George Clooney’s ex-girlfriend has warned Stacy Keibler she is “wasting her time” with him

Elizabeth Daily – who dated the ‘Ideas of March’ actor in 1993 after his split from ex-wife Talia Balsam – claims the former wrestler shouldn’t expect anything serious from her new boyfriend, as women are constantly trying and failing to “tame” the Hollywood heartthrob.

She said: “I wouldn’t have any expectation of anything serious. Enjoy him. Girls think they can tame him. But it will never happen. They’re wasting their time.

“Even then he was adamant that he wouldn’t get married again.”

Despite her warnings to Stacy, Elizabeth still thinks the actor is “sexy”.

She added to Star magazine: “He’s a beautiful and sexy and a true man.”

However, Stacy – who has been dating George since last month – has admitted she wasn’t looking for love when she met the star.

The one-time WWE Diva told People: “I was just living in the moment. I was actually not really searching for a boyfriend.

“I don’t think about [the future]. I live in the present moment. That was my New Year’s resolution … and it’s worked out pretty good so far.”

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George Clooney feels “unclean” after awards season

The 50-year-old actor began humanitarian work in Sudan in 2005 after feeling the need to do something more beneficial to the world after tiring of “campaigning” to be recognised for his movie achievements.

He explained: “I had just come out of Oscar season and you really do campaign, like kissing babies.

“By the time it’s over, you sort of feel unclean.

“You want to do something that makes you feel better.”

Following his first trip to the war-torn country with his father, George donated money to build a well and huts, but soon learned to use other ways than his wealth to help the African territory because of what happened to his gifts.

He explained: “A year later, the next-door villagers – who wanted water and needed shelter – killed some people to get to that well and shelter.

“It’s devastating. We have to be very careful – sometimes helping is not throwing money at a problem.”

George believes other celebrities should follow his lead and use their positions to help the world.

He added to Marie Claire magazine: “There is ever more attention on celebrity than ever – and there is a use for that besides selling products.

“We can’t make policy but we can ‘encourage’ politicians more than ever before.”

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Jennifer Aniston has joked that she should marry George Clooney because they are Hollywood’s most famous singletons

The ‘Just Go With It’ actress is so bored with the endless speculation about her love life that she thinks she should call up Hollywood’s most famous bachelor George – who is also a close friend of her ex-husband Brad Pitt – and propose.

She said: “That would definitely shut up the world! I could call up George, say, ‘Hun, let’s just get hitched and have kids.’ I should take George to lunch and we can figure out how to put an end to all this. Ha! Well, no.”

The ‘Up In The Air’ actor is currently in a relationship with Italian model-and-actress Elisabetta Canalis, while Jennifer is not dating anyone.

The 42-year-old star would not rule out getting married again, but she insists it is also important to love yourself, and at the moment her pals – including her former ‘Friends’ co-star Courteney Cox – are the most important people in her life.

Jennifer told this month’s Red magazine: “You have to have a balance in life. You have to also have your own personal love: what inspires you, what excites you when you wake up in the morning.

“Where would you be without friends? Where would you be without people to pick you up when you need lifting? As we know, myself and a lot of my friends, we’ve come from homes that were far from perfect, so you end up almost parent and sibling to your friends, and vice versa. Your own chosen family. There’s nothing like a really loyal, dependable, good friend. Nothing.”

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George Clooney says he took “too many drugs” in the past to ever become a politician

The 49-year-old actor – who is a supporter of the Democrat party -doesn’t believe he has lived a clean enough life to be able to run for office. He told Newsweek magazine: “I didn’t live my life in the right way for politics. I slept with too many chicks and did too many drugs, and that’s the truth.”

Despite his own apparent indiscretions, Clooney doesn’t think a colourful private life should stop people from getting involved in politics.

The Hollywood heartthrob – who is playing a politician in his next movie ‘The Ides of March’ – said: “Just start from the beginning by saying, ‘I did it all. I drank the bong water. Now let’s talk about issues.’ ”

He jokingly added: “That’s going to be my campaign slogan, ‘I drank the bong water.’ ” A bong is a type of water-based smoking device usually used to inhale burnt cannabis. Rather than restrict himself as a politician, George would much rather focus on his humanitarian work, which includes raising awareness of the war in Sudan.

The actor – who has funded a satellite overlooking a region of the North East African country to monitor military movements – said: “I’m not tied to the UN or the US government, and so I don’t have the same constraints. I’m a guy with a camera from 480 miles up. I’m the anti-genocide paparazzi.”

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Amy Winehouse has been named the least desirable celebrity wife

The ‘Rehab’ singer – famed for her troubled marriage to drug addict Blake Fielder-Civil, tattoo-covered body and eccentric behaviour – topped a poll by My OK! Wedding magazine, in which readers were asked who would be a terrible spouse.

Joining Amy on the list of bad wives were Lindsay Lohan, Britney Spears, Madonna, Gwyneth Paltrow and Lady Gaga, while Charlie Sheen – who entered rehab last week for drink and drug problems – was named least desirable celebrity husband., closely followed by Mel Gibson and Tom Cruise.

While Amy and Charlie weren’t popular marriage material with readers, Natalie Portman – who is expecting her first child with fiance Benjamin Millepied – was given the title of most desirable celebrity wife, with Britain’s Prince Harry being named as the ultimate husband.

Megan Fox, Katy Perry and Kate Moss all made the top ten for the perfect wife, while Justin Bieber, Robert Pattinson, David Beckham and Harry’s brother Prince William were in the running for ideal husband.

