Black Balloon
In this Australian film from the producer of STRICTLY BALLROOM, Thomas (Rhys Wakefield, HOME AND AWAY) has a lot to contend with. Not only has the teenager just moved to a new school, but he also has to take care of his older brother Charlie (Luke Ford, THE MUMMY: TOMB OF THE DRAGON EMPEROR), who is autistic. As Thomas struggles in his relationship with Charlie, he also tries to win the heart of his new girlfriend (Gemma Ward, THE STRANGERS). THE BLACK BALLOON also stars Toni Collette (LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE)

Gemma Ward’s The Black Balloon Makes US Debut
This week seems to be all about fashion in film — Wednesday brings us both the debut of Karl Lagerfeld’s short film and the televised version of the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, and on Friday, Gemma Ward’s film, The Black Balloon, finally makes its US debut, just in time to throw itself into the ring for awards season contention.  The film already swept the nominations for Australia’s most prestigious film awards — results come out this Saturday — and a similarly positive r

The Black Balloon: Trailer
When Thomas (Rhys Wakefield) and his family move to a new home and he has to start at a new school, all he wants is to fit in. When his pregnant mother (Toni Collette) has to take things easy, his father Simon (Erik Thomson) puts him in charge of his autistic older brother Charlie (Luke Ford). Thomas, with the help of his new girlfriend Jackie (Gemma Ward), faces his biggest challenge yet. Charlie's unusual antics take Thomas on an emotional journey that causes his pent-up frustrations about his brother

Kate Winslet: Nude Scenes in ‘The Reader’ Were ‘Nerve-Wracking’
Kate Winslet is a busy actress this season, with not one but two serious dramas in theaters this month. In addition to reuniting with ‘Titanic’ co-star Leonardo DiCaprio in ‘Revolutionary Road,’ Kate gets emotionally — and physically — naked in the post-war drama, ‘The Reader.’ "It really took me to the brink in many ways," Kate tells ET. "To bring [my character of] Hanna Schmitz to life was an absolutely enormous challenge and a huge respons

Kate Winslet: Nude Scenes in ‘The Reader’ Were ‘Nerve-Wracking’
Kate Winslet is a busy actress this season, with not one but two serious dramas in theaters this month. In addition to reuniting with ‘Titanic’ co-star Leonardo DiCaprio in ‘Revolutionary Road,’ Kate gets emotionally — and physically — naked in the post-war drama, ‘The Reader.’ "It really took me to the brink in many ways," Kate tells ET. "To bring [my character of] Hanna Schmitz to life was an absolutely enormous challenge and a huge responsi

Showtime sets "Tara" debut (Reuters)
Reuters - Showtime's new comedy series "United States of Tara," starring Toni Collette, will debut January 18.

Jennifer Aniston: 'Let me announce my own pregnancy'; Kate Winslet talks about on-screen relationship with Leonardo DiCaprio; Boy George 'too unfit' to assault male escort
Jennifer Aniston: 'Let me announce my own pregnancy'; Kate Winslet talks about on-screen relationship with Leonardo DiCaprio; Boy George 'too unfit' to assault male escort  

This week people will be talking about . . .
People and personalities at the multiplex this week: 1. Leonardo DiCaprio isn't just out to save the world in his new terrorism film "Body of Lies." Leo always has an environmental message of his own to pass on during this election year.

"Tara", bientôt dans tous ses états sur Showtime !
Séries TV> C'est le 18 janvier que Showtime lancera sa nouvelle série créée par Spielberg,"The United States of Tara", avec Toni Collette ! Mais elle n'arrivera pas seule ... >>Lire tout l'article | sur AlloCiné - le Jeudi 2 Octobre 2008

