies at 81
Madonna’s royal drama to screen at Venice Film Festival
Madonna's film about King Edward VIII's romance with American divorcee Wallis Simpson will have its world premiere at this year's Venice Film Festival. W.E, which the singer directed, screens out … [Read more...] about Madonna’s royal drama to screen at Venice Film Festival
Sony releases The Amazing Spider-Man trailer
Sony Pictures give us the first (official) glimpse of next year's addition to the Spider-Man franchise: The Amazing Spider-Man. Britain's Andrew Garfield plays the man in tights: … [Read more...] about Sony releases The Amazing Spider-Man trailer
Woody Allen’s first day of shooting in Rome
Woody Allen began shooting scenes in Rome today for his new film The Bop Decameron. Traffic near the Piazza Augusto Imperatore went into a tailspin as onlookers stopped to catch a glimpse of … [Read more...] about Woody Allen’s first day of shooting in Rome
Woody Allen in Rome to start his latest movie
After much anticipation, gossip and hearsay, Woody Allen is poised to launch production on his new Rome feature, receiving an official send-off from the mayor of Rome who gave the filmmaker the city's … [Read more...] about Woody Allen in Rome to start his latest movie
Helen Mirren awarded the Stanislavsky prize at the Moscow International Film Festival
Helen Mirren was awarded the Stanislavsky prize as the Moscow Film Festival finished Saturday night after nine days and 380 films. Mirren, who is half-Russian, was given the award whose full title is … [Read more...] about Helen Mirren awarded the Stanislavsky prize at the Moscow International Film Festival
Michael Jackson wanted to play Phantom in a film version
Andrew Lloyd Webber told CNN's Piers Morgan that Michael Jackson wanted to play the title role in the film version of "The Phantom of the Opera." According to Webber, the King of Pop came to see the … [Read more...] about Michael Jackson wanted to play Phantom in a film version
Haley Joel Osment drawn back to the dead
Twelve years after The Sixth Sense, Haley Joel Osment has returned to frequent dead people. This time around, he's using them as science projects. Osment will star in "Wake the Dead", an upcoming … [Read more...] about Haley Joel Osment drawn back to the dead
John Barry celebrated at Royal Albert Hall memorial concert
Friends and fans of the late film composer John Barry - who died in January at the age of 77 - have celebrated his life and career at a memorial charity concert. Dame Shirley Bassey was amongst the … [Read more...] about John Barry celebrated at Royal Albert Hall memorial concert
Catherine Deneuve on today’s film industry
"The film industry today is very much a business thing. I remember when you were a young actor you would ask the day after a film opened: 'How were the reviews?' But today people only ask: 'How much … [Read more...] about Catherine Deneuve on today’s film industry
