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Agyness Deyn Lands First Film Lead
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British supermodel Agyness Deyn has landed her first major film role in a big screen adaptation of popular novel Sunset Song.
The blonde catwalk queen has spent several years boosting her acting resume, shooting small roles in Clash of the Titans and a remake of 1996's Pusher, as well as landing an acclaimed part in The Leisure Society in London's West End earlier this year.
She has now been chosen to play the lead, Chris Guthrie, in a big screen take of writer Lewis Grassic Gibbon's tale of social hardship in 1930s Scotland.
Filmmaker Terence Davies will direct the movie, while War Horse actor Peter Mullan will co-star.
Deyn tells Vogue, "When I read the script I fell completely in love with the character and the story, I'm so honoured and excited to be working with Terence, he's such an incredible director.
"I can't wait to get started and just hope that I can do Chris Guthrie justice!" »
The Avengers Shows Its Might At U.K. Box Office
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The Avengers continues to flex its superhero muscles at the U.K. box office after topping the chart for the third week running.
Joss Whedon's blockbuster film pulled in $6.5 million (£4.1 million) over the weekend (12-13May12), seeing off American Pie: Reunion, which stayed in second place after earning $4 million (£2.5 million).
It's yet another impressive haul for the superhero ensemble, which stars Robert Downey, Jr. and Scarlett Johansson, after it became the latest movie to make the ultra-exclusive $1 billion box office club in the U.S.
Tim Burton and Johnny Depp's Dark Shadows was a brand new entry in third place after earning $3.8 million (£2.4 million), while Zac Efron's The Lucky One dropped one place to fourth, taking $640,000 (£400,000).
Beauty and the Beast's $672,000 (£420,000) haul rounded out the top five. »
Elijah Wood's Sneaky Plan To Avoid Fans
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Elijah Wood is so desperate to attend this year's Comic-Con event, he is planning on wearing a masked superhero costume to avoid fan attention.
The Lord of the Rings star is a huge science fiction and comic enthusiast, but finds it hard to take in the annual convention as he is always mobbed by film buffs.
But he's tempted to attend this year's event in San Diego, California in July by taking inspiration from fellow actor Simon Pegg and disguising himself with an elaborate costume.
He tells movie site Collider.com, "It's weird, in my daily life, I can go anywhere without a problem. But, that's such a concentrated amalgam of those folks, that it's difficult... But, it's really hard 'cause I want to (attend).
"I've been there so many times, and I did walk the floor the first time I went. We were there to promote Rings before it came out, and I did walk the floor and it was radical. I checked out all the toy booths. It was awesome, meeting artists. But, after the first movie came out, it was pretty apparent that I couldn't do that again.
"And I've thought about getting a costume or a mask and walking around that way, but it's a little difficult. A bunch of people do that. I think Simon Pegg does that. I've definitely thought about doing that." »
Selena Gomez Taught How To Smoke For Bad Girl Role
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Selena Gomez was given a lesson in cigarette smoking so she could play a bad girl in racy new movie Spring Breakers.
The 19-year-old former Disney star sheds her squeaky-clean image to play a wild college student in the film, but admits she needed a few tips on how to embrace her dark side.
She tells Interview magazine, "I was getting kind of repetitive in terms of the roles I was picking, and I really wanted to do something that was completely different. It was a mark thing for me - like, 'This is what I want to be doing.' I want to be taking myself seriously as an actress...
"This was definitely a stretch. I mean, I'd never smoked a cigarette before in my entire life. It was really funny - they had to show me how to do it." »
Will Smith Embarrassed By Son's Alien Question To Barack Obama
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Will Smith was left red-faced after his son asked U.S. President Barack Obama if aliens are real during a visit to the White House.
The Men in Black star banned his son Jaden from asking the extra-terrestrial question ahead of a guided tour of the President's home with his family, but the cheeky 13-year-old actor couldn't resist defying his dad.
The youngster popped the question as Obama showed the family around the "situation room" - where the president holds meetings during a crisis - and the U.S. leader was happy to answer him.
Smith tells BBC Radio 1 host Chris Moyles, "The night before Jaden had said to me, 'Dad, I gotta ask the president about the aliens,' and I'm like, 'Dude, no, it's not cool. It's embarrassing. Do not ask the president!' So we get into the situation room and Jaden gets the look in his eyes and he leans over to me and asks, 'Dad, What's my punishment?'