“Britney’s boob-baring birthday dress” morning links
- Britney Spears was almost popping out of her dress at her birthday party [Yeeeah] - Inside Britney’s birthday party (link has automatic video) [The Insider] - Upcoming cover of Star: Britney’s deadly diet [PopBytes] - Julianne Hough says she wants to marry her boyfriend [Popeater] - Rachel Getting Married with Anne Hathaway leads the nominations in the Independent Spirit Awards [Moviefone] - Kanye West says Beyonce is better than Tina Turner [Black Voices] - Gifts for the Celebrity obses

“Nicole Kidman doesn’t need car seats” afternoon links
- Nicole Kidman doesn’t feel the need to use car seats [Lainey Gossip] - You, too, can give birth in a Hello Kitty hospital! [Dlisted] - Johnny Depp Is Inspired by His Kids But ‘Mortified’ About Being a Celebrity [PopEater] - Dmx In Rehab and Has a Warrant Out [Bossip] - Will Smith credits Tom Cruise with his box office success [Fafarazzi] - “Punisher: War Zone” review [Pajiba] - Keanu Reeves Denies Role In Speed BUT Hopes For Bill And Ted Reunion [I'm Not Obsessed] - Me

Box Office - 'Chihuahua' Wins Again, 'Body of Lies' Tanks
How 'bout that Body of Lies? Leonardo DiCaprio, Russell Crowe, Ridley Scott...sounds like it's up your alley, right? You couldn't prove that looking at the box office numbers, as the new espionage thriller opened with an uninspiring $13 million, only good enough for third place, according to weekend estimates released by Box Office Mojo. Beverly Hills Chihuahua - which, it should be pointed out, does not have an overt political message - finished in first place again, taking in a

BEYONCE, BRODY DISCUSS ‘CADILLAC’ KISS
Darnell Martin, the writer/director of “Cadillac Records,” admitted at Monday’s premiere that she took some “dramatic license” in creating a make-out scene between Etta James and the head of her label, Leonard Chess.              But, Adrien Brody, who plays Mr. Chess, said he had no problem with the historical inaccuracy of kissing James, who is played in the film by Beyonce Knowles.          “Let’s just say it wasn’t a deal breaker,̶

“Beverly Hills Chihuahua” is still top dog.
Disney’s family comedy “Beverly Hills Chihuahua,” with Drew Barrymore providing the voice of the pooch, was the # 1 movie for the second-straight weekend with $17.5 million, raising its 10-day total to $52.5 million. “Beverly Hills Chihuahua” is the only comedy in a market that is filled with a lot of drama. The weekend’s # 2 flick “Quarantine,” debuted with $14.2 million. Leonardo DiCaprio, Russell Crowe and director Ridley Scott had to settle for third-pl

//Pete Wentz And Ashlee Simpson-Wentz Welcome A Baby Boy ...
It seems like it took forever but Ashlee Simpson-Wentz and her Fall Out Boy hubby Pete Wentz are finally parents. The singer gave birth to the couple’s first child, a baby boy, late yesterday evening at Cedar-Sinai Medical Center in Los ... Original story at Neon Limelight . Related stories include: Pete Wentz And Ashlee Simpson Welcome Baby Boy - Fall Out Boy news ... - clickmusic.co.uk , Fall Out Boy's Pete Wentz and Ashlee Simpson h

Kate Winslet: Nude Scenes in 'The Reader' Were 'Nerve-Wracking'
Kate Winslet gets emotionally -- and physically -- naked in the post-WWII drama, 'The Reader.' Kate Winslet is a busy actress this season, with not one but two serious dramas in theaters this month. In addition to reuniting with 'Titanic' co-star Leonardo DiCaprio in 'Revolutionary Road,' Kate gets emotionally -- and physically -- naked in the post-war drama, 'The Reader.' "It really took me to the brink in many ways," Kate tells ET. "To bring [my character of] Hanna Schmitz to life was an ab

