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Reese Witherspoon exposes her bare bum

Reese Witherspoon exposes her bare bum

American actress and star of the new movie' Devil's Knot' Reece Witherspoon was caught out this week when a camera filmed her from behind whilst she was shopping. A gust of wind caught the actress's skirt exposing her bare behind.

Thursday, 27 June 2013
Robert Pattinson met 50 Shades author at his home

Robert Pattinson met 50 Shades author at his home

Robert Pattinson threw a themed party at his home in LA over the weekend and one of the many A list guests was non other than E.L James - author of the mummy porn trilogy 50 Shades of Grey, igniting new rumours of a lead role in the film.

Tuesday, 25 June 2013
Star Wars Comes Home to Britain

Star Wars Comes Home to Britain

The latest Star Wars film is to be made in the UK predominantly at Pinewood studios it is speculated. Lucasfilm have not confirmed the exact location but has certainly recognised that Britain has talent!

Thursday, 30 May 2013
Next James Bond movie expected in three years

Next James Bond movie expected in three years

An MGM chief executive has revealed that they hope to release 'James Bond 24' within the next three years. They have also confirmed that they will be announcing the franchise's new director in the near future.

Wednesday, 20 March 2013
Daniel Craig loses his temper with fan

Daniel Craig loses his temper with fan

Skyfall star Daniel Craig lost his temper with a fan who tried to take a snap shot of him and his actress wife Rachel Weisz whilst they were out shopping in New York this week. The actor shouted at the shocked fan as his wife tried to calm him down.

Friday, 15 March 2013
Star Wars original cast star in new Disney trilogy

Star Wars original cast star in new Disney trilogy

It has been confirmed that two of the original cast from the iconic Star Wars films will be coming back to feature in the new films. Harrison Ford who played Han Solo and Carrie Fisher who played Princess Leia will both be returning in Star Wars Episode VII.

Monday, 11 March 2013
Daniel Day-Lewis makes Oscar history

Daniel Day-Lewis makes Oscar history

Daniel Day-Lewis made history yesterday at the Oscars, by winning his third gong for Best Actor for the film Lincoln. The 55 year-old British actor is the first man to win the coveted award three times.

Tuesday, 26 February 2013
And the BAFTA goes to

And the BAFTA goes to

The BAFTA Awards kicked off last night on the BBC and the channel enjoyed its biggest audience for a decade, although ITV beat the BBC by having the most viewers for their stonking great costume drama Mr Selfridge.

Monday, 11 February 2013
Michael Winner dies aged 77

Michael Winner dies aged 77

Film Director and critic, Michael Winner has died today at the age of 77. Mr Winner has been ill for sometime and died at his home in Kensington, London where he was being looked after by his wife Geraldine.

Monday, 21 January 2013
Snakes on a Plane Director found dead

Snakes on a Plane Director found dead

According to his representative, David R. Ellis Director of the movie Snakes on a Plane, has been found dead at the age of 60 in a hotel bathroom in South Africa. Details surrounding his death are unclear and no cause of death has been released.

Tuesday, 08 January 2013
Ali G steals the show on C4 Comedy Awards

Ali G steals the show on C4 Comedy Awards

Sacha Baron Cohen was presented with an Outstanding Achievement Award at the British Comedy Awards broadcast on Channel 4 last night. Turning up to receive the award dressed as his alter ego Ali G the comedian was met with rapturous applause.

Thursday, 13 December 2012
Stars turn out for Les Miserables premiere

Stars turn out for Les Miserables premiere

Leicester Square in London's West End played host to some of the world's most famous actors and celebrities as they turned out to the premiere of the new Les Miserables film.

Sunday, 09 December 2012
Skyfall takes £924million in just 40 days

Skyfall takes £924million in just 40 days

The 23rd installment of the James Bond movie Skyfall has so far earned more than £94million in just 40 days. The film, which stars Daniel Craig as 007, beats the efforts of the 2009 animated science fiction film Avatar which made £94million in 11 months.

Wednesday, 05 December 2012
JR actor Larry Hagman dies at 81

JR actor Larry Hagman dies at 81

Larry Hagman, who played TV crook JR Ewing in the hit series Dallas has died at the age of 81, his family have announced.

Saturday, 24 November 2012
Wizard of Oz dress sells for £302,000

Wizard of Oz dress sells for £302,000

Judy Garland's gingham dress worn in the classic 1939 movie The Wizard of Oz has sold for £302,000 at an auction in Beverly Hills.

Tuesday, 13 November 2012
Disney to buy Star Wars for £405bn

Disney to buy Star Wars for £405bn

Walt Disney have agreed to buy George Lucas's film company lucusfilm Ltd for $4.05billion, including the Star Wars franchise. This blockbuster deal includes a promise from Disney of a new trilogy of the film with the next installment being Episode 7.

Wednesday, 31 October 2012
Skyfall song moves James Bond actor to tears

Skyfall song moves James Bond actor to tears

With the 007 film 'Skyfall' hitting the big screens tomorrow, James Bond actor Daniel Craig tells how he was reduced to tears when he heard Adele's soundtrack to the new 007 movie. The actor admits that the song is 'perfect' for the film.

