2011 Oscars Hosts Are James Franco and Anne Hathaway

2011 Oscars Hosts Are James Franco and Anne Hathaway

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is apparently trying to attract younger audience for the next Oscars. The organization announced on Monday, November 29 that James Franco and Anne Hathaway are tapped to host the 83rd annual Academy Awards to be held on February 27, 2011, continuing the double-act hosting technique that Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin did at the 2010 ceremony.

Some say this is a strange choice for neither of them are comedians. However, Oscars co-producer Don Mischer claimed, "They both have a great sense of humor and a great sense of comedy." In a statement, Mischer and producer Bruce Cohen also explained why they landed their choice on Franco and Hathaway, "James Franco and Anne Hathaway personify the next generation of Hollywood icons - fresh, exciting and multi-talented."

Franco's hosting assignment will mark his second appearance at the Oscar telecast while the upcoming ceremony will be Hathaway's fifth appearance. In 2009, the 28-year-old beauty joined host Hugh Jackman on stage to perform a comedic musical number.

Both Franco and Hathaway could be potentially nominated for awards themselves that night. The former has been touted as the contender in Best Actor category for his performance in "127 Hours", while the latter has been discussed as a long-shot Best Actress nominee for "Love and Other Drugs".

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Nina Dobrev Translated for 'Vampire Diaries'

Nina Dobrev Translated for 'Vampire Diaries'

Nina Dobrev is not only playing double roles on-screen but also off-screen. In an interview "The Vampire Diaries" star revealed that she helped the writing team to translate English to Bulgarian for Katherine's scene on November 11 episode titled "Katerina".

The 21-year-old actress indeed has Bulgarian blood running through her veins. She was born in the country but was raised in Toronto, Canada. "I called my mom, and she and I translated it," Dobrev told Toronto Sun in a phone interview.

On why she stepped up on the plate, Dobrev revealed, "I think the writers had used an internet translator and it was so funny. All those online translators are never right. So we did it. I translated my own dialogue, but I called my mom just to confirm I was right."

The particular episode did not only take her energy behind the scene. "I worked really, really hard on that (episode). I really got to play the four different characters. And it was great to play the innocence of pre-vampire Katherine, when she was just a normal human." She portrays Elena, modern-day Katherine, 1800s Katherine who has become a vampire and 1400s Katherine before she was turned.

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'Deathly Hallows' Wins Over 'Tangled' at Box Office

'Deathly Hallows' Wins Over 'Tangled' at Box Office

This Thanksgiving holiday has ended with a victory for "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I" at North American Box Office. The movie earns an estimated $50.3 million during the latest three days' ticket sales, bringing its domestic gross total to $220.4 million. Though the number shows a 60% decline from the previous result, it is enough to block some new entries from taking the top spot.

But "Tangled" is not to be underestimated for it follows the wizard movie on number two with a short gap. The family animation has a strong opening weekend with an approximately $49.1 million, making a current domestic revenue of $69 million since it debuted on Wednesday, November 24.

Next, there is DreamWorks' animation "Megamind" which drops one place from second to third with an additional $12.8 million. "Burlesque", despite supported by the performances from Christina Aguilera and Cher, lands on number four in its first week with an estimated $11.9 million. "Unstoppable" starring Denzel Washington and Chris Pine rounds up the top five with an estimated $11.8 million.

Other newcomers "Love and Other Drugs" and "Faster" enter the chart on the sixth with $9.9 million and on the seventh place with $8.7 million respectively. Meanwhile, "The King's Speech" has an impressive limited debut with $349,791 in four theaters or $87,448 per screen, which is higher than "The Kids Are All Right" per screen of $70,282 on seven screens in July.

Top Ten Movies at Box Office for November 19-21:

1. "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I" - $50.3 million
2. "Tangled" - $49.1 million
3. "Megamind" - $12.8 million
4. "Burlesque" - $11.9 million
5. "Unstoppable" - $11.8 million
6. "Love and Other Drugs" - $9.9 million
7. "Faster" - $8.7 million
8. "Due Date" - $7.3 million
9. "The Next Three Days" - $4.9 million
10. "Morning Glory" - $4 million

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Kimberley Walsh Landed A Supporting Role in An Upcoming Movie

Kimberley Walsh Landed A Supporting Role in An Upcoming Movie

British pop star Kimberley Walsh is following in her Girls Aloud bandmate Sarah Harding's footsteps - she's landed a supporting role in an upcoming movie. The members of the girl group made brief appearances in 2007's St. Trinian's playing school band members, with Harding going on to land a bigger part in the sequel.

