Author: Martin D'Anjou

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Robert De Niro Hopes for a Trilogy

The star, who also directed the film, considers himself a Cold War fanatic.  De Niro recently told IOL about his passion for the events and relationship between the United States and the Soviet Union.  De Niro says, "I’m fascinated by the Cold War. Especially the Cold War in Berlin. As a kid, I was here a few times and went to East Berlin. I found the whole period amazing. It’s fascinating stuff. Everybody has a fascination with it."

Regarding a sequel, De Niro says,
"I’d love to do a second part, from 1961 when the Berlin Wall went up to 1989 when the Wall fell. And then I’d like to do a third part from 1989 to the present."

The Good Shepherd has earned an Oscar nomination in the category of best artistic direction.  In addition to De Niro, the film also stars Matt Damon, Angelina Jolie and Alec Baldwin.

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Ralph Fiennes Applies For “Mile High Club”

The star of the film The Constant Gardener recently had an incident while on a flight from Australia to India.

According to London’s Sunday Telegraph, the 44 year-old actor was hoping to make love to a Quantas flight attendent in the aircraft’s bathroom.

Lisa Robertson, 38, said of her encounter with the actor, "While conversing with Mr. Fiennes during my break, I expressed a need to go to the toilet. I went to the nearby toilet and entered it, he followed me and entered the same toilet. I explained to him that this was inappropriate and asked him to leave. Mr. Fiennes became amorous towards me and, after a short period of time, I convinced him to leave the toilet, which he did. I left the toilet a short time later."

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Who is The Father Of Anna Nicole’s Baby?

The former Playmate, who died suddenly last week, is at the centre of a mystery regarding the baby’s paternity.

The baby girl now has become the sole heir to an estate which could be worth hundreds of millions of dollars.

Anna Nicole Smith married to American billionaire Howard Marshall II in 1994.  The man, who earned his wealth in the oil industry, was 89 when he wed the then 26 year-old single mother.  Marshall died 14 months later.  Following the death of the wealthy Texan, legal battles began over his estate, which continues today.  The estate, could very likely fall into the hands of baby heiress, Dannielynn.  Not suprisingly, another man has announced that he may be the infant’s father.

Howard K. Stern, the lawyer and boyfriend of Smith, is listed on the child’s birth certificate.  Larry Birkhead and Prince Frederick von Anhalt have also claimed to be the father.

DNA tests will be necessary to determine the child’s father, and should be conducted by the end of the month.

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Kate Winslet Is Not Laughing

The 31 year-old English actress may bring a legal case against the publication for writing a story that she has been undergoing treatment at the Chinese Healing Institute in Santa Monica, Calfornia to help her to lose weight.

About the article, the Titanic star told the BBC, "I’m very upset, it’s categorically untrue, it’s a complete lie."

Winslet added, "I don’t want people thinking that I would ever go to a diet doctor. I never have done, and I never will.  I know I am a role model to young women, it’s a role I take very very seriously. I would never want anyone to think I was a hypocrite in doing something like going to a diet doctor."

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Will There Be a Fourth Pirates of the Caribbean?

Terry Rossio, the man behind the first three screenplays, told Moviehole.net that he may be writing a fourth pirate story.

Although Pirates of the Caribbean 3 will open in theatres at the end of May, Rossio is not sure that it will be the last episode.  Rossio said, "It’s like the fourth Indiana Jones picture – there are forces in play to make it happen, and forces in play to make it not happen."

He added, "I think we will try to write a screenplay. I can’t say if we’ll be able to solve the challenge of making a good fourth film, or if our screenplay will be enough to get a film made."

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Penelope Cruz Supports Her Friend

The Spanish star told London’s Daily Mirror on Sunday that she is comforting the French actor during this tough time.  She said, "Olivier and I have been friends for seven years. We are very close."

Cruz added, "You can understand it’s a difficult time for him right now, so I have been there for him to offer support. And it was lovely seeing him the other day – it has been such a long time."

The pretty brunette actress denies rumours that she is romantically involved, although the two stars were spotted in an embrace on February 4 in Los Angeles.

Olivier Martinez and Kylie Minogue ended their four-year relationship at the beginning of this month.

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The Queen Reigns Over the BAFTAs

With ten nominations, The Queen had been an early favourite.  Actress Helen Mirren also was given the title of best actress for her portrayal.

The BAFTAs, which are the British equivalent of the Oscars in the United States, also awarded three trophies to the film The Last King of Scotland.  The feature film followed the story of dictator Idi Amin, and was chosen for best British film, best adapted screenplay, and best actor (Forest Whitaker).

The film Pan’s Labyrinth, from Guillermo Del Toro, was also given three awards, for best costuming, best makeup and best foreign language film.

The title of best director went to filmmaker Paul Greengrass for his film about the September 11, 2001 attacks on the United States, United 93.

For a complete list of the winners at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, click here.

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Musique

The Dixie Chicks Dominate the Grammy Awards

Four years after their controversy over comments made against American President George W. Bush, the Dixie Chicks are on top.  The group took home prizes for best song (Not Ready to Make Nice), best album (Taking the Long Way), best country performance, and best group.

The evening opened with a live performance by The Police of their successful 1979 hit Roxanne.  Sting and his partners plan to reveal details of their upcoming tour today.

Among other big winners of the night were the Red Hot Chili Peppers, who earned four prizes.  They won for best rock album (Stadium Arcadium), best song (Dani California), best rock performance and best limited edition disc (Stadium Arcadium).

A favourite of the evening was Mary J. Blige, who came to the event with eight nominations.  The singer took home three prizes for best R&B song, best R&B vocal performance for Be Without You, and best R&B album for The Breakthrough.

British singer James Blunt, who was nominated in five categories, went home without a trophy.

For a complete list of the winners of the 108 categories of the Grammy Awards, click here.

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Genesis To Give Free Concert

The show, which will be in front of the biggest audience that Genesis has ever had, will take place in an ancient Rome hippodrome.

The performance will mark the final show of the band’s tour, and will take place on July 14.

Genesis is touring this summer for the first time in 15 years.  Tony Banks, Phil Collins and Mike Rutherford will first take the stage together in Helsinki on June 11.  Former member Peter Gabriel is not joining the tour.

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Metal Gear Solid Coming to Theatres

The adventures of Solid Snake, a military spy sent by the government to uncover scientific plots, will now become a feature film.

The video game, which was created in 1987, has sold more than 15 million units of its three releases.  A fourth version, Guns of the Patriots, has already been released.

No date has been given for the film’s expected release, nor have actors or a director been chosen.