Hollywood producer Richard Zanuck dies
July 14th, 2012 - 5:45 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, July 14 (IANS) Veteran Hollywood filmmaker Richard Zanuck has died following a heart attack at his Beverly Hills home.The 77-year-old died Friday, reports hollywood.com.Son of Darryl Zanuck, who ... Read more...
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Roald Dahl is still children’s favourite
March 19th, 2011 - 3:28 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 19 (ANI): Author Roald Dahl is still kids' favourite - five of his classics feature in the top 15 children's books chart.One in four shoppers said they read the late ... Read more...
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Johnny Depp Prefers Hiding Behind Wigs, Hats Or Make-Up!
December 29th, 2010 - 3:43 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
The Pirates of the Caribbean star Johny Depp knows well his strength and forte as he says that he loves to play the eccentric characters like Jack Sparrow. His latest ... Read more...
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Lucky draw to pick few for William, Kate wedding
November 24th, 2010 - 2:08 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 24 (IANS) Prince William and Kate Middleton will invite members of the public to their wedding by holding a Willy Wonka-style 'Golden Ticket' draw, reports The Sun.Around 100 ... Read more...
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Willy Wonka-style chewing gum may soon be a reality
October 20th, 2010 - 5:41 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 20 (ANI): A UK scientist says he's on the brink of creating a Willy Wonka-style chewing gum that changes flavours as you chew.In the book 'Charlie And The Chocolate ... Read more...
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Triple flavoured sticks of chewing gum in offing
October 8th, 2010 - 4:04 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 8 (IANS) Researchers may have cracked the secret behind creating a sweet that replicates the taste of three food items in a chewing gum stick.Food scientist Dave Hart at the ... Read more...
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Newly-disclosed letters reveal Roald Dahl as a caring tutor
September 12th, 2010 - 3:37 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sep 12 (ANI): Ronald Dahl, one of the world's best-selling children's authors, was also a caring tutor, as previously-unseen letters have revealed he offered lessons on writing fiction to an old ... Read more...
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Marilyn Manson Spotted Sans Make-Up!
September 8th, 2010 - 6:41 pm ICT by GD
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Sep 8, (THAINDIAN NEWS) For all those fans who are yet to see their favorite rock icon Marilyn Manson sans make-up, the rock star has allowed himself to be clicked ... Read more...
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Hayden Panettiere’s kooky 21st b’day bash
August 25th, 2010 - 6:30 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 2 (ANI): American actress Hayden Panettiere was treated to a quirky bash by her 'Scream 4' co-star, David Arquette, on her 21st birthday.The kooky party was filled with burlesque dancers, ... Read more...
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Oscar Winning Actress Patricia Neal Dies Age 84
August 9th, 2010 - 10:34 pm ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
Aug 9 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The Oscar winning actress Patricia Neal passed away on Sunday at the age of 84 years, says a report in ‘The New York Times’. Aside ... Read more...
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Sam Mendes Looking Beyond Bond 23
June 3rd, 2010 - 8:12 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
June 3, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): The production of Bond 23 might be on hold because of financial constraints but that is not stopping director Sam Mendes from working. The director who is ... Read more...
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Shekar Kapur invites Tim Burton to make film in India
May 16th, 2010 - 7:41 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Internationally acclaimed Indian filmmaker Shekhar Kapur says he has invited Hollywood director Tim Burton, who specialises in dark and quirky themes, to scout for locations in India ... Read more...
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Movie Review: Alice In Wonderland(2010)
March 13th, 2010 - 12:48 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
March 13, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Alice In Wonderland- DisappointsRating: 2 out of 5*Starring: Johnny Depp, Helena Boham Carter, Mia Wasikowska and Anne HathawayDirector: Tim BurtonThis quasi-sequel to the original Alice in ... Read more...
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Tim Burton to head 63rd Cannes Festival Jury
January 27th, 2010 - 4:47 pm ICT by IANS
New York, Jan 27 (IANS) Hollywood filmmaker Tim Burton, known for making animation and fantasy films, will head the jury at the 63rd Cannes Film Festival. He says it's like a dream ... Read more...
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The Gruffalo voted best bedtime story in UK
November 7th, 2009 - 1:28 pm ICT by ANI
London, November 7 (ANI): Children's classic The Gruffalo has been named the best bedtime story in the UK, says a poll.The book, penned by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler, tells ... Read more...
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Katy Perry has a messy birthday party
October 26th, 2009 - 2:37 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 26 (IANS) Pop star Katy Perry, who is dating British comic actor Russell Brand, had a 25th birthday party which left her guests covered in paint.
Dailymail.co.uk reports that guests ... Read more...
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Potter, Montana among ‘Children’s top 20 Favourite Fictional Characters’
October 20th, 2009 - 1:42 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 20 (ANI): Harry Potter is among the top 20 fictional characters that children say they love the most.The survey by Booktrust revealed that Horrid Henry and Tracy Beaker were also ... Read more...
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Sam Mendes ‘plans Willy Wonka musical’
October 3rd, 2009 - 1:04 pm ICT by ANI
London, October 3 (ANI): Renowned director Sam Mendes is reportedly drawing plans for a stage musical version of 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'.The Oscar-winner was said to be teaming up with business ... Read more...