Walsh has now also bagged herself another film project - she's been cast in "Horrid Henry: The Movie", alongside Anjelica Huston and Richard E. Grant. She'll play the lead character's cousin, Polly.

She says, "I am so excited to have been asked! The Horrid Henry books are wonderful and to be playing the role of Prissy Polly in 3D is incredible!"

 

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'Harry Potter' Appears in 'Deathly Hallows: Part I' NY Premiere

'Harry Potter' Appears in 'Deathly Hallows: Part I' NY Premiere

After premiering "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I" in England, the cast of the wizard movie series jetted off to promote the movie Stateside. The main stars including Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Tom Felton and Ralph Fiennes took part in this New York premiere held on November 15 at Alice Tully Hall.

Also becoming the spotlight that Monday night was Sarah Jessica Parker who came with husband Matthew Broderick and son James Wilkie Broderick. Gabourey Sidibe was additionally among the guests which included young celebrities such as "Glee" newbie Darren Criss and Madonna's daughter Lourdes Ciccone Leon.

In the first part of the final "Harry Potter" films, Radcliffe's Harry Potter and Watson's Hermione Granger will share a smooch where the actress was asked to be topless. On this scene, Watson recently shared to MTV Movie News, "It was only the day before that they said, 'Oh, by the way, we hope it's all right, but we want you to be topless, and we're going to cover you in silver paint.' It was awkward enough as it was without the silver paint and the strapless bra, but whatever. It works. It looks good for the story."

"Deathly Hallows: Part I" begins as Harry, Ron and Hermione set out on their perilous mission to track down and destroy the secret to Voldemort's immortality and destruction - the Horcruxes. On their own, without the guidance of their professors or the protection of Professor Dumbledore, the three friends must now rely on one another more than ever. But there are Dark Forces in their midst that threaten to tear them apart.

This adventure film will open wide in both the U.S. and U.K. on November 19 and is followed by the release of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II" on July 15, 2011.

PHOTO GALLERY: The NY Premiere of 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I'

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Carey Mulligan Cast as Daisy in 'Great Gatsby'

Carey Mulligan Cast as Daisy in 'Great Gatsby'

Baz Luhrmann has found the leading lady for his "The Great Gatsby" in Carey Mulligan. The filmmaker confirms to Deadline Hollywood that the "An Education" actress is cast as Daisy Buchanan following report that she was the top choice for the role.

"Regarding the role of Daisy Buchanan, I was privileged to explore the character with some of the world's most talented actresses, each one bringing their own particular interpretation, all of which were legitimate and exciting," Luhrmann says in a message to Deadline. "However, specific to this particular production of 'The Great Gatsby', I was thrilled to pick up the phone an hour ago to the young Oscar-nominated British actress Carey Mulligan and say to her: 'Hello, Daisy Buchanan'."

Additionally, the filmmaker who will serve as director, writer as well as producer for the film gives a picture of Mulligan which he took when the actress auditioned for the role of Daisy. The close-up shot captures the blonde beauty sporting a mole near her lips.

Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire are likely to join Mulligan on the cast line-up as the former has been reportedly attached to portray Jay Gatsby and the latter has been rumored to star as Nick Carraway. The movie is based on a novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald which features a critique of the American Dream pictured in Gatsby's rise to glory and eventual fall from grace.

No start date has been set for "The Great Gatsby" and Luhrmann says there are a few elements that need to be resolved before he states it as his next film. Words are, the "Moulin Rouge!" helmer is currently deciding between "Great Gatsby" and an unknown musical said to be set in New York.

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'Cars 2's First Still, New Poster and Official Synopsis Releases

'Cars 2's First Still, New Poster and Official Synopsis Releases

Walt Disney Pictures has released the first official still for "Cars 2" which shows Lightning McQueen and Mater the tow truck alongside some new cars and a plane. Additionally, a new teaser poster is also debuted via Yahoo! Movies, featuring a globe and the film's logo.

