William Shakespeare's Coriolanus is getting quite an update in Ralph Fiennes's action take on the story. Fiennes is making his directorial debut and starring in the title role of the film, based on Shakespeare's war tragedy of a Roman general who is exiled by his people despite his military successes. The angry soldier rises back up (for a time, anyway) thanks to an uneasy alliance with Aufidius Read more
Emma Watson wore her favourite Burberry mac for a pre-BAFTAs party in London last night. The Perks of Being a Wallflower actress joined her Harry Potter costar Ralph Fiennes and fellow Brits Colin Firth, Ricky Gervais, Sam Taylor-Wood, Aaron Johnson, and Ben Kingsley for dinner at Automat. She then partied at Mahiki with Harvey Weinstein. Felicity Jones, Neve Campbell, Will Young, Donna Air, Read more
Carey Mulligan looked stunning in a red dress at the British Independent Film Awards in London this weekend. She won best actress for her part in Never Let Me Go, while Colin Firth's movie The King's Speech swept the board, taking four awards including best actor for Colin. Helena Bonham-Carter took home two awards including best supporting actress, while Jonathan Ross and his wife Jane Goldman Read more
Last night I attended the world premiere of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows in a very rainy and windy Leicester Square. The weather was the last thing on our minds though, because the star-studded event brought out almost all of the cast. Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint posed with JK Rowling, and Emma looked stunning up close in her lacy dress! The X Factor contestants also Read more
If you can't get enough of Sam Worthington following Avatar's huge success, then you'll be pleased to hear you can catch him on the big screen again next month, when the remake of Clash of the Titans is released. Sam is joined by a fantastic British and Irish cast, including Liam Neeson, Gemma Arterton, Ralph Fiennes and Skins' Nicholas Hoult and Kaya Scodelario. In the epic story, Perseus Read more
This morning brought a snowstorm to the Cannes Film Festival as Colin Firth, Robin Wright Penn, Jim Carrey (along with Jenny McCarthy) promoted their new version of A Christmas Carol, with Jim getting into a "snowball" fight with photographers! Meanwhile over the weekend, there were plenty of red carpet premieres including Taking Woodstock, Agora and Vengeance with stars including Rachel Weisz, Read more
A Los Angeles jury has found music producer Phil Spector guilty of murdering actress Lana Clakson in 2003. He has been remanded in custody, pending sentencing on 29 May, and faces at least 15 years in prison for second degree murder, and three years for improper use of a firearm. — Telegraph Mel Gibson's wife Robyn has filed legal papers to divorce her husband of 28 years, citing Read more
Homegrown talent Kate Winslet and Ralph Fiennes have both earned two nominations each for Golden Globes. The ceremony takes place on January 11, and Brits Dame Judi Dench, Eileen Atkins, Kate's husband Sam Mendes, Stephen Daldry and Danny Boyle are also nominated. Meryl Streep has two nominations in the Best Actress category for Doubt and Mamma Mia, and the late Heath Ledger is also nominated Read more
Keira Knightley and Sienna Miller stayed close at the British Independent Film Awards at London's Old Billingsgate Market yesterday. Having been spotted with Balthazar Getty in London last week, Sienna looked happy to enjoy a girls' night with her The Edge of Love costar. Reports suggest she's agreed to give Balthazar a second chance if he woos her the old-fashioned way with romantic dinner dates Read more
Keira Knightley's latest period offering, The Duchess, is finally released at cinemas across the UK today. We've seen the stars at the world premiere and attending radio interviews, and now it's time to see if the film lives up to all the hype. Although the poster carries the famous Diana quote — "there were three people in her marriage" — the film has nothing to do with her (as the cast and Read more
