Hollywood turns to British actors like Christian Bale for action men (AKA American men are pussies)
Hollywood is turning to British actors for leading action roles because of a dearth of American macho men.
While the US film industry was once dominated by "men's men" such as Steve McQueen, today's homegrown stars have difficulty portraying tough guys.
As a result, directors are looking across the Atlantic and to brawny British actors including Gerard Butler, star of historical war epic 300, and Jason Statham, who has carved out a niche in high-octane action movies.
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Hollywood turns to British actors like Jason Statham and Christian Bale for action men
Lack of US macho men has studios reaching for British action heroes.
Sightings: Sheen, Reeves and Westwick
YOU'VE GOT TAIL: Charlie and Brooke Sheen, along with Leonardo DiCaprio, Eva Longoria Parker, Michelle Rodriguez and Paris and Nicky Hilton, enjoying dinner at the opening of Yellowtail Sushi Restaurant & Bar in Las Vegas.
CINEMA PARADISO: Keanu Reeves and Winona Ryder, along with a group of friends, seeing a movie at the ArcLight Hollywood theaters.
OLD FRIENDS: Mary-Kate Olsen and John Stamos, having lunch at the Chateau Marmont hotel in L.A.
Comic-Con Crazy: Keanu Reeves Stares Into Space; Paris Hilton's Vast Vocabulary
Everyone from Paris Hilton to Guy Ritchie to Hugh Jackman to The Rock descended upon the San Diego convention center on Thursday for the world's largest comic book convention: Comic-Con.
While the streets were lined with thousands of Batmen, Wonder Women and anime creatures, the biggest surprise was a very hairy and well-built Jackman, who gave a sneak peek at "Wolverine," which only wrapped filming in Australia less than two weeks ago.
FOXNews.com's Pop Tarts column also had a quick chat with Jennife
No Pablo for Bardem?
An interesting development at today's press junket for Woody Allen's romantic comedy Vicky Christina Barcelona when ComingSoon.net spoke to the film's star Javier Bardem and asked him about Joe Carnahan's Killing Pablo, for which the Oscar-winning actor was attached to play the title role of drug kingpin Pablo Escobar.
It was reported by Variety last October that the Yari Film Group was fast-tracking the film with Bardem playing the lead role and Christian Bale to co-star. When ComingSoon.net spoke to C
Don Cheadle takes risks in 'Traitor'
Like his "Ocean's" buddies - George Clooney, Matt Damon and Brad Pitt - Don Cheadle is as socially conscious as Hollywood stars come
Newsweek: Don Cheadle on his latest film
The star of new thriller "Traitor" talks about learning Arabic, his favorite foods and whether he'd prefer to date George Clooney, Brad Pitt or Matt Damon.
Brad Pitt says Not On Our Watch!
Brad Pitt was looking quite hot in his relaxed suit (loving the open collar and no tie/bow tie, rowr!) and goatee as he arrived at the Not On Our Watch charity dinner in Venice.
He’s co-hosting the event with George Clooney, but Not On Our Watch was founded by Brad, George, Matt Damon, Don Cheadle, Jerry Weintraub, and David Pressman. The proceeds from this gala will provide funds for various humanitarian projects.
Check out photos of Brad Pitt arriving at the Not On Our Watch dinner over here.
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The People Have Spoken, And They Think James Franco Is a Rapist [Results]
Rape Watch 2008 continues. Yesterday we wondered about the identity of the blind item gay rapist, going so far as to put it to a poll for y'all to answer. And answer you did, resoundingly. While Will Smith pursued his happyness to an early lead, the srsly detailed evidence that it's dreamy (sigh) Columbia-bound actor/writer James Franco eventually won you over. You can read between the lines! And, no, friends. It's not Vin Diesel. So good job there. Also, two interesting questions were posed by commenters:
Batman won't catch "Titanic"
Will "Titanic" ever lose its berth as the biggest movie of all time? "The Dark Knight" is racing up the ranks, but the Batman sequel will stall at No. 2 with about $510 million to $520 million, Warner Bros. Pictures predicts.
That's far from the $601 million haul of "Titanic," which set sail in December 1997. (Adjusted for inflation, both movies are dwarfed by the $1.4 billion haul for 1939's "Gone with the Wind").
The buoyancy of "Titanic" is traceable to teenage girls from Toledo to Tokyo to Timbuk
Fake Batman poster
Dear BATMAN fans: please try to exercise a bit of common sense when it comes to news and rumors about the next movie.
Sure, it's fun to guess about the potential, and who Christian Bale might battle should he don the cowl again. But until something official is actually announced from the studio or the talent involved about the start of a next (still-theoretical) Batfilm, it's safe to assume that any and all casting, plot and/or imagery is either speculation, fan fabrication, or 100% complete bullshit.
Male Celebrities Show Some Skin
gallery up, so check back tomorrow for the second set of photos.
Most of these shots you'll want to see, but there are a few sprinkled in what you might not. So just beware.
Check out 55+ photos of shirtless male celebrities featuring Hugh Jackman, Simon Cowell, Jason Statham, Daniel Radcliffe, Eric Dane, Jesse Metcafe, Antonio Sabato Jr., Jeremy Piven, Jamie Foxx, Clint Eastwood and Ryan Phillippe and more in the gallery.
