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Kristen Stewart films could be boycotted by fans

Last updated on: July 31, 2012 15:25 IST
Kristen Stewart

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Robert Pattinson's fans are expected to boycott the future films of Kristen Stewart after the actress cheated on her boyfriend with married director Rupert Sanders.
 
The 22-year-old actress, who plays Bella Swan in the vampire series opposite Edward Cullen (played By Pattinson), recently admitted that she had cheated on her partner with Snow White And The Huntsman filmmaker, reported Sun online.
 
"Kristen's the most hated woman in Hollywood. Female moviegoers have been looking for a reason not to like her and now they have it.
 
"Lots of Rob's huge army of female fans will boycott her films. It's going to be a long road for her to come back, professionally as well as personally," a source said.

Dark Knight Rises composer writes song for Aurora victims

Last updated on: July 31, 2012 15:25 IST
Movie poster of The Dark Knight Rises
Hans Zimmer, the composer behind The Dark Knight Rises, has written a song called Aurora as a tribute to the shooting victims.
 
It was Zimmer's score playing in the background when the gunman opened fire on the audience watching a midnight show of
the Batman film in Denver.
 
"Aurora is dedicated to those who lost their lives and were affected by the tragedy in Aurora, Colorado. I recorded this song in London in the days following the tragedy as a heartfelt tribute to the victims and their families. 100 per cent of the proceeds will be donated to Aurora Victim Relief organization," Zimmer said in a Facebook post.
 
James Holmes killed 12 people and injured 58 others in a mass shooting on July 20.

Emma Stone to star in Cameron Crowe's next

Last updated on: July 31, 2012 15:25 IST
Emma Stone

The Amazing Spiderman actress Emma Stone is all set to star in a romantinc drama by director Cameron Crowe.
 
Sony has picked up the project, which is based on Crowe's original script. Scott Rudin will produce. The director is
hoping to begin shooting later this year, the Hollywood Reporter said.
 
Crowe last directed We Bought a Zoo for 20th Century.

The movie, released last Christmas, grossed $120 million. Stone will next be in theaters in January with The Gangster Squad.

Angelina Jolie wants to star in Fifty Shades Of Grey?

Last updated on: July 31, 2012 15:25 IST
Angelina Jolie

Hollywood star Angelina Jolie reportedly wants to play Anastasia Steele in the movie adaptation of Fifty Shades of Grey.
 
The 37-year-old actress has apparently been reading the novel after being introduced to it while shooting her new film in the United Kingdom, reported Contactmusic.

"Angelina kept hearing about the book while she was in the UK. All the girls on set were talking about it and how it's being made into a film.
 
"Angelina went out and bought herself a copy, thinking she'd love a part in the hot topic on everyone's lips at the
moment. She knows the film is bound to be a huge hit," a source said.
 
The fictional story by E L James tells the tale of college girl slowly consumed by the charms of a man named Christian Grey.