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+ Ken Burns hits again with new baseball documentary (Reuters)—TELLURIDE, Colo. (Hollywood Reporter) - It's not a Telluride Film Festival without documentarian Ken Burns greeting festivalgoers and filmmakers on th...

+ Disney hires new marketing guru for "Pirates 4" (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Disney has taken the unusual step of bringing in a consultant to handle the marketing of its fourth "Pirates of the...

+ Ronald Reagan movie planned for 2011 (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - The story of Ronald Reagan's life -- from boyhood to Hollywood actor to leader of the free world -- is about to spi...

+ Anna Nicole Smith's drugs 'topped 18' (AAP)—A nanny for Anna Nicole Smith has told a drug conspiracy trial the late model was given up to 18 different drugs at one point.

+ Collins 'sacked' as the Stig: Clarkson (AAP)—British racing driver Ben Collins has been sacked from his role on Top Gear after revealing he is the mystery driver The Stig, presenter Jeremy Clarks...

+ Angelina Jolie appeals for Pakistan aid (AAP)—American movie star Angelina Jolie has met flood victims in Pakistan and appealed to the international community to provide aid to help the country re...

+ Billy Connolly announces Australian tour (AAP)—Scottish comic Billy Connolly has announced a two-month, country-wide tour of Australia for early 2011.

+ Jean-Luc Godard may attend Oscar event after all (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Jean-Luc Godard may, indeed, make it to Hollywood in November to pick up his honorary Oscar, despite an earlier rep...

+ Michael Caine going on "Journey to Center of Earth" (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Michael Caine is finalizing a deal to join the cast of "Journey 2: The Mysterious Island," New Line's sequel to its...

+ Michael Caine going on 'Journey to Center of Earth' (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Michael Caine is finalizing a deal to join the cast of "Journey 2: The Mysterious Island," New Line's sequel to its...

+ McCartney set for major US honour (AAP)—Sir Paul McCartney is to be honoured with a major US award - for his contribution to American culture.

+ Liam Neeson boards "Battleship" movie (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Liam Neeson is suiting up to play Admiral Shane in Universal Pictures' upcoming sci-fi war film "Battleship."

+ Natalie Portman offered lead in 3D survival story (Reuters)—TELLURIDE, Colo. (Hollywood Reporter) - Natalie Portman's highly praised, tortured turn in "Black Swan" could send her career into a new galaxy.

+ Vincent Gallo bombs again with self-made "Promises" (Reuters)—VENICE (Hollywood Reporter) - Actor/director Vincent Gallo had three different reasons for coming to Venice, including his starring role as the Afghan...

+ "I'm Still Here" an entertaining hoax (Reuters)—VENICE (Hollywood Reporter) - Give up acting? Casey Affleck's energetic directorial debut, "I'm Still Here," basically scotches the idea that Joaquin ...

+ "Silent Souls" has disquieting erotic undertones (Reuters)—VENICE (Hollywood Reporter) - A husband who still is deeply in love with his dead wife sets out with a friend to bury her.

+ Cheerleaders purr in "Hellcats" (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - The cheerleader's reputation on American television is lousy.

+ Top marks for Kenyan film "The First Grader" (Reuters)—TELLURIDE, Colo. (Hollywood Reporter) - Stories about inspiring teachers have tantalized moviemakers and movie audiences since the era of Mr.

+ The winners and losers of summer in Hollywood (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - If you spent the summer trying to avoid news, here's what you missed: a season dominated by "American Idol" chaos, ...

+ Rocky Horror creator wants NZ passport (AAP)—Rocky Horror Show creator Richard O'Brien has been granted New Zealand residency and now hopes to have his citizenship application fast-tracked.

+ Toronto filmfest hopes to buck up weak Oscar season (Reuters)—TORONTO (Reuters) - It's normally a proving ground for movies hoping to make a splash during Oscar season, but in a 2010 film season that has been thi...

+ Vanessa Paradis brings "Heartbreaker" act to U.S. (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - She is known as the significant other to one of Hollywood's biggest stars, but Vanessa Paradis is a triple threat in France, w...

+ Veteran Syrian director takes on Muslim "extremism" (Reuters)—DAMASCUS (Reuters) - A veteran Syrian director who has shocked audiences by portraying a religious zealot who abuses women says his popular television...

+ Venice film recounts trauma of war-scarred U.S. troops (Reuters)—VENICE (Reuters) - A documentary premiering at the Venice film festival explores the trauma of U.S. soldiers returning from war in Iraq and struggling...

+ Venice film fest fights its corner as crisis bites (Reuters)—* Venice line-up seen strong, Chinese film among favourites

+ Goldie's son gets life for murder (AAP)—The son of dance music star Goldie was jailed for life on Tuesday after stabbing a disabled man to death.

+ Carey could win third Booker (AAP)—Australian novelist Peter Carey could become the first author to win the Man Booker Prize three times after it's announced he's on this year's shortli...

+ Angelina Jolie in flood-hit Pakistan (AAP)—Hollywood star Angelina Jolie is visiting Pakistan to draw world attention to the plight of 21 million people affected by the country's worst-ever flo...

+ Goldie's son convicted of murder (AAP)—The son of British DJ-turned-actor Goldie, Jamie Price, has been found guilty of murder.

+ Angelina Jolie visits flood-hit Pakistan (AAP)—The UN says actress Angelina Jolie is visiting Pakistan to meet victims of the floods and highlight the need for international help.

+ "King's Speech" wins early Oscar buzz at Telluride (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Has Telluride done it again?

+ Italian "Gorbaciof" meticulously crafted (Reuters)—VENICE (Hollywood Reporter) - In 2008, consummate Italian theater and film star Toni Servillo wowed the international film world with a small but unfo...

+ Reign of Assassins brings Mr & Mrs Smith to China (Reuters)—VENICE (Hollywood Reporter) - "Mr. & Mrs.

+ "Never Let Me Go" a let-down (Reuters)—TELLURIDE, Colo. (Hollywood Reporter) - Mark Romanek's "Never Let Me Go" is definitely an art object, but is it a work of art? Expertly acted, impecca...

+ "El Superstar" lacks satirical edge (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - It bears the imprimatur of Norman Lear and George Lopez as executive producers and is distributed by Cinema Libre, ...

+ Nazi thriller "The Debt" set in wrong period (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - As a thriller, "The Debt" performs many if not all the right moves.

+ David Arquette stranded in "Land of Astronauts" (Reuters)—MONTREAL (Hollywood Reporter) - Visually assured but chock full of cliches, Belgian-born filmmaker Carl Colpaert's "The Land of the Astronauts" is a w...