"And Barack is starting to talk about this situation room and Jaden says, 'Excuse me Mr. President?' and I'm like, 'Hey, Barack man, listen?' and Barack said, 'Don't tell me.' And in perfect form - and this is why he is the president - he stopped and looked at Jaden and said, 'The aliens, right? Ok, I can neither confirm nor deny the existence of extra-terrestrials but I can tell you if there had been a top secret meeting and if there would have been a discussion about it, it would have taken place in this room.'" »
Charlize Theron Had No Teeth As A Kid
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Charlize Theron was left with "fangs" as a child after several rounds of antibiotics rotted her teeth.
The stunning actress is hailed as one of Hollywood's greatest beauties, but admits she was far from attractive as a child after she was struck down with jaundice.
Doctors put her on so many drugs to try and combat the condition, her milk teeth fell out and left her with a gummy smile.
She tells Britain's The Sun, "My early childhood was quite devastating. I had no teeth until I was 11. I had these fangs because I had jaundice when I was a kid and I was put on so many antibiotics that my teeth rotted. They had to cut them out.
"So I never had milk teeth. That was tough, you know, being in school having photos taken while I was pretending I had teeth. It was hideous." »
Alec Baldwin To Shoot Documentary Film At Cannes
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Alec Baldwin will be shooting a documentary at the Cannes Film Festival detailing his efforts to get his next movie project off the ground.
The 30 Rock star is currently working on an untitled political drama with director James Toback, and they have teamed up to make a film about pitching the idea to movie bosses at the famed French film event, which kicks off this week (beg14May12).
The documentary, titled Seduced and Abandoned, will give fans a glimpse into the inner workings of Cannes and will reportedly include interviews with movie legends including Martin Scorsese and Roman Polanski.
The pair has also been given permission to film at some of the festival's most exclusive events, including Eva Longoria's charity dinner onboard a yacht and the star-studded amfAR AIDS research fundraiser, according to New York Post gossip column Page Six. »
Tom Cruise Given Flying Lessons By Sydney Pollack
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Tom Cruise learned to fly planes after he was gifted with a course of lessons by late moviemaker Sydney Pollack.
The pair became great friends after working together on 1993 film The Firm and Cruise reveals Pollack helped him indulge his passion for aviation with a very special present.
He tells Playboy magazine, "I always wanted to fly, and that was one of the reasons I did Top Gun. I just never had the time to learn. Then I met Sydney Pollack. I was 19 or 20... We talked about a big mutual interest that we had in aviation because I knew he flew. Sydney became a lifelong friend, and when we finished The Firm together in 1993 or 1994, he gave me flying lessons as a gift.
"He said, 'I know how much you love flying. Take the time, right now, and do it, because otherwise you'll never get to it.' I had two kids by then, and I worked all the time. In a few months I had my instrument rating, and a little while after that I had my commercial rating.
"I trained mostly in aerobatics... I was doing rolls, loops, all kinds of aerobatic manoeuvres. My first airplane was called a Pitts, and then I flew a Marchetti. This was all in preparation to fly the Warbird, the P-51."
Cruise also reveals he bought his favourite plane in 2000 and named it after his wife, Katie Holmes, adding, "I searched all over the world for my P-51 and found it in 2000. It's called Kiss Me Kate, which covers two things I love most, my wife and movies." »
Michael Douglas To Front Cancer Awareness Campaign
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Michael Douglas has teamed up with the Oral Cancer Foundation in America to raise awareness of the deadly disease.
The Fatal Attraction star spent six months fighting throat cancer in 2010, undergoing chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatment.
He was given the all-clear last year and has now signed up to appear in a public service announcement (PSA) for the Oral Cancer Foundation, a non-profit organisation set up to help those struck down with the disease.
In the PSA, which will debut in June, Douglas urges Americans to undergo annual screenings for oral cancer.
The charity's founder, Brian Hill, says, "The Foundation is indebted to Michael Douglas for partnering with us in the battle against oral cancer. Michael is a highly visible, well known actor, and a consummate professional.
"Those qualities, when coupled with his personal cancer experience, yield a respected voice to this fight. His willingness right from the beginning of his journey, to openly talk about his difficult personal experience with oral cancer on TV and in print, has certainly created awareness in the public of a cancer too few have even heard of." »
Michael Urie Misses Show
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Michael Urie is "gutted" after pulling out of Wednesday's performances of stage show How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying because of promotional duties for his new TV series.
The former Ugly Betty star plays Bud Frump in the Broadway show, which is ending its run on 20 May, but he has to miss out on a day of performing because he is promoting new programme Partners.
Urie posted on his Twitter.com page, "Good New: today is upfront day for @cbs... handshakingandsmilingcommence... Bad News: I have to miss today's precious 7th and 6th to last performances of H2SBway for said handshakingandsmiling. guttedyetgrateful." »
Scottish Artist George Wyllie Dies
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Celebrated Scottish sculptor George Wyllie has passed away at the age of 90.