Paul Stacey, a spokesman for My OK! Wedding said: “We were stunned by the results. The least attractive celeb brides and grooms were the party monsters. And I was shocked that Madonna, Lady Gaga and Gwyneth Paltrow were in the least desirable top ten.

“And amazingly, now that Harry has cleaned up his act and proven himself to the world with his work in Afghanistan, he has topped the poll beating all the expected candidates like Robert Pattinson and even his brother William.”

My OK! Wedding Poll Results:

Least Desirable Celebrity Husband:

1: Charlie Sheen

2: Mel Gibson

3: Tom Cruise

4: Mickey Rourke

5: Pete Doherty

6: Marilyn Manson

7: David Hasselhoff

8: Ricky Gervais

9: Chris Moyles

10: Wayne Rooney

Least Desirable Celebrity Wife:

1: Amy Winehouse

2: Lindsay Lohan

3: Britney Spears

4: Heather Mills

5: Gwyneth Paltrow

6: Katie Holmes

7: Lady Gaga

8: Madonna

9: Nicole Kidman

10: Sarah Jessica Parker

Most Desirable Celebrity Wife:

1: Natalie Portman

2: Megan Fox

3: Katy Perry

4: Kate Moss

5: Gisele Bundchen

6: Cheryl Cole

7: Christina Hendricks

8: Rihanna

9: Kim Kardashian

10: Kate Middleton

Most Desirable Celebrity Husband:

1: Prince Harry

2: Justin Bieber

3: Robert Pattinson

4: David Beckham

5: Russell Brand

6: Colin Firth

7: Prince William

8: George Clooney

9: Piers Morgan

10: Brad Pitt

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George Clooney would never want to be president because he doesn’t want to answer to anyone else

The American actor has always been quite vocal with his political views but says he has no intention to run for office as he sees what immense pressure current US president Barack Obama is under.

When asked by Piers Morgan on his new CNN show ‘Piers Morgan Tonight‘ if he’d like to run the country, George said: “Why would I? My job is as good as it gets – why change it? The truth of the matter is, let’s use the president we have now. He’s kind, considerate and passionate and the guy I would want to have in the job and he’s getting a hard time – why would anybody want to do that? But I do applaud anyone that wants to go into public service.”

George – who was recently on a trip to Sudan in North Eastern Africa, where he was working with the United Nations and Google on a project to help prevent a new civil war – says he’s happy with the position he’s in at the moment because he can air his views without thinking of the consequences.

He said: “I don’t have anyone else that I have to answer to. I can say, here is what I think, here is what I believe in and I’m going to stand for it. And you can not like me for it or you can help me with it but I don’t represent a lot of other people or have to answer to anyone.”

During his trip to Sudan, George contracted malaria but has “completely” recovered from his battle with the illness.

‘Piers Morgan Tonight’ airs on CNN tonight (22.01.11).

Source: BANG Showbiz

2011 Oscar Predictions: For Best Actor Nominations

Its time to make an early prediction for the 2011 Oscar Race. The guesses for Best Actor Nominations will really be exciting this time !

The 83rd Academy Awards will take place on February 27, 2011, at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, California. Our list of favourites comprises of some of the renowned actors who have already captured the imagination of movie fans!

Our Predictions for 2011 Oscar Best Actor Nominees are:

Jeff Bridges For ‘True Grit’

Bridges will play U.S. Marshal Reuben J. “Rooster” Cogburn in the upcoming 2010 Western film, written and directed by the Coen brothers, named ‘True Grit’. The character was portrayed by John Wayne in the 1969 film, a performance which earned him the Academy Award for Best Actor. The film is an adaptation of the 1968 novel by Charles Portis.

James Franco for ‘127 Hours’

James Franco stars as a real-life mountain climber Aron Ralston, in 2010 drama thriller film directed by Danny Boyle, ‘127 Hours’. In May 2003, hiker Aron Ralston became trapped by a boulder in Robbers Roost, Utah for nearly five days in 2003. The film was written by Boyle and Simon Beaufoy and produced by Christian Colson. 127 Hours met with critical acclaim.

Jesse Eisenberg for ‘The Social Network’

Jesse Eisenberg appears as Mark Zuckerberg in ‘The Social Network’. The movie is about the founding of the Internet social networking website Facebook and the resulting lawsuits. The Social Network has been received with critical acclaim. As of October 31, 2010 the film has grossed $79.7 million in the United States and $32.2 million overseas.

Colin Firth for ‘The King’s Speech’

‘The King’s Speech’ stars Colin Firth as King George VI. The film won the 2010 Toronto International Film Festival People’s Choice Award. The movie is directed by Tom Hooper from a script by David Seidler.

Robert Duvall for ‘Get Low’

Robert Duvall stars as Felix Bush in ‘Get Low’. The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. Robert Duvall won the Hollywood Award (Best Actor). The film has had positive reviews from all critics.

Brad Pitt and Megan Fox have topped a list of stars people would allow their partners to sleep with

The Hollywood stars were voted into the top spot after UK couples were asked which celebrities their partners would let them sleep with without classing it as cheating, known as a ‘list’.

Joining Brad on the ‘allowed’ list for women were ‘Alice in Wonderland’ actor Johnny Depp, ‘300’ star Gerard Butler, soccer ace David Beckham and ‘Twilight Saga’ hunk Robert Pattinson.

Male respondents opted for Brad’s ex-wife Jennifer Aniston and his current partner Angelina Jolie, who were named second and fifth respectively, with Beyonce Knowles and Jessica Alba taking third and fourth place respectively.