+ Director Peter Weir finds his "Way Back" (Reuters)—TELLURIDE, Colo. (Hollywood Reporter) - Peter Weir is rightly regarded as one of the world's master filmmakers, but he has not made a movie since 2003...

+ "127 Hours" a stunning vehicle for James Franco (Reuters)—TELLURIDE, Colo. (Hollywood Reporter) - Two years ago, Danny Boyle held the first public screening of "Slumdog Millionaire" at the Telluride Film Fest...

+ "20 Cigarettes" a bombing survivor's moving memoir (Reuters)—VENICE (Hollywood Reporter) - In someone else's hands, "20 Cigarettes" could have become a gritty anti-war movie or an outright tearjerker.

+ "Life as We Know It" writers prefer specs to pitches (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - To pitch or not to pitch?

+ Aussie teen war drama set to explode worldwide (Reuters)—SYDNEY (Hollywood Reporter) - Australia may finally have a homegrown blockbuster on its hands with the terrifically engaging "Tomorrow, When the War B...

+ 'El Superstar' lacks satirical edge (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - It bears the imprimatur of Norman Lear and George Lopez as executive producers and is distributed by Cinema Libre, ...

+ "King's Speech" a royal treasure (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Lately, British filmmakers have zeroed in on personal moments and back stories that go a long way in not only human...

+ Fear making BBC 'bland', says Fry (AAP)—The BBC has been hit by a culture of "fear" which results in "incredibly bland" programs, Stephen Fry says.

+ Immigrant drama a promising debut for MTV veteran (Reuters)—VENICE (Hollywood Reporter) - Few Italian films on immigration and xenophobia attempt to imagine immigrants' lives prior to their arrival in Italy.

+ Disgruntled director Godard to skip Oscar honor (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - French filmmaker Jean-Luc Godard will not travel to the U.S. to accept an honorary Oscar, according to his wife.

+ 'Life as We Know It' writers prefer specs to pitches (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - To pitch or not to pitch?

+ Avenue Q sweeps the Helpmann Awards (AAP)—The play Richard III, the musical Avenue Q and the opera Peter Grimes were the big winners at the tenth annual Helpmann Awards.

+ Marque named best Sydney restaurant (AAP)—Ultra-chic Surry Hills haunt Marque has been named Sydney's top dining spot after winning restaurant of the year at the Good Food Guide 2010 awards.

+ Venice ponders Joaquin Phoenix film (AAP)—A buzz in Venice preceded actor Casey Affleck's directorial debut, I'm Still Here - was the movie about brother-in-law Joaquin Phoenix just a set up?

+ Brazil battles image problems amid movie boom (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - It was the middle of the night in Jardim Tiradentes, one of Sao Paulo's rougher neighborhoods.

+ Chinese film on 1960 labour camps cheered in Venice (Reuters)—VENICE, Sept 6 (Reuters) - A powerful Chinese film on the plight of political prisoners condemned to forced labor camps in the late 1950s wooed critic...

+ Clooney outdraws "Machete" at holiday box office (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - In the battle of the box office assassins, A-lister George Clooney barely mustered more firepower with his new chart-topper "T...

+ Bahamas drops charges in Travolta case (AAP)—A judge in the Bahamas has dismissed charges against two people accused of trying to extort money from John Travolta stemming from the death of his te...

+ Chinese film on 1960 labor camps cheered in Venice (Reuters)—VENICE (Reuters) - A powerful Chinese film on the plight of political prisoners condemned to forced labor camps in the late 1950s wooed critics in Ven...

+ Jerry Hall to auction art collection (AAP)—Model Jerry Hall plans to auction off 14 of her artworks, including a nude portrait by Lucian Freud that shows her when she was eight months pregnant.

+ A hoax? Joaquin Phoenix film gets viewers guessing (Reuters)—VENICE (Reuters) - Whether a hoax or not, a new documentary about Joaquin Phoenix and his transition from acclaimed, brooding actor to bearded, shambo...

+ US artistes support Israelis actors (AAP)—A US Jewish group says more than 150 American artistes have signed a letter of support for Israeli actors who refused to perform in a West Bank settle...

+ Hoges gives Aust taxman a blast (AAP)—Paul Hogan has touched down in Los Angeles but there was no laughing when the Crocodile Dundee star launched an attack on Australian tax authorities.

+ George Clooney shoots first at box office (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - George Clooney outgunned his rivals at the Labor Day holiday weekend box office in North America with a low-caliber opening fo...

+ Venice film shows Wild West through women's eyes (Reuters)—VENICE, Sept 5 (Reuters) - There is no sheriff, no shootout at sunrise, no standoff between cowboys and Indians.

+ Venice film sets love story amid Chile's 1973 coup (Reuters)—VENICE, Sept 5 (Reuters) - "Post Mortem," a Chilean film premiering at the Venice festival on Sunday, sets a doomed love story between a morgue worker...

+ Hoges returns to US after tax stand-off (AAP)—Armed with a fake moustache and surrounded by camera crews, actor Paul Hogan has headed back to LA after a two-week stand-off with the tax office.

+ I bled hard over Swift debacle: Kanye (AAP)—Hip-hop star Kanye West is still feeling the pain over his trophy grab from Taylor Swift last year - and he's expressing his pain all over Twitter.

+ Pulitzer-winning cartoonist Conrad dies (AAP)—Paul Conrad, the political cartoonist who won three Pulitzer Prizes and used his pencil to poke at politicians for more than 50 years, has died at 86.

+ Julia Morris launches own film fest (AAP)—Aussie comedian Julia Morris has joined the likes of Quentin Tarantino, Robert De Niro and Robert Redford in launching her own film festival.

+ Deneuve tackles sexual equality in rare comedy (Reuters)—VENICE (Reuters) - French screen legends Catherine Deneuve and Gerard Depardieu team up again in "Potiche," a light-hearted drama set in the 1970s tha...

+ Scorsese film defends anti-communist informer Kazan (Reuters)—* Scorsese pays personal tribute to fellow filmmaker

+ "Somewhere" paints intimate portrait with charm (Reuters)—VENICE (Hollywood Reporter) - After her foray into historical costumers with "Marie Antoinette," Sofia Coppola makes a happy return to "Lost in Transl...

+ Billboard CD reviews: Katy Perry, Trace Adkins (Reuters)—ARTIST: KATY PERRY

+ Top directors headlining Telluride film fest (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Directors Peter Weir, Danny Boyle, Mark Romanek and Errol Morris will headline the Telluride Film Festival, the ann...

