Ben Kingsley to Star in Iron Man 3
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Ben Kingsley is to appear in Iron Man 3. The Hugo actor is in final negotiations to star in the forthcoming Marvel blockbuster as an enemy of Tony Stark/Iron Man - played by Robert Downey Jr. - though the exact details of the character are being kept under wraps.
Variety, however, reports the villain is expected involved in the spread of a virus through nanobots because the film is believed to be loosely based on the 2005 Extremis comicbook series. News of the story arc may disappoint some fans as it had previously been speculated the next movie in the series would see the titular character take on his original archenemy the Mandarin, a wealthy Chinese scientist and martial arts exert who backed the warlord who imprisoned Stark.
Jon Favreau - who directed the first two films in the franchise - had previously expressed an interest in exploring the character, but he has moved on from the series, with Shane Black at the helm of Iron Man 3. Shane is also co-writing the script with Drew Pearce.
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Mark Ruffalo’s Superhero Costume Problems
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Mark Ruffalo felt like an "a******" wearing a leotard while shooting The Avengers.
The Kids Are All Right actor plays Bruce Banner/The Hulk in the forthcoming Marvel movie, and while he didn't mind losing weight for the role he was embarrassed wearing a small body suit.
"I did a cleanse that was like hell. I lost 21 pounds and I've kept about 15 off. I quite like it - it's good to be a little trimmer. I felt like such an a****** wearing The Hulk's little leotard though. When they were designing it, I was like, 'How about adding a codpiece?', 'Some ass pads?' It's not very flattering."
However, he is excited he is now playing the opposite to his usual nice guy roles: "They say you always play the opposite of yourself the best, so I must be b*****d! I'm interested in the people you might write off immediately, but can then be surprised by. I get that a lot about myself."
Jason Biggs Will Always be Known for Pie Sex Scene
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Jason Biggs will "never live down" being the "guy who f**ked a pie." The 33-year-old actor - who plays Jim Levenstein in the American Pie franchise - admitted while he has lived most of his life being the "pie guy," in reference to his character masturbating with the use of a warm dessert in the first movie, he is "proud" of the now infamous scene.
"I'll never live down being the guy who f**ked a pie. I've lived almost more of my life being the 'pie guy' than I have not being that guy. But I'm proud of that scene and what it meant for my career, my personal life, my finances - everything. It took balls to do that scene."
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Ridley Scott ‘Baffled’ by Alien Offer
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: 20th Century Fox, Horror, Science Fiction, Celeb News, Filmmaking,
Ridley Scott was "baffled" when he was first asked to direct a sci-fi movie.
The 74-year-old director was surprised when he was offered the chance to take charge of 1979 movie Alien as his only previous work of note was 1977 historical drama The Duellists.
"Blade Runner and Alien were more by accident than plan. I had done a film called The Duellists, so I was baffled why some bright spark would ask me to do a science-fiction movie. The Duellists won Cannes, but Paramount didn't know how to release a film about two guys in bizarre breeches, waving swords around. I actually think it's a pretty good Western. But the idea of science-fiction came out of the blue. I'd seen Star Wars and that had knocked me sideways with all my plans."
Despite his surprise at landing the director position, Ridley was equally as shocked to be 20th Century Fox's fifth choice behind the late Robert Altman, who was known for creating mainly naturalistic movies:
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Box Office Breakdown: American Reunion, Titanic No Match For Hunger Games
Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Buena Vista, Disney, Lionsgate, Paramount, Sony, Universal, Warner Bros, Action, Adaptation, Adventure, Animation, Classics, Drama, Family, Period, Romance, Science Fiction, Sequels, Comedy, Thrillers, Box Office, New Releases,
Although lightning may have struck twice at the box office for James Cameron, the same cannot be said of his film Titanic.
The hype surrounding The Hunger Games has been justified, considering the film has now maintained its number 1 position at the box office for three weeks in a row -- this week earning $33.5 million. The latest installment of the American Pie series, American Reunion, took in $21.5 million in its first week while Titanic 3D pulled in $17.4 million in its debut. Action film Wrath of the Titans was bumped down to fourth from its number 2 spot last week with $15 million while the Snow White adaptation Mirror, Mirror is down 2 spots from last week, landing fifth with $11 million.
