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Al Pacino hit the wardrobe department for some serious wigs to play eccentric music mogul Phil Spector in the upcoming controversial made-for-TV movie.
Al Pacino hit the wardrobe department for some serious wigs to play eccentric music mogul Phil Spector in the upcoming controversial made-for-TV movie.
The film focuses on the 16th president's rise to politics, his role in the Civil War and his final months in office. Day Lewis is hotly tipped for another Oscar, having won the Golden Globes and Critics Choice for best actor already.
The film focuses on the 16th president's rise to politics, his role in the Civil War and his final months in office. Day Lewis is hotly tipped for another Oscar, having won the Golden Globes and Critics Choice for best actor already.
The royal House of Grimaldi has described a 'series of scenes' in the forth-coming film 'Grace of Monaco', starring Nicole Kidman as the late Princess as "purely fictional". "The royal family wishes to stress that this film in no way constitutes a biopic," the statement said.
The royal House of Grimaldi has described a 'series of scenes' in the forth-coming film 'Grace of Monaco', starring Nicole Kidman as the late Princess as "purely fictional". "The royal family wishes to stress that this film in no way constitutes a biopic," the statement said.
According to reporters, Kutcher poured himself into playing the late Apple boss and 'believes the role was meant for him'. He met with people who knew Jobs closely and also grew his hair long to emulate his style from the 1970s.
According to reporters, Kutcher poured himself into playing the late Apple boss and 'believes the role was meant for him'. He met with people who knew Jobs closely and also grew his hair long to emulate his style from the 1970s.
Aaron Sorkin who directed The Social Network gave Eisenberg just one piece of advice before shooting began: 'He said to speak fast,' the actor recounted.
Aaron Sorkin who directed The Social Network gave Eisenberg just one piece of advice before shooting began: 'He said to speak fast,' the actor recounted.
'I'd never read a royal biography until I did The King's Speech,' admitted the actor, who won the coveted best actor Oscar for the role.
'I'd never read a royal biography until I did The King's Speech,' admitted the actor, who won the coveted best actor Oscar for the role.
Variety magazine reported that Jane Fonda is to play former first lady Nancy Reagan in an all-star cast that includes Liam Neeson and Forest Whittaker, in a film about a butler who served US presidents from 1952 to 1986.
Variety magazine reported that Jane Fonda is to play former first lady Nancy Reagan in an all-star cast that includes Liam Neeson and Forest Whittaker, in a film about a butler who served US presidents from 1952 to 1986.
Hyde Park On Hudson, an upcoming film recounts the story of the British King and Queen's visit to Roosevelt's home in 1939. It raised a few eyebrows when the casting was first announced, but photos from the set make clear that the 'Ghostbusters' star looks the part.
Hyde Park On Hudson, an upcoming film recounts the story of the British King and Queen's visit to Roosevelt's home in 1939. It raised a few eyebrows when the casting was first announced, but photos from the set make clear that the 'Ghostbusters' star looks the part.
The 36-year old actor was transformed to look twice his age as part of his portrayal of J. Edgar Hoover, but it failed to get him any awards.
The 36-year old actor was transformed to look twice his age as part of his portrayal of J. Edgar Hoover, but it failed to get him any awards.
Action actress Michelle Yeoh portrays Burmese freedom fighter Aung San Suu Kyi in The Lady. Yeoh had to learn Burmese to play Suu Kyi, and had to lose nearly nine kilos to make herself look more like her character.
Action actress Michelle Yeoh portrays Burmese freedom fighter Aung San Suu Kyi in The Lady. Yeoh had to learn Burmese to play Suu Kyi, and had to lose nearly nine kilos to make herself look more like her character.
Kidman got all the the hype for her prosthetic nose in The Hours  - and a very fine nose it was too, it also helped win her the Oscar for best actress in 2008 for her portrayal of the essayist and critic.
Kidman got all the the hype for her prosthetic nose in The Hours  - and a very fine nose it was too, it also helped win her the Oscar for best actress in 2008 for her portrayal of the essayist and critic.
The actress won her third Oscar for her portrayal of the Iron Lady but was criticised for failing to acknowledge Mrs Thatcher in her acceptance speech.
The actress won her third Oscar for her portrayal of the Iron Lady but was criticised for failing to acknowledge Mrs Thatcher in her acceptance speech.
Branagh said both he and Williams set about creating characters instead of just doing impersonations. Both received Oscar nominations for their efforts in 'My Week with Marilyn'.
Branagh said both he and Williams set about creating characters instead of just doing impersonations. Both received Oscar nominations for their efforts in 'My Week with Marilyn'.
Off screen he does look like the guitar wizard of the '60s. Rapper Andre Benjamin, better known as Outkast's Andre 3000, was in Ireland recently to film the lead role in the forthcoming Hendrix biopic 'All Is By My Side'.
Off screen he does look like the guitar wizard of the '60s. Rapper Andre Benjamin, better known as Outkast's Andre 3000, was in Ireland recently to film the lead role in the forthcoming Hendrix biopic 'All Is By My Side'.

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