An official synopsis which has just been released for the movie says, "Star racecar Lightning McQueen (voice of Owen Wilson) and the incomparable tow truck Mater (voice of Larry the Cable Guy) take their friendship to exciting new places in 'Cars 2' when they head overseas to compete in the first-ever World Grand Prix to determine the world's fastest car. But the road to the championship is filled with plenty of potholes, detours and hilarious surprises when Mater gets caught up in an intriguing adventure of his own: international espionage."

"Torn between assisting Lightning McQueen in the high-profile race and towing the line in a top-secret spy mission, Mater's action-packed journey leads him on an explosive chase through the streets of Japan and Europe, trailed by his friends and watched by the whole world. Adding to the fast-paced fun is a colorful new all-car cast that includes secret agents, menacing villains and international racing competitors."

Tony Shalhoub, John Ratzenberger, Cheech Marin and Bonnie Hunt additionally join the voice cast of "Cars 2". "Cars" helmer John Lasseter returns to the director's seat for the sequel, teaming up with "Ratatouille" producer Brad Lewis. This comedy is set to entertain moviegoers in the U.S. starting June 24, 2011.

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Mandy Moore and Zachary Levi Cheered at 'Tangled' World Premiere

Mandy Moore and Zachary Levi Cheered at 'Tangled' World Premiere

Exactly ten days before "Tangled" graces U.S. cinemas, Walt Disney Pictures has kicked start the red carpet events for the movie by holding the world premiere on November 14. Though Mandy Moore and Zachary Levi had to sacrifice their day off to attend the promotional event, they looked cheerful that Sunday night.

Wearing a simple one-shouldered dress, the brunette who voices Rapunzel paired up with Levi, who voices Flynn, to pose for cameras. The two even took some funny shots with fans who donned blonde wigs to resemble the Disney character. They later joined director duo, Byron Howard and Nathan Greno, on the red carpet.

Gilles Marini, who came as a guest, used the event to take his children for family outing. Also supporting the special screening for the family movie were Disney cutie Bella Thorne, "Glee" star Jenna Ushkowitz, singer Grace Potter, reality TV star Stephanie Pratt as well as actress Julie Benz.

"Tangled" revolves around Rapunzel who has been kept in a tower for eighteen years after she was stolen from her parents' castle as an infant. In the meantime, the kingdom's greatest thief escapes but he picks the wrong place to hide, bringing him to meet the golden-haired princess. She now escapes and goes on the run with a bandit as her captor pursues them. The animation will arrive in time for Thanksgiving or November 24 to be exact.

PHOTO GALLERY: Disney's 'Tangled' Los Angeles Premiere - Arrivals

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Winfrey Will NOT Appear in Biopic

Winfrey Will NOT Appear in Biopic

Halle Berry has dismissed reports she has signed on to play Oprah Winfrey in a rumored biopic about the talk show titan's life. Hollywood studio bosses are said to be keen to turn Winfrey's rise to stardom as media mogul into a movie project and the Oscar winner had been linked to the lead role.

But the "Swordfish" star has laughed off the claims in an interview with TV host Ellen DeGeneres, which is due to air in the U.S. on Monday, November 15. She says, "I'm not going to play Oprah, no. I was just like (pretends to be on the phone), 'Hey, Oprah, Am I playing you? Just tell me because nobody has told me this.' I don't know where these rumors come from."

Berry admits she's not even sure a movie is being made - but she wouldn't be opposed to the part. She adds, "I don't know. Not that I wouldn't want to play Oprah if there was a movie. I just don't know how this stuff gets made up."

Winfrey will step down as host of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" later this year, to launch her network, OWN, on January 1, 2011.

 

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After 'The Fighter' Delay Mark Wahlberg Decided to Preserve His Boxing Skills

After 'The Fighter' Delay Mark Wahlberg Decided to Preserve His Boxing Skills

Mark Wahlberg refused to give up his boxing training for "The Fighter" after the project stalled in 2006 because he was determined to stay in shape for when the biopic began shooting. The actor plays retired boxer Mickey Ward in the biopic, which is set to hit screens next month - and Wahlberg admits the project has been a long time in the making.

