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Movies Box Office Columns Features Interviews List Memories Reviews Short Takes Slide Shows Sound Check Specials Quiz			Home > Movies > Features August 31, 2004 'There is a feast for the senses' Exclusive! Mira Nair on Vanity Fair Crowe hugs & makes up with bodyguard The actor agreed they called each other 'a few ripe names, had a hug and got on with the job.' Renee to play rock legend Janis Joplin 'They may not realise it, but all the women performing today were given a doorway into rock 'n' roll by what Janis Joplin achieved.' August 30, 2004 Ash turns down Santoshi's Autograph But the actress will star in Santoshi's period film. Film on Diana's death coming up The film focusses on the week after Princess Diana's death seven years ago. 'I'd trust a woman president more' Still, given a choice between George Bush and John Kerry, Carlos Santana prefers Kerry. August 27, 2004 Yash Chopra's film gets title! It is called Veer Zaara. The Rock, now known as The Chief On a visit to Samoa, his mother's native island, Dwayne Johnson is anointed a high chief. Meet Bush's Brain His name is Rove, Karl Rove. Bland Friday in Hollywood This week's Hollywood releases don't look promising at the box office. Sandra Bullock pulls out of film The actress din't like the script. August 26, 2004 Julia Roberts takes a break The actress is expecting twins early next year. Does Nicole have osteoporosis? Medical tests show that the actress has lost weight. August 25, 2004 'I hope I get some good films' Uday Chopra on his next film, Dhoom. Janet thinks Bush used Nipplegate! The singer believes the US president tried to divert public attention from the war in Iraq. Jude Law takes over where Michael Caine left off Jude Law will star in the remake of Caine's Alfie. Merchant Ivory will capture Tagore on film The yet-untitled film will highlight Tagore's friendship with French Nobel Laureate, Romain Rolland. August 24, 2004 Reese's weapon: her baby Reese Witherspoon says her pregnancy helped her during the emotional scenes of Mira Nair's Vanity Fair. KBC will not be revived yet Amitabh Bachchan on the game show's revival. August 23, 2004 Sandra Bullock: Homeless Sandra Bullock has sued her home developer M B Benny Daneshjou. The latter is countersuing Bullock for money he claims she owes him. 'I was Freddie Mercury's girlfriend' New facts emerge about the late rock legend. August 20, 2004 Anaconda set for big Indian release It will open on 250 screens next Friday, the biggest since Spider-Man 2 Cheap thrills! Small films make waves at US box office Where did Jacko's millions go? Neverland, says the beleaguered singer £2.6 million for saying no! All Beyonce Knowles has to avoid are hair care products from Revlon and Clairol. No baby for this Spice She has been visiting a childbirth specialist, but Victoria Beckham is not pregnant, says a spokesperson. Memoirs Of A Geisha movie soon Zhang Ziyi and Ken Watanabe are expected to star in the movie version of Arthur Golden's novel, Memoirs Of A Geisha. August 19, 2004 Britney says I will! The singer slams rumours that her wedding is off. Dalai Lama film to screen at Venice fest Impermanence focuses the legendary Buddhist leader's aversion to violence and bloodshed, his yearning for peace and the utter futility of conflicts. The Magnificent Seven composer passes away Elmer Bernstein was 82. August 18, 2004 'The way Amitabh spoke to us was amazing!' Many people in Pakistan will be jealous because we were lucky enough to see him, say Pak students. Diane Lane marries Josh Brolin Unfaithful star Diane Lane marries actor Josh Brolin in California. Britney says, I won't The pop princess has reportedly called off her extravagant November 20 wedding to dancer beau Kevin Federline. August 17, 2004 Is Hugh serious about Jemima? The British actor took Jemina to meet his dad recently. Meera Jasmine: Destiny's child The talented actress wins a National Award. Vikram's obsession gets its reward The story of Vikram's rise from a struggling actor to a National Award-winner itself has all the dramatic ingredients of a film. Justin, Cameron plan winter wedding The couple want it an unconventional and fun affair. Elton John, Ravi Shankar, Barbra Streisand will play for Pearl Musicians will honour the memory of Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl on his birthday, October 10. August 16, 2004 Why didn't they give the jury award to Hrithik? Directors Rituparno Ghosh and Vishal Bharadwaj are disappointed with the National Awards. Justin out of Sync for good Justin Timberlake is not considering regrouping