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Venezuela's From Afar Wins Golden Lion At Venice Film Festival
Gritty drama Desde Alla (From Afar), about a rich man who becomes involved sexually with a young male gang member, was selected as the best entry at the 2015 event, marking the first...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 September 2015
Venezuelan Film 'From Afar' Wins Top Prize At Venice Festival
The top prize at this year’s Venice Film Festival has been scooped by Venezuelan film Desde Alla, or From Afar, directed by newcomer Lorenzo Vigas. The film is the first from Venezuela to take the...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 September 2015
Amber Heard Misses ‘Dog-smuggling’ Hearing In Australia, Case Adjourned Until November
Amber Heard missed a hearing in Australia on Monday (7th September). She was due to appear in court to face charges of two counts of illegal dog importing brought against her by the Australian government....
By Elinor Cosgrave in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 07 September 2015
Eddie Redmayne 'Supported By Transgender Community'
Redmayne plays Lili Elbe in the new film The Danish Girl, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival on Saturday (05Sep15), and he felt a great deal of responsibility to play the part...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 07 September 2015
Ralph Fiennes Shows Off His Dance Moves At Venice Film Festival
The super-serious actor, who is best known for his straight-faced roles in films like Schindler's List, The English Patient, Great Expectations and Skyfall, was all smiles and full of fun as he premiered...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 06 September 2015
Awards Season Kicks Off With Venice Film Festival 2015
With the Venice Film Festival kicking off this week, awards season is officially underway. Venice has been the launchpad for a number of films that have gone on to Oscar glory. Last year, the opening...
By Rich Cline in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 September 2015
Al Pacino In Oscars Hunt After Stunning Venice Film Festival With 'Manglehorn'
Al Pacino, now 74, has nothing left to prove in the acting word. He has an Oscar, four Golden Globes, two Emmys and two Tony awards to his name and although he may not have...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 01 September 2014
Emma Stone Attends 'Birdman' Premiere At 71st Venice Film Festival [Pictures]
Emma Stone looked fabulous whilst attending the opening of the 71st Venice Film Festival on Wednesday (27th August). Emma Stone was sporting a new haircut at the 71st Venice Film Festival.Read More: Emma Stone To...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 27 August 2014
Oscar Tipped Al Pacino Movie 'Manglehorn' Set For Venice Film Festival
David Gordon Green's Manglehorn - a drama featuring a promising performance from Al Pacino - is heading to the Venice Film Festival and will screen in competition. It joins Alejandro Gonzelez Inarritu's Birdman at the...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 July 2014
Animé Director Hayao Miyazaki Will Officially Retire After 'The Wind Rises' [Trailer]
Hayao Miyazaki has officially confirmed that he will retire after the release of his upcoming swan song, The Wind Rises, after Studio Ghibli's president, Koju Hoshino, made the initial announcement at the Venice Film Festival...
By Lauren James in Movies / TV / Theatre on 06 September 2013
In The Eye Of The Swarm: Daniel Radcliffe Mobbed By Fans At Venice Film Festival
Actor Daniel Radcliffe has been swarmed by fans at this year's Venice Film Festival where he's promoting his upcoming film, Kill Your Darlings. The 24 year-old former Harry Potter star, who has just completed a...
By Lauren James in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 03 September 2013
Defying Gravity: What Are The Other Films To Look Out For At Venice Film Festival?
Okay, all right; you’ve heard everything there is to hear about Gravity, watched the trailer and read the mountain of glowing reviews for Alfonso Cuaron’s latest offering. It’s special. It’ll win… ninety Oscars and probably...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 29 August 2013
Golden Lion Winner 'Pieta' Is A Violent, Twisted And Beautiful Movie (Trailer)
The trailer for controversial director Ki-Duk Kim's latest movie Pieta is here, ahead of its full release in the U.S. The gritty Korean drama became the first movie from the country to win the most...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 April 2013
Kate Hudson Brings The Glamour To Venice Film Festival
Kate Hudson looked gorgeous on the red carpet at the Venice Film Festival last night (29.08.12).The 33-year-old actress stunned in a glittering floor-length Versace gown and Faberge jewellery as she walked the red carpet at...
By Bang Showbiz on 30 August 2012
Mike Leigh To Head Jury At Berlin Film Festival
The Berlin Film Festival has selected award-winning British director Mike Leigh to head the jury at next year's annual competition (February 9-17). In a statement, the festival said, "Over the course of his nearly 40-year...
By Lew Irwin on 02 December 2011
Madonna's W.e To Show At London Film Festival
Madonna's 'W.E.' will have its British premiere at the London Film Festival.The film - which gained mixed reviews from critics after a gala screening out of competition at the Venice Film Festival last week -...
By Bang Showbiz on 07 September 2011
Madonna Gets Plant Rage At Venice Film Festival
Madonna "loathes" hydrangeas.The 53-year-old star - who is well known for her diva-like behaviour, once commenting she wouldn't continue with an interview until a window was opened - let slip she did not like the...
By Bang Showbiz on 06 September 2011
Madonna To Release New Album In 2012
Madonna will release her new album in spring 2012.The singer has confirmed she has started work on the LP - a follow-up to 2008's 'Hard Candy' - with producer William Orbit and she is expected...
By Bang Showbiz on 05 September 2011
Madonna's New Movie To Premiere At Venice Film Festival
Madonna's new film will get its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival.The 52-year-old singer has directed new movie 'W.E.' - a two-tier tale about Britain's King Edward VIII's relationship with American Wallis Simpson and...
By Bang Showbiz on 04 March 2011
Movie Reviews Black Swan
Several critics have given Darren Aranofsky's Black Swan the same sort of ecstatic praise that they bestowed on his The Wrestler two years ago. The film opened the Venice Film Festival on Wednesday (to a...
By Lew Irwin on 02 September 2010
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