Helena Bonham Carter, Guy Pearce join 'Speech': PHOTO
Tom Hooper's next film "The King's Speech" features quite an impressive cast, as Helena Bonham Carter, Jennifer Ehle, Guy Pearce, Derek Jacobi, Timothy Spall and Michael Gambon boarded the project. Also starring in the period drama are Colin Firth and Geoffrey Rush, according to the Hollywood Reporter . Hopper is directing a script by David Seidler, and filming has already kicked off in England. What is "The King's Speech" about? Essentially, the story focuses on the relationship between King...

Six sign up for 'Speech' class
Helena Bonham Carter, Jennifer Ehle, Guy Pearce, Derek Jacobi, Timothy Spall and Michael Gambon have become loyal subjects of director Tom Hooper's "The King's Speech." Colin Firth and Geoffrey Rush star in the period drama written by David Seidler, which recently began shooting in England. The film is based on the relationship between King George VI and speech therapist Lionel Logue, who helped the royal lose his stammer and embrace leadership. Iain Canning and Emile Sherman of See-Saw Films...

Cast set for Hooper's 'Speech'
Helena Bonham Carter, Jennifer Ehle, Guy Pearce, Derek Jacobi, Timothy Spall and Michael Gambon have all boarded helmer Tom Hooper's "The King's Speech" alongside the previously announced Colin Firth and Geoffrey Rush. Period drama follows the young King George VI -- the father of the current Queen Elizabeth II -- as he reluctantly assumes the throne after his brother, Edward, abdicates. Considered unfit to rule and cursed with a nervous stammer, the unprepared monarch turns to an unorthodox...

The Great Performances: 2001
In one of the weakest years in memory, not just for performances but for great films, 2001 saw Denzel Washington and Halle Berry knock “two birds out with one stone,” as the former declared on Oscar night, as two African Americans won the top acting prizes for the first time ever.

Roger Corman Won An Oscar The Other Night...: VIDEO
--> ... and it feels like no one really wrote about it. Sure, there was coverage of the ceremony , and maybe some drive-by praise of Corman's career (like Cinematical's Eric D. Snider blithely condemning his entire oeuvre whilst comparing the legendary producer-director to Dr. Uwe Boll ), but in general... silence. Perhaps everyone was too busy whoring for Twilight traffic to notice that the one-man film industry who mentored the likes of Francis Ford Coppola, Martin Scorsese, Jack Nicholson,...

The Twilight Saga: New Moon: PHOTO
In the second installment of Stephenie Meyer’s phenomenally successful ‘Twilight’ series, the romance between mortal and vampire soars to a New level as Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) delves deeper into the mysteries of the Supernatural world she yearns to become part of — only to find herself in greater peril than ever before. Following Bella’s ill-fated 18th birthday party, Edward Cullen(Robert Pattinson) and his family abandon the town of Forks, Washington, in an...

-Progressive' Hollywood Fails Women Where Old Studio System Did Not: PHOTO
Oscar season approaches, which means that once again it’s time

Interview: Paul Giamatti - 'It would be nice to just be the funny guy. Or the calm guy…'
All I know is that Giamatti is in Wales shooting Ironclad, a film with Brian Cox and Derek Jacobi in which he plays King John. But he isn't on set or in his room. His publicists in New York and London are desperately trying to track him down. A dialect coach is waiting for him in the lobby. Even the hotel staff are on alert, eyes peeled for a squat, balding and bespectacled American actor, "the stressed-out one in Sideways", as one barman refers to him. Meanwhile, I'm hoping someone will send...

Marietta to re-premiere -Gone With the Wind'
Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh brought blazing star power and sex appeal to Atlanta in 1939 to glam up the premiere of “Gone With the Wind.