Mark Pearson, Managing Director of Groupola.com, which conducted the survey of 1,198 couples, said: “I think that having a ‘list’ in a relationship is fine, as long as they are taken in jest and feelings aren’t hurt.

“Although, I do wonder if any of the respondents would ever actually follow through with their ‘list’. I can’t help but think that even if people were confronted with the situation whilst in a serious relationship, they would probably shy away from it!”

Top 10 celebrities people’s partners would allow them to sleep with without classing it as cheating:

Female stars:

1. Megan Fox

2. Jennifer Aniston

3. Beyonce Knowles

4. Jessica Alba

5. Angelina Jolie

6. Cheryl Cole

7. Katy Perry

8. Nicole Scherzinger

9. Christina Aguilera

10. Rihanna

Male celebrities:

1. Brad Pitt

2. Johnny Depp

3. Gerard Butler

4. David Beckham

5. Robert Pattinson

6. Ashton Kutcher

7. George Clooney

8. Justin Timberlake

9. Will Smith

10. Hugh Jackman

Source: BANG Showbiz

George Clooney (born May 6, 1961) is an American actor, film director, producer, and screenwriter. For his work as an actor, he has received two Golden Globe Awards and an Academy Award. Clooney is noted for parlaying his celebrity into social activism and has served as one of the United Nations Messengers of Peace since January 31, 2008.

George made his acting debut on television in 1978, he gained fame and recognition by portraying Dr. Douglas “Doug” Ross on the long-running medical drama ER from 1994 to 1999. While working on ER, he started attracting a variety of leading roles in films including Batman & Robin (1997) and Out of Sight (1998), where he first teamed with long-term collaborator Steven Soderbergh.

In the year 2001, Clooney’s fame widened with the release of his biggest commercial success, Ocean’s Eleven, the first of a profitable film trilogy. He made his directorial debut a year later with the 2002 biographical thriller Confessions of a Dangerous Mind and has since directed Good Night, and Good Luck (2005) and Leatherheads (2008). George won the 2006 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his work in the Middle East thriller Syriana (2005).

Source: Wikipedia

George Clooney is being presented with an Emmy award for his humanitarian efforts.

The 49-year-old Hollywood star will be honoured with the Bob Hope trophy for hosting a telethon that raised $50 million for earthquake-hit Haiti as well as his efforts to raise funds for victims of Hurricane Katrina and raise awareness of the crisis in Darfur.

John Shaffner, chairman and chief executive of the TV academy, said Clooney was “an obvious choice” for the award.

He said: “George was an obvious choice for this honour.

“He has understood and harnessed the power of television, the most powerful medium of our time, to reach into the hearts of people around the world and compelled us to action on behalf of those in sudden and desperate need, as well as those tragically oppressed in Darfur.”

The prestigious award – established in 2002 after the late actor Bob Hope – has so far been given to three other recipients.

Bob’s daughter Linda is pleased with the choice of recipient.

She said: “Like my own father, George is a person who looks beyond himself to use his celebrity for good, to make a difference in the world and to inspire others to do the same.

“It’s particularly gratifying that he has been selected for this award, since our families have a history of friendship and a powerful, shared desire to help others.”

Previous recipients of the awards were Oprah Winfrey, Bill Cosby and Danny Thomas, who received it posthumously in 2004.

The Emmy Awards will take place on 29 August in Los Angeles.

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George Clooney: I’m Not Selling Italian Home!

Real estate vultures can stop sniffing around George Clooney’s Lake Como home — because despite several reports …. he ain’t selling it!

Since February, Clooney has been bombarded by reporters hoping to confirm the stories …  but now, after the European media grilled him about the home in Italy last week, he’s setting the record straight once and for all.

Clooney tells us, “Once again. A story is completely made up and spread to dozens of publications. I am not selling my house in Italy. I have never had discussions with anyone ever about selling my house.”

George has owned the villa since 2001.

Source: TMZ’s Too Fab

Anna Kendrick gets intimated by good-looking men.

The actress stars alongside Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner in new movie ‘The Twilight Saga: Eclipse’ and while they are two of the world’s most sought-after heartthrobs, Anna says neither one is for her.

She said: “I mean, they’re like siblings to me now, and if I had to choose between them, it would feel really creepy.

“I don’t think either of them is my type. I’d like a guy who looks a little more goofy and who is less intimidating – they’re both lovely, but almost too perfect-looking.”

Although Anna – who starred in ‘Up in the Air’ with George Clooney – can see the attraction in both men, she says she finds it a bit “strange” at how much attention they get from girls, especially Robert.

She told website MailOnline: “They’re a big thing now – and it’s not just in the UK, but everywhere. It seems like a harmless hobby, although it is a little strange. Maybe the mums are finding a way to connect with their daughters, which would be sweet. But all it takes is one crazy mum to infiltrate that sweet circle of women and you never know what they might do!

“I think Rob is just as shy and freaked out by the attention as he seems to be – it’s not an act. He’s definitely not hard on the eyes, and I get why girls go crazy for him, but it makes me feel like saying, ‘Guys, really, he’s just a dude!’ ”

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Katy Perry has been named the world’s hottest woman.

The ‘I Kissed A Girl’ hitmaker – who is engaged to Russell Brand – topped the annual Maxim Hot 100 list for being “sexy and talented”, narrowly beating Victoria’s Secret model Brooklyn Decker and ‘Avatar’ actress Zoe Saldana into second and third place respectively.

