Los Angeles | 1 day ago
I'm not a Hollywood kid: Daniel Radcliffe
Los Angeles, Sep 1 - Actor Daniel Radcliffe says he is puzzled by his reputation as a Hollywood actor as he had never been to Los Angeles before the 2007 premiere of the fifth installment of the 'Harry Potter' movie.The 21-year-old admits he prefers New York, where he has appeared on Broadway, and often surprises movie executives when he reveals he's never really spent much time in Los Angeles. ' ... read more

Mumbai | 1 day ago
All-women jury at 12th Mumbai film fest
Mumbai, Sep 1 - The 12th Mumbai Film Festival boasts of all-women jury that is headed by Oscar winning Hollywood filmmaker Jane Campion and will include well-known names like Indian actress-director Suhasini Ratnam.Starting Oct 21, the eight-day festival is a Reliance Big Picture initiative. Campion's 'Peel' won the Golden Palm award at the 1986 Cannes Film Festival and bagged an Oscar for best s ... read more

London | 1 day ago
J.K. Rowling donates $15mn to medical charity
London, Sep 1 - The 'Harry Potter' author J.K. Rowling donated $15 million to a multiple sclerosis charity which will be set up a clinic in the name of her mother who died of the degenerative disease at the age of 45.'I have supported research into the cause and treatment of multiple sclerosis for many years now -- but when I first saw the proposal for this clinic, I knew that I had found a projec ... read more

London | 1 day ago
LaBeouf, Hathaway best value actors in Hollywood
London, Sep 1 - Shia LaBeouf, star of the 'Transformers' movies, has topped a list of Hollywood best value actors with Anne Hathaway following second.The best value actor in Hollywood, for the second year running, was LaBeouf, 24. His films had big budgets but took in a huge total of 2.6 billion pounds - at the global box office. They made a profit of 81 pounds for every 1 pound the actor was paid ... read more

London | 6 days ago
Emma upset with condition of workers in Dhaka
London, Aug 27 - 'Harry Potter' star Emma Watson, who has fronted a new advertising campaign for ethical clothing company People Tree, Emma, says visiting garment factories in Dhaka, Bangladesh, was an 'upsetting' experience.'I had some preconceived ideas but nothing prepared me for the reality. It was upsetting to see the conditions in which these people live, but I was incredibly moved by their ... read more

London | 6 days ago
Six-year-old Potter fan bags deal for 23 books
London, Aug 27 - A six-year-old British boy, who loves Harry Potter, has snared a publishing deal to write 23 books after he wrote a mini-novel about his dog.Leo Hunter said that he wants to be 'more famous than J.K. Rowling' who authored the hugely successful Harry Potter series. He wrote 'Me And My Best Friend' and it tells about his relationship with his dog. His mother Jamie, who is herself a ... read more

London | 10 days ago
I won't bare all for theatre: Rupert Grint
London, Aug 23 - 'Harry Potter' actor Rupert Grint says he will never shed his clothes for a performance on stage.'I would love to do some theatre, but I refuse to get my kit - off. I would do anything before doing that,' contactmusic.com quoted him as saying. The actor wants to improve his acting skills after wrapping up the wizard franchise 'Harry Potter' by appearing in London's famed West End ... read more

London | 12 days ago
Rupert Grint owns only a pair of shoes
London, Aug 21 - 'Harry Potter' actor Rupert Grint says he owns just one pair of shoes and wears them until they are completely worn out.'I've got a pair of trainers. I find a pair and I just wear it until it falls off me,' contactmusic.com quoted Grint as saying. Though the 21-year-old does not like to spend on footwear, he likes to splurge on gizmos and gadgets. 'I've got a little flat in London ... read more

London | 13 days ago
Madonna in talks to land $1 bn Las Vegas deal
London, Aug 20 - Pop diva Madonna is in talks for a $1 billion deal by signing up for a five-year residency in Las Vegas, which can make her the third richest female entertainer in the world.The 'Frozen' singer is said to be in discussions with promoters to establish a run of shows in the US gambling capital, and if she signs the deal, she will be following in the footsteps of other performers suc ... read more

London | 13 days ago
Producers sue over Harry Potter condoms
London, Aug 20 - Movie executives behind the successful Harry Potter franchise are taking legal action against a Swiss condom brand for allegedly naming their products after the boy wizard.Bosses at the Warner Bros. studio filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against the company making Harry Poppers, whose packets feature an illustration of a condom wearing round glasses and waving a magic wand, ... read more