‘Twilight’ Sequels in the Works?
Posted by admin on Nov 18, 2008
More of Stephenie Meyer’s vampire novels might materialize in theaters.
The studio behind ‘Twilight’ has already made a move to develop sequels to the highly anticipated vampire flick.
The Hollywood Reporter says Summit Entertainment has acquired the rights to the next three tales in author Stephenie Meyer’s romantic bloodsucker saga: ‘New Moon,’ ‘Eclipse’ and ‘Breaking Dawn.’ ‘Twilight’ ... read more
Police: Comedian Katt Williams in weapons arrest
Posted by admin on Nov 8, 2008
NEW YORK (AP) — Comedian Katt Williams has been arrested on weapons charges in midtown Manhattan after police say they pulled him over for driving a car without license plates.
The 35-year-old performer was released on bail Thursday in time to make it for his show at Carnegie Hall. He told the audience that he “just got out of jail.”
Police say a handgun was found in Williams’ car after he was stopped for the alleged traffic violation.
His attorney, ... read more
Jane Fonda returns to B’way in ‘33 Variations’
Posted by admin on Nov 5, 2008
NEW YORK (AP) — Jane Fonda, activist, author and exercise guru, will be back on Broadway in 2009 after an absence of more than four decades.
The Academy Award-winning actress will star in “33 Variations,” a play by Moises Kaufman about a present-day musicologist (played by Fonda) and her study of Beethoven’s fascination with a particular piece of music. Kaufman will also direct. The production will open this winter at a theater and date to be determined, producer ... read more
Model Carol Alt testifies in claim against ex
Posted by admin on Oct 30, 2008
NEW YORK (AP) — Carol Alt had lots of good things to say about former hockey player Ron Greschner when she testified in federal court Tuesday about their 18-year marriage, but the good vibe wasn’t enough to end their dispute over money earned in a business venture.
The 47-year-old actress-model recalled telling Greschner as they discussed money after separating in 1997: “My career’s on the way down. Can you just be fair?”
She said she completely trusted ... read more
Anne Hathaway’s ex-boyfriend gets 4 1/2 years in scam
Posted by admin on Oct 26, 2008
NEW YORK (AP) — Anne Hathaway’s former boyfriend was sentenced Thursday to 4 1/2 years in prison for cheating investors of millions of dollars by claiming he had Vatican connections that enabled him to buy Roman Catholic Church property at a discount.
“I dishonored my family name and embarrassed the church I love. I’ll never be able to wash away that stain, and I will have to live with it the rest of my life,” Raffaello Follieri, 30, said through ... read more
Hollywood comes out in support of gay marriage
Posted by admin on Oct 23, 2008
LOS ANGELES — For weeks, Hollywood had been criticized for not contributing enough to defeat a ballot initiative in California that would ban same-sex marriage. Now, members of the film and TV industries are sweeping in to preserve gays’ right to get hitched.
Maybe they were planning for a Hollywood ending all along?
After news of Proposition 8’s supporters outraising its opponents spread and the measure gained support in public opinion polls, many Hollywood ... read more
ET: Will Ferrell to Bring Bush Humor in Broadway Debut
Posted by admin on Oct 19, 2008
Funnyman Will Ferrell is planning to bring comedy and spontaneity to the stage, when he makes his Broadway debut January in the comedy, “You’re Welcome America. A final night with George W. Bush,” says Variety.
Adam McKay — the writer-director of “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy” and “Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby” — is set to run the production, says the paper.
Previews of the production, which will likely ... read more
S. Korean actress found dead in apparent suicide
Posted by admin on Oct 5, 2008
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — One of South Korea’s most popular actresses was found dead Thursday in an apparent suicide after suffering from post-divorce depression and harassment by online rumors about her allegedly irregular financial dealings, police said.
Choi Jin-sil, whose fame earned her the nickname “The Nation’s Actress,” is believed to have hanged herself in the bathroom of her Seoul home, said Yang Jae-ho, chief investigator at Seoul’s Seocho ... read more
ET: Iconic Actresses Take Center Stage in New Book
Posted by admin on Oct 2, 2008
What do Marilyn Monroe, Marlene Dietrich and Julia Roberts all have in common — aside from famously good looks and acting talent, that is? All three women are among the featured subjects in The Allure of Beauty: Women in Hollywood, a new book paying homage to legendary ladies of the silver screen.
The book, due out this October, was created jointly by celebrated jeweler Roberto Coin and ELLE magazine. Each page is filled with iconic images of past and present “Women In ... read more
Pair involved in LaBeouf crash charged
Posted by admin on Sep 30, 2008
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Prosecutors have charged two people involved in an accident that injured Shia LaBeouf with giving police false information.
The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office said Monday it filed one misdemeanor count apiece for Herbert Simon, 22, and Kimberly Bent, 21. A spokeswoman for Los Angeles District Attorney Steve Cooley’s office said Bent told police after the crash that she was driving, but that investigators suspect Simon was behind the ... read more
