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Bollywood star Aamir Khan happy he can entertain
Aamir Khan says he's happy he's been able to entertain people during his quarter-century as a Bollywood star. His debut film, "Qayamat Se Qayamat ...
James Bond studio to open 1st US facility
The British film studio that's home to the James Bond movie franchise announced plans Monday for its first U.S. film production facility, at a site ...
Musical of 'Rocky' heading to Broadway
It's been a knockout in Germany. Now Sylvester Stallone hopes a musical based on his beloved boxing film "Rocky" will also be a hit on Broadway.
Royals William, Kate and Harry have magic day out
Britain's young royals had a magical day out Friday with a visit to the studio where the "Harry Potter" movies were filmed. Prince William, the ...
"Senna" director to make Amy Winehouse documentary
The director of award-winning film "Senna" is making a documentary about the late soul singer Amy Winehouse. Focus Features International says the ...
Nicole Kidman and Ang Lee join starry Cannes jury
The Cannes Film Festival announced its most Hollywood-heavy jury lineup in years Wednesday, with a list that includes Oscar winners Nicole Kidman, ...
Life of Pi star says blessing to work with Ang Lee
"Life of Pi" actor Suraj Sharma credits director Ang Lee with setting him on a path to continue with a career in movies. Sharma told The Times of ...
Rushdie relives magic of 'Midnight's Children'
Thanks to the printed word and the moving image, Salman Rushdie has recaptured the worst part of his life and relived one of the best. Last fall, the ...
Taliban threat could skew Pakistan election result
Moderate politicians from some of Pakistan's most violent areas are risking the threat of Taliban attack to run in upcoming nationwide elections, but ...
Jude Law writes to WTO against seal trade
Actor Jude Law has written to the World Trade Organization to urge it to uphold a European Union ban on seal fur. The British actor was writing on ...
Cannes lineup celebrates world film, old favorites
The Cannes Film Festival's 2013 lineup announced Thursday features work from some of the globe's most dangerous locales for artists, and a sprinkling ...
Cannes festival tribute for Woodward and Newman
The 66th Cannes Film Festival will pay tribute to Joanne Woodward and Paul Newman, who starred in many films together, including "The Long, Hot ...
Cannes 2013: Films nominated in competition
Nominations for 2013's Cannes Film Festival, which runs May 15-26, were announced Thursday. Here's the list of the 19 films that will compete for the ...
UK TV pulls terrorist satire after Boston bombings
A British television channel is pulling a comedy about a group of hapless terrorists from its schedule in the wake of the deadly Boston Marathon ...
Indian court gives Dutt 4 more weeks before prison
Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt was granted more time to work before going to prison for a 1993 weapons conviction linked to a deadly terror attack, though ...
Actor who played choked Death Star commander dies
Character actor Richard LeParmentier, who as a young Death Star commander learned the hard way that Darth Vader brooks no disrespect, died Tuesday.
Kareena Kapoor says Bollywood improving for women
Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor says the portrayal of women in Indian cinema is changing and increasingly film directors are creating more meaningful ...
Bowler-hatted impersonators mark Chaplin birthday
Canes in hand and bowler hats atop their heads, Charlie Chaplin impersonators tramped through the streets of a small port town in western India to ...
Bosnian toothless gypsy's unlikely accolade
People in this Gypsy village say they will never forget the night they almost fell off their chairs two months ago. Did they really hear the elegant ...
Jolie joins G-8 to urge end to sexual violence
Angelina Jolie brought her celebrity wattage to London on Thursday to back an urgent cause: fighting sexual violence in military conflicts.
Fans get early look at 'Elysium' footage
The year is 2154, and Earth belongs to the poor. The wealthiest citizens live on "Elysium," an idyllic, disease-free utopia they built in space.
Thatcher had profound effect on popular culture
Margaret Thatcher was not just a political titan, she was a cultural icon — skewered by comedians, transformed into a puppet and played to ...
Spanish film star Sara Montiel dies at age 85
Sara Montiel, a famed, sultry-voiced Spanish actress who became the first to also achieve Hollywood stardom, died Monday. She was 85. Her biographer, ...
Tributes pour in for Spanish filmmaker Bigas Luna
Spaniard Josep Joan Bigas Luna was lauded as a brilliant and "truly special" filmmaker a day after his death, with some of the highest praise coming ...
Irish character actor Milo O'Shea, 87, dies in NYC
The Irish actor Milo O'Shea, whose many roles on stage and screen included a friar in Franco Zeffirelli's "Romeo and Juliet," an evil scientist in ...