Seymour Hoffman joins ‘Mary and Max’ voice cast
Philip Seymour Hoffman is set to voice one of two lead characters in Adam Elliot’s upcoming claymation project “Mary and Max,” according to the Hollywood Reporter. Hoffman will lend his voice to Max, a 44-year-old man living in New York who exchanges letters with the lonely 8-year-old Mary (voiced by Toni Collette) in Melbourne. The trade also says the film is narrated by Australian legend Barry Humphries and features a cameo from Eric Bana, among others. “Mary and Max” marks the feature debu

Kate Winslet: Nude Scenes in 'The Reader' Were 'Nerve-Wracking'
Kate Winslet is a busy actress this season, with not one but two serious dramas in theaters this month. In addition to reuniting with 'Titanic' co-star Leonardo DiCaprio in 'Revolutionary Road,' Kate gets emotionally -- and physically -- naked in the post-war drama, 'The Reader.' "It really took me to the brink in many ways," Kate tells ET. "To bring [my character of] Hanna Schmitz to life was an absolutely enormous challenge and a huge responsibility as well, because it's a much-loved piece of German lite

DIDDY BLOG #35 - DIDDY BLACK JAMES BOND AUDITION - I AM KING MINI MOVIE
Sean "Diddy" is about to prove to the world that he is the Black James Bond. Watch Diddy's new fragrance launch with a special "I Am King" mini movie. Diddy...

Sundance: 'Adventureland,''I Love You Philip Morris,' Among Premieres
Greg Mottola's much-anticipated "Superbad'' followup, "Adventureland'' with Jesse Eisenberg and Kristen Stewart is among the premieres announced today for next month's Sundance Film Festival. As previously rumored, the lineup also includes "I Love You Philip Morris'' starring Jim Carrey as a married con man who falls in love with his cellmate (Ewan McGregor). The full release is on the jump. 2009 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES FILMS IN THE PREMIERES, SPECTRUM, NEW FRONTIER AND PARK CITY AT MI

‘Quarantine’ leads Friday box office
John Erick Dowdle’s “Quarantine” topped the North American box office Friday with an estimated $5.3 million in ticket sales. It was an easy win for the horror remake, which debuted at 2,461 locations this weekend. Following in second place was last weekend’s champion “Beverly Hills Chihuahua,” which took home another $4.5 million to reach a domestic total of $39.5 million after one week in release. At No. 3, new entry “Body of Lies” collected $4.3 million. Directed by Ridley Scott, the f

WIN One of Ten 'The Strangers' Prize Packs!!
Arriving on DVD October 21st from Universal Home Entertainment is Bryan Bertino's summer smash-hit, The Strangers, which stars Liv Tyler, Scott Speedman, Gemma Ward, Kip Weeks and Laura Margolis. To celebrate the release of the film, we've been supplied with ten "Prize Packs" for some lucky B-D reader to win, read on to see how to enter. Inspired by true events, this heart pounding, nail-biting frightener mercilessly explores our most universal fears, where simply opening the door to a stranger leads to a

It's a boy for Jonny Lee Miller and Michele Hicks
The wife of "Eli Stone" actor Jonny Lee Miller has given birth to a baby boy.

Philip Seymour Hoffman joins ‘Mary and Max’
Philip Seymour Hoffman has joined the voice cast of Aussie claymation project “Mary and Max,” taking the lead role of Max, the film’s backers said Wednesday. The feature debut from the Oscar-winning duo of writer-director Adam Elliot and producer Melanie Coombs stars Toni Collette as Mary. Elliot and Coombs won the 2003 short-film Oscar for “Harvie Krumpet.” - from Hollywood Reporter Related Entries Michael Caine Says Johnny

November 1st…Happy Birthday to…
Happy Birthday to: Indian beauty Aishwarya Rai (1973) Aussie actress Toni Collette (1972) actress/model Jenny McCarthy (1972) singer Sophie B. Hawkins (1967) Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen (1963) Red Hot Chili Pepper Anthony Keidis (1962) singer Lyle Lovett (1957). SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "November 1st…Happy Birthday to…", url: "http://www.celebutopia.net/2008/11/november-1sthappy-birthday-to/" });