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Bond producer joins UK Film board
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Tag : Entertainment UK Film board James Bond UK Film Council
James Bond producer Barbara Broccoli has been appointed to the board of the UK Film Council.
Broccoli, who is currently producing the forthcoming 007 adventure Quantum of Solace, is one of the UK film industry's most successful producers.
Her appointment was made by Culture Minister Margaret Hodge, and will run for four years.
Stewart Till, chairman of the UK Film Council, said he was "ab... |
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Kung Fu Panda sequel in pipeline
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Tag : Entertainment Kung Fu Panda animated film Kung Fu Panda
Dreamworks is in talks to make a sequel to animated film Kung Fu Panda, the movie studio has confirmed.
Chief executive Jeffrey Katzenberg told Reuters an announcement could be made within two months.
"We've started conversations about it, and I think in the next 30 or 60 days, we'll be able to talk completely about that," he said.
Set in China, Kung Fu Panda follows the journey of a clum... |
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No assault charge for Batman Bale
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Tag : Entertainment The Dark Knight Christian Bale Batman starChristian Bale
Batman star Christian Bale will not face charges over an alleged assault on his mother and sister during a row, the Crown Prosecution Service has said.
The actor, 34, was arrested in London last month and questioned over claims he had lashed out at his family members while staying at the Dorchester Hotel.
Mr Bale, who was in the UK to promote The Dark Knight, denied the charges.
A spokesm... |
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Cruise 'still partner' at United
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Tag : Entertainment Hollywood actor Tom Cruise Tom Cruise film company United Artists
Hollywood actor Tom Cruise is to remain a "full partner" at film company United Artists, MGM's chairman has said.
Harry Sloan made the statement to put an end to speculation that the star was poised to leave the film label, which is owned by MGM.
"He will continue as our full partner in control of UA," the statement said.
The speculation comes after Cruise's producing partner, Paula Wagne... |
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Gun 'was gift' says Jerry Lewis
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Tag : Entertainment Comedian Jerry Lewis US airport security Jerry Lewis
Comedian Jerry Lewis has said the handgun seized from his baggage by US airport security last month was a gift given to him from an engraver.
At the time, Lewis's manager said that the handgun was a prop that the 82-year-old used during his one-man show.
But Lewis told Entertainment Tonight it was given to him during a telethon for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
Lewis was detained at... |
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Trump to bail out US star McMahon
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Tag : Entertainment Donald Trump buy US TV star US star McMahon
Donald Trump plans to buy US TV star Ed McMahon's house and then lease it back after he fell behind on a mortgage, the tycoon has told the Los Angeles Times.
The former sidekick of talk show host Johnny Carson has not worked for 18 months because of a neck injury.
McMahon, 85, faced losing his Beverly Hills mansion after defaulting on $4.8m (£2.6m) in mortgage payments.
The house was rec... |
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DMX arrested over court absence
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Tag : Entertainment US rapper DMX DMX arrested over court absence
US rapper DMX has been arrested at a store in Miami after failing to appear in a court in Phoenix, Arizona, to face drug charges.
A judge issued a warrant for the arrest of the rapper, real name Earl Simmons, on Tuesday after he failed to show at Maricopa County Superior Court.
He faces charges of possessing marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
Mr Simmons's lawyer claims the rapper had check... |
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Potter film release date delayed
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Tag : Entertainment Potter film release date delayed Harry Potter Half-Blood Prince
The release date for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince has been pushed back by eight months, to July 2009.
The sixth instalment of the teenage wizard's adventures was supposed to have its Royal premiere on 17 November.
Alan Horn, president of studio Warner Bros, said the decision was taken to guarantee the studio a major summer blockbuster in 2009.
He also blamed the Hollywood writer... |
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Legendary producer Wexler is dead
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Tag : Entertainment Jerry Wexler Aretha Franklin Ray Charles Bob Dylan Legendary producer Wexler dead
US record producer Jerry Wexler, who influenced the careers of singers including Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles and Bob Dylan, has died aged 91.
David Ritz, co-author of Mr Wexler's memoirs, said the producer passed away at his home in Sarasota, Florida.
Mr Wexler rose to fame as a partner in the influential Atlantic Records label with the late Ahmet Ertegun.
He also coined the term "rhythm... |
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Browne sues McCain over song use
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Tag : Entertainment Singer Jackson Browne Jackson Browne John McCain
Singer Jackson Browne is suing US Republican presidential candidate John McCain for using one of his songs without permission.
Browne, 59, claims the use of hit song Running on Empty in an advert was an infringement of copyright and will lead people to conclude he endorses McCain.
The singer is seeking more than $75,000 (£40,000) in damages.
Robert Bennett, chairman of the Ohio Republica... |
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Ting Tings on MTV video shortlist
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Tag : Entertainment MTV video shortlist Ting Tings MTV Music Video Awards
The Ting Tings have been nominated for video of the year at this year's MTV Music Video Awards in the US.
The pop duo's hit Shut Up and Let Me Go will go up against Britney Spears' video for Piece of Me and the Pussycat Dolls' When I Grow Up.
It is the second nod for the group, who are also nominated for a special best UK video category, against Duffy, Estelle, Coldplay and Leona Lewis.
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US Office star faces drug charges
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Tag : Entertainment Craig Phillip Robinson original Office starring US Office star faces
US Office star Craig Phillip Robinson has been charged with drug offences, after being arrested in Culver City, California on Friday.
Mr Robinson, who plays Darryl Philbin, faces two drug possession charges and is also accused of being under the influence of illegal drugs.
The actor is alleged to have been in possession of MDMA, also known as ecstasy, and methamphetamine.
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Tropic film dethrones Dark Knight
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Tag : Entertainment Tropic film dethrones Dark Knight Ben Stiller comedy Tropic Thunder
Ben Stiller comedy Tropic Thunder has dethroned Batman sequel The Dark Knight at the US and Canadian box office.
The spoof, about a group of actors who end up fighting in a real war, took $26m (£14m) in its first weekend.
The Dark Knight, starring Christian Bale as Batman and Heath Ledger as his arch-enemy The Joker, had held the top spot for four weeks.
It earned another $16.8m (£9m) t... |
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