Explaining her top ranking, the US men’s magazine said of Katy: “She’s the best friend you suddenly realize you’ve loved your whole life. The rad chick who taught you to skateboard and whistle and also looks unbelievable in a bikini.”

Making up the rest of the top five were ‘Gossip Girl’ star Blake Lively, and ‘Transformers’ beauty Megan Fox, while ‘Russian Roulette’ singer Rihanna, George Clooney’s girlfriend Elizabetta Canalis, actress Olivia Munn, socialite Kim Kardashian and model Marisa Miller made up the rest of the top 10.

Last year’s Maxim Hot 100 number one Olivia Wilde scraped in at number 20, while notable absentees included Beyonce Knowles and Lady Gaga.

Maxim Hot 100 Top 20:

1. Katy Perry

2. Brooklyn Decker

3. Zoe Saldana

4. Blake Lively

5. Megan Fox

6. Rihanna

7. Elisabetta Canalis

8. Olivia Munn

9. Kim Kardashian

10. Marisa Miller

11. Eva Mendes

12. Audrina Patridge

13. Amber Heard

14. Scarlett Johansson

15. Amanda Bynes

16. Selita Ebanks

17. Leighton Meester

18. Christina Aguilera

19. Bar Refaeli

20. Olivia Wilde

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Angelina Jolie reportedly asked Brad Pitt to marry her.

The actress – who earlier this month was reported to be preparing to tie the knot with her long-term partner – is said to have decided it was time to make Brad her husband during the couple’s stay in Venice, where Angelina was shooting new movie ‘The Tourist’.

A source said: “Angelina has fallen in love with Brad all over again – and she wants to make it official by getting married. Once she made up her mind the only thing left to do was tell Brad.”

Rumours are rife the ceremony will take place at Brad’s close friend George Clooney’s Italian villa on Lake Como and the pair’s oldest four children, Maddox, eight, Pax, six, Zahara, five, and three-year-old Shiloh, will have big roles on the special day.

Brad’s parents, Bill and Jane, are also said to be delighted at the news of the nuptials and are looking forward to seeing their son wed for the second time. His first wife was Jennifer Aniston.

Another source told National Enquirer magazine: “Bill and Jane have never been entirely comfortable with the idea of he and Angie cohabiting, so they are thrilled.”

Brad, 46, and Angelina, 34, also have 21-month-old twins Knox and Vivienne together.

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The “New Moon” Vampire star being voted as tastiest actor in Hollywood who was transformed in to a solid chocolate bust weighing 18 kilo.

Food artist Prudence Staite took two weeks to complete the Belgian chocolate sculpture in the likeness of the actor’s vampire Edward Cullen character.

Robert Pattinson was named Hollywood’s tastiest man with 16 percent of the vote in a poll of more than 2,500 movie fans by DVD rental firm Love-film, according to telegraph.co.uk.

The top 10 tastiest stars in Hollywood

1.Robert Pattinson

2.Johnny Depp

3.Gerard Butler

4.George Clooney

5.Jake Gyllenhaal

6.Bradley Cooper

7.Brad Pitt

8.Ryan Reynolds

9.Hugh Jackman

10.Foxx wrapped

The world’s most stunning and anticipated glamorous show is on, consisting of endless stars in the Kodak Theatre.

And the Oscar goes to ..

The 82nd Academy Awards full list of Winners:

Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role:

Jeff Bridges – ‘Crazy Heart’- Won

George Clooney – ‘Up in the Air’

Colin Firth – ‘A Single Man’

Morgan Freeman – ‘Invictus’

Jeremy Renner – ‘The Hurt Locker’

Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role:

Presented By Penelope Cruz

Matt Damon – ‘Invictus’

Woody Harrelson – ‘The Messenger’

Christopher Plummer – ‘The Last Station’

Stanley Tucci – ‘The Lovely Bones’

Christoph Waltz – ‘Inglourious Basterds’ – Won

Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role:

Sandra Bullock – ‘The Blind Side’ – Won

Helen Mirren – ‘The Last Station’

Carey Mulligan – ‘An Education’

Gabourey Sidibe – ‘Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire’

Meryl Streep – ‘Julie and Julia’

Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role:

Penelope Cruz – ‘Nine’

Vera Farmiga – ‘Up in the Air’

Maggie Gyllenhaal – ‘Crazy Heart’

Anna Kendrick – ‘Up in the Air’

Mo’Nique – ‘Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire’- Won

Best Animated Feature Film of the Year:

‘Coraline’

‘Fantastic Mr. Fox’

‘The Princess and the Frog’

‘The Secret of Kells’

‘Up’- by Pete Docter – Won

Achievement in Art Direction:

‘Avatar’- by Rick Carter, Robert Stromberg, Kim Sinclair – Won

‘The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus’

‘Nine’

‘Sherlock Holmes’

‘The Young Victoria’

Achievement in Cinematography:

‘Avatar’- by Mauro Fiore – Won

‘Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince’

‘The Hurt Locker’

‘Inglourious Basterds’

‘The White Ribbon’

Achievement in Costume Design:

‘Bright Star’

‘Coco before Chanel’

‘The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus’

‘Nine’

‘The Young Victoria’ by Sandy Powell – Won

Achievement in Directing:

‘Avatar’ – James Cameron

‘The Hurt Locker’ – Kathryn Bigelow -Won

‘Inglourious Basterds’ – Quentin Tarantino

‘Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire’ – Lee Daniels

‘Up in the Air’ – Jason Reitman

Best Documentary Feature:

‘Burma VJ’

‘The Cove’- by Louie Psihoyos, Fisher Stevens – Won

‘Food, Inc.’