'It is like a person'
Seventy years later, actress Ann Rutherford still gives a damn about "Gone with the Wind." Rutherford, 89, is among the few surviving principal cast members of the Clark Gable-Vivien Leigh Civil War epic, which arrives on a new special-edition DVD set and also marks its Blu-ray debut. When its Box-office take is adjusted for Inflation, the film ranks as the highest-grossing North American movie release. And many critics and fans consider "Gone with the Wind" not only a...

'Spider-Man 4' Rumor of the Day: Julia Stiles as the Black Cat?
Now that Rachel McAdams has disavowed interest in playing the Black Cat in 'Spider-Man 4' , it's almost open season for any talented actress eyeing a career gain by playing Peter Parker's favorite fetching feline. The latest Spidey speculation involves Julia Stiles . The actress, wrapping up her Broadway debut come January with the unexpectedly early closing of David Mamet's play 'Oleanna' (starring opposite Bill Pullman ), is reported by Ugo.com's movie blog to have met with casting directors...

An epic revival for 'Gone With the Wind'
The most popular movie ever — winner of eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture — was first released 70 years ago. For fans of "Gone With the Wind," the epic tale of the American South from the days of slavery through the Civil War and Reconstruction, this has resulted in seven decades of adoration for the dashing Rhett Butler (Clark Gable), the willful Scarlett O'Hara (Vivien Leigh), the earnest Ashley Wilkes (Leslie Howard) and the self-sacrificing Melanie Hamilton Wilkes...

'Gone With the Wind' has taken Ann Rutherford around the globe
Beverly Hills, Calif. — Seventy years later, actress Ann Rutherford still gives a damn about "Gone With the Wind." Rutherford, 89, is among the few surviving principal cast members of the Clark Gable-Vivien Leigh Civil War epic, which arrives this week on a new special-edition DVD set and also marks its Blu-ray debut. When its Box-office take is adjusted for Inflation, the film ranks as the highest-grossing North American movie release. And many critics and fans consider "Gone With the...

Faye Dunaway Facing Eviction
Faye Dunaway had a notice on her Manhattan apartment door a month ago from her landlord saying she owes $1,920 in back rent. Since Dunaway has not responded to the notice, the property manager has filed the case in New York County Civil Court to start Eviction proceedings. Times are still tough even for legends. Related posts: Posted on November 21, 2009 at 12:21 pm(PST) Tags: Faye Dunaway | Hollywood Gossip Leave a Reply Click here to cancel reply. Name (required) LEAVE BLANK OR COMMENT WILL BE...

Hilary Duff set for 'Bonnie and Clyde'
Hilary Duff and Kevin Zegers will star in indie feature "The Story of Bonnie and Clyde," produced by Cypress Moon Studios. Tonya S. Holly will direct the film from her own script, which is a new adaptation of the story of Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow rather than a remake of the 1967 classic film starring Faye Dunaway and Warren Beatty. Holly began working on the project after reading old newspaper articles about the gangster pair in an abandoned house on her family's property. Holly wrote,...

FAYE FACES EVICTION: PHOTO
Hollywood legend Faye Dunaway is facing Eviction for alleged non-payment of rent. According to multiple reports the Bonnie & Clyde star's landlord has threatened to send her packing if he doesn't receive $1920 in back rent at her posh Manhattan apartment. A notice of non-payment was tacked up on her door nearly a month ago but the star has yet to respond. In fact, Vanderleigh Properties, the building's owners have gone to NY County Civil Court in an attempt to get the Chinatow beauty to...

Dunaway's Landlord -- Faye Won't Pay!: PHOTO
The only thing outstanding about Faye Dunaway as a tenant is the balance she allegedly owes her NYC landlord -- and if she doesn't pay up, they want her out. According to the landlord, the Oscar winning actress owes $1,920.85 in back rent -- and we've learned Vanderleigh Properties has filed a notice of non-payment in New York County Civil Court to get it back. We're told the last notice was posted on her door on October 23rd and it's still there. The lawyer for the landlord tells us Faye has...