Thursday, 25 October 2012
McGregor honoured with Spanish award

McGregor honoured with Spanish award

Ewan McGregor has become the youngest actor to be given the 'Donostia Lifetime Achievement Award' at Spain's 60th San Sebastian International Film Festival.

Monday, 01 October 2012
Kate Middleton to visit

Kate Middleton to visit 'The Shire'

Kate Middleton is rumoured to be joining the Royal family as they meet the cast of 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' at the Royal UK Premiere screening in December.

Tuesday, 25 September 2012
Glasses-free 3D technology developed

Glasses-free 3D technology developed

Researchers in South Korea are working on technology which will allow 3D films to be viewed in cinemas without glasses, the BBC has reported.

Monday, 24 September 2012
Schoolboys release The Hobbit

Schoolboys release The Hobbit

Seventy schoolboys from Tower House prep school in East Sheen, London, have released their own version of The Hobbit, several months before Peter Jackson releases the official film in December.

Friday, 21 September 2012
Finding Nemo 2 gets Pixar go ahead

Finding Nemo 2 gets Pixar go ahead

The sequel to the children's animated film Finding Nemo has been given the go ahead by Pixar and Disney with film director Andrew Stanton.

Wednesday, 18 July 2012
From Prometheus to Moses

From Prometheus to Moses

From Sci-fi to religion, Prometheus director Ridley Scott has revealed a big-screen retelling of the story of Moses is 'going to happen'.

Thursday, 07 June 2012
Haneke wins Cannes top prize

Haneke wins Cannes top prize

Austrian director Michael Haneke has been awarded the Cannes film festival's most prestigious prize for the second time.

Monday, 28 May 2012
Avengers tops UK box office

Avengers tops UK box office

Marvel Avengers Assemble takes first place in the UK box office chart after receiving a £15.78m in its opening week.

Wednesday, 02 May 2012
Peter Jackson on Hobbit critics

Peter Jackson on Hobbit critics

Director Peter Jackson has said he was unsurprised by the mixed reception he received for the short footage from his long-awaited film The Hobbit.

Monday, 30 April 2012
Pixar come-back after Cars flop

Pixar come-back after Cars flop

Pixar studios hope to bounce back from the box office flop of Cars 2 with a film set in the world of Mexico's Day of the Dead holiday.

Thursday, 26 April 2012
London celebrates Hitchcock films

London celebrates Hitchcock films

The British Film Institute has revealed details of its celebration of Alfred Hitchcock's films for the London 2012 Festival, which will include restorations of his silent movies.

Friday, 20 April 2012
Directors battle for Hunger Games sequel

Directors battle for Hunger Games sequel

Water for Elephants director Francis Lawrence and Moneyball director Bennett Miller tipped as the two most likely to succeed Gary Ross for Hunger Games sequel, Catching Fire.

Thursday, 19 April 2012
Thelma and Yvonne?

Thelma and Yvonne?

A cow that escaped slaughter in Germany in May 2011 has inspired an full length animated adventure created by the producers of The Lion King.

Friday, 13 April 2012
Woman in Black sequel announced

Woman in Black sequel announced

After proving itself to be the most successful British horror of all time at the box office, The Woman in Black will return to haunt cinemas once more with a sequel.

Tuesday, 03 April 2012
Harry Potter studio experience

Harry Potter studio experience

British Harry Potter fans will have a chance to see sets from the eight films when a studio tour opens on Saturday.

Friday, 30 March 2012
John Carter box office flop

John Carter box office flop

Disney's latest sci-fi film with a staggering $250m budget is expected to lose $200m, making it one of the biggest box office flops in cinema history.

Tuesday, 20 March 2012
UK

UK's newest cinema experience

A select few film buffs have had the opportunity to enjoy Britain's first 4D cinema experience ahead of everyone else in Glasgow's city centre Cineworld ' hold on to your seats and snacks!

Friday, 09 March 2012
14 films premiere at Sundance Festival

14 films premiere at Sundance Festival

A programme of feature films are set to take place at the inaugural Sundance London Festival, which will take place at the O2 at the end of April this year.

Thursday, 08 March 2012
California classics at FACT Liverpool

California classics at FACT Liverpool

The Picturehouse at FACT Liverpool will be offering free screenings of some of the California's most iconic films, including Milk, Bullitt, Chinatown and Sideways.

Monday, 05 March 2012
The Artist wins big

The Artist wins big

Jean Dujardin, who won best actor, said of his character: 'If George Valentin could speak, he would say 'Wow! Victorie! Genial! Merci!''

Monday, 27 February 2012
Jong-il

Jong-il's 'ashes' emptied at Oscars

Sacha Baron Cohen was escorted off the Oscars red carpet for his latest publicity stunt, dressed as The Dictator, he emptied Kim Jong-il's 'ashes' on the red carpet and all over Ryan Seacrest.

Monday, 27 February 2012
No dictators at the Oscars

No dictators at the Oscars

Oscars organisers have warned Sacha Baron Cohen to not come to this year's Oscars as his latest alter ego, the Dictator.

Thursday, 23 February 2012
Helena Bonham Carter honoured

Helena Bonham Carter honoured

British actress Helena Bonham Carter has been made a CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) by the Queen whose mother was played by Bonham Carter in the Oscar-winning film The King's Speech.

Thursday, 23 February 2012