Pattinson Lied About Experience To Land Acting Jobs

Twilight superstarRobert Pattinsonlied on his resume before he was famous in a bid to land acting roles.

The British actor got his first big break portraying Cedric Diggory in 2005 movieHarry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)and subsequently shot to fame as vampire Edward Cullen in the Twilight franchise.

Pattinson had previously struggled to land roles, spending two years unemployed before moving to Los Angeles in a bid to find work.

He was so desperate to get a job, he pretended to have attended London's prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (Rada) and Oxford University to impress potential employers.

He tells Britain's Daily Mirror,"I'd been unemployed for ages, and when I came to Los Angeles all the casting directors would ask what I'd been doing for the past few years. I'd say, 'Oh, I was at Rada' - if you've got an English accent you can get away with it. I'd say I went to Oxford, too. I did it for years. But it didn't work when loads of English people started moving to Los Angeles. So then I pretended to be American for a bit. When Twilight came out I still tried to pretend to be American but people thought I was insane, so I stopped."

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Lohan back onboard Gotti film as part of two-picture deal

Lindsay Lohan is back onboard John Travolta's new Gotti family biopic after signing on for back-to-back mob films produced by Fiore Films.

The news comes hours after Gotti: Three Generations executive producer, Mark Fiore, announced he was tired of negotiating a deal with Lohan's managers and urged the actress to get in touch with him directly - and it seems the actress has done just that.

Hours after he stated,"Maybe if Lindsay calls me up, we can talk about it,"Fiore has announced the Mean Girls star has signed on to play Gambino family boss John Gotti's daughter-in-law Kim in the film as part of a two-picture deal.

The role was initially earmarked for reality TV star Kim Kardashian, according to insiders, while Lohan was formerly in negotiations to portray Gotti's daughter Victoria.

As part of the new deal, Lohan will also have a starring role in Fiore Films upcoming production of Mob Street, a movie based on a screenplay written by actor Chazz Palminteri.

"We're very pleased to have Lindsay onboard for both of these films. She has been very enthusiastic about the Gotti project, and, after resuming discussions with her, we were impressed by her commitment to the film and felt she would be a perfect Kim Gotti."

Travolta will play Gotti in the film and Joe Pesci will play his right-hand man Angelo Ruggiero.

The project is still without a director after Nick Cassavetes quit the film earlier this week, due to a scheduling conflict.

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Berry resolves custody dispute with ex

Halle Berryhas spoken out about her custody battle with ex-boyfriend Gabriel Aubry for the first time to assure fans it isn't as bad as the media has been reporting.

The actress has reportedly backed out of a film and a play in New York over the custody battle, and took aim at Aubry earlier this year over his"lack of co-operation".

But she insists the court battle over the couple's daughter Nahla is not what it seems.

Berry tells news show Extra,"Our issues were never about fighting for her."

"We both know a child needs both her parents. But what I want to say about it is sometimes, as a couple, you reach an impasse. We need a court and a judge to help us work out some of the delicate issues... I'm so happy we've arrived at that place, because, for her sake, this is the best way. We both love her more than life."

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Nicolas Cage 'returns to work after arrest'

Nicolas Cagehas returned to work following his New Orleans arrest.

The Oscar-winning actor - who was detained for domestic abuse, disturbing the peace and public intoxication after allegedly pushing wife Alice Kim - was said to be"extremely professional"when he arrived on the set of 'Medallion' in New Orleans today (18.04.11), and is"ready"to get back to his job.

According to People, Cage was back at work on the set of his latest movie Medallion on Monday.

"He is always extremely professional,"a source said."He is a dedicated actor when he is at work, and I don't think people would hire him so much if he wasn't."

Cage was reportedly seen screaming in the street before his arrest, according to a witness.

He was bailed out of jail by Dog the Bounty Hunter after spending only 8 hours in custody. The A&E star posted Cage's $11,000 release bond on the same day the actor was arrested.

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The Harry Potter UK Page on Facebook smashes records as it hits one million fans!

London 18th April 2011….The Harry Potter UK Page on Facebook has secured its one millionth fan, smashing Facebook’s record for largest film fan page in the UK around the Blu-ray™ and DVD release of Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows™ - Part 1, released on Monday 11th April.

Fans of the biggest franchise in film history have enthusiastically 'Liked', 'Commented' and 'Shared' to ensure that the Harry Potter UK Page on Facebook secured a place in the social media record books, beating the record previously held for a UK film page by Toy Story 3.

With Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ - Part 1 now available on Blu-Ray and DVD there is also the opportunity to watch a sneak peek of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ - Part 2 on Video on Demand via Sky Box Office, FilmFlex in Virgin Media’s Movies on Demand and BT Vision services

Warner Home Video worked closely with Think Jam, a leading social media, PR and creative agency, on the creation and management of the Harry Potter UK Page on Facebook to engage, inform and entertain the growing Harry Potter fan community with exclusive trailers, stills, interviews and updates. This exciting initiative was launched for the theatrical release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ - Part 1 in November 2010 and will continue through the theatrical and home entertainment releases of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ – Part 2.