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Depp hoping to turn childhood favourite vampire thriller into film franchise
August 17th, 2009 - 1:04 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, August 17 (ANI): Johnny Depp is bidding to take vampire thriller 'Dark Shadows' to the big screen.The Hollywood star's interest in the project reflects in the fact that the ... Read more...
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Depp keen on playing woman in new movie
July 17th, 2009 - 12:21 am ICT by IANS
London, July 16 (IANS) Hollywood superstar Johnny Depp has his eye on a gender-bending movie role, as he is keen on portraying singer-actress Carol Channing in a biopic.
The "Pirates of the ... Read more...
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Sophie Dahl to present TV cookery show
July 16th, 2009 - 5:58 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 16(ANI): Model Sophie Dahl is set to host a TV cookery show.The stunner will exhibit her cooking skills in a six-part series made by Jamie Oliver's company Fresh One Productions."Food ... Read more...
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Johnny Depp praised at premiere of ‘Public Enemies’
July 1st, 2009 - 6:18 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jul 1 (ANI): 'Pirates of the Caribbean' star Johnny Depp was praised by everyone on the red carpet at Empire Leicester Square, where the premiere of his latest movie 'Public ... Read more...
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Acting makes Johnny Depp sick!
June 13th, 2009 - 12:59 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 13 (ANI): Actor Johnny Depp is surely a dedicated actor so much so that he sometimes ends up in bed because of an illness.The Pirates Of the Caribbean star ... Read more...
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Meet the 12yr-old Brit boy who has landed the world’s sweetest job
May 11th, 2009 - 12:17 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 11 (ANI): Brit schoolboy Harry Willsher has certainly landed the sweetest job in the world-a chief taster in a sweet factory.The 12-year-old boy from Billericay, Essex, had won a contest ... Read more...
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Mary Poppins named ‘Best Family Film of all Time’
April 10th, 2009 - 5:29 pm ICT by ANI
London, April 10 (ANI): 'Mary Poppins', the 1964 Disney movie starring Julie Andrews, has pipped 'Harry Potter' series to become the 'Best Family Film of all Time' in a new poll.'Mary Poppins' ... Read more...
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Johnny Depp to narrate The Doors documentary
February 11th, 2009 - 6:20 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 11 (ANI): Hollywood actor Johnny Depp is all set to narrate an upcoming documentary about the famous band The Doors.The renowned band, which made waves in the 1960s with ... Read more...
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Outrage over drunk Cambridge girls sex simulation acts in booze society initiations
February 7th, 2009 - 12:26 pm ICT by ANI
London, February 7 (ANI): Drunken girls at Cambridge University have evoked much criticism by enacting sex acts as members of a drinking society.The students belonging to the Newnham Nuns society left ... Read more...
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Blyton favourite author of British adults; followed by Dahl, Rowling
August 20th, 2008 - 11:40 am ICT by IANS
London, Aug 20 (IANS) In a poll outcome set to delight children worldwide, British adults have voted Enid Blyton, Roald Dahl and J.K. Rowling as their three favourite writers, putting them well ... Read more...
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‘Harry Potter’, ‘Mr. Bean’ top world box office charts
July 22nd, 2008 - 2:50 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 22 (IANS) British characters Harry Potter and Mr. Bean gave UK cinema the necessary fillip last year, with box office takings from British films topping Read more...
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Romantic roles really bore me to death: Johnny Depp
April 18th, 2008 - 12:05 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Apr 18 (ANI): If theres one genre that fans will never see Johnny Depp act in, it would be romance, for the actor thinks its just too boring.Depp, who became ... Read more...
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Depps good looks make him cry
January 23rd, 2008 - 5:41 pm ICT by admin
Washington, January 23 (ANI): Each time Johnny Depp looks into the mirror, he breaks down in tears, for it makes the Hollywood star feel that he is very good looking.The Pirates ... Read more...
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Johnny Depp wants to play Michael Jackson on big screen
January 18th, 2008 - 6:37 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Jan 18 (ANI): Johnny Depp has revealed that he would love to play troubled pop star Michael Jackson in a movie about his life.The 44-year-old actor was believed to have based ... Read more...
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William Wallace named Greatest Will of All Time
January 9th, 2008 - 5:28 pm ICT by admin
London, Jan 9 (ANI): Scots legend William Wallace has bagged the top spot in new poll of the Greatest Will of All Time.According to Co-operative Legal Services (CLS) survey of 3000 people, ... Read more...
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Burton was too shy to ask Depp to be his sons godfather
December 21st, 2007 - 5:55 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Dec 21 (ANI): Johnny Depp was stunned when director pal Tim Burton indirectly asked him to be the godfather to his son.Burton told his wife Helena Bonham Carter to put across ... Read more...
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Lord of the Rings voted Britain’s Favourite Children’s Book Adaptation
December 5th, 2007 - 12:00 pm ICT by admin
London, Dec 5 (ANI): Harry Potters magic was not enough to beat the Lord of the Rings trilogy in a new list of Britain's favourite children's book adaptation.The movies based on JRR ... Read more...
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