‘The Most Dangerous Man in America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers’

‘Which Way Home’

Best Documentary Short Subject:

‘China’s Unnatural Disaster: The Tears of Sichuan, Province’

‘The Last Campaign of Governor Booth Gardner’

‘The Last Truck: Closing of a GM Plant’,

‘Music by Prudence’- by Roger Ross Williams, Elinor Burkett – Won

‘Rabbit a la Berlin’

Achievement in Film Editing:

‘Avatar’

‘District 9′

‘The Hurt Locker’ – by Bob Murawski, Chris Innis – Won

‘Inglourious Basterds’

‘Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire’

Best Foreign Language Film of the Year:

‘Ajami’ – Israel

‘El Secreto de Sus Ojos‘ – Argentina – Won

‘The Milk of Sorrow’ – Peru

‘Un Prophete’ – France

‘The White Ribbon’- Germany

Achievement in Make-up:

‘Il Divo’

‘Star Trek’- by Barney Burman, Mindy Hall, Joel Harlow – Won

‘The Young Victoria’

Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score):

‘Avatar’

‘Fantastic Mr. Fox’

‘The Hurt Locker’

‘Sherlock Holmes’

‘Up’- by Michael Giacchino – Won

Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song):

‘Almost There’ from ‘The Princess and the Frog’

‘Down in New Orleans’ from ‘The Princess and the Frog’

‘Loin de Paname’ from ‘Paris 36′

‘Take It All’ from ‘Nine’

‘The Weary Kind (Theme from Crazy Heart)’ from ‘Crazy Heart’-Won

Best Motion Picture of the Year:

‘Avatar’

‘The Blind Side’

‘District 9′

‘An Education’

‘The Hurt Locker’-Won

‘Inglourious Basterds’

‘Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire’

‘A Serious Man’

‘Up’

‘Up in the Air’

Best Animated Short Film:

‘French Roast’

‘Granny O’Grimm’s Sleeping Beauty’

‘The Lady and the Reaper (La Dama y la Muerte)’

‘Logorama’- by Nicolas Schmerkin – Won

‘A Matter of Loaf and Death’

Best Live Action Short Film:

‘The Door’

‘Instead of Abracadabra’

‘Kavi’

‘Miracle Fish’

‘The New Tenants’- by Joachim Back, Tivi Magnusson – Won

Achievement in Sound Editing:

‘Avatar’

‘The Hurt Locker’ by Paul N.J. Ottosson – Won

‘Inglourious Basterds’

‘Star Trek’

‘Up’

Achievement in Sound Mixing:

‘Avatar’

‘The Hurt Locker’- by Paul N.J. Ottosson & Ray Beckett – Won

‘Inglourious Basterds’

‘Star Trek’

‘Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen’

Achievement in Visual Effects:

‘Avatar’ – by Joe Letteri, Stephen Rosenbaum, Richard Baneham, Andy Jones – Won

‘District 9′

‘Star Trek’

Adapted Screenplay:

‘District 9′

‘An Education’

‘In the Loop’

‘Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire’- Won

‘Up in the Air’

Original Screenplay:

‘The Hurt Locker’- Won

‘Inglourious Basterds’

‘The Messenger’

‘A Serious Man’

‘Up’

Latest Update:

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And the Oscar goes to ..

2010 Oscar Winnners List

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Its time to make an early guess for the 2010 Oscar Results! The 82nd Academy Awards ceremony will honor the best movies of 2009 and will take place March 7, 2010, at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California.

This year the ceremony may be one of the longest with 10 best picture nominees. It is more tough now to guess the winner for Best Picture.
The nominations in the category of Best Motion Picture of the Year are:

Avatar
The Blind Side
District 9
An Education
The Hurt Locker
Inglourious Basterds
Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire
A Serious Man
Up
Up in the Air

Avatar, centered around the themes of imperialism and biodiversity, is a strong contender for the for Academy awards 2010. The movie received generally positive reviews from film critics and is nominated in 9 categories.

It seems that most of the actress who are likely to be contending for the Best Actress Nominations in ‘The 82nd Academy Awards’ have received widespread acclaim from film critics.
The nominations for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role are:

Sandra Bullock for ‘The Blind Side’
Helen Mirren for ‘The Last Station’
Carey Mulligan for ‘An Education’
Gabourey Sidibe for ‘Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire’
Meryl Streep for ‘Julie and Julia’

Gabourey Sidibe is up against Meryl Streep for the best actress award. Streep, who portrayed the character of the late Julia Child in the comedy-drama film written and directed by Nora Ephron, ‘Julie & Julie’ may win this year. Gabby Sidibe, who made her acting debut in the role of Claireece ‘Precious’ Jones in the 2009 film ‘Precious’ is also in focus.

The guesses for Best Actor award will really be exciting this time !
The nominations for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role are:

Jeff Bridges for ‘Crazy Heart’
George Clooney for ‘Up in the Air’
Colin Firth for ‘A Single Man’
Morgan Freeman for ‘Invictus’
Jeremy Renner for ‘The Hurt Locker’

Jeremy Renner who played the rolf of Staff Sergeant William James in American war thriller ‘The Hurt Locker’ will be fghting George Clooney for the award.

The nomiantions for the Achievement in Directing are:

James Cameron for ‘Avatar’
Kathryn Bigelow for ‘The Hurt Locker’
Quentin Tarantino for ‘Inglourious Basterds’
Lee Daniels for ‘Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire’
Jason Reitman for ‘Up in the Air’

Kathryn Bigelow is to battle it out with James Cameron for the honour.

