Hollywood News

Facebook to screen classic film Casablanca

Wed, 16 May 2012 08:28:04 GMT

The legendary black-and-white film Casablanca, starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Berman will be streamed free on Facebook in the US to celebrate the release of a 70th anniversary edition by Warner Home Video.

I’m not worried about my role: Bipasha Basu

Wed, 16 May 2012 06:13:43 GMT

Despite speculations about the length of her role in Roland Joffe’s Singularity, Bipasha Basu couldn’t care less. Currently, the actor is upbeat about joining her co-actor in the movie, Josh Hartnett, in London next month for the last leg of the film’s shoot.

My bro will escort me, unless I find a handsome Frenchman: Mallika Sherawat

Tue, 15 May 2012 12:43:47 GMT

Mallika Sherawat says for the first time she will be at Cannes without a movie to promote and the pressures of interviews. The actor will attend a charity gala hosted by AMFAR, a non-profit organisation dedicated to the support of AIDS research and cure.

James Bond movies to screen at Cannes Film Festival

Tue, 15 May 2012 11:35:40 GMT

Cannes Film Festival bosses will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the James Bond franchise by screening five classic 007 movies at the event.

Cannes 2012: News, fashion and views

Tue, 15 May 2012 11:32:27 GMT

From May 16-27 some of the biggest names in fashion, film and international society will descend on the French Rivera for the annual Cannes Film Festival, home of the prestigious Palme d'Or award. Get news, views and analysis from the festival via the blogs below.

Julianne Moore to star in Carrie reboot

Tue, 15 May 2012 09:37:07 GMT

The 1976 horror classic Carrie starring Sissy Spacek and John Travolta is getting a remake with Chloë Moretz (Dark Shadows, Kick-Ass) in the starring role and Julianne Moore has signed on to play her mother, according to entertainment website Deadline Hollywood.

James Franco curates Rebel Without a Cause exhibition

Tue, 15 May 2012 09:32:23 GMT

Actor James Franco (Rise of the Planet of the Apes), who recently screened his film Francophrenia at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City, is also an exhibited artist and a published author. He opens an exhibition this week in Los Angeles, inspired by the iconic film Rebel Without a Cause.

Kristen Stewart wants to play evil

Tue, 15 May 2012 09:23:36 GMT

Actress Kristen Stewart wants to get rid of her Bella Swan persona from the Twilight Saga film series.

Final nominations at Cannes 2012

Mon, 14 May 2012 13:05:05 GMT

The complete list of final nominations at the Cannes film festival, 2012.

Rachel McAdams to star in About Time?

Mon, 14 May 2012 09:42:26 GMT

Hollywood actress Rachel McAdams is in negotiations to star in "About Time", the latest romantic comedy from British filmmaker Richard Curtis.

Avengers rings up $103 million in record weekend

Mon, 14 May 2012 09:15:25 GMT

Blockbuster action movie The Avengers about a team of Marvel superheroes, dominated US and Canadian box office charts for a second straight weekend ringing up a record $103.2 million, studio estimates released on Sunday showed.

Sonam to walk Cannes red carpet

Mon, 14 May 2012 08:37:07 GMT

Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor will walk the red carpet at the 65th edition of the Cannes International Film Festival, which is starting May 16.

Movie stars and mavericks set course for Cannes

Mon, 14 May 2012 08:10:50 GMT

Arthouse directors and Hollywood royalty will converge on the French Riviera for two weeks from Wednesday as the Cannes Film Festival rolls out the red carpet for the giants and mavericks of the movie galaxy.

Cannes 2012: Strong showing of Latin American films

Mon, 14 May 2012 07:56:22 GMT

While Hispanic movies feature prominently in the 65th Cannes International Film Festival's selection, with 10 such films in the Official selection, the Asian contingent might appear to be a little bit behind in quantity -- but not in quality.

My pregnancy was beautiful: Jennifer Lopez

Sun, 13 May 2012 09:43:55 GMT

Jennifer Lopez talks about her role in What to Expect When You Are Expecting.

Sex scenes in Breaking Dawn Part 1 were a bit full: Kristen Stewart

Sat, 12 May 2012 12:22:18 GMT

Kristen Stewart talked about her Twilight sex scenes in an interview saying that even though it was a bit full on, it was edited later. The 22-year-old actor was asked whether she thinks the sex scenes in Breaking Dawn Part 1 were a bit too kinky for the younger fans.

Rihanna would like to do comedy acting

Fri, 11 May 2012 11:31:56 GMT

Rihanna, who was hospitalised this week with exhaustion and dehydration for the second time in a year, seems to have no interest in slowing down.

The Cannes jury

Fri, 11 May 2012 10:44:34 GMT

From Ewan McGregor to Jean Paul Gaultier, here is the line-up of the jury, headed by Palme d'Or winner Nanni Moretti, that will call the shots at the 2012 Cannes film festival running from May 16 to 27.

Film trailer: Sean Penn and Ryan Gosling in Gangster Squad

Fri, 11 May 2012 08:03:06 GMT

The first trailer for Gangster Squad was released May 9 starring Sean Penn as gangster Mickey Cohen, Josh Brolin and Ryan Gosling as members of the Los Angeles police force assigned to bring him down.

Brendan Fraser files lawsuit over new movie

Fri, 11 May 2012 07:52:33 GMT

The Mummy star Brendan Fraser is suing the makers of a new movie about William Tell, alleging that the planned project did not materialise.

The Amazing Spider-Man to release in India before US

Fri, 11 May 2012 06:05:56 GMT

Superhero flick The Amazing Spider-Man is all set to hit screens in India on June 29, four days ahead of its US release. The release of the film, based on the comic book of the same name, has been preponed in India because...

Film trailer: Ben Affleck’s Argo

Thu, 10 May 2012 13:32:40 GMT

The first trailer for the political drama Argo, starring Ben Affleck who also directs the film, was released May 8.

Cameron Diaz replaces Angelina Jolie in The Counselor

Thu, 10 May 2012 13:29:19 GMT

Cameron Diaz is reportedly set to play the leading female in Ridley Scott’s upcoming drug thriller The Counselor, which was previously offered to Angelina Jolie.

I am sick of myself already: Tim Burton

Thu, 10 May 2012 12:45:44 GMT

Filmmaker Tim Burton seems to have had enough on his plate and plans to take a break from direction for some time now. The Dark Shadows director plans to take a break from filmmaking.

Dark Shadows tries to attack The Avengers

Thu, 10 May 2012 09:19:39 GMT

Opening on the heels of The Avengers isn't the easiest placement for Dark Shadows but Johnny Depp and director Tim Burton's fantasy comedy could follow in the box office steps of their previous collaborations, Alice in Wonderland and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory for another success.