Author: Martin D'Anjou

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Movie About Benazir Bhutto

Vishesh Films of Mumbai, India, would like to do this film about the former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Benazir Bhutto.

According to the Hindustan Times, director Mukesh Bhatt would be interested in this project. "Yes, the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has approached us with the idea. The party members connect with our sensibilities and trust us to do justice to the persona of Benazir Bhutto."

Actress Shabana Azmi, who recently starred in Dus Kahaniyaan, has already expressed an interest in the part. Bhutto was assassinated on December 27, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. Bhutto, 54, was elected in 1988 and re-elected in 1993. After eight years of exile, she returned to Pakistan on October 18.

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Paris Hilton and Britney Spears Now Rivals

Less than one month ago Spears celebrated her 26th birthday with her friend Paris Hilton. However, this did not stop Hilton from cozying up to Spears’ ex-husband, Kevin Federline.

The couple was spotted many times in Las Vegas last weekend where they met to celebrate the New Year. On Saturday, Hilton and Federline partied at LAX Nightclub, where they seemed very cozy.

People reported that the couple was seen at Hilton’s hotel room later that night. The following day, the couple was seen once again at Pure Nightclub.

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Mischa Barton Arrested

The 21-year-old star of the television series The OC, was suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and without a valid driver’s license.

Barton was stopped when she was seen driving recklessly and was detained for seven hours. She was released, but given a fine of $10 000, and will need to appear in court on February 28.

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Trailer for The Duchess

The Duchess is based on the book by Amanda Foreman, Georgiana: Duchess of Devonshire. It tells the story of the extravagant life of the Duchess of Devonshire.

Knightley plays opposite Ralph Fiennes, Hayley Atwell and Dominic Cooper in this 18th century film.

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Amy Winehouse Going Back to Court

The troubled 24-year-old artist will need to appear in court in Bergen, Norway, after appealing a charge of marijuana possession.

The singer and her husband, Blake Fielder-Civil, were arrested on October 18 for illegal possession of drugs. The following day, they were liberated and had to pay a fine of $715, which permitted Winehouse to finish her European tour. Since her arrest, Winehouse has appealed the procedures claiming she was forced to sign documents without knowing what she was signing.

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Tribute to Oscar Peterson

The legendary pianist died on December 23 at the age of 82. Peterson recorded more than 200 pieces and was honoured many times for his work. He won 8 Grammys, a Lifetime Achievement Award and was honoured by the Order of Canada.

Oscar Peterson’s funeral was held last Friday in Toronto.

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Oscar Voting Has Begun

The 5 829 members of the Academy received their ballots today to start voting for their picks for the upcoming Oscars.

This first round of votes will end on January 12, and serves in naming the nominees for the categories of Best Actor/Actress and Best Film.

The next round of votes will select the nominees for the rest of the categories. The Oscars will be held on February 24 in Los Angeles.

The most prestigious ceremony for cinema may be affected this year by the screenwriter’s strike which has been in effect for the last 7 weeks.

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A Remake of Dune

According to MTV, director Peter Berg would like to remake the work of J. Herbert Frank, which was brought to the big screen in 1985.

The complex screenplay for Dune tells the story of people fighting to gain control of Dune a desert planet.

Peter Berg has directed movies such as Collateral, Smokin’ Aces and Cop Land.

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Will Smith Explains Controversial Comments

Last Saturday, the star made comments that were published in a Scotish paper The Daily Record.

Smith, a star who normally keeps away from controversy, stated, "Even Hitler didn’t wake up going, ‘Let me do the most evil thing I can do today.’ I think he woke up in the morning and using a twisted, backwards logic, he set out to do what he thought was ‘good.’"

The newspaper gave the following opinion which preceded Smith’s statement, "Remarkably, Will believes everyone is basically good."

Most papers did not include this comment, twisting Smith’s words. The actor who needed to explain the statement, was furious.

In a press release he stated, "It is an awful and disgusting lie. It speaks to the dangerous power of an ignorant person with a pen. I am incensed and infuriated to have to respond to such ludicrous misinterpretation."

He added, "Adolf Hitler was a vile, heinous, vicious killer responsible for one of the greatest acts of evil committed on this planet."

After these exlanations, the Anti-Defamation League stated that they were satisfied with the clarifications made by Smith. The association was pleased with the speed in which Smith reacted in order to rectify the situation.
 

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Britney Spears and a Paparazzi

Spears, who is one of the stars that is most tracked by the paparazzis, hung out with one for a brief period. Last Saturday, Spears and British paparazzi, Adnan, were seen together in Malibu.

The couple went to the Peninsula Hotel, while they were followed by about forty other paparazzis.

One of the photographers that witnessed the scene told WENN, "It was bizarre. No one knew what she was doing. At one point, she pulled over on the freeway and invited a paparazzi into her car. She seemed to be having a lot of fun."