The sportsman and wife Victoria Beckham spent several days at the actor’s villa in Laglio, on Lake Como, last year while he was playing for soccer team AC Milan and are now hoping to purchase the lavish 30-room property after the ‘Burn After Reading’ star decided to sell up.

According to Italian newspapers, David told pals: “I have fallen in love with the beautiful countryside. It’s peaceful, quiet and near Milan. It would be great for the family.”

However, the couple – who have sons Brooklyn, ten, Romeo, seven, and five-year-old Cruz – face competition from Russian vodka billionaire Tariko Roustam, 47, who is said to have offered an amazing £30 million for the property – ten times the asking price.

However, it is believed negotiations with the Beckhams are at an “advanced” stage and they are favourites to land the house.

The couple’s bid has also received the backing of Laglio’s mayor Roberto Pozzi.

He said: “It would be a shame if George went because he has become one of the locals and we have grown fond of him. Everyone has seen him when he comes over and he is always friendly.

“I know the Beckhams stayed at the villa last spring but I never saw them – if George does leave then I hope the Beckhams do buy the place as it will keep a touch of glamour in Laglio.”

Since George bought the house for £10 million in 2002, property prices in the area have increased significantly.

It is believed the ‘Up In The Air’ star and his girlfriend Elisabetta Canalis are now hoping to buy Loreto Island, Pisogne town, near Como.

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The ‘Up in the Air’ actor has been having personal lessons from girlfriend Elisabetta Canalis as he is keen to learn her native tongue.

He said of his new teacher: “She’s always nice to me. She always says nice things.”

Model Elisabetta is also impressed with her handsome beau’s skills, saying: “He is learning.”

George, 48, began dating 31-year-old beauty last year and her friend, designer Roberto Cavalli believes their romance is the perfect love story.

He recently said: “George and Elisabetta are in love. They’re both gorgeous, fascinating people and their romance is a dream. People need to dream and this couple’s love story reminds you of those legendary romances of the past.

“I think I was one of the first people she confided in about George.: “At first, I did wonder how an Italian girl like Elisabetta could date such an American guy like George, but time has shown that this great love is going to last. In fact, I’d bet anything on it, and it’s my wish for both of them.”

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Its time to make an early prediction for the 2010 Oscar Race. The guesses for Best Actor Nominations will really be exciting this time !

The 82nd Academy Awards will take place on March 7, 2010, at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California. Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin will host the show. Our list of favourites comprises of some of the renowned actors who have already captured the imagination of movie fans!

Our Predictions for 2010 Oscar Best Actor Nominees are:

George Clooney for ‘Up in the Air’

George Clooney portrayed the character of Ryan Bingham, a career transition counselor. The film’s main theme is that it is an imperative to find connections and relationships in life. Clooney played the role of a man who makes his living traveling to workplaces around the country and conducting employee layoffs. The film received generally positive reviews from film critics.

Morgan Freeman for ‘Invictus’

Invictus, directed by Clint Eastwood, is based on Nelson Mandela’s life during the 1995 Rugby World Cup in South Africa. Morgan Freeman starred as South African President Nelson Mandela. He has been nominated for Broadcast Film Critics Association Award in the category of Best Actor.

Daniel Day-Lewis for ‘Nine’

Daniel Day-Lewis starred in Rob Marshall’s musical adaptation Nine as film director Guido Contini. Approaching the age of fifty, Guido Contini is facing a midlife crisis that is stifling his creativity and leading him into a variety of complicated romantic involvements. The film has received mixed reviews from critics

Jeremy Renner for ‘The Hurt Locker’

Jeremy Renner played the rolf of Staff Sergeant William James in American war thriller directed by Kathryn Bigelow, ‘The Hurt Locker’. The film follows a United States Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team during the Iraq War. He has won a nomination for Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role.

Colin Firth for ‘A Single Man’

Colin Firth starred as George Falconer in ‘A Single Man’. ‘A Single Man’ is the story of George, a middle-aged British college professor who has struggled to find meaning in his life since the sudden death eight months earlier of his longtime partner, Jim. Firth was awarded the Coppa Volpi for Best Actor at the 66th Venice International Film Festival for his performance in the film.

According to fashion designer Roberto Cavalli, Italian beauty Elisabetta Canalis – who has been dating George since last year – is perfect for the Hollywood hunk because she is beautiful and intelligent.

Roberto said: “Elisabetta is beautiful and very sensual. She’s an erotic dream for many men. It’s that mix of undeniable beauty and the down-to-earth spontaneity of the girl next door. And I think that’s exactly why she’s successful – a stellar smile in a sweet face, combined with an intriguing, sensual expression.”

Roberto – who worked with Elisabetta, 31, on his new underwear campaign and is a close friend of George, 48 – believes their relationship is the perfect love story.

He told Hello! magazine: “George and Elisabetta are in love. They’re both gorgeous, fascinating people and their romance is a dream. People need to dream and this couple’s love story reminds you of those legendary romances of the past.

“I think I was one of the first people she confided in about George.

“At first, I did wonder how an Italian girl like Elisabetta could date such an American guy like George, but time has shown that this great love is going to last. In fact, I’d bet anything on it, and it’s my wish for both of them.”

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The 82nd Academy Awards ceremony may be one of the longest with 10 best picture nominees. It is more tough now to guess the contenders for Best Picture Nominations. The predictions will really be interesting this time !