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Quote of the Day: Kate Winslet on Leonardo DiCaprio
Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: 20th Century Fox, Classics, Drama, Period, Romance, Celeb News,
"We do look very different…He's fatter now – I'm thinner. It's true, though!"
- Titanic actress Kate Winslet reflects upon how much she and her co-star Leonardo DiCaprio have changed since the film first came out in 1997.
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Rihanna: Battleship Made Me Fearless
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Rihanna says appearing in Battleship has made her fearless.
The 24-year-old singer makes her acting debut opposite Taylor Kitsch and Brooklyn Decker in the movie and identified a lot with her character Petty Officer Cora Raikes.
"Definitely, I'm a fighter. I was able to identify with the character in lots of ways. She's tough and focused. But embodying her also helped me to become more fearless. I had an incredible experience on Battleship. I learned a lot about myself. I had to ask myself a lot of questions to get in touch with the right emotions. And it was great working as a team, for the first time in a long while it wasn't all about me."
Rihanna admitted she has always wanted to star in an action movie and is delighted by the finished movie: "Funnily enough, action was what I wanted to do. It seemed badass and cool. I didn't imagine I'd be fighting aliens, but Battleship was a great way to get into movies and it was a role I could do. I was blown away when I saw it. It's really fun."
Billy Zane’s Titanic Typecast
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Billy Zane felt "typecast" after he starred in Titanic. The 46-year-old actor - who portrayed Cal Hockley in the 1997 epic drama - admitted while landing such a coveted role in the movie was "a gift," he became "synonymous with playing bad guys" among casting directors immediately afterwards.
"It's a gift for any actor to be part of such a wonderful movie - it was a blessing. But in terms of a curse, Hollywood in particular is notorious for taking less risks for more money. So when it comes to casting in particular, there's quite a bit of type casting. And they always try to make 'last year's movie,' which is a big mistake, instead of 'next year's movie.' I was synonymous with playing bad guys. So it forces you to become a little more inventive and embrace your independence and direct your own movies, and make your own life."
With the Oscar-winning movie re-released on April 6 in state of the art 3D, Billy explained watching Titanic a second time around allowed him to finally feel "sympathy" for his bad boy character:
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Taylor Lautner to Join Grown Ups 2?
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Taylor Lautner is in talks to appear in Grown Ups 2. The Twilight Saga star - who rose to fame portraying Jacob Black in the vampire film franchise - is being lined up for a "key, fun role, in which he goes toe-to-toe" with returning Adam Sandler in the sequel to the 2010 comedy movie.
Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade, Salma Hayek and Maya Rudolph are all expected to reprise their roles in the forthcoming motion picture, which will see Dennis Duganwill return to direct, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Project X star Oliver Cooper has also joined the cast of the movie, which Adam and Jack Giarraputo are in line to produce.
The original movie told the story of a group of friends who reunite when they are adults following the death of their high school basketball coach.
Aside from the Twilight movies, Taylor's previous work has seen him take up the leading role in 2011 film Abduction, as well as smaller parts in Cheaper By The Dozen 2 and Valentine's Day.
Skyfall Adds Tonia Sotiropoulou
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Greek actress Tonia Sotiropoulou has joined the cast of Skyfall.
Although production on the 23rd James Bond film is currently in full swing, the beauty confirmed she would be taking part and will be filming in Turkey. "Dear friends I officially announce I got a part in J. Bond new film!!! Turkey here I come! Thank u all for you love and support! This is officially the happiest day of my life bitches!!!!(sic)" she wrote on her personal Facebook.
According to reports, she initially came to the attention of producers when she auditioned for the role of Severine, which eventually went to Berenice Marlohe. She will have a small role as a woman who romances Bond - played by Daniel Craig - early on in the picture, and will shoot the scenes later this month.
Skyfall - which is being directed by Sam Mendes - is set for a November release, and alongside Daniel also stars Javier Bardem, Dame Judi Dench and Naomie Harris.
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