James McAvoy wasn’t a hit with girls as a teen
James McAvoy has admitted that he wasn’t a hit with girls when he was a teenager.
Speaking at a US chat show to host Jay Leno, the 28-year-old Scot revealed that he wasn’t sexy when he was in school and could only get the stragglers.
He further said that even being in a band didn’t boost his pulling power.
McAvoy, who achieved critical acclaim in the movie The Last King Of Scotland, said he didn’t always have sex appeal.
“It made my bandmates very popular with the girls. I was kind of
McAvoy's dad 'heartbroken' by estrangement
The father of Scottish actor James McAvoy is devastated he is still estranged from his famous son.
James McAvoy senior split from his former wife when the 'Atonement' star was a child and hasn't spoken to his son in 20 years, insisting the star refused to see him as he was growing up.
But the movie star's father is hopeful of a reconciliation with the 28-year-old.
He says: "It's been hard not being in his life. I hope one day he'll get in touch. I don't want anything from him.
"If the day dawned
James McAvoy a Priest?
The church's loss is Hollywood's gain!
Long before wooing Anne Hathaway and Keira Knightley on screen, James McAvoy was about to go down a different path in life. The 28-year-old Scot admits he was this-close to becoming a priest until he realized a con to that gig.
“For about five minutes and then I quickly realized in order to become a Catholic priest, one would have to give up conjugal rights," he tells Extra.
James McAvoy for Mean Magazine
The latest issue of Mean Magazine is featuring James on the cover under the sheets.
Work won't come between James McAvoy and wife Anne-Marie Duff
They may be among our brightest young acting talents, but James McAvoy and his wife, Anne-Marie Duff, are adamant that their work schedules should not come between them.
The couple are making sure they spend every waking hour together by co-starring in two films, the historical drama The Last Station and comedy thriller Perrier's Bounty.
Atonement stars Knightley and McAvoy honoured at long last
It was a long time coming but Keira Knightley and James McAvoy finally won something last night for their starring roles in the wartime epic Atonement.
While it can hardly be put in the same class as the Oscars, Golden Globes and Baftas, collecting the best actor and best actress accolade in Empire magazine's film awards at least breaks their duck.
Based on Ian McEwan's novel, British director Joe Wright's Atonement has been a huge hit.
Last night's Empire awards - decided by the magazine's reader
Video: New R-Rated Wanted International Trailer
Filmz.ru has posted a brand new R-rated international trailer for Wanted, which explodes into theaters on June 27.
Based upon Mark Millar's explosive graphic novel series and helmed by stunning visualist director Timur Bekmambetov -- creator of the most successful Russian film franchise in history, the Night Watch series -- Wanted tells the tale of one apathetic nobody's transformation into an unparalleled enforcer of justice. In 2008, the world will be introduced to a hero for a new generation: Wesley G
Heirs of J. R. R. Tolkien Sue New Line Cinema
Well, it had to happen. This week heirs of J. R. R. Tolkien, author of the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy and “The Hobbit,” and a group of publishers joined the battle with a lawsuit demanding at least $150 million from New Line Cinema, the movie studio that hit the jackpot with three enormous hits based on the trilogy.
Peter Jackson, who directed, helped write and helped produce the movies, only last December settled a nasty suit, appearing to clear the way for his involvement in a long-awaited mov
Video: "Wanted" trailer with Angelina Jolie and James McAvoy
Opening June 27, the graphic novel adaptation, directed by Timur Bekmambetov, stars James McAvoy, Morgan Freeman, Terence Stamp, Thomas Kretschmann, Common and Angelina Jolie.
Check out the trailer below.
Video: First "Wanted" Video Clip Is Here!
Universal Pictures have unleashed the first clip from their upcoming action film, Wanted, starring Angelina Jolie, James McAvoy, Morgan Freeman, Terence Stamp, Thomas Kretschmann and Common.
Based upon Mark Millar's explosive graphic novel series and helmed by the stunning visualist director Timur Bekmambetov--creator of the most successful Russian film franchise in history, the Night Watch series--Wanted tells the story of one invisible drone's transformation into a dark avenger. In 2008, the world will
Tolkien's Hobbit fetches $120,000
A 1937 first edition of JRR Tolkien's The Hobbit has been sold at auction to an anonymous bidder for £60,000 ($120,000) - twice what it was expected to reach.
The Hobbit was Tolkien's most successful book, establishing his name as an author, and came before the longer Lord Of The Rings trilogy.
Maps, photographs and manuscripts will also be sold at Bonhams in London.
The copy of The Hobbit is inscribed to Tolkien's friend Elaine Griffiths, who had originally helped get it published.
Tolkien
Sienna Miller & Rhys Ifans' Semi-Naked Airplane Romp
Sienna Miller & Rhys Ifans reportedly put on quite a show for fellow passengers during a flight from L.A. to London by engaging in a boozy romp at 37,000ft.
According to The Mirror, the pair passed the time during the 12-hour journey with some serious heavy petting, which culminated in Rhys whipping off his top to reveal his scrawny, white bod, and jumping into Sienna's fold-out single bed.
In between a “soundtrack of slurping and squelching” Sienna sent Rhys to the bar for wine, which he reported
Courtney Love lusts for James McAvoy and Josh Hartnett
ANNE MARIE-DUFF better lock up her husband - as Hole rocker Courtney Love has her eye on him.
In fact, the Hole singer has not only set her sights on Atonement star James McAvoy - but Pearl Harbor hunk Josh Hartnett too.