with his former band, 'NSync. August 13, 2004 Soundtracks filmmakers love Indian film music is big draw with some Western filmmakers The man behind I, Robot And, no, it ain't Will Smith! Kirsten Dunst to play Marie Antoinette Sofia Coppola will write, direct and co-produce Columbia Pictures' Marie Antoinette. August 12, 2004 Rahman star of New York's I-Day parade The craze to have a star lead the parade in NY is huge! Kingsley to play vampire The Oscar-winner will play Kagan, the evil king of vampires in BloodRayne Caviezel, Fraser, Law in running to play Superman Bryan Singer, who directed both the cult classic The Usual Suspects as well as the X-Men series, will champion the latest version of the classic comic superhero. August 11, 2004 'Ab bahut ho gaya' I'm tired of people taking advantage of my silence, says Amitabh Bachchan. Janet J to star in Will & Grace The singer will play herself in the television comedy Will & Grace. Is Shyamalan a copycat? Simon & Schuster believes the director's latest film The Village has startling similarities with one of its books, Margaret Peterson Haddix's Running Out of Time. August 10, 2004 Salman Khan on Dil Ne Jise... Directed by Atul Agnihotri, Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa stars Salman, Preity and Bhoomika Pink Floyd on Broadway! The band's seminal The Wall album is the latest piece of rock to be turned into a musical. Obi-Wan Kenobi, now a harvested being! Ewan McGregor, who played Obi-Wan Kenobi in George Lucas' Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace, is now scheduled to work with Michael Bay in the sci-fi thriller, The Island. King Kong's leading lady is dead Fay Wray, the blonde bombshell who screamed to fame on King Kong's palm in the 1933 classic, died in her Manhattan apartment on August 8. Angry Sanjay Dutt cancels Canada shoot Reports linking him to terrorists had hurt his reputation, and he would never return to Canada, the actor said. August 9, 2004 Does Ash have a chance in Hollywood? None of her Hollywood ventures have taken off so far. 'It's like JLo is getting married' Farah Khan gets engaged. August 6, 2004 Pam finds a new way to bare all! Pamela Anderson is now touring the US to promote her autobiography. August 5, 2004 Mujhse Shaadi Karogi No 8 in UK It was shown on just 32 screens throughout the UK but still reached the No 8 slot The Fida hoax! Is Salman Khan in the film or not? Tough guys play with dolls. Matt Damon did The star of The Bourne Supremacy on his childhood Spider-Man's boss recalls his worst boss! J K Simmons, the actor who played the foul-tempered J Jonah Jameson in the Spider-Man series, recalls his own real-life worst boss. Pavarotti, not a nice guy? Former agent reveals some discordant notes about the world's most famous opera singer. Ralph Fiennes to play Voldemort This is the first time audiences around the world will see the man who has replaced Star Wars' Darth Vaader as the very symbol of evil. Rockers unite against Bush REM, Bruce Springsteen, Pearl Jam and others will play in crucial states to swing the vote against George W Bush. August 4, 2004 No comeback for Kajol yet! Rani Mukerji has been roped in for Ravi Chopra's Babul. Will Kaizad Gustad's Mumbai Central be made? Yes, say its actors Piyush Mishra and Prashant Narayanan. 'I don't want to be stuck in one image' Neha Dhupia revels in the success of Julie. Mohnish Behl's father dies in fire Rajneesh Bahl was the husband of the famous actress Nutan. Papa Tom -- 42, single and cruising Tom Cruise won't let anyone mess with his kids. What's on Jake's mind? Not Kirsten Dunst! The director's cut of Jake Gyllenhaal's cult indie film, Donnie Darko, is now enjoying a re-release in theatres. Beauty is a curse: Halle Berry People magazine reports the Catwoman saying, 'Let me tell you something -- being thought of as a beautiful woman has spared me nothing in life. No heartache, no trouble. Love has been difficult. Beauty is essentially meaningless. August 3, 2004 Keira to play bounty hunter British director Tony Scott has signed Keira to star in Domino Bana Bond nahin banega! Aussie actor says he was not approached to play James Bond. August 2, 2004 Nicolas Cage marries former waitress Alice Kim -- who, at 20, is half the Oscar-winning (for Leaving Las Vegas in 1995) actor's age -- first met Nic at the sushi restaurant in Los Angeles where she worked. Troy's Eric Bana to play Bond Pierce Brosnan, the Irish heart-throb who made the role all his own this last decade, gave up his license to kill last week. Archives Home | July 2004

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