We have sorted out ten movies as the contenders for Best Picture Nominees of 82nd Academy Awards.

Our Predictions for 2010 Oscar Best Picture Nominees are:

Avatar

Avatar is centered around the themes of imperialism and biodiversity. The movie had been in development since 1994 by Cameron, who wrote a 114-page scriptment for the film. Cameron explained that the delay in producing the film since the 1990s had been to wait until the technology necessary to create his project was advanced enough. The film received generally positive reviews from film critics.

Nine

The screenplay of this musical-romantic film is based on Arthur Kopit’s book for the 1982 Tony Award-winning musical of the same name. The star-studded cast includes Daniel Day-Lewis, Marion Cotillard, Penélope Cruz, Judi Dench, Fergie, Kate Hudson, Nicole Kidman and Sophia Loren.

The Hurt Locker

The story of this American war thriller was written by Mark Boal, a freelance writer who was embedded with a bomb squad in the war in Iraq. The Hurt Locker, directed by Kathryn Bigelow, was shot in Jordan, within miles of the Iraq border. The movie has received widespread acclaim from film critics.

Precious

A film adaption of the award-winning 1996 novel Push: A Novel by Sapphire. Precious, directed by Lee Daniels, received largely positive reviews from critics. Precious has multiple producers – with twelve in total which includes     Lee Daniels, Oprah Winfrey, Tom Heller and Tyler Perry.

Invictus

Invictus, directed by Clint Eastwood, is a biographical drama film based on Nelson Mandela’s life during the 1995 Rugby World Cup in South Africa. Morgan Freeman stars as the then South African President Nelson Mandela.

Up in the Air

‘Up in the Air’, directed by Jason Reitman, is about a corporate downsizer and his travels. George Clooney plays the role of Ryan Bingham, a man who travels around the country to various workplaces, a career transition counselor. the review for this movie have been generally positive.

Inglourious Basterds

Inglourious Basterds, directed by Quentin Tarantino, tells the story of two plots to assassinate the Nazi political leadership. This film is set in German-occupied France. Inglourious Basterds is currently Tarantino’s highest grossing film.

Brothers

Directed by Jim Sheridan, ‘Brothers’ is a drama-war film starring Tobey Maguire, Jake Gyllenhaal and Natalie Portman. The film take inspiration from Homer’s epic poem ‘The Odyssey’.

The film is about relationship- between brothers, husband and a loving father of two, in a very sweet American family. Suddenly everything changes when Capt. Sam Cahill (Tobey Maguire) goes missing in Afghanistan and everyone assumes he is dead. Actually he was captured by Afgan rebels were he was forced to kill one of his own soldier.

In the meanwhile his wife Grace (Natalie Portman) gets attached to his brother Tommy (Jake Gyllenhaal). But his unexpected return brings a twist in the story. At the end Sam says “only the dead has seen the end of war, I have seen the end of war ….. can I live again ?”

The Last Station

German biographical film about Leo Tolstoy, based on a 1990 biographical novel of the same name by Jay Parini. This movie is directed by Michael Hoffman.

Public Enemies

American crime film, co-written and directed by Michael Mann, focuses on the true story of Bureau of Investigation agent Melvin Purvis (Christian Bale)’s attempt to stop criminals John Dillinger (Johnny Depp), Baby Face Nelson (Stephen Graham), and Pretty Boy Floyd (Channing Tatum).

The film portrays American crime scenario of 1933 which was referred as “the golden age of bank robbery” for John Dillinger, Alvin Karpis and Baby Face Nelson, but they were hunted down by federal agent Melvin Purvis . The flims ends with the dying words of John Dillinger – “bye bye black bird”  the last message for his girlfriend Billie Frechette.

Lets find out how many of our guesses are going to match the list in this category. The nominees for the 82nd Academy Awards will be announced on Tuesday February 2, 2010.

‘Up in the Air’ star George Clooney is up for the Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role for his portrayal of corporate downsizer Ryan Bingham, while the film’s female stars Vera Farmiga and Anna Kendrick will both battle it out for the Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role prize.

‘Inglourious Basterds’ sees its’ stars up for the Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture, Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role for Christoph Waltz and Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role for Diane Kruger.

‘Precious…’ – full title ‘Precious: Based On The Novel Push By Sapphire’ – will compete with ‘Inglourious Basterds’ for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture accolade, while Gabourey Sidibe competes with Diane for the Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role gong.

Mo’nique earns the film its final nomination after being listed in the Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role category.

The nominees were announced by Chris O’Donnell and Michelle Monaghan this morning (17.12.09) and the televised ceremony takes place on January 23 at the Shrine Exposition Center in Los Angeles.

The SAGs are considered a good indication of who will win Oscars at the Academy Awards the next month.

16th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards full list of nominees:

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role:

Jeff Bridges – ‘Crazy Heart’

George Clooney – ‘Up In The Air’

Colin Firth – ‘A Single Man’

Morgan Freeman – ‘Invictus’

Jeremy Renner – ‘The Hurt Locker’

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role:

Sandra Bullock – ‘The Blind Side’

Helen Mirren – ‘The Last Station’

Carey Mulligan – ‘An Education’

Gabourey Sidibe – ‘Precious: Based On The Novel Push By Sapphire’

Meryl Streep – ‘Julie and Julia’

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role:

Matt Damon – ‘Invictus’

Woody Harrelson – ‘The Messenger’

Christopher Plummer – ‘The Last Station’

Stanley Tucci – ‘The Lovely Bones’

Christoph Waltz – ‘Inglourious Basterds’

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role:

Penélope Cruz – ‘Nine’

Vera Farmiga – ‘Up In The Air’

Anna Kendrick – ‘Up In The Air’

Diane Kruger – ‘Inglourious Basterds’

Mo’nique – ‘Precious: Based On The Novel Push By Sapphire’

Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture:

‘An Education’

‘The Hurt Locker’

‘Inglourious Basterds’

‘Nine’

‘Precious: Based On The Novel Push By Sapphire’

Lifetime Achievement Award:

Betty White

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The comedy drama – in which Clooney stars as Ryan Bingham, a corporate downsizer who travels the country delivering bad news – is up for six awards, including Best Motion Picture, Best Actor for Clooney and Best Director for Jason Reitman.

