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Report: Penn and Nemcova reconcile

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:21:34 -0400

LOS ANGELES, May 16 (UPI) -- Petra Nemcova resumed dating ex-boyfriend Hollywood star Sean Penn shortly after ending her engagement to Jamie Belman, sources told UsMagazine.com.

Jolie buys Pitt helicopter, flying lessons

Wed, 16 May 2012 08:51:04 -0400

NEW YORK, May 16 (UPI) -- Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie recently paid nearly $1.6 million on a helicopter and flying lessons for her fiance Brad Pitt, the New York Post said.

Weinstein Co. to release 'Sapphires' film

Wed, 16 May 2012 08:36:57 -0400

NEW YORK, May 16 (UPI) -- The Weinstein Co. says it plans to release the music-themed Australian film "The Sapphires," starring Chris O'Dowd, Jessica Mauboy and Deborah Mailman.

Sorkin writing script for Steve Jobs picture

Wed, 16 May 2012 07:15:07 -0400

LOS ANGELES, May 16 (UPI) -- Aaron Sorkin is writing a big-screen adaptation of Walter Isaacson's biography of late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, Hollywood's Sony Pictures said.

Actor Nick Stahl reported missing

Wed, 16 May 2012 07:10:50 -0400

LOS ANGELES, May 16 (UPI) -- Nick Stahl's wife Rose has reported the actor missing, the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed.

Travolta accuser drops lawsuit

Tue, 15 May 2012 20:56:51 -0400

LOS ANGELES, May 15 (UPI) -- John Travolta's lawyer says the man who filed a sexual battery lawsuit against the Hollywood star dropped his claim Tuesday.

'Avengers' storms the box office again

Sun, 13 May 2012 13:32:37 -0400

LOS ANGELES, May 13 (UPI) -- "Avengers" racked up another $103.2 million at the North American box office in its second weekend of release, Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday.

'Dragon' stage show to tour N. America

Sun, 13 May 2012 12:49:56 -0400

NEW YORK, May 13 (UPI) -- A stage show based on the animated movie "How to Train Your Dragon" is to begin its North American arena tour in Pennsylvania next month, producers said.

Chris Hemsworth's wife gives birth to daughter

Sun, 13 May 2012 08:49:42 -0400

LOS ANGELES, May 13 (UPI) -- Australian actor Chris Hemsworth has confirmed his wife, Spanish actress Elsa Pataky, gave birth to their first child, a girl they named India.

Witherspoon attends parents' court hearing

Sat, 12 May 2012 14:05:44 -0400

NASHVILLE, May 12 (UPI) -- Reese Witherspoon attended an emergency closed-door hearing in Nashville with her mother and father, who is accused of bigamy, People.com reported.

Damon, Affleck to host Warren fundraiser

Sat, 12 May 2012 11:33:55 -0400

SANTA MONICA, Calif., May 12 (UPI) -- New Englanders Matt Damon and Ben Affleck will be hosts of a Hollywood fundraiser for Massachusetts Senate candidate Elizabeth Warren, her campaign said.

Cohen, Russell leave 'Django' cast

Fri, 11 May 2012 14:22:51 -0400

NEW ORLEANS, May 11 (UPI) -- Sacha Baron Cohen and Kurt Russell have dropped out of Quentin Tarantino's 19th century-set American drama, "Django Unchained."

'Joyful Noise' tops DVD sales chart

Thu, 10 May 2012 15:55:15 -0400

LOS ANGELES, May 10 (UPI) -- The music-themed movie "Joyful Noise," starring Queen Latifah and Dolly Parton, is the top-selling DVD in the United States, Rentrak said Thursday.

Guillermo Del Toro to helm 3D 'Pinocchio'

Thu, 10 May 2012 11:52:20 -0400

HOLLYWOOD, May 10 (UPI) -- Guillermo Del Toro is to co-direct the 3D stop-motion animated film "Guillermo Del Toro's Pinocchio" with Mark Gustafson, said Hollywood's Jim Henson Co.

Harry Potter theme-park attraction to open in Japan

Thu, 10 May 2012 11:01:43 -0400

OSAKA, Japan, May 10 (UPI) -- The Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme-park attraction is to open at Universal Studios Japan in late 2014, it was announced Thursday.

Russell Brand to host MTV Movie Awards

Thu, 10 May 2012 10:18:16 -0400

NEW YORK, May 10 (UPI) -- British comedian Russell Brand is to serve as host of the 2012 MTV Movie Awards in Universal City, Calif., the cable network said Thursday.

Davis, Thompson headline 'Beautiful Creatures' film

Wed, 09 May 2012 14:51:06 -0400

BURBANK, Calif., May 9 (UPI) -- Shooting has begun in and around New Orleans on "Beautiful Creatures," the film adaptation of Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl's novel, producers said.

Olympia Dukakis to play King Lear

Tue, 08 May 2012 12:23:39 -0400

NEW YORK, May 8 (UPI) -- Actress Olympia Dukakis is to play King Lear in a New York reading of Shakespeare's tragedy directed by Austin Pendleton to benefit Hero Theatre.

Chastain hasn't time for 'Iron Man 3'

Tue, 08 May 2012 11:15:33 -0400

LOS ANGELES, May 8 (UPI) -- Jessica Chastain said on Facebook she won't be able to play a supporting role in Hollywood's "Iron Man 3" because her schedule is too hectic.

Travolta denies sexual battery claim

Mon, 07 May 2012 20:10:06 -0400

LOS ANGELES, May 7 (UPI) -- Actor John Travolta's publicist is denying sexual battery claims made by an unidentified male masseur in a $2 million lawsuit filed in California.

'The Avengers' racks up record $200M

Sun, 06 May 2012 13:05:33 -0400

LOS ANGELES, May 6 (UPI) -- "Marvel's The Avengers," starring Robert Downey Jr. and an ensemble cast, took in a record $200.3 million at the U.S. box office during the weekend.

'Hunger Games' to hit China in June

Sun, 06 May 2012 11:25:21 -0400

HOLLYWOOD, May 6 (UPI) -- China has given the green light for the premiere of the U.S. blockbuster "The Hunger Games" this summer, the film's distributor said this weekend.

Studio manager disappears in LA Valley

Sun, 06 May 2012 10:53:48 -0400

CALABASSAS, Calif., May 6 (UPI) -- Los Angeles County authorities have asked for the public's help in locating a movie company executive who disappeared nearly a week ago.

Clooney's Obama fundraiser could net $12M

Sat, 05 May 2012 19:02:30 -0400

NEW YORK, May 5 (UPI) -- George Clooney's upcoming fundraiser for U.S. President Barack Obama's re-election campaign could rake in up to $12 million, the New York Post said.

Dennis Quaid's wife withdraws divorce docs

Sat, 05 May 2012 18:59:31 -0400

LOS ANGELES, May 5 (UPI) -- Dennis Quaid's estranged wife Kimberly has withdrawn divorce papers she filed in Los Angeles in March, TMZ reported.