+ Venice festival honours Chinese director John Woo (Reuters)—VENICE, Sept 3 (Reuters) - The Venice film festival on Friday honored Hong Kong director John Woo, one of the few Asian filmmakers to enjoy box office...

+ Venice festival honors Chinese director John Woo (Reuters)—VENICE (Reuters) - The Venice film festival on Friday honored Hong Kong director John Woo, one of the few Asian filmmakers to enjoy box office success...

+ Coppola takes insider's look at Hollywood A-lister (Reuters)—* Sofia Coppola looks at life through man's eyes in movie

+ Hollywood updates Facebook in lineup of fall movies (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Social media" is among today's most popular catch phrases thanks to the success of, among other things, networking website Fa...

+ Sofia Coppola takes insider's look at Hollywood A-lister (Reuters)—VENICE (Reuters) - Sofia Coppola's latest movie is a Hollywood insider's look at the life of an A-list actor -- five star hotels and Ferraris, adorati...

+ Vivid Entertainment: A new business model for porn (Reuters)—NEW YORK (Hollywood Reporter) - If the new "Date Night" DVD had sold only 25,000 copies, there would have been hell to pay for studio executives.

+ Fishburne's porn-star daughter avoiding dark side (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Before summer began, no one had heard of Montana Fishburne.

+ Liam Neeson, "A-Team" director reteam for drama (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Liam Neeson is in negotiations to reteam with his "A-Team" director Joe Carnahan for the survival drama "The Grey."

+ "Black Sheep" a strong debut for Italian raconteur (Reuters)—VENICE (Hollywood Reporter) - Most of Ascanio Celestini's theater productions consist of him sitting in a chair, captivating audiences with monologues...

+ Beautiful people look good in "Norwegian Wood" (Reuters)—VENICE (Hollywood Reporter) - The fact that "Norwegian Wood" is based on Haruki Murakami's 1987 international best-seller should encourage many viewer...

+ Schnabel ponders Palestinian conflict in "Miral" (Reuters)—VENICE (Hollywood Reporter) - Sure to excite curiosity thanks to the reputation of director Julian Schnabel ("The Diving Bell and the Butterfly") and ...

+ 9/11 musical "Clear Blue Tuesday" adds to tragedy (Reuters)—NEW YORK (Hollywood Reporter) - Want to experience the worst sort of theater without the bother or expense of heading to New York? Take in the new ind...

+ Aussie operas heading for silver screen (AAP)—An opera once banned for poking fun at the Austrian upper classes will be broadcast from Sydney Opera House to cinemas across the world.

+ Olsen twins' sister to star in indie drama (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Elizabeth Olsen, the younger sister of the Olsen twins, is set to star in the indie drama "Martha Marcy May Marlene...

+ Toronto film fest boss stays cool under pressure (Reuters)—TORONTO (Hollywood Reporter) - The famously unflappable Cameron Bailey is looking a touch puzzled, and has for weeks.

+ Cheryl Cole In 'quickie divorce' (AAP)—Cheryl Cole will be divorced from her footballer husband Ashley on Friday.

+ Summer box office ending on soft note (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - The summer box-office season wraps this weekend with three unheralded, adult-targeted new releases struggling to to...

+ Gabor's husband wants to plastinate her (AAP)—The German husband of ailing 93-year-old Zsa Zsa Gabor says he wants to preserve her body by plastination after she dies, the Bild newspaper reports.

+ War tells PepsiCo they're not friends (AAP)—Funk band War are suing Pepsi for more than $US10 million, saying it did not negotiate with them to use their song in a new commercial.

+ Man in Letterman blackmail plot freed (AAP)—The ex-producer who tried to blackmail David Letterman has been freed after four months in jail for a plot that spotlighted the talk show host's offic...

+ Appeals court sets date for Jackson case (AAP)—A California appeals court has scheduled a hearing for Michael Jackson's father to argue he deserves a role in his son's estate.

+ Rapper TI arrested on drug charges (AAP)—Grammy-winning rapper TI has been arrested with his wife on suspicion of possessing drugs, five months after the hip-hop star finished a prison stint.

+ Paris may owe $US160k over movie deal (AAP)—Paris Hilton may owe investors in her 2006 movie Pledge This! about $US160,000 for failing to do enough promotion.

+ Robin Gibb recovering from surgery (AAP)—Bee Gees star Robin Gibb is recovering after emergency stomach surgery, according to US reports.

+ Telluride festival unveils film lineup (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Telluride Film Festival on Thursday unveiled the lineup of movies for this weekend's event, regarded as among the top U.S....

+ Portman earns early awards buzz for ballet drama (Reuters)—VENICE, (Reuters) - Critics are lining up to praise Natalie Portman in her latest movie "Black Swan," the opening picture at this year's Venice film f...

+ Natalie Portman earns early awards buzz for ballet drama (Reuters)—VENICE (Reuters) - Critics are queuing up to praise Natalie Portman in her latest movie "Black Swan," the opening picture at this year's Venice film f...

+ A Minute With: director Lee Daniels on 'Broadway' (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Independent filmmaker Lee Daniels got a big push for his movie "Precious.

+ Time Warner struggling to find new studio boss (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Time Warner chairman and CEO Jeffrey Bewkes might have gotten a bit ahead of himself when it comes to planning succ...

+ The Stig unmasked as Bond stunt driver (AAP)—Britain's High Court has refused to ban a book which reveals that Top Gear's The Stig is racing driver Ben Collins.

+ Another John DeLorean film revving up (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Adam Mazer, hot off his Emmy win Sunday for writing the HBO TV movie "You Don't Know Jack," is getting in the fast ...

+ Why Apple rental plan alienated most studios (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Don't look for rival studios to join Disney and News Corp. for Apple's announced 99-cent TV rental offering anytime...

+ Rachel McAdams gets sister for "The Vow" (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Australian actress Jessica McNamee will play Rachel McAdams' estranged younger sister in "The Vow," a romantic dram...

+ Queenslander wins Blake art prize (AAP)—Queensland artist Leonard Brown has won this year's $20,000 Blake prize for religious and spiritual art.

+ Dwayne Johnson to star in "Center of Earth" sequel (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Dwayne Johnson is strapping on a backpack to replace Brendan Fraser in a 3D sequel to the 2008 remake "Journey to t...

+ Ruby Rose launches range on tram (AAP)—Melbourne spring fashion took a trip in the city's most famous transport as proud local girl Ruby Rose launched her debut fashion line on a tram.