Report: Dunaway facing eviction
Veteran movie star Faye Dunaway is facing Eviction from her New York City home for allegedly failing to pay her rent. The Chinatown actress' landlord has threatened to kick her out of the property if she refuses to hand over the $1,920 she is said to owe. According to TMZ.com, a notice was left on Dunaway's door on October 23 but the star has yet to respond. Bosses at Vanderleigh Properties have now filed a notice of non-payment in New York County Civil Court in a bid to force Dunaway to pay...

Fame finds a place among Miami book lovers: PHOTO
When Isabella Fiorella Elettra Giovanna Rossellini steps onto the Miami Book Fair International stage Thursday night to read from her new book, Green Porno , her audience may be captivated less by her writing skills than her star power. Model, actress, filmmaker, author and philanthropist, Rossellini joins the long list of celebrities -- Faye Dunaway, Judy Collins, Martha Stewart, Hunter S. Thompson, Loni Anderson and Barack Obama, for starters -- who have visited during the fair over the...

Dunaway Facing Eviction Over Unpaid Rent - Report
Veteran movie star Faye Dunaway is facing Eviction from her New York City home for allegedly failing to pay her rent. The Chinatown actress' landlord has threatened to kick her out of the property if she refuses to hand over the $1,920 (£1,200) she is said to owe. According to TMZ.com, a notice was left on Dunaway's door on 23 October but the star has yet to respond. Bosses at Vanderleigh Properties have now filed a notice of non-payment in New York County Civil Court in a bid to...

Report: Dunaway facing eviction
Veteran movie star Faye Dunaway is facing Eviction from her New York City home for allegedly failing to pay her rent. The Chinatown actress' landlord has threatened to kick her out of the property if she refuses to hand over the $1,920 she is said to owe. According to TMZ.com, a notice was left on Dunaway's door on October 23 but the star has yet to respond. Bosses at Vanderleigh Properties have now filed a notice of non-payment in New York County Civil Court in a bid to force Dunaway to pay...

Faye Facing Eviction!: PHOTO
Oh no! Sources are claiming that legendary actress Faye Dunaway is facing Eviction for allegedly not paying her rent! A notice was tacked up on the door of her Manhattan apartment nearly a month ago and the landlord is asking her to pay up the $1920 in back rent. So far, there has been no word from Faye on the subject and now the property managers are going to the NY County Civil Court. Either she pays up or she is kicked out! Yikes! She can't afford 2k??? [ Image via WENN .]

Miss Brazil Gay 2009 Had His Wig Ripped Off by Miss Sao Paulo: PHOTO
Miss Brazil Gay 2009, Ava Simoes, caused competitor Miss Sao Paulo to fly into a jealous rage. Miss Sao Paulo ripped off Miss Brazils wig during his victory interview. Beauty queens are always the biggest drama queens. In that respect, Miss Sao Paulo deserves the drama queen crown. Related posts: Levi Johnston Playgirl Pictures Faye Dunaway Facing Eviction Rihanna Releasing a Box Set of Albums Oprah Winfrey Announces the End of Her Show Michael Jackson Face Seen on Ultrasound...

LAUREN BACALL FINALLY GETS AN -OSCAR': PHOTO
The glamorous Lauren Bacall was honored this weekend with an honorary Oscar during the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ 2009 Governors Awards. The hometown heroine of stage and screen had a storied love affair with the equally-elegant Humphrey Bogart, but the upper East Sider said bringing home the 13

For Conservative Movie Lovers: John Ford, John Wayne, and -They Were Expendable' Part 5
“I was just the paint for the palettes of Ford and Hawks.” – John Wayne – John Wayne was still young in 1944, only thirty-eight years old. And yet the major elements of his inimitable style were hardening into place. Perhaps no other actor in history has been so cognizant of using his body to express grand themes and timeless mythological underpinnings. Under Ford’s direction Wayne never just stands there, he poses , in ways and with effects that conjure up famous...