Reitman said: “I can’t put into words how exciting it is to feel and to know that I’ll be going to the Golden Globes with everyone I worked with on this film.

“This was one of those ensembles that we really enjoyed working together. We’re a tight-knit family. The idea that we’re going together is just wonderful.”

‘Up in the Air’ is closely followed by new musical movie ‘Nine’ which is named in five categories and science fiction film ‘Avatar’ and Quentin Tarantino’s World Ward II parody ‘Inglourious Basterds’ which both have four nods.

Up for Best Actress are Emily Blunt for her performance in ‘The Young Victoria’, Sandra Bullock for ‘The Blind Side’, ‘Last Station’ actress Dame Helen Mirren, Carey Mulligan for her role in ‘An Education’ and Gabourey Sidibe, who starred in ‘Precious: Based on the Novel Push By Sapphire’.

In the equivalent male category, Morgan Freeman, Tobey Maguire, George Clooney, Colin Firth and Jeff Bridges are all vying for the prize.

Commenting on his nomination, Morgan – who was nominated for his performance in ‘Invictus’ – said: “I suspect we will do a little bit of celebration, not a whole lot, you know. But it’s wonderful.”

Meryl Streep has been nominated twice in the Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical category for her roles in ‘It’s Complicated’ and ‘Julie and Julia’.

The ceremony will be held in Los Angeles on January 17 and will be hosted by Ricky Gervais.

Main list of nominees for the 67th Golden Globe Awards:

Best Motion Picture:

‘Avatar’

‘The Hurt Locker’

‘Inglourious Basterds’

‘Precious

‘Up In The Air’

Best Actress:

Emily Blunt – ‘The Young Victoria’

Sandra Bullock – ‘The Blind Side’

Helen Mirren – ‘The Last Station’

Carey Mulligan – ‘An Education’

Gabourey Sidibe – ‘Precious’

Best Actor:

Jeff Bridges – ‘Crazy Heart’

George Clooney – ‘Up In The Air’

Colin Firth – ‘A Single Man’

Morgan Freeman – ‘Invictus’

Tobey Maguire – ‘Brothers’

Best Motion Picture – Comedy Or Musical:

‘(500) Days Of Summer’

‘The Hangover’

‘It’s Complicated’

‘Julie and Julia’

‘Nine’

Best Actress – Comedy Or Musical:

Sandra Bullock – ‘The Proposal’

Marion Cotillard – ‘Nine’

Julia Roberts – ‘Duplicity’

Meryl Streep – ‘It’s Complicated’

Meryl Streep – ‘Julie and Julia’

Best Actor – Comedy Or Musical:

Matt Damon – ‘The Informant’

Daniel Day-Lewis – ‘Nine’

Robert Downey Jr. – ‘Sherlock Holmes’

Joseph Gordon-Levitt – ‘(500) Days Of Summer’

Michael Stuhlbarg – ‘A Serious Man’

Best Animated Feature Film:

‘Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs’

‘Coraline’

‘Fantastic Mr. Fox’

‘The Princess And The Frog’

‘Up’

Best Supporting Actress:

Penelope Cruz – ‘Nine’

Vera Farmiga – ‘Up In The Air’

Anna Kendrick – ‘Up In The Air’

Mo’nique – ‘Precious’

Julianne Moore – ‘A Single Man’

Best Supporting Actor:

Matt Damon – ‘Invictus’

Woody Harrelson – ‘The Messenger’

Christopher Plummer – ‘The Last Station’

Stanley Tucci – ‘The Lovely Bones’

Christoph Waltz – ‘Inglourious Basterds’

Best Director

Kathryn Bigelow – ‘The Hurt Locker’

James Cameron – ‘Avatar’

Clint Eastwood – ‘Invictus’

Jason Reitman – ‘Up In The Air’

Quentin Tarantino – ‘Inglourious Basterds’

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The 48-year-old actor – who is dating MTV Italy presenter Elisabetta Canalis – created a set of rules which he believed would help his ‘Up In The Air’ co-star Anna Kendrick, 24, including banning her from romancing older men.

Anna explained: “He had rules for me about dating and stuff. It was really sweet. It’s funny, actually. A friend of his that was his age was dating somebody younger than me. He thought that was fine. I was like, ‘What would you say to me if I were dating somebody your age?’ He said, ‘Oh no, absolutely not.’

“He had this kind of older brother thing with me.”

The actress also revealed her favourite scenes with George were the ones where she got to take out all her former relationship frustrations out on him.

She explained: “I loved yelling at George. I loved telling George off. I loved telling George that he was a 12 year old. I was so looking forward to that scene almost to the extent that I was concerned that it was going to be a kind of indulgent thing. It’s like every ex-boyfriend I have ever had in the form of George Clooney on a boardwalk. It was a lot of fun.”

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