+ Producer eyes movie on Mexican singer Gloria Trevi (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - An independent film company is developing a movie about Gloria Trevi, the fallen pop singer dubbed "Mexico's Madonn...

+ Final 'Lost' season turns up at No. 1 on DVD chart (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Television shows on DVD may peter out after the first few seasons, but not "Lost."

+ Justin Long reclaims his acting mojo in "Distance" (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Nobody ever said Hollywood relationships were easy, and the on-again off-again affair of Justin Long and Drew Barrymore certai...

+ REFILE-Justin Long reclaims his acting mojo in 'Distance' (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES, Sept. 1 (Reuters) - Nobody ever said Hollywood relationships were easy, and the on-again off-again affair of Justin Long and Drew Barrymo...

+ Rapper Diddy sued for age discrimination (AAP)—Rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs has been dragged into a new legal battle by a former employee who alleges she was dismissed because she was too old and disa...

+ Zsa Zsa Gabor in a stable condition (AAP)—A family spokesman has confirmed Zsa Zsa Gabor is in a stable condition in hospital and is "not in a life-threatening situation".

+ Douglas optimistic despite diagnosis (AAP)—Hollywood star Michael Douglas has admitted his throat cancer is more serious than first thought, but says he remains optimistic as he undergoes treat...

+ Uneven teen drama "Norman" redeemed by sharp acting (Reuters)—MONTREAL (Hollywood Reporter) - "Norman" delivers a fresh twist on the old coming-of-age genre.

+ Cage lawsuit against manager dismissed (AAP)—Court records show a lawsuit in which Nicolas Cage accused a former business manager of mismanagement has been dismissed.

+ "Fist" returns in fun kung fu movie (Reuters)—VENICE (Hollywood Reporter) - Although one expects more from producer Gordon Chan and the director Andrew Lau of the "Infernal Affairs" trilogy -- whi...

+ Ballet thriller "Black Swan" so bad it's good (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - First there was the Phantom of the Opera.

+ No bouquet for South African "White Wedding" (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - For her feature debut, South African director Jann Turner has made an ambitious social comedy titled "White Wedding...

+ Hoops drama "Winning Season" completely predictable (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - The title of "The Winning Season" is, of course, the first spoiler in this movie about a down-and-out, alcoholic ex...

+ Powderfinger begin their final tour (AAP)—Powderfinger have promised to party through their farewell tour rather than dwell on past differences, throwing their first audience into a spin.

+ Lindsay Lohan returns to theaters, as naked junkie (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Poor Lindsay.

+ "Piranha" producer bites back at James Cameron (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Producer Mark Canton is coming back swinging at James Cameron after the "Avatar" director insulted his new "Piranha...

+ "Machete" an ultraviolent blast of hilarity (Reuters)—NEW YORK (Hollywood Reporter) - It took three years, but "Machete," whose mock trailer was lovingly showcased in the B-picture homage "Grindhouse," fi...

+ "Everybody Loves Whales" except Ted Danson (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Noted Hollywood environmentalist Ted Danson will play a win-at-all-costs oilman in a rare foray into feature work.

+ Summer movie-ticket sales fall 6 percent from 2009 (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Summer 2010 won't set a box-office high, and fewer tickets have been sold than in any swimsuit season in more than ...

+ "Gone With the Wind" fans give gowns another day (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Fans of "Gone with the Wind" obviously do give a damn about Scarlett O'Hara's extravagant dresses with a museum appeal for fun...

+ Summer movie-ticket sales fall 6% from 2009 (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Summer 2010 won't set a box-office high, and fewer tickets have been sold than in any swimsuit season in more than ...

+ Rachael Taylor applies for AVO (AAP)—Actor Rachael Taylor has applied for an apprehended violence order (AVO) against former fiance Matthew Newton.

+ Powderfinger to kick off farewell tour (AAP)—Powderfinger will signal the beginning of the end when their final tour of Australia opens in Newcastle.

+ 1980s fashion back this spring (AAP)—Blade Runner is the source of inspiration for anyone confused about fashion this spring, Melbourne Fashion Week's first runway shows suggest.

+ Paul Hogan hopes to get ATO green light (AAP)—Crocodile Dundee star Paul Hogan is hopeful the tax office will allow him to go back to the US as he continues to fight his tax evasion case.

+ George Clooney off-target in "The American" (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Back in the 1970s, a film like "The American" would be labeled existential.

+ Zsa Zsa Gabor found 'unresponsive' (AAP)—Ailing 93-year-old Hollywood socialite Zsa Zsa Gabor was found "unresponsive" by her husband on Tuesday and was rushed to hospital, her publicist said...

+ George Clooney off-target in 'The American' (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Back in the 1970s, a film like "The American" would be labeled existential.

+ Venice film festival gambles on youth (Reuters)—* 67th Venice film festival opens on Wednesday

+ Venice film festival opens and gambles on youth (Reuters)—VENICE (Reuters) - The Venice film festival opens on Wednesday with "Black Swan," starring Natalie Portman as a ballet dancer in New York whose positi...

+ Former African child soldier helps Americans get fit (Reuters)—NEW YORK (Reuters) - For most of his life, Tchicaya Missamou's warrior training made him into a killing machine.

+ Bedbugs banished before Toronto fest gets underway (Reuters)—TORONTO (Hollywood Reporter) - Standing-room-only movie viewing at the upcoming Toronto International Film Festival won't be necessary after a key the...

+ Joan Cusack joins Showtime drama "Shameless" (Reuters)—NEW YORK (Hollywood Reporter) - Joan Cusack is replacing Allison Janney in the new Showtime one-hour drama series "Shameless."

+ Shia LaBeouf tops Forbes list of actors worth their pay (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - For the second straight year, "Transformers" star Shia LaBeouf topped a Forbes.com list of Hollywood's Best Actors for the Buc...

+ Lindsay Lohan admits flaws but says career not over (Reuters)—NEW YORK (Reuters) - Troubled actress Lindsay Lohan has admitted she was "irresponsible" in a new interview released on Tuesday, but downplayed alcoho...

+ Lindsay Lohan admits flaws and says career is not over (Reuters)—NEW YORK (Reuters) - Troubled actress Lindsay Lohan has admitted she was irresponsible in a new interview released on Tuesday, but downplayed alcohol ...

+ Lindsay Lohan admits flaws, says career is not over (Reuters)—NEW YORK (Reuters) - Troubled actress Lindsay Lohan has admitted she was irresponsible in a new interview released on Tuesday, but downplayed alcohol ...