The Harry Potter UK Page on Facebook can be found atwww.facebook.com/HarryPotterUK

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Samuel L Jackson debuts on Broadway

Samuel L Jacksonwill make his Broadway debut this autumn as the Rev Martin Luther King Jr.

Producers of The Mountaintop said the Academy Award-nominated actor will star in the play that reimagines the night before the civil rights leader's assassination.

The play, by Katori Hall, made its debut in London in 2009.

It had been rumoured that Halle Berry would join Samuel but producers said"child custody issues"ruled her out.

Performances on Broadway will begin on September 22 at the Bernard B Jacobs Theatre on 45th Street. The official opening is set for October 13.

Samuel, known for films such as Pulp Fiction and Snakes on a Plane, originated roles in two of August Wilson's plays at Yale Repertory Theatre and appeared at the New York Shakespeare Festival.

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Catherine Zeta-Jones treated for bipolar disorder

Catherine Zeta-Jones's representative has revealed that the star sought treatment for bipolar disorder at a health facility.

Zeta Jones, 41, made a decision to check into a"mental health facility"for a brief stay, said her publicist.

Bipolar disorder, otherwise known as manic-depressive disorder, brings about unusual changes in mood and energy that can result in manic episodes - an overly excitable state - or depressive episodes - a state of heightened sadness.

A representative for the actress released a statement saying:"After dealing with the stress of the past year, Catherine made the decision to check in to a mental health facility for a brief stay to treat her Bipolar II disorder."

"She's feeling great and looking forward to starting work this week on her two upcoming films."

It is unclear when Zeta Jones, who is from Swansea, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder or where she received treatment.

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Douglas' ex revives movie cash bid

The clash between Michael Douglas and his ex-wife over his Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps earnings is back for another run in a New York court.

Diandra Douglas is seeking half the Oscar-winning actor's earnings from the 2010 film.

Her legal team has pressed a judge to reconsider his view that the case belongs in California, where the couple divorced in 2000 after 23 years together.

Lawyers for both sides traded barbs in court. Douglas was not there.

Michael Douglas' lawyer said her client's ex"should be ashamed of herself"for seeking more when she had received more than 51 million dollars (£31 million).

Her lawyers, meanwhile, mentioned his recent purchase of a£3 million-plus home near New York.

Outside court, Diandra Douglas criticised"mudslinging"she felt was directed at her."I've always behaved as a lady, and I always intend to do so in the future,"she said."I think the facts speak for themselves."

Michael Douglas' lawyer, Marilyn Chinitz, said his former wife's claim was meritless and"she ought to get the message and move on".

The couple's lengthy, multi million-dollar divorce deal gives Diandra Douglas a share of proceeds from projects related to work the actor did when they were married.

But she says that should include last year's follow-up to Wall Street, the 1987 Oliver Stone film that won Michael Douglas an Oscar for his portrayal of an era-encapsulating financier who declared that"greed is good".

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Nicolas Cage's Rare Superman Comic Found

A 1938 comic featuring Superman's debut that has been recovered in a storage locker in the US appears to be the copy stolen from Nicolas Cage, police say.

A mint-condition copy of Action Comics No. 1 that Cage reported stolen 10 years ago was discovered last month in a San Fernando Valley storage locker, and the Oscar winner can't wait to get it back.

"It is divine providence that the comic was found and I am hopeful that the heirloom will be returned to my family,"Cage said in an awesome statement Monday.

Detective Don Hrycyk, of the Los Angeles Police Department's art theft department, said an investigation into the theft and recovery - from a locker in the San Fernando Valley - was in its early stages.

He said a number of false leads had been generated over the years, including a 2002 tip-off that the comic was in a safety deposit box in Tennessee.

When detectives followed the lead, they found a replica of the comic's cover wrapped around a woman's underwear catalogue.

Cage auctioned off a collection of 400 vintage comic books in 2002 for upward of $1.6 million. Meanwhile, a different copy of the debut Superman, which was issued in 1938 with a 10-cent price tag, was sold in March 2010 for a reported $1.5 million.

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Shannon Is Superman's Nemesis

Actor Michael Shannon has landed the coveted villain role in the upcoming reboot of the Superman franchise.

The Revolutionary Road star will play General Zod opposite British hunk Henry Cavill as the young superhero - and director Zack Snyder is delighted with the casting.

He tells The Hollywood Reporter,"Zod is not only one of Superman's most formidable enemies, but one of the most significant because he has insights into Superman that others don't. Michael is a powerful actor who can project both the intelligence and the malice of the character, making him perfect for the role."