He originally began training for the film in 2006, but when the movie was pushed back the star decided to persevere with honing his boxing skills, rather than let his hard work go to waste. Wahlberg tells The Hollywood Reporter, "We thought we had a movie which was a go in '06 and so we started training for the movie and that fell apart and it was like, 'I've done all this training!' "

"It's not like riding a bike where you can just stop for a while and pick up where you left off, you lose everything. So I said if I'm gonna do this it's better to stay in shape than to have to get in shape again, so every film I did before shooting 'The Fighter', I would bring my boxing trainers and we would continue to train, two to three hours a day. At some point I was training up to 10 hours a day for the film."

 

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'Jackass' Stops girls from carrying out stunts

'Jackass' Stops girls from carrying out stunts

The "Jackass" pranksters have banned girls from carrying out stunts in their TV show and movies - because they were devastated when a female friend hurt herself in one daring skit. The stars, who are known for their wild antics and dangerous tricks, hired their pal, "Coyote Ugly" actress Stephanie Hodge, to appear in both "Jackass: The Movie" and sequel "Jackass: Number Two".

But after Hodge injured herself during filming for a shocking scene, the male stars vowed never to let any more women take part in their pranks. Johnny Knoxville tells Britain's Elle magazine, "We had a girl on the show from time to time, Stephanie Hodge."

"She's a great friend of ours and she got hurt doing a stunt once and so we decided no more girls doing stunts. No that they can't - just in Jackass, because we all hated feeling that way."

 

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New 'Winnie the Pooh' Movie�� First Images

New 'Winnie the Pooh' Movie’s First Images

Disney's famous character Winnie the Pooh is set to entertain kids in theaters next summer and first photos from the movie "Winnie the Pooh" have been made available for viewing pleasure. It gives a look at Pooh and friends Tigger, Rabbit, Piglet, Kanga, Roo and Eeyore. Additionally, Christopher Robin is featured in one image though he is captured from his back side.

The first big-screen Pooh adventure from Disney animation in more than 35 years, "Winnie the Pooh" will take fans back to the Hundred Acre Wood. According to the synopsis, Owl sends the whole gang on a wild quest to save Christopher Robin from an imaginary culprit. It turns out to be a very busy day for a bear who simply sets out to find some hunny.

Disney opts to maintain classic 2D format for the upcoming film instead of altering their properties with CGI or live action. Inspired by five stories from A.A. Milne's books in Disney's classic, hand-drawn art style, the Stephen J. Anderso and Don Hall-directed movie will open wide in the U.S. on July 15, 2011. Jim Cummings and Craig Ferguson are among the voice cast.

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Fashion Editor Caitlin Burke Became A Viral Sensation

Fashion Editor Caitlin Burke Became A Viral Sensation

Fashion editor Caitlin Burke became a viral sensation soon after her "Wheel of Fortune" moment was clipped and uploaded on YouTube. The 26-year-old solved a 27-letter phrase with the help of only one letter, stunning not only the show's host but American audience overall.

Pat Sajak went for a slight pause when Caitlin told him that she wanted to solve the puzzle after she asked for an "L" and it was revealed in the middle of the phrase. She guessed "I've Got a Good Feeling About This" correctly and with it, she won a Caribbean vacation worth about $6,500. She finished the game with a total of $53,618.

Caitlin was then invited to do an interview with CBS' "Early Show" on Tuesday, November 9 morning to explain how she did that. "Just years of practice and watching," Caitlin told Harry Smith. "I don't know, you just try to instantly think of - instead of getting so caught up on the letters on the board, rather than thinking this is a phrase. Seven letters, that's a phrase. How many of those do you know that start with 'I'. I've had the time of my life."

The moment was so dumbfounding that many disbelievers thought it was rigged. But Caitlin, who had wanted to get in the show for years, insisted it was all genuine. "I guess that's flattering if people think that it's that great that it was fake," she said. "But, no. Anyone who has ever been on a game show would know, there's no way."

Indeed, Caitlin admitted that she is one big fan of the game show, saying she used to play "Jeopardy!" and "Wheel of Fortune" with her father. She was not as good as her father at the former but when it comes to the latter, she could "shine and show him". Caitlin had wanted to get on the show for years but only got a call back this year.