+ JK Rowling donates STG10m for MS centre (AAP)—Author JK Rowling has given STG10 million ($A17 million) to set up a clinic to treat and research multiple sclerosis, the disease that killed her moth...

+ "Final Destination 5" adds four to cast (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - A new crop of victims is assembling for "Final Destination 5" (a.k.a.

+ Four actors bite into "Shark Night 3-D" (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - First it was the piranhas.

+ "Texas Chainsaw" director shooting "Titans" sequel (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Jonathan Liebesman ("The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.

+ Reynolds and Cooper sign up for cop action-comedy (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Ryan Reynolds and Bradley Cooper are signing up for take-your-dads-to-work day.

+ 'Final Destination 5' adds four to cast (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - A new crop of victims is assembling for "Final Destination 5" (a.k.a.

+ Four actors bite into 'Shark Night 3-D' (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - First it was the piranhas.

+ 'Texas Chainsaw' director shooting 'Titans' sequel (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Jonathan Liebesman ("The Texas Chainsaw Masacre.

+ Reynolds, Cooper sign up for cop action-comedy (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Ryan Reynolds and Bradley Cooper are signing up for take-your-dads-to-work day.

+ Bed bugs infesting Toronto festival site (Reuters)—TORONTO (Hollywood Reporter) - The Toronto International Film Festival is already buzzing with more than word-of-mouth.

+ Charisma Carpenter to star in indie thriller (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Charisma Carpenter and Ty Olsson have been cast as leads in the indie thriller "Crash Site."

+ Don't make "Plans" to see French comedy (Reuters)—NEW YORK (Hollywood Reporter) - The next time you're invited to a French dinner party, you might want to give it a pass, if the tedious proceedings in...

+ Marsalis jazz score a treat in "Louis" (Reuters)—NEW YORK (Hollywood Reporter) - A faux black-and-white silent film that will gain immeasurably from its road show presentations, "Louis" is more of a ...

+ John Cusack to play Edgar Allan Poe in "The Raven" (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - John Cusack will portray Edgar Allan Poe in "The Raven," a fictional thriller set during the last five days of the ...

+ John Cusack to play Edgar Allan Poe in 'The Raven' (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - John Cusack will portray Edgar Allan Poe in "The Raven," a fictional thriller set during the last five days of the ...

+ Hilton denied purse was hers, police say (AAP)—Paris Hilton denies owning the purse in which police say cocaine was found after a traffic stop on the Las Vegas Strip.

+ Final box office shows "Takers" grabbing top spot (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Sony Picture's heist film "Takers" grabbed the No. 1 spot at North American box offices over the weekend, overtaking psycholog...

+ London rocks at Notting Hill carnival (AAP)—Hundreds of thousands of revellers partied at London's Notting Hill Carnival on Monday, soaking up the Caribbean spirit at Europe's biggest street par...

+ French director Alain Corneau dies at age 67 (Reuters)—* Alain Corneau made "Serie noire" and "Fort Saganne"

+ French film director Alain Corneau dies (Reuters)—PARIS (Reuters) - French film director Alain Corneau, one of the country's most popular filmmakers, died of cancer Sunday at the age of 67, his agent ...

+ Isabella Rossellini to head 2011 Berlin film jury (Reuters)—BERLIN, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Italian-American actress and director Isabella Rossellini will head the jury at the 2011 Berlin film festival, organizers s...

+ Hanks praises Aussie TV crew at Emmys (AAP)—The Aussie TV industry has received the highest compliment, with Tom Hanks singling out the hard-working Australian crew of World War II miniseries Th...

+ Stars do sunset shades on red carpet (AAP)—Vibrant purple, red and blue gowns have dominated the horizon at the 62nd Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, with one-shoulder gowns and bold jewellery big t...

+ Stars' minds on New Orleans (AAP)—This year's Emmys ceremony was also the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, so some stars had their minds on New Orleans and its recovery.

+ Maddens heat up V8 Supercar race (AAP)—Good Charlotte's twin frontmen Joel and Benji Madden will go head to head in Aussie V8 Supercars when they compete in a brothers hot lap challenge.

+ Powderfinger excited about swan song (AAP)—Powderfinger frontman Bernard Fanning says the band is feeling energised and looking forward to their Sunsets Farewell Tour of Australia.

+ Byrne latest Aussie to miss out on Emmy (AAP)—Australia's tough run at the Emmys has continued with Rose Byrne the latest to come up empty-handed at TV's night of nights.

+ Smoke trail leads to Paris Hilton (AAP)—Paris Hilton's latest run-in with the law began when a motorcycle officer got a whiff of suspicious smoke emanating from a Cadillac on the Las Vegas s...

+ Venice festival gambles on youth, movie mavericks (Reuters)—LONDON (Reuters) - What the Venice film festival lacks in star power this year it hopes to make up for with an unusually young list of directors and t...

+ Venice film festival competition lineup (Reuters)—Aug 29 (Reuters) - The 67th Venice film festival, the world's oldest, opens on Wednesday with Darren Aronofsky's psychological thriller "Black Swan." ...

+ Venice festival gambles on youth, movie mavericks (Reuters)—LONDON, Aug 29 (Reuters) - What the Venice film festival lacks in star power this year it hopes to make up for with an unusually young list of directo...

+ "Last Exorcism" edges out "Takers" at box office (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "The Last Exorcism" beat fellow newcomer "Takers" by just $300,000 to end the two-week reign of Sylvester Stallone's "The Expe...

+ Handyman wins Dancing with the Stars (AAP)—Handyman larrikin Rob Palmer is king of the dancefloor as well as the toolshed after being crowned the winner of Dancing with the Stars.

+ Venice festival gambles on youth and movie mavericks (Reuters)—LONDON (Reuters) - What the Venice film festival lacks in star power this year it hopes to make up for with an unusually young list of directors and t...

+ Hilton released after cocaine arrest (AAP)—Paris Hilton has been released after being arrested when police smelled marijuana smoke wafting from a car she was in, then found cocaine in her purse...

+ John Lennon's toilet sells for $A16,640 (AAP)—John Lennon's toilet has sold for nearly 10 times its expected price at auction in Liverpool.

+ Kiri Te Kanawa honoured with Maori award (AAP)—Dame Kiri Te Kanawa's operatic success has been recognised with the top Maori arts award in New Zealand.

+ Paris Hilton released after drug arrest (AAP)—Las Vegas police have arrested celebrity Paris Hilton on cocaine possession charges after stopping a car she was travelling in, authorities say.