The artist died in hospital on Tuesday night after a short illness.
Best known for his huge public works The Paper Boat and The Straw Locomotive, he was made a Member of the British Empire (MBE) for services to the arts in 2005.
His death comes in a year of celebrations of his work - his legacy was feted at The Whysman Festival in March and through an archive exhibition, A Life Less Ordinary, which ran in Glasgow, Scotland until last month.
Wyllie's daughter, Louise Wyllie, tells the BBC, "I am so glad now that he saw the start of what is a year of celebration. He really did live a life less ordinary. There was no one else like him and I suspect there never will be." »
Billy Bob Thornton 'Blew' Angelina Jolie Marriage Over Insecurities
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Billy Bob Thornton was left feeling like the Phantom Of The Opera over the barrage of criticism he received following his marriage to Angelina Jolie, and blames their split on his own lack of confidence.
The pair was Hollywood's odd couple when they got wed in 2000 shortly after meeting on the set of their movie Pushing Tin a year earlier.
They courted controversy with their public displays of affection on the red carpet and by wearing vials containing each other's blood around their neck.
Thornton and Jolie split in 2002, and the actor cites his own insecurities over dating the renowned beauty as the reason he "blew" the marriage.
He tells America's Nightline show, "I blew it because I didn't think I was good enough for her. She has one way she wanted to live her life and I had another way to live mine and I was just too insecure.
"I did feel like the Phantom of the Opera hiding in the catacombs... People have actually said that I didn't deserve to be with her." »
Sir Michael Caine Recovers From Arm Injury
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Veteran actor Sir Michael Caine is recovering after tearing a ligament in his arm.
The double-Oscar winner was snapped earlier this month with his left arm in a sling during a shopping trip in London but he's assured fans he's overcoming the painful injury.
In a post on his Twitter.com page, he writes, "I have been wearing a sling because of a torn ligament, getting stronger everyday." »
Sacha Baron Cohen's Gun-toting Entrance At Cannes
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Sacha Baron Cohen continued to cause mayhem as his alter-ego The Dictator on Wednesday when he arrived at the Cannes Film Festival in France and pretended to murder George Clooney's ex-girlfriend Elisabetta Canalis.
The British funnyman has been attending a string of premieres and red carpet events as Admiral General Aladeen, the star's latest madcap creation from his upcoming movie.
Dressed in a white naval jacket and tiny shorts, and wearing a huge fake beard, Cohen laughed and smiled for the cameras as he roared into the the dock outside the lavish Eden Roc hotel on a small yacht while wildly waving a fake gun in the air.
He then frolicked with Italian model Canalis on deck, rubbing sun cream into her legs before pouring champagne into her mouth. The pair then acted out a fake fight, which ended with the beauty disappearing and one of the character's henchmen bringing out a 'body' in a black bag - which was then thrown overboard.
Cohen carried on his promo drive for a photo opportunity in front of the famous Carlton Hotel in Cannes, dressed in riding gear on the back of a camel, before falling backwards off the beast while surrounded by weapon-toting beauties in military uniform.
The funnyman famously caused a scene at the Oscars in February when he dumped an urn of white powder on E! News host Ryan Seacrest's tuxedo.
The annual Cannes Film Festival kicks off on Wednesday evening, and has attracted a host of famous faces, including Diane Kruger, Eva Longoria and Freida Pinto. »
Christopher Eccleston Wants More Theatre Roles
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British actor Christopher Eccleston is turning his focus to the stage as he devotes the next phase of his career to the theatre.
Eccleston got his start performing classics by Shakespeare and Chekhov before appearing in a series of big-budget films, including 28 Days Later, Gone in 60 Seconds and G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra.
While he has enjoyed his Hollywood success, Eccleston admits his burning ambition is to be onstage.
He tells Britain's Daily Telegraph, "I've neglected theatre. That's a shame. It's why I went to train as an actor. And for the next 20 or 30 years I'm going to do more and more of it. That's the plan. I'm determined!"
Eccleston was inspired to become an actor after working as a young usher and seeing Sir Anthony Hopkins performing at London's Olivier Theatre.
He recalls, "I was an impressionable student and I'll never forget seeing Anthony Hopkins as Lambert Le Roux (in Pravda) and Ian McKellen playing Coriolanus. I had a really extraordinary experience of seeing Hopkins dominate the Olivier then eat beans on toast in the canteen. That was fascinating - seeing the transition, the quietness of him, then the hugeness of him in the same day. What solidified in my mind was the thought, 'If you play a big classical role on the Olivier stage, you can go no higher in British theatre.' The Olivier was where I always wanted to work."
