The future is now: "V" for victory (Reuters)
March 16, 2006Reuters - The new sci-fi action thriller "V for Vendetta" should emerge victorious at the weekend box office, industry observers believe.
Portman Copes With Fascism in New Movie (AP)
March 16, 2006
AP - The things Natalie Portman had to deal with in her latest film, "V for Vendetta:" A new friend who's a terrorist. A new world order of fascism. A new hairdo.
Kaplan: Ice Cube a Great Pick for 'Kotter' (AP)
March 16, 2006
AP - Former "Welcome Back, Kotter" creator-star Gabe Kaplan says rapper-actor Ice Cube is a great choice to play his old role in the big-screen remake of the hit 1970s TV series.
Oscar winner Del Toro ready to play "Wolf Man" (Reuters)
March 16, 2006
Reuters - He was the Mexican narcotics
officer in "Traffic," a born-again ex-con in "21 Grams" and a
corrupt cop in "Sin City." Now actor Benicio Del Toro looks
forward to playing "The Wolf Man."
Almodovar gets laughs in tale of death, abuse, roots (Reuters)
March 16, 2006Reuters - For a film that deals seriously with issues like death, abuse and estranged families, "Volver" ("Returning") gets a surprising number of laughs.
Universal Pictures Names New Chairmen (AP)
March 16, 2006AP - Universal Pictures on Thursday named Marc Shmuger as its new chairman and David Linde as co-chairman, effective immediately.
Jessica Simpson Passes on GOP Fundraiser (AP)
March 16, 2006
AP - Jessica Simpson loves President Bush. She's just not a big fan of Republican fundraisers.
Mandela jokes about his pig-stealing days (Reuters)
March 16, 2006Reuters - World leaders have their faults, former South Africa President Nelson Mandela said on Thursday, regaling the cast of an Oscar-winning gangster movie with tales of his own teenage years as a pig thief.
Brangelina Wedding Rumors Spread in Italy (AP)
March 16, 2006
AP - Speculation spread once again that Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie would wed on these Italian shores — perhaps this weekend.
Georgia Senate Defeats Fonda Resolution (AP)
March 16, 2006AP - Jane Fonda's 1972 trip to North Vietnam is haunting her again. The Georgia Senate on Thursday nearly unanimously defeated a resolution that would have honored the actress' charity work in the state.
Lake Como buzzes with Pitt-Jolie wedding rumors (Reuters)
March 16, 2006Reuters - Rumors that Hollywood sweethearts Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt could marry on the shores of Lake Como this weekend have transformed even quiet Italian villagers into star-struck gossip fans.
Jerry Lewis Gets Legion of Honor Medal (AP)
March 16, 2006
AP - France formalized its fascination with Jerry Lewis Thursday with a uniquely Gallic gift for his 80th birthday: a medal and induction into the Legion of Honor.
Clooney Donates Oscar Gift Bag to Charity (AP)
March 16, 2006
AP - The Oscar was gift enough for George Clooney.
Bowl Painted by Pryor Being Auctioned (AP)
March 16, 2006
AP - A ceramic bowl painted by Richard Pryor is being auctioned on the Internet for an animal welfare organization.
Key to "The Da Vinci Code?" Brown's wife (Reuters)
March 16, 2006
Reuters - She has not appeared in court and little
is known about her.
"V for Vendetta" a revolutionary call to arms (Reuters)
March 16, 2006Reuters - In a political environment that can brew controversy out of allegorical children's fables or a documentary about penguins, it is hard to imagine the intensity of feeling that will greet "V for Vendetta," a movie whose heroes are terrorists.
"Madea" maven stays in Lionsgate fold with "Girl" (Reuters)
March 16, 2006Reuters - Tyler Perry is staying in the Lionsgate family.
Theater ads don't stop moviegoers, study says (Reuters)
March 16, 2006Reuters - More than half of moviegoers dislike watching advertisements on the big screen, but less than 20% allow the ads to influence their choice of film or theater, according to a study released Wednesday.
Fandango calls on Cingular for ticket deal (Reuters)
March 16, 2006Reuters - Movie ticket provider Fandango is set to expand its service further into the mobile space Thursday by adding Cingular, the nation's largest wireless carrier, to its roster of cellular partners.
Teen newcomer cast in Chinese epic (Reuters)
March 16, 2006Reuters - A 17-year-old acting student will make her film debut alongside international stars Gong Li and Chow Yun-Fat in the latest picture from director Zhang Yimou. ("House of Flying Daggers").
Hurt to show another violent side in 'Brooks' (Reuters)
March 16, 2006Reuters - William Hurt, who received an Oscar nomination for his supporting performance as a gangster in "A History of Violence," will take on another menacing role in "Mr. Brooks," a psychological thriller starring Kevin Costner.
Graham, Goodman join 'Almighty' sequel (Reuters)
March 16, 2006Reuters - Lauren Graham and John Goodman have joined Steve Carell in "Evan Almighty," a sequel to Jim Carrey's 2003 comedy "Bruce Almighty."
Jack Black Marries Musician Girlfriend (AP)
March 16, 2006
AP - Jack Black has tied the knot.
Unreleased films take top honors at Mexican awards (Reuters)
March 16, 2006Reuters - Two unreleased films, "Mezcal" and "Las Vueltas del Citrillo," shared top honors at the 48th Ariel Awards, each winning six of Mexico's top movie prizes.