Thursday, September 30, 2010

Entertainment – Newsletter for September 30, 2010

Thursday, September 30, 2010


How 5ft 7Tom Cruise stands as tall as heel-wearing 5ft9 Cameron Diaz

LONDON – When Tom Cruise arrived at the Tokyo premiere of ‘Knight and Day’ along side Cameron Diaz recently, he managed to match up the height of his 2 inches taller co-star. And now we can tell how.

At 5ft7, the actor, widely thought to wear inserts in his shoes, looked barely an inch …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : How 5ft 7Tom Cruise stands as tall as heel-wearing 5ft9 Cameron Diaz.

George Lucas to release Star Wars in 3D from 2012

LONDON – Inspired by the phenomenal success of ‘Avatar’, director George Lucas has decided to release all the six ‘Star Wars’ films in 3D from 2012.

Actor David Prowse as Darth Vader in The Empire Strikes Back The saga in 3D will begin with the release of the 1999 prequel Star Wars: Episode I – The …. Read the original article  : George Lucas to release Star Wars in 3D from 2012.

Arthur Penn Dies At 88

NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com)- Noted film director Arthur Penn who is remembered mostly for classics like “Bonnie and Clyde” and “The Miracle Worker” passed away this week at his home in New York City as it has been reported. He was 88 years old when he died, confirmed his family. The filmmaker passed away [..] Read the original article: here.

‘Bonnie and Clyde’ director Arthur Penn dies at 88

LONDON – Director Arthur Penn has died, a day after his 88th birthday.

The legendary director’s daughter Mollu Penn confirmed that the legendary director, who was best known for making ‘Bonnie and Clyde’ and ‘Little Big Man’, died at his Manhattan home of congestive heart failure, reports the BBC.

Penn made his name directing Tony-award winning Broadway …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Sir Michael Caine ‘predicted 9/11 terror attacks in novel’

LONDON – Sir Michael Caine has revealed that he unwittingly predicted the 9/11 terror attacks in a novel he was writing prior to the events of September 2001.

However, he stopped writing the novel after the 9/11 attacks.

“I had this plot where terrorists fly a plane into a London skyscraper. Then they did it in real … Original source on Gaea Times at : Sir Michael Caine ‘predicted 9/11 terror attacks in novel’.

Liars tell well-planned stories

LONDON – If someone starts explaining why he was late by giving you a rather detailed account of what exactly held them up, the person is most probably lying.

A researcher into insurance fraud said liars give themselves away by thinking too hard about their story.
Sharon Leal, a research fellow at the University of … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Liars tell well-planned stories.

Greg the comedian is dead

September 30, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Greg Giraldo, the popular comedian and one of the judges on "Last Comic Standing" and Comedy Central network staple, died this Wednesday; His death happened after four days of suffering from a drug overdose. He was 44 years old.
Comedy Central said that the news of Greg’s death was indeed … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Greg the comedian is dead.

Princess of Travancore to make an appearance in ‘Hisss’

MUMBAI – Actress Mallika Sherawat’s forthcoming film “Hisss” has been making quite a buzz and the latest is that Lakshmi Bai, the erstwhile princess of Travancore, will make an appearance in the movie.

“Akka” as she is affectionately called by close friends and family, met “Hisss” diector Jennifer Lynch through family friend Govind Menon, who …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Princess of Travancore to make an appearance in ‘Hisss’.

The Flintstones Turns 50

SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- Come September 30 and the world gets ready to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their favorite modern Stone Age family, the Flintstones. Google has marked the occasion with a special doodle on the homepage. Though the original series ran from 1960 to 1966, the Hanna-Barbera production went on to become …. Original source  : The Flintstones Turns 50.

Trial verdict of the Anna Nicole case

September 30, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): It has been observed that in the past few weeks, a gorgeous blonde celebrity has been making a few cameo appearances in a downtown courtroom.

There’s a huge video screen on which her image appears, right above the heads of three of her pals whose futures are all now at stake, … Original article on : Trial verdict of the Anna Nicole case.