Eccleston's dream is soon to be realised - he is starring as Creon in an upcoming production of Antigone at London's Olivier Theatre. »
Alfred Hitchcock Was In The Frame To Direct 007
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Alfred Hitchcock was James Bond creator Ian Fleming's top pick to direct the first 007 film, according to a newly discovered letter.
In a telegram sent to mutual friend and novelist Eric Ambler in 1959, Fleming asks whether the horror master was available to make Thunderball.
The message reads, "Would Hitchcock be interested in directing?"
Fleming goes on to outline the film's plot in the telegram, which has been published on website Letters Of Note, but Hitchcock turned down the offer because he was busy working on Psycho.
Filmmaker Terence Young stepped in after it was decided Dr. No would be the first Bond movie, starring Sir Sean Connery as the superspy.
Thunderball later became the fourth Bond movie in the series. »
Sir Michael Caine 'Locked In Dressing Room'
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Sir Michael Caine was locked in his dressing room overnight after falling asleep on the set of his new movie, according to a U.K. report.
The Italian Job actor was filming in the Old Loews theatre in New Orleans, Louisiana for upcoming thriller Now You See Me when he decided to take a nap in a makeshift dressing room.
But he received a nasty shock when he woke up, as the staff had left for the evening and had locked him in. The nervous actor reportedly shouted for help, and was only rescued when a carpenter heard his cries the following morning.
A source tells Britain's Daily Mirror, "It had been a long day of filming and Michael decided to slip upstairs to a makeshift dressing area and catch 40 winks. Unfortunately he was asleep for some time and failed to hear directors calling a wrap. Production all assumed he was safely outside in his trailer, and therefore locked up for the night.
"When Michael eventually woke up, he realised he was locked in. His mobile phone was in his trailer and there was no electricity in the attic, meaning he couldn't see a thing. It was pitch black. Michael started shouting for help but no one could hear him.
"It was only when an on-set carpenter who had left his tools in the theatre went to do some maintenance work the following morning that he was discovered. It's fair to say Michael wasn't in the best of moods - although he was grateful to have been found."
A spokesperson for the British actor refused to comment. »
Tom Cruise Performed For Def Leppard
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Tom Cruise was wracked with nerves shooting his first scene for new movie Rock Of Ages because he had to sing a Def Leppard track in front of the band.
The Hollywood actor takes on the lead role of rock star Stacee Jaxx in the upcoming big screen adaptation of the popular stage musical, which features a number of classic hits including Def Leppard's Pour Some Sugar on Me.
Cruise has now revealed his rendition of the British band's song was the first scene he shot for the film, and he had to do it with the stars of Def Leppard watching on set.
He tells Playboy Magazine, "I was down in Miami, recording different songs, and Adam (director Adam Shankman) called and said, 'Def Leppard's coming by the set.' I said, 'Man, that's cool'. Then I paused. 'Wait, I'm rehearsing their song tomorrow.' And he's like, 'Yeah!'... So we started right in the deep end, and that was the first scene I shot in the movie. It's a great song, and I grew up listening to them... All the crew was watching them watching me...
"The lead singer, Joe Elliott, points at me and goes, 'F**k you! F**k you!' Then I saw big smiles on their faces, and I realised I'd gotten their stamp. It was a very cool moment. It was important they knew I was honouring their music and not making fun of them." »
Josh Hutcherson's Nose Job Down To Deviated Septum
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Actor Josh Hutcherson has addressed rumours he underwent surgery to fix a broken nose, insisting he had a deviated septum which left him struggling to breathe properly.
The Hunger Games star was photographed sporting a bandage across his black and blue face after stepping out in Beverly Hills on Monday, and he took to his Twitter.com page to tell fans he had been under the knife "to fix my broken nose".
The star has now elaborated on his brief explanation, insisting a problem with his septum left his nose severely blocked.
He tells TMZ.com, "(I had) a deviated septum. It was 90 per cent blocked in my right nostril, just got to get it healed up and everything." »
Andrew Garfield Battling Bronchitis On Broadway
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Andrew Garfield is battling a nasty bout of bronchitis as he performs in the Broadway revival of Death Of A Salesman.
Hollywood's new Spider-Man is currently making his New York stage debut in a production of the Arthur Miller classic opposite Philip Seymour Hoffman.
The British actor's Broadway debut has been marred by sickness but he has refused to cancel a single show.
He tells the New York Times, "I couldn't (call in sick)... I'd feel much worse missing a performance than doing it while I'm sick."
The play's director Mike Nichols has also praised The Social Network star for being so determined, adding, "He can do it because he has an iron will and because he's an artist." »
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