“Argo” rises above “Cloud Atlas” as Sandy spooks
(Reuters) – Acclaimed Iran hostage thriller “Argo” brought home its first box-office win over a quiet weekend, leading movie charts with $12.4 million in U.S. and Canadian...
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Arnold Schwarzenegger to reprise “Conan” movie role
(Reuters) – Arnold Schwarzenegger is reprising one of his most famous movie roles – Conan the Barbarian – for an upcoming sequel, Universal Pictures said...
Iranian lawyer and filmmaker win EU’s Sakharov Prize
(Reuters) – The European Union’s prize for human rights and freedom of thought was awarded to two Iranians on Friday, a lawyer and a filmmaker...
Liz Taylor tops list of highest earning dead celebrities
(Reuters) – Elizabeth Taylor surpassed Michael Jackson as the highest-earning dead celebrity in the past year, with her estate pulling in $210 million, much of...
Tom Cruise files $50 million lawsuit over claims he abandoned Suri
(Reuters) – Tom Cruise filed a $50 million defamation lawsuit on Wednesday against magazines that claimed he had abandoned his daughter, Suri, following his divorce...
Filmmaker Tony Scott died with anti-depressant, sleep aid in system
(Reuters) – Filmmaker Tony Scott had an anti-depressant and sleep aid in his bloodstream when he leapt to his death from a suspension bridge in...
‘Paranormal Activity 4’ haunts top of movie charts
(Reuters) – The fourth “Paranormal Activity” fright flick crept into the No. 1 spot at the weekend box office with $30.2 million in U.S. and...
Bollywood pays tribute to “king of romance”
(Reuters) – Movie lovers, Bollywood stars and well-wishers paid their last respects to film-maker Yash Chopra on Monday, a day after he died of multiple...
Bye-bye Ricky, hello Tina and Amy for Golden Globes
(Reuters) – Comedy duo Tina Fey and Amy Poehler will host next year’s Golden Globe awards in Beverly Hills, bringing perhaps a gentler touch to...
Russell Crowe separates from wife: media
(Reuters) – Academy Award-winning actor Russell Crowe has separated from his wife after nine years of marriage, Australian media reported on Monday. Neither Crowe nor...