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Johnny Depp Not The Riddler . . . Yet [Batman]
When asked on a radio interview about casting rumors that he'd be playing the Riddler, Johnny Depp silenced the internet by stating simply, "Not that I know of . . . It seemed like it be a fun gig for a while." Hell yeah it would be a cool gig John, so do it. Find your inner crazy Nolan dark-hearted baddie and sign up. [YouTube via Comic Book Cynic]
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Johnny Depp on Riddler Casting Rumors: “It’d Be A Fun Gig”
The only good thing about those annoying Dark Knight sequel rumors is that it forces the actors on the receiving end to comment about the possibility in the inevitable denial. Our friends at Comic Book Cynic send over word that Johnny Depp has publicly denied rumors that he would be playing The Riddler, while appearing on a radio show. You can listen to the recording on YouTube or read the transcript below:
Host: Hey Johnny, a listener called in earlier said you have to ask about the rumors on the in
George Clooney says he ‘couldn’t do what Brad and Angie are doing’
Star Magazine must be making deals with a lot of celebrity publicists because they’ve sure been scoring the A-list interviews lately. A few weeks ago they seemed to have one of the first interviews with Jennifer Aniston in years. Their most recent issue features an original interview with George Clooney. Interviews with Clooney are a dime a dozen but still remain fun as anything to read. The 47 year-old star is promoting his new Coen brothers film, Burn After Reading, which also stars Brad Pitt, Franc
Tilda Swinton being fabulous on the cover of Black Book
Tilda Swinton's Reign“Amazing!” With a gasp of approval, Tilda Swinton places her delicate hands on the Chanel gold feather neckpiece that will eventually adorn her perfectly proportioned, alabaster frame at the BlackBookcover shoot. “It’s very regal,” she proclaims. “I just love it.” Avant-garde goddess. An icon of indie cinema. To some, the most beautiful woman on the planet. And, on this morning in Paris, fashion model. Just in from Milan, where she’s currently shooting the romantic drama
Stars in Rewind: McDormand and the Coens, 'Blood Simple' '80s-Style
The latest wacky work from Ethan and Joel Coen, Burn After Reading, is headed to screens next week. As you might have seen from the trailer, the flick has brought together the awesome collection of George Clooney, Brad Pitt, John Malkovich, Tilda Swinton, and Frances McDormand. But this is certainly not the first Coen movie that Frances has graced. In fact, they jump-started her career in 1984 with Blood Simple.
Above, you can check out the trailer for the film, which follows love triangles and murder. McD
Johnny Depp Rips on Guitar With Former Band ‘The Kids’
Concert benefited children’s charity headed by footballer Dan Marino
By Matthew B. Zeidman
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. (Hollywood Today) 9/1/08 – Johnny Depp may be better known as fictional pirate Jack Sparrow than as a guitar hero, but the frequent Tim Burton collaborator picked up his ax Friday in Pompano Beach, Fla. to benefit special-needs children [...]
It's not Eric Clapton...it's Johnny Depp jamming like a Kid in Florida
Hollywood icon Johnny Depp thrilled fans with his guitar work, when he caught up with old mates from rock band The Kid at Club Cinema in Pompano Beach.
The occasion was for the Sheila Witkin Memorial Reunion Concert in memory of Ms Witkin, a catalyst supporter of rock music in South Florida.
Fans were kept waiting until after midnight today to find out whether Depp could keep up with the Kids' guitar-centred power pop - and he impressed amid screams from the packed floor.
No scissorhands: Johnny Depp w
Rock 'n' roll: Johnny Depp gets sweaty
Sep 1 2008 7:23AM Who's this dashing-looking rocker getting all sweaty in the name of rock 'n' roll?
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Big stars, big films in Toronto Festival lineup
The Toronto Film Festival, North America's largest cinema showcase, opens Thursday with a lineup that includes the Coen brothers' dark spy comedy "Burn After Reading" with George Clooney and Brad Pitt and Keira Knightley's historical saga "The Duchess."
JOHNNY DEPP - DEPP REUNITES WITH ROCK BAND
Johnny Depp returned to his musical roots after reuniting with his rock band THE KIDS for a fundraiser at the weekend (beg29Aug08).
Depp took the stage strumming his guitar and singing backup vocals for the band during the 90-minute fundraising shows in Florida on Friday (29Aug08) and Saturday (30Aug08).
And the actor's longtime girlfriend, Vanessa Paradis took their 9-year-old daughter Lily-Rose to the show, as the pair screamed in support of Depp from the 2,500-strong crowd.
Depp's set supported the se
Johnny Depp Is A Hot, Sweaty Singer
There is nothing like a musician that sweats while they are performing. It makes them look like they are really putting their all into their music. Singing it with everything they have. Johnny Depp looks hot sweating up a storm and singing!
Johnny joined up with this highschool band The Kids for a benefit concert in Florida. How sweet is that? He sure looks like he made the 90’s rock again. Especially with that plaid shirt. Rock on, Johnny!
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Johnny Depp Thinks Playing Riddler Would Be A "Fun Gig"
Check out interview below where Johnny Depp has this to say about that Riddler casting rumour that has been going about.
DJ: Hey Johnny, a listener called in earlier said you have to ask about the rumors on the internet of you doing the Riddler.
Depp: Oh yeah, I heard about that. Not that I know of.
DJ: You’d be a good choice.
Depp: It seems like it’d be a fun gig for a while, yeah.
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Depp to Play Mad Hatter in 3-D Alice?
When I learned, via GreenCine Daily, that Johnny Depp might be playing the part of the Mad Hatter in a Tim Burton 3-D version of Alice in Wonderland (financed by the Disney Corp.) my first thought was - Why? Hadn’t Depp already played that part - or a visual simulacrum of it - in Burton’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (above)? On second thought - Why not? If Depp could play Captain Jack in three Pirates films, why not revive his Willy Wonka characterization in the surreal context of a Lewis