+ Top Gear blasts publishers over The Stig (AAP)—The executive producer of Top Gear has lambasted the publishers planning to release an autobiography unmasking the show's mystery driver, The Stig.

+ Top Gear basts publishers over The Stig (AAP)—The executive producer of Top Gear has lambasted the publishers planning to release an autobiography unmasking the show's mystery driver, The Stig.

+ Billboard CD reviews: Robert Plant, Brian Wilson (Reuters)—ARTIST: ROBERT PLANT

+ "Toy Story 3" to cross $1 billion boxoffice mark (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Disney/Pixar's "Toy Story 3" is the gift that just keeps on giving at the box office.

+ A Minute With: Shah Rukh Khan gets up close and personal (Reuters)—MUMBAI (Reuters) - One of India's most popular superstars, Shah Rukh Khan, is known for guarding his personal life fiercely from the media glare.

+ Kim Cattrall leaves Sex fans guessing (AAP)—Sex And The City star Kim Cattrall kept fans guessing about whether there would be a third movie of the hit series.

+ Horror filmmaker Eli Roth talks exorcisms in new movie (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Since coming on to the horror film scene eight years ago with "Cabin Fever," filmmaker Eli Roth made a name for himself in the...

+ Horror filmmaker Eli Roth talks exorcisms in new movie (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES , Aug 27 (Reuters) - Since coming on to the horror film scene eight years ago with "Cabin Fever," filmmaker Eli Roth made a name for himse...

+ Singer Julio Iglesias marries in secret (AAP)—Spanish singer Julio Iglesias has married Dutch model Miranda Rijnsburger, his partner for the past 20 years.

+ Knightley and Kidman films to screen at Rome festival (Reuters)—ROME (Reuters) - "Last Night", starring British actress Keira Knightley, will open the International Rome Film Festival which runs from October 28 to ...

+ Knightley, Kidman films to screen at Rome festival (Reuters)—ROME, Aug 27 (Reuters) - "Last Night," starring British actress Keira Knightley, will open the International Rome Film Festival which runs from Oct. 2...

+ AIDS group files complaint vs porn king Flynt (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Anti-AIDS campaigners have filed a workplace-safety complaint against porn king Larry Flynt after watching 100 of his ...

+ Rodriguez's "Machete" in immigration debate (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - In Robert Rodriguez's new grindhouse feature "Machete," the vengeful title character uses vicious cutlery to butche...

+ DBC Pierre in Melbourne for Writers Fest (AAP)—Controversial author DBC Pierre has described himself as a "recovered Booker winner" ahead of his upcoming appearances in Melbourne and Sydney.

+ Entertainment Centre should stay: TTF (AAP)—Proposals to demolish the Sydney Entertainment Centre and expand the nearby convention centre are misguided or misunderstood, a tourism lobby group sa...

+ Channing Tatum planning "Ten Year" reunion (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - A new generation of talent is getting ready to tackle the high-school reunion movie.

+ "Hurt Locker" star joins "Mission: Impossible" team (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Ethan Hunt has just picked up a new Mission.

+ Studios sue to stop advertising on pirate web sites (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Warner Bros. and the Walt Disney Co. have teamed up in a new legal effort to choke off the air supply of various we...

+ "Takers", "Exorcism" to fend off "Avatar" reissue (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Summer's penultimate box office session features an eclectic mix of wide openers big and small.

+ German HIV pop star escapes jail (AAP)—An HIV-positive pop star broke down in tears after a German court handed her a two-year suspended sentence for infecting a former sex partner with the...

+ Jean laments failed Haiti bid in song (AAP)—Hip-hop artist Wyclef Jean has a new song blasting Haitian officials for rejecting his presidential bid.

+ A Minute With: James Cameron talking new "Avatar" (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - When "Titanic" director James Cameron released his film "Avatar" last year, there were not as many theaters equipped with 3D e...

+ German HIV pop star escapes jail (AAP)—An HIV-positive pop star who infected a former sex partner with the virus has walked free after a German court handed her a two-year suspended sentenc...

+ 'Activists held at U2's Moscow concert' (AAP)—Russian police have detained Amnesty International activists and torn down their tents at U2's first Moscow concert, activists say.

+ Cousins doco seen by almost two million (AAP)—Almost two million viewers tuned in to watch the Seven Network's documentary on AFL star Ben Cousins' battle with drug addiction on Wednesday night.

+ Organizers can't find honorary Oscar recipient Godard (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Where is Jean-Luc Godard when you need him?

+ Ten's new digital channel targets youth (AAP)—Ten has announced details of its third digital channel, Eleven, aimed at the youth market.

+ Corrected: Organizers can't find honorary Oscar recipient Godard (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Where is Jean-Luc Godard when you need him?

+ Organizers can't find honorary Oscar recipient Godard (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Where is Jean-Luc Godard when you need him?

+ Will AT&T drop a dime on gay-porn pirates? (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - The idea that a copyright owner can sue hundreds of anonymous pirates all at once in a single lawsuit is spreading.

+ "The Last Song" tops video sales chart (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - The Miley Cyrus drama "The Last Song" topped the national home video sales charts during its first week in stores, ...

+ Anna Paquin, Kristen Bell in "Scream 4" (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Hot news out of the horror world Wednesday.

+ All eyes on newest Minogue (AAP)—Dannii Minogue and her partner Kris Smith were dressed to the nines for their first major event since they became parents, but all eyes were on their ...

+ MI5 eyed Bond screenwriter as Communist (AAP)—The writer who helped bring James Bond to the big screen was investigated by MI5 as a suspected communist agent, according to secret files.

+ MI5 eyed Bond screenwriter as Communist (AAP)—The writer who helped bring James Bond to the big screen was investigated by MI5 as a suspected communist agent, according to secret files.

+ "Godfather" director Coppola to get lifetime Oscar (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Godfather" director Francis Ford Coppola is to get a lifetime achievement Oscar to add to his stack of five Academy Awards, t...

+ Susan Boyle to sing for the pope (AAP)—British singing sensation Susan Boyle says she feels humbled and honored by the opportunity to sing for Pope Benedict XVI during his tour of Britain.

+ Tiger Woods admits errors, sadness (AAP)—Tiger Woods admitted that his own misdeeds and mistakes doomed his marriage and left him and ex-wife Elin sad.

+ US judge orders Lohan outpatient care (AAP)—A judge has ordered Lindsay Lohan to undergo a rigorous outpatient rehab program that will require frequent counseling but will permit her to continue...