PRINCESS OF KERALA makes her debut in MALLIKAS HISSS

September 30, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Here’s an interesting piece of news that not many know of – Mallika Sherawat’s forthcoming film ‘HISSS’ stars Her Royal Highness Princess Lakshmi Bai of Travencore!
“Akka” as she is affectionately called by close friends and family, met Hisss diector Jennifer Lynch through family friend Govind Menon, a producer of …. Read the original article  : PRINCESS OF KERALA makes her debut in MALLIKAS HISSS.

MJ’s ex-minder won’t take DNA test for Blanket

WASHINGTON – Michael Jackson’s former bodyguard Matt Fiddes has said that he won’t pursue a DNA test to prove he’s the dad of Blanket, the pop star’s youngest son, unless something drastic happens.

Fiddes has claimed he may be the biological father of Blanket.

“My mum has begged me to approach the Jacksons for a DNA … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : MJ’s ex-minder won’t take DNA test for Blanket.

Brindaavanams release postponed

September 30, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): October is going to be a huge month for the Telugu film industry. Some of the most anticipated movies of Tollywood are going to release this October. On October 1 the audience will be able to feast their eyes on Rajnikanth’s ‘Robot’ and within a matter of 7 days … Original source on Gaea Times at : Brindaavanams release postponed.

Hollywood film-maker Arthur Penn dies

September 30, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): The legendary Hollywood director Arthur Penn, who earned a huge amount of fame after he directed the film, Bonnie and Clyde in 1967, is no more.
He died at the age of 88. He breathed his last this Tuesday night in his New York home, his daughter Molly said this.
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Stand united, whatever Ayodhya verdict, urges Bollywood

NEW DELHI – As the nation awaits the Ayodhya-Babri Masjid verdict Thursday, B-town celebrities have taken to microbloggng site Twitter to appeal for peace and harmony regardless of the judgment.

Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar wrote on his Twitter page, “Let’s not mutiliate 30-9-10 over 6-12-92. Religion is about peace and love, lets not make it about …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Stand united, whatever Ayodhya verdict, urges Bollywood.

Spot liars by listening to their ‘well-planned’ stories

LONDON – If your husband comes late at your anniversary dinner and starts giving you an intricate, blow-by-blow rundown of what exactly held him up, then beware-he is probably lying, at least according to a researcher.

Sharon Leal, a research fellow at the University of Portsmouth, who is into insurance fraud, said that liars give themselves …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Spot liars by listening to their ‘well-planned’ stories.

I want to do a film: Peter Andre

LONDON – Singer Peter Andre says singing might be his passion but he loves movies and one of his dreams is to star in a big film.

“Im not saying Im an actor, but I really want a Hollywood movie to come in. So far it hasnt, but Im not giving up hope, dailystar.co.uk …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : I want to do a film: Peter Andre.

Won’t accept A-certificate for ‘Aakrosh’: Priyadarshan

MUMBAI – The censor board has clamped down heavily on the dialogues and visuals of Priyadarshan’s “Aakrosh”, a film on honour killing. The director says he would neither accept cuts nor the A-certificate for his issue-based directorial venture.

“How can I put across a social issue without hard-hitting visuals? Let the film go to the … Read more : Won’t accept A-certificate for ‘Aakrosh’: Priyadarshan.

Russian spy Chapman beats Kournikova to claim ’sexiest woman’ title

LONDON – Russian spy siren Anna Chapman has emerged victorious after beating Anna Kournikova in the sexiest woman competition.

Busted for being a secret agent, Chapman is back under media spotlight after taking part in the contest organized by … Read : Russian spy Chapman beats Kournikova to claim ’sexiest woman’ title.

Simple things really do make us happy

LONDON – The simple things in life, such as a good night’s sleep, time with family and not working long hours, really are among the keys to a happy life, according to a new study.

In the study of 4,000 adults between 18 and 65, researchers …. Source  : Simple things really do make us happy.

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