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Friday, 12 December 2008 at 05:51 Posted by smp

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Report: Del Toro won't make another film in Mexico (AP)

Posted: 12 Dec 2008 06:47 AM CST

AP - "Hellboy" director Guillermo del Toro says he is unlikely to make another film in Mexico because his father's kidnapping 10 years ago left him fearing for his safety, a newspaper has reported.

Eastwood, "Dark Knight" among Globes snubs (Reuters)

Posted: 12 Dec 2008 02:11 AM CST

A union stagehands from I.A.T.S.E. Local 33 loads a large Golden Globe statue into its protective case after the nominations announcement ceremonies for the 66th annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California December 11, 2008. (Fred Prouser/Reuters)Reuters - The Hollywood Foreign Press Assn. didn't get "Milk." It barely acknowledged "The Dark Knight." And though in past years it loved "Sex and the City" the TV series, it ignored "Sex and the City" the movie.

A "Barcelona" bounty for Woody Allen (Reuters)

Posted: 12 Dec 2008 02:04 AM CST

Reuters - The deal was simple: There would be no script, no casting approval, no way to see dailies or a rough cut, and the price tag would be $15 million-$17 million. But when Spain's Mediapro was offered the chance to finance a movie about two young American women abroad, the answer was an immediate yes.

Crime caper "Brothers Bloom" delayed for 5 months (Reuters)

Posted: 12 Dec 2008 02:02 AM CST

Reuters - The quirky con-man pic "The Brothers Bloom" has been pulled from its December 19 slot, and will now open in limited release on May 15, distributor Summit Entertainment said.

"Earth" set to spin to No. 1 at box office (Reuters)

Posted: 11 Dec 2008 10:50 PM CST

Reuters - Hollywood is still waiting to unwrap most of its Christmas offerings, but the box office should get an early holiday present this weekend as Fox launches the sci-fi-themed "The Day the Earth Stood Still."

Globes catapult Weinstein Co. into spotlight (Reuters)

Posted: 11 Dec 2008 10:48 PM CST

Reuters - When Harvey Weinstein landed scattered awards nominations during the past few years, some -- especially the former Miramax Films co-chief himself -- touted a comeback.

Tom Cruise gets restraining order against man (Reuters)

Posted: 11 Dec 2008 08:23 PM CST

Actor Tom Cruise speaks as he is being interviewed while promoting the movie 'Valkyrie' at the MuchMusic television station in Toronto, December 8, 2008. (Mark Blinch/Reuters)Reuters - A judge has ordered an Iraq war veteran to stay away from Tom Cruise, after the man brandished a gun near a freeway and weeks later tried to hand-deliver a letter to the actor, attorneys said on Thursday.

Sci-fi fan Keanu Reeves jumped at alien role (Reuters)

Posted: 11 Dec 2008 07:20 PM CST

Actor Keanu Reeves arrives for the premiere of the film 'The Day The Earth Stood Still' in New York December 9, 2008. (Lucas Jackson/Reuters)Reuters - Keanu Reeves admits to being a big science fiction fan, so when offered the chance to play an alien for new movie "The Day the Earth Stood Still," Reeves said he jumped at it.

WALL-E director celebrates a week of kudos (AP)

Posted: 11 Dec 2008 06:27 PM CST

Andrew Stanton, director of the animated film 'WALL-E,' poses with a toy version of the film's robot star in Beverly Hills, Calif., Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008. 'WALL-E' received two Golden Globe nominations on Thursday, for Best Animated Feature Film and Best Original Song - Motion Picture 'Down to Earth'. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)AP - Hollywood's most famous trash compactor continued his journey from the dump to the Oscars.

Oscar race wide open after Globe nominations (Reuters)

Posted: 11 Dec 2008 06:02 PM CST

Actual Oscar statuettes to be presented during the 80th Annual Academy Awards sit in a display case in Hollywood, February 22, 2008. (Gary Hershorn/Reuters)Reuters - Once upon a time in Hollywood, Golden Globe voters helped narrow the list of contenders for Oscars but when the dust cleared from Thursday's Globe nominations, the opposite seemed to hold true.

Tom Cruise: More of Les Grossman in the Works! (E! Online)

Posted: 11 Dec 2008 05:30 PM CST

Tom Cruise: More of Les Grossman in the Works!(E! Online)E! Online - Forget Tom Cruise's reaction to his Golden Globe nomination for his work in Tropic Thunder for a moment. Mr. Cruise can't help but think of how his foulmouthed alter ego, Les Grossman, would react to the news.

Heath's Family, Other A-Listers Bask in Golden Glow (E! Online)

Posted: 11 Dec 2008 03:15 PM CST

Heath's Family, Other A-Listers Bask in Golden Glow(E! Online)E! Online - While earning a Golden Globe nomination would ordinarily put a recipient in an ecstatic mood, for the family of posthumous nominee Heath Ledger, the accolade is understandably bittersweet.

Mourning Mark Ruffalo Drops Out of Next Movie (E! Online)

Posted: 11 Dec 2008 02:15 PM CST

Mourning Mark Ruffalo Drops Out of Next Movie(E! Online)E! Online - After last week's tragic shooting death of his brother, work is probably the last thing on Mark Ruffalo's mind.

Heath Ledger Golden Globe nod boosts Oscar momentum (Reuters)

Posted: 11 Dec 2008 04:19 PM CST

In this March 5, 2006 file picture, actor Heath Ledger, nominated for an Oscar for best actor in a leading role for his work in 'Brokeback Mountain,' arrives for the 78th Academy Awards in Los Angeles. Ledger was nominated for a Golden Globe for best performance by an actor in a supporting role in a motion picture for his work in 'The Dark Knight' on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008. The awards will be held on Jan. 11 in Beverly Hills, Calif. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)Reuters - Heath Ledger's final role as the demented Joker is turning out to be one of his best.

`In Bruges' emerges as unlikely Globes contender (AP)

Posted: 11 Dec 2008 05:44 PM CST

In this image provided by Focus Features, Colin Farrell, right, and Brendan Gleeson are shown in a scene from 'In Bruges.' The film was nominated for a Golden Globe for best motion picture comedy or musical on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008. The awards will be held on Jan. 11 in Beverly Hills, Calif. (AP Photo/Focus Features, Jaap Buitendijk)AP - Though "In Bruges" was released in February — an eternity away from the fall premieres of most awards-seeking films — the Colin Farrell film emerged as an unlikely contender at the Golden Globes.

Golden Globe Nominations on Tom Cruise Control (E! Online)

Posted: 11 Dec 2008 10:06 AM CST

Golden Globe Nominations on Tom Cruise Control(E! Online)E! Online - Tom Cruise, Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie. Think the Golden Globes missed having movie stars around last year?

Joe Pantoliano opens up about depression (AP)

Posted: 11 Dec 2008 05:02 PM CST

In this Oct. 27, 2008 photo, actor Joe Pantoliano is pictured at Roseland Ballroom in New York. Pantoliano was in Buffalo Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008 to talk about the organization he founded two years ago to help remove the stigma attached to mental illness. (AP Photo/Evan Agostini)AP - Joe Pantoliano's first reaction to being told he was clinically depressed was ... euphoria.

Celebrities, music stars hosting inaugural ball (AP)

Posted: 11 Dec 2008 04:17 PM CST

AP - Roll out the red carpet! Papparazzi, ready your cameras! Hollywood and rock stars are bringing their own razzle-dazzle to President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration.

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