Penelope Ann Miller Recalls Bread-Throwing Marlon Brando
May 1st, 2007
Fun-loving screen legend Marlon Brando left a lasting impression on actress Penelope Ann Miller by throwing rolled up pieces of bread at her across a restaurant. Brando, who died in 2004, worked with Miller on the 1990 movie The Freshman.
Read more!Russell Crowe & Director Ridley Scott Team Up For Fourth Time
April 30th, 2007
Hollywood actor Russell Crowe is teaming up with Director Ridley Scott for a fourth time for a contemporary spin on Robin Hood. Crowe and Scott have previously worked on Gladiator, A Good Year and the forthcoming American Gangster.
Mel Gibson Is Planning A ‘Maverick’ Sequel
April 30th, 2007
Mel Gibson and movie veteran James Garner are plotting a sequel for western comedy Maverick. The odd couple teamed up with Jodie Foster for the 1994 movie and now they’re thinking about reteaming.
Carrie Fisher Nearly Rejected Role In ‘Star Wars’
April 30th, 2007
Actress Carrie Fisher nearly turned down her famed role Princess Leia in Star Wars, because she wanted to play Han Solo instead. The actress was undecided about accepting the Princess Leia part, because she wanted the iconic role that made Harrison Ford famous in the 1977 sci-fi blockbuster.
Ewan McGregor To Appear On ‘Star Wars’ Series Stamp
April 30th, 2007
Scottish actor Ewan McGregor will be appearing on a new U.S. stamp to mark thirty years of the Star Wars movies. The stamp will feature the star as the young Obi-Wan-Kenobi fighting the Darth Vader in the fantasy series.
Kelly Brook’s Parents Disapproved Of Billy Zane
April 30th, 2007
The parents of British model Kelly Brook were furious when they found out their daughter was dating American actor Billy Zane. Brooks, who met Zane on the set of flop film Survival Island (Three), admits it’s taken her family a while to warm up to her Titanic star husband-to-be.
Julia Stiles Bases Movie On Crying Stranger
April 29th, 2007
Actress Julia Stiles was inspired to write and direct her new short movie Raving after being accosted by a tearful stranger on the streets of her native New York. Stiles’ film is being screened at the city’s TriBeCa Film Festival, which began earlier this week.
Kiefer Sutherland Recalls Being Slimed By Orangutan
April 27th, 2007
Kiefer Sutherland is wary of ever having to work with an orangutan again, after nearly being killed during the making of movie 1969. Sutherland was shooting a scene in the 1988 film with his co-star and friend Robert Downey Jr. when things got a little out of hand.
Former MPAA President Jack Valenti Dies
April 27th, 2007
Film industry mogul Jack Valenti has died just two days after he was released from a hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. Among many other things, the man is primarily responsible with the now-familiar ratings system that dominates the American movie marketplace.
Tobey Maguire Issues Requests For ‘Spider-Man 3′ Promotion
April 26th, 2007
Hollywood actor Tobey Maguire insists on taking his own personal chef and entourage on tour to promote the new Spider-Man movie. The star also requests his fiancée Jennifer Meyer and daughter Ruby accompany him as well giving movie bosses a lengthy list of specific requests to keep him happy.