+ US judge orders Lohan outpatient care (AAP)—A judge has ordered Lindsay Lohan to undergo a rigorous outpatient rehab program that will require frequent counseling but will permit her to continue...

+ James Bond studio Pinewood sees 3D boom lifting sales (Reuters)—BANGALORE (Reuters) - Film studios Pinewood Shepperton Plc expects overall sales for 2010 to exceed market expectations, as several movie makers switc...

+ Jolie to make directing debut in Bosnian movie romance (Reuters)—LONDON (Reuters) - Angelina Jolie will direct her first feature film about a Serbian man and Bosnian woman who meet on the eve of the 1992-95 Bosnian ...

+ ATO prevents Hogan leaving Australia (AAP)—Actor Paul Hogan has been prevented from leaving Australia because of an ongoing row over his tax affairs.

+ Entertainment biz fangful for vampires (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Hollywood has repeatedly peddled the apocalyptic threat from aliens, machines, comets, viruses and zombies, but who...

+ Summer's box office champion: Paramount (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - We have a winner -- with two weekends to go in the boxoffice season, Paramount enjoys a prohibitive lead in the sum...

+ Hamish & Andy show to go weekly (AAP)—Comedy duo Hamish and Andy will downsize their high-rating radio show to a weekly podcast, Austereo has announced.

+ Jim Caviezel joins thriller "Transit" (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Jim Caviezel has been cast in the indie thriller "Transit" alongside Elisabeth Roehm and Harold Perrineau.

+ MTV slasher pic gets social-media campaign (Reuters)—NEW YORK (Hollywood Reporter) - MTV is looking for a bit of the same magic that corporate sibling Paramount had with "Paranormal Activity" as it exper...

+ Rob Reiner movie pulled back after weak sales (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Moviegoers haven't exactly flipped for Rob Reiner's "Flipped."

+ 'Enter the Dragon' actress dies after L.A. crash (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Hungarian-born actress Ahna Capri, probably best known for her appearance in the Bruce Lee hit "Enter The Dragon," ...

+ Katie Holmes to join Adam Sandler comedy (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Katie Holmes is in talks to join Adam Sandler and Al Pacino in "Jack and Jill," a comedy that marks her first studi...

+ A filmmaker's wired vision (AAP)—Canadian filmmaker Rob Spence is in Australia to demonstrate his wireless camera that has replaced his real eye.

+ Bono, Medvedev talk charity over tea (AAP)—Russia's rock-music-loving president Dmitry Medvedev has hosted Bono, the frontman of the Irish band U2, at his resplendent residence near the Black S...

+ Boyle To Perform At Papal Mass (AAP)—Susan Boyle is to perform for the Pope during his visit to Scotland next month.

+ Boyle To Perform At Papal Mass (AAP)—Susan Boyle is to perform for the Pope during his visit to Scotland next month.

+ AFI names David Lynch festival guest artistic director (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - AFI Fest, the film festival backed by the American Film Institute, on Tuesday named David Lynch as its first ever guest artist...

+ Holden opens up about cancer battle (AAP)—Former Australian Idol judge and `70s pop sensation Mark Holden has opened up for the first time about his battle this year with thyroid cancer.

+ Stallone keeps Jolie from top UK movie spot (Reuters)—LONDON, Aug 24 (Reuters) - Sylvester Stallone's latest mercenary action movie topped the British box office after its opening weekend, ending the mont...

+ George Michael 'may face jail' for DUI (AAP)—Pop singer George Michael has been warned he faces jail after he admitted crashing his Range Rover while under the influence of cannabis.

+ Allen say NY too costly to shoot films (AAP)—Woody Allen says he began shooting movies in European cities because he couldn't afford to do so in New York.

+ George Michael admits drugs crash in UK (AAP)—Pop singer George Michael has admitted crashing his Range Rover into a shop while under the influence of cannabis.

+ Taylor told ambos of Newton's 'problems' (AAP)—Actress Rachael Taylor told ambulance staff who treated her then-boyfriend Matthew Newton in a luxury Rome hotel that he suffered from "psychological ...

+ Naughty bits will stay in Facebook movie (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - The cocaine and bare breasts are staying in the picture.

+ Jennifer Aniston stuck in second tier with new flop (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - The moviegoing public's on-again, off-again love affair with Jennifer Aniston hit another troubled patch during the...

+ French film plays cancer for laughs, successfully (Reuters)—PARIS (Hollywood Reporter) - More brazen than Showtime's "The Big C," where the word cancer is even avoided for a while, "The Clink of Ice," by Bertra...

+ Jessica Alba to star in "Spy Kids 4" (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Jessica Alba is in negotiations to star in Robert Rodriguez's "Spy Kids 4: All the Time in the World."

+ Aussie misses out on Miss Universe crown (AAP)—Australia's Jesinta Campbell has narrowly missed out on the Miss Universe crown after making it into the top three.

+ Aussie claims third in Miss Universe (AAP)—Australia's Jesinta Campbell has run third in her attempt to become Australia's second Miss Universe in the last decade.

+ Aussie claims third in Miss Universe (AAP)—Australia's Jesinta Campbell has run third in her attempt to become Australia's second Miss Universe in the last decade.

+ Aussie in Universe final (AAP)—Australia's Jesinta Campbell is among the top 15 finalists competing for the Miss Universe title in Las Vegas.

+ "Mercy" actress joins Zac Efron film "Lucky One" (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Taylor Schilling, one of the stars of NBC's recently canceled medical drama "Mercy," has nabbed the coveted female ...

+ "Avatar" returns to theaters with extra footage (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - It's ba-a-a-ck ... and longer than ever.

+ Dolly Parton and Queen Latifah team on film (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Dolly Parton is returning to the big screen to duet with Queen Latifah in the feature "Joyful Noise."

+ George Lucas sues to stop "Jedi Mind" headset (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - LucasFilm has filed a $5 million trademark lawsuit against a company marketing a technology that allows users to co...

+ BREAKINGVIEWS-It looks safe to go back in film finance waters (Reuters)—NEW YORK, Aug 23 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Just when financing films was looking too scary, it may be safe to go back into Hollywood.

+ Matt Newton quits X Factor (AAP)—TV personality Matthew Newton quits as host of The X Factor following the alleged violent assault of his girlfriend Rachael Taylor.

+ Jacobz the new X Factor host (AAP)—Home and Away star Luke Jacobz is the new host of TV talent show The X Factor.

+ DVRs shaking up movie marketing (Reuters)—NEW YORK (Hollywood Reporter) - Movie marketers -- who devote as much as 70% of their budgets to TV advertising -- might be fighting a losing battle a...