Kevin Costner and Diane Lane will star as Superman's parents, while Amy Adams has accepted the role of Lois Lane in Superman: Man Of Steel, which is set for a 2012 release.

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Fey's doubts over second pregnancy

Expectant mother Tina Fey struggled with"guilt and panic"over her decision to have a second child, fearing her career would stall if she fell pregnant again.

The Date Night star recently announced she is five months pregnant, but the actress admits she questioned whether she was ready for another baby after her five-year-old daughter Alice began asking for a sibling.

Fey suffered many sleepless nights before finally breaking down in her gynaecologist's office.

In her new memoir Bossypants, she recalls,"I went for my annual check-up and, tired of carrying this anxiety around, burst into tears the moment she said hello. I laid it all out for her, and the main thing I took away from our conversation was the kind of simple observation that only an impartial third party can provide: 'Either way, everything will be fine.'"

The comedienne was also concerned that expanding her family would kill her career - but she eventually concluded that she didn't care.

She adds,"Science shows that fertility and movie offers drop off steeply for women after 40... (But) what's so great about work anyway? Work won't visit you when you're old. Work won't drive you to get a mammogram and take you out after for soup."

"Hollywood be damned. I'll just be unemployable and labelled crazy in five years anyway."

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Hilton sued over borrowed jewels

A break-in atParis Hilton's Los Angeles home has led to a New York lawsuit over 60,000 US dollars in borrowed gems.

A jeweller's insurer said the celebrity socialite simply held onto them after police gave them back to her.

Insurer Allianz Global sued Paris. Her spokeswoman said only costume jewellery was recovered by police.

The Munich-based insurer said jeweller Damiani lent Paris the gems in 2007. The lawsuit says the Damiani jewels were taken along with about two million US dollars worth of other jewels in the December 2008 burglary.

Police returned a Louis Vuitton bag full of jewellery to the reality TV star after making arrests in 2009. The suit says Paris then ignored Allianz' requests to return the Damiani gems.

Five people still face charges in the break-in.

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Third Batman to film in Pittsburgh

The latest Batman movie will be filmed this summer in Pittsburgh, it has been announced.

DirectorChristopher Nolan, who has helmed the two previous Batman films - starringChristian Baleas caped crime fighter and his alter ego, Bruce Wayne - said the Pennsylvania city will host filming for a third film for at least a month.

"Pittsburgh is a beautiful city. We have been able to find everything we were looking for here and I am excited to spend the summer in Pittsburgh with our final installment of Batman,"he said in a statement, adding that he finally settled on the city because of its architecture and diverse sampling of locations.

Mayor Luke Ravensthahl said the decision was"another example of the growing film industry in our community and we will be rolling out the red carpet for them."

The city is no stranger to film productions, having been the location for more than 100 film and television products since 1990, including I Am Number Four and Kevin Smith's Zack&Miri Make A Porno.

The film, The Dark Knight Rises, is scheduled to be released in July 2012, and stars Christopher Bale,Gary Oldman, andAnne Hathawayas Catwoman.

The previous two films include Batman Begins and The Dark Knight.

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Arnie's Back As Animated Crime-Fighter

Arnold Schwarzeneggercombines politics and the big screen in his new TV series and 3D film - featuring a superheroic guy who gets things done without the constraints of laws that thwart his action.

The Hollywood action man-turned-California governor says The Governator is an animated TV show that it is a funny, action-packed, crime-fighting fantasy.

Think Bruce Wayne - the civilian tycoon behind the Batman mask - but involving a former governor who assembles a team of whiz kids to fight both crime and natural disasters.

"When I ran for governor back in 2003 and I started hearing people talking about 'The Governator', I thought the word was so cool,"the 63-year-old told Entertainment Weekly.

"The word Governator combined two worlds - the world of politics and the movie world. And the cartoon brings everything together."

He added:"It combines the governor, the Terminator, the bodybuilding world, the True Lies world."

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Depp could be back for more Pirates

Johnny Deppwill be asked to make a fifth Pirates Of The Caribbean film if the fourth instalment is a success.

Producer Jerry Bruckheimer said he already has a screenplay in the works for a fifth Pirates tale, which would follow the forthcoming Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.

"As long as the audience embraces this one, we'll certainly try to make another one. It's really up to Johnny. He loves the character,"he said.

The original three Pirates blockbusters ended up as a trilogy continuing the same key characters and story line.

But Jerry said On Stranger Tides - the first Pirates flick shot with digital 3D cameras - and future Pirates films will be stand-alone stories continuing the adventures of Johnny's woozy buccaneer Captain Jack Sparrow.

"The audience told us (at test screenings of On Stranger Tides) what they loved about it is that it was fresh, it was new, it was a whole new story,"Jerry said.

"So that will carry over into the next one, too, to give it something fresh and different."

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