Never one to shy away from attention, Kurt Cobain's widow has publicised her feelings for the two young stars by ranting on her MySpace blog.
Courtney wrote: "Geez i swill say that Josh Hartnett is really kinda cute in real life- way more than I ever thought when i saw him out b
James McAvoy uncomfortable doing sex scenes with Angelina Jolie
James McAvoy acts in Wanted with Angelina Jolie and doesn't feel comfortable doing sex scenes with her.
He said:
"It's sweaty and uncomfortable. My paranoia is the girl I'm doing the sex scene with will think I'm getting off on her. I have nightmares about that the night before a sex scene. There's no chance of getting any kind of stimulus because you're so nervous and there's all these people watching you. It's daunting. They're considered to be the most beautiful people in the world, and I'm clearl
Reese Witherspoon's Latest Role: Movie Producer
Without undermining her star status, Reese Witherspoon's resumé just added another line. The Oscar-winning Walk the Line Best Actress is now a producer.
Her new movie: the offbeat fable Penelope, starring Atonement's James McAvoy and Christina Ricci as the rich girl of the title – who is cursed with a pig nose as she awaits the love of a nobleman.
"This was the first film that we found the script, found the director and did all the heavy lifting," Witherspoon – who is partnered with Jennifer Si
Daniel Craig is UK's best dressed, says men's mag
James Bond actor Daniel Craig was named 'Britain's Best Dressed Man' for the second consecutive year by men's magazine GQ.
The first blond Bond was joined in the top 10 by fellow Hollywood stars Daniel Day Lewis, James McAvoy and Jude Law.
But there was bad news for future king Prince William, who was named Britain's sixteenth worst dressed man, a list topped for the second consecutive year by comedian Russell Brand.
But three other British princes made it into the best dressed list. William's brot
Guillermo del Toro to direct 'Hobbit'
In a major step forward on “The Hobbit,” Guillermo del Toro has signed on to direct the New Line-MGM tentpole and its sequel.
The widely expected announcement -- which had been rumored for several weeks -- came Thursday afternoon jointly from exec producers Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh, New Line president Toby Emmerich, and Mary Parent, newly named chief of MGM’s Worldwide Motion Picture Group.
del Toro’s moving to New Zealand for the next four years to work with Jackson and his Wingnut and We
Serkis & McKellen On Board For Hobbit
Now that the worst kept secret in Hollywood is official, i.e. that Guillermo del Toro is directing The Hobbit and its follow-up, the director is now free to speak about just what he has planned for the Lord of the Rings prequel. del Toro took the time to speak to fan site TheOneRing.Net over the weekend and revealed a couple of details.
Most encouraging was that he's got Ian McKellen and Andy Serkis all but signed to return as Gandalf and Gollum respectively. del Toro told us previously that he wanted al
Video: See The Brand New Hellboy II: The Golden Army TV Spot
Universal Picture unveiled a brand new television spot for Hellboy II: The Golden Army during the season finale of American Idol, and if you missed it then, you can now catch it online!
Hellboy II: The Golden Army stars Ron Perlman (Hellboy), Selma Blair (Liz Sherman), and Doug Jones (Abe Sapien). The sequel film directed by Guillermo del Toro comes to theatres July 11, 2008.
Viggo Mortensen, Ian McKellen and Andy Serkis Back for The Hobbit?
Pre-production is about to get under way in New Zealand on The Hobbit, according to Variety, but it seems that some previous unannounced cast members have made their return.
Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens are expected to write the scripts under the direction of Peter Jackson and Guillermo del Toro. Preliminary contact has already been made with at least three actors whose The Lord Of The Rings characters also appear in The Hobbit storyline: Viggo Mortensen (Aragorn), Ian McKellen (Gandalf) and Andy Serki
New Hellboy II: The Golden Army International Posters
Five new international posters for Hellboy II: The Golden Army have surfaced, one featuring the Angel of Death, and another featuring the new villain, Prince Nuada. EmpireOnline brings us the first shot at these 5 images.
Hellboy II: The Golden Army stars Ron Perlman (Hellboy), Selma Blair (Liz Sherman), and Doug Jones (Abe Sapien). The sequel film directed by Guillermo del Toro comes to theatres July 11, 2008.
Pics: Hellboy II Slideshow
Thomas Kretschmann as Johann, Doug Jones as Abe Sapien, Ron Perlman as Hellboy and Selma Blair as Liz in Universal Pictures' Hellboy II: The Golden Army - 2008.
Due out July 11, 2008, directed by Guillermo del Toro.
Video: Hellboy II Cast NY Comic-con 2008
New York City's Comic Con was the scene of gushing fan-gasms as the faithful flocked to see the stars of Hellboy II: The Golden Army. I'm talkin crowds, wrapped around like noodles, for a chance to see everyone's favorite ass kicking demon, sans the red make-up, and the rest of the original gangster BPRD crew. The panel was hilarious with monsters on stage and more cursing from Guillermo del Toro than I've ever seen at a public event.
I was lucky enough to get a few minutes with the cast before the pane
Lindsay Lohan's Tip to Sister Ali: "Stay Away from the Clubs!"
With Ali Lohan's star status poised to rise (she'll be featured on mom Dina's new E! show), older sis Lindsay is urging her to "keep her head on straight."
Her other tip?
"Stay away from the clubs!” Lindsay, 21, tells told Extra in a new interview about Ali, who recently told Teen Vogue, "I want [to be famous] so bad."
Adds Lindsay, "I wish her the best of luck."
Once a club fixture, Lindsay (who was arrested twice for DUI and completed three stints in rehab) says she is now looking forward to r