+ Matt Newton's girlfriend takes out AVO (AAP)—TV star Matthew Newton's girlfriend has taken out an AVO against him, saying she has concerns for her personal safety after violent attacks.

+ Carey Mulligan gears up for thriller "Drive" (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - British actress Carey Mulligan ("An Education") is in negotiations to climb into the passenger seat of the action t...

+ UK actress Mulligan gears up for thriller 'Drive' (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - British actress Carey Mulligan ("An Education") is in negotiations to climb into the passenger seat of the action t...

+ French film "Lena" a tedious family drama (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Judging from their endless stream of films about dysfunctional family gatherings, it might be advisable for French ...

+ Steve Zahn shines in low-key gem "Calvin Marshall" (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - The sort of quirky little gem inevitably destined for video store shelves, "Calvin Marshall" represents a career-be...

+ "The Scenesters" a jumbled satirical mystery (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Far too self-reflexively hip for its own good, "The Scenesters" ineffectively blends elements of satire and noir-st...

+ Lifetime's "Bond of Silence" a missed opportunity (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - One learns over the years not to expect too much from a Lifetime original movie.

+ Engrossing "Last Exorcism" stumbles at end (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Demonic possession goes the shaky, hand-held camera route in "The Last Exorcism," a backwoods psychological thrille...

+ 'Expendables,' 'Inception' vie for No. 1 overseas (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Thanks to hefty No. 1 openings in the U.K. and France, Sylvester Stallone's "The Expendables" appears to have muscl...

+ 'Flawed' Matt Newton quits X Factor (AAP)—Matthew Newton, who spent time in rehab earlier this year, has quit as host of The X Factor for health reasons.

+ Sam Worthington to play Dracula (AAP)—Sam Worthington is to play the lead in the new thriller Dracula: Year Zero.

+ Matt Newton forced out of X Factor (AAP)—Matthew Newton has reportedly been forced to quit his role as the host of Channel Seven's show The X Factor and has been sent back to rehab.

+ Stallone stomps on box office rookies (Reuters)—* "Expendables" earns $16.5 million

+ Sylvester Stallone stomps on box office rookies (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Sylvester Stallone and his merry band of mercenaries in "The Expendables" led the North American box office for a second weeke...

+ Angelina Jolie to film love story set in Bosnia war (Reuters)—SARAJEVO (Reuters) - Angelina Jolie is starting work on a movie about a love story set during the 1992-95 Bosnian War.

+ 'Expendables' leads box office for second weekend (Reuters)—* "Expendables" earns $16.5 million

+ Rare John Lennon album and loo on sale (AAP)—John Lennon's toilet and one of his rarest albums will be among the highlights of an auction of Beatles memorabilia this week.

+ Betty White and "The Pacific" win Emmys (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Newly ubiquitous "Golden Girls" actress Betty White won the fifth Emmy of her career on Saturday for hosting an episode of "Sa...

+ UK Big Brother Aussie's romance on again (AAP)—The on-off romance of UK Big Brother housemates Australian John James and Josie appeared to be on again after the Aussie was evicted from the house.

+ Michelle Obama portrait debuts (AAP)—Move over Martha Washington. Martha Stewart and Michelle Obama are getting space in the National Portrait Gallery in Washington for the first time.

+ U2 announces Australian tour dates (AAP)—Supergroup U2 has thrilled Australian fans by announcing concert dates in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth.

+ Jolie visits Bosnia, supports education (AAP)—A top official in Bosnia says actress Angelina Jolie is interested in supporting education and other projects to help young Bosnians.

+ U2 heading to Australia and NZ (AAP)—U2 is bringing its "360 degrees" world tour to Australia and New Zealand.

+ Jolie to film love story set in Bosnia war (Reuters)—SARAJEVO (Reuters) - Hollywood star Angelina Jolie said after a visit to Sarajevo Saturday she would soon start work on a love story set during the 19...

+ Rocker dies at Belgium festival (AAP)—The Call frontman Michael Been, 60, has died after suffering a heart attack backstage at the Pukkelpop festival in Belgium.

+ British singer commits suicide (AAP)—Charles Haddon, the frontman of acclaimed British band Ou Est Le Swimming Pool, has committed suicide.

+ Judge raps state in Anna Nicole case (AAP)—A judge has delivered a harsh assessment of the evidence and charges against two doctors and a lawyer in the Anna Nicole Smith drug conspiracy case.

+ Jean blocked from Haiti presidency (AAP)—International Hip-Hop star Wyclef Jean has been excluded from Haiti's presidential election following a long deliberation by the country's electoral c...

+ Dali sculpture snatched from museum (AAP)—A man has stolen a bronze sculpture by Salvador Dali in broad daylight at an exhibit in western Belgium.

+ Pat Tillman film ponders heroes (Reuters)—* NFL star gave up contract to enlist in military

+ Period between DVD and video on demand releases shrinks (Reuters)—NEW YORK (Hollywood Reporter) - The window between the average movie's DVD and video on demand release has shrunk to just five days, down sharply from...

+ Period between DVD, video on demand releases shrinks (Reuters)—NEW YORK (Hollywood Reporter) - The window between the average movie's DVD and video on demand release has shrunk to just five days, down sharply from...

+ "Girls Gone Wild" chief bites back at "Piranha 3D" (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - How mad is "Girls Gone Wild" mogul Joe Francis at Jerry O'Connell's coke-snorting, kid-filming character who loses ...

+ New film explores the decline in female rappers (Reuters)—NEW YORK (Reuters) - For more than a decade the number of women rappers signed to major American record labels has been in steady decline, leading hip...

+ Phil Spector documentary gets OK from killer's son (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - One of Phil Spector's sons has praised a documentary that depicts the convicted homicidal music producer as a sociopath and a ...

+ Singer Ryan charged with hitting fiancee (AAP)—Singer Lee Ryan, of boy band Blue, has been charged with assault after allegedly hitting his fiancee.

+ Robin Williams set for first Aussie tour (AAP)—Comedian Robin Williams has announced his first ever stand up tour of Australia.

+ Young actresses reading for "Spider-Man" movie (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Young actresses are lining up to play the love interest in the upcoming reboot of the "Spider-Man" franchise.

+ "Piranha 3D" a late-summer surprise (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Over the past few months, we have been bombarded by 3D toys, cats and dogs, green ogres, airbenders and even hip-ho...

+ Drew Barrymore bombs in dreadful "Distance" (Reuters)—LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - "Going the Distance" is, in a way, a remarkable film.

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