As he steps out as his X-Men character one more time, Hugh Jackman tells Helen Barlow why he’ll miss the snarling anti-hero he has played nine times

Kyle Jean-Baptiste, the first African-American and youngest person to play the role of Jean Valjean in Les Miserables on Broadway, has died after falling from a fire escape, said a show spokesman. He was just 21.

It’s little wonder Keith Hanley was chosen last Christmas to play Prince Charming in Cinderella at the Everyman Palace in Cork.

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The Iran hostage thriller 'Argo' was a surprise best-drama winner at the Golden Globes, beating out the Civil War epic 'Lincoln', which had emerged as an awards-season favourite.

Adapted from the musical of the same name (which was itself adapted from Victor Hugo’s novel) and set in 19th century France, Les Miserables (12A) follows the fortunes of former convict Jean Valjean (Hugh Jackman) as he struggles to fulfil his destiny, despite being foiled by fate at every turn.

The American Civil War saga Lincoln leads the Academy Awards with 12 nominations, including best picture, director for Steven Spielberg and acting honours for Daniel Day-Lewis, Sally Field, and Tommy Lee Jones.

Landing their lead roles in Les Mis was like a wish coming true for its stars, they tell Will Lawrence

Hugh Jackman "lived like a monk" to prepare for his part in 'Les Miserables'.

Hollywood hasn’t diminished the magic of Les Miserables, says Marjorie Brennan

Steven Spielberg’s US Civil War epic Lincoln led the Golden Globes with seven nominations, among them best drama, best director for Spielberg, and acting honours for Daniel Day-Lewis, Sally Field, and Tommy Lee Jones.

Steven Spielberg’s civil war epic Lincoln leads the race for honours at the Golden Globes.

Anne Hathaway said being cast as tragic heroine Fantine in the film adaptation of Les Miserable was her “dream” job as she attended the movie’s world premiere last night.

Anne Hathaway said being cast as tragic heroine Fantine in the film adaptation of ‘Les Miserable’ was her “dream” job as she attended the movie’s world premiere tonight.

Hugh Jackman and Lee Daniels are working on a movie about the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.

Amanda Seyfried is set to star in 'Les Miserables'.

TEENAGE members of the country’s oldest youth orchestra are tuning up for the performance of their lives with one of the world’s greatest stars of musical theatre.

Anne Hathaway will star as Fantine in the big screen adaptation of 'Les Miserables'.

Russell Crowe has signed on to star in 'Les Miserables'.

Hugh Jackman is planning to sing at a series of concerts in London later this year – and he wants Robbie Williams to join him.

'The King's Speech' director Tom Hooper will take on a new movie version of 'Les Miserables'.

Actress Hannah Waterman today insisted her break-up with husband Ricky Groves had nothing to do with her dramatic weight loss.