Russell Crowe was "surprised" by the "volume" of controversy surrounding 'Noah'.

Mission: Impossible star Tom Cruise joked Lady Luck has been on his side as he accepted a lifetime achievement award.

Jake Coyle says Hollywood is hoping for a box office hit but the Bible epic has riled religious conservatives.

Emma Watson says 'Harry Potter' was a "huge burden" for its directors.

Russell Crowe met Pope Francis during the General Audience at the Vatican today.

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Russell Crowe is to star in 'Fathers and Daughters'.

Rachel Weisz doesn't "respect the rules" in her marriage to Daniel Craig.

WHEN Cork City Ballet’s Sleeping Beauty opens at Cork Opera House on Thursday, it’s probably safe to say the majority of the audience will be women.

Hulk Hogan wants to star in 'The Expendables 3'.

Natalie Portman is set to play Jackie Kennedy in a new drama movie.

Rachel Weisz thought the most difficult part of starring in the 'The Bourne Legacy' was to stop running like a girl.

Rachel Weisz has "countless flaws", but also says she's "pretty content".

Russell Crowe is set to make his directorial debut in a Bill Hicks biopic.

Anthony Hopkins has joined the cast of 'Noah'.

Rachel Weisz has always been shy about acting.

Jennifer Connelly is in talks to star in 'Noah'.

Russell Crowe is confirmed to play the lead role in 'Noah'.

Russell Crowe is in negotiations for the title role in 'Noah'.

Russell Crowe is in talks to star in 'Harker'.

Russell Crowe is being pursued to take the title role in 'Noah'.

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Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz are splashing out $11.5m (€8.95m) on a new home.

Hugh Jackman believes the new 'Wolverine' movie will do the character justice and show his uncontrollable "rage".

Emma Watson wants to work on a Shakespeare adaptation.

The script for 'The Wolverine' is being rewritten.

Rachel Weisz has hinted she could be ready to have a baby with new husband Daniel Craig.

Production on 'The Wolverine' has been pushed back because of "weather conditions".

Madonna's directorial effort 'W.E.' will have its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival.

Daniel Craig will never reveal what happened on his wedding day.

Hugh Jackman will start shooting 'The Wolverine' in October.

Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz married secretly in New York on Wednesday.

Natalie Portman has a baby boy to go along with her Oscar.

Mila Kunis gained back the weight she lost for 'Black Swan' in five days.

Rachel Weisz is set to star in 'The Bourne Legacy'.

Rachel Weisz is set to play the evil witch in 'Oz: The Great and Powerful'.

Colin Firth heads to the Oscars “as close as you can get to a dead cert” to winning the Best Actor Award.

‘Inception’ leads the pack for this year’s Saturn Awards with nine nominations.

Colin Firth admitted there was “immense excitement” about the forthcoming Oscars ceremony where he will be hoping to repeat his Bafta triumph.

Colin Firth was crowned the country’s Leading Actor as The King’s Speech swept the board at the Orange British Academy Film Awards (Baftas).

Colin Firth was crowned the country’s Leading Actor as The King’s Speech swept the board at the Orange British Academy Film Awards (Baftas).

The final preparations for the Baftas are under way with more than 1,000 canapes being prepared, 540 magnums of champagne being put on ice and some of the biggest names in showbusiness getting ready to walk the red carpet.

BRITISH historical drama The King’s Speech got a new boost in the race for Oscars glory as its director won a key prize in a weekend of Hollywood awards.