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How stylists turned Adam Sandler into ‘Jill’ for new comedy
FOR the behind-the-camera crew of Columbia Pictures’ new comedy “Jack and Jill,” the primary challenge was in making lead star Adam Sandler into two titular characters. The primary task went to makeup department head Ann Pala, hair department head Thomas Real, and costume designer Ellen Lutter. In the film, Jack (Sandler) was living an almost perfect life, with the exception of one, annoying...
Royalty figures in bar brawl
NEW YORK (AP) — A grandson of the late Princess Grace of Monaco has been briefly hospitalized after a brawl in a New York City nightclub. Prince Pierre Casiraghi (cah-zee-RAH’-ghee) suffered cuts to his face during the brawl. Former nightclub owner Adam Hock was arraigned Sunday on charges of assaulting the prince and three friends at the Double Seven nightspot in Manhattan’s Meatpacking...
Costner: Whitney almost overlooked for ‘Bodyguard’ role for her color
US actor Kevin Costner on Saturday said his “Bodyguard” co-star Whitney Houston was almost overlooked for the role because of her color and lack of acting experience. Costner told the singer’s funeral service that while he thought Houston was perfect for the part of pop star Rachel Marron, the movie’s producers cautioned that a white and more experienced actress might be more...
LiLo to guest host SNL
NEW YORK (AP) — Lindsay Lohan’s comeback trail is leading her to “Saturday Night Live.” NBC says the troubled actress, whose career in recent years has been upstaged by legal and personal problems, will serve as guest host of “SNL” on March 3. The network said Sunday that the musical guest that night will be Jack White. It will be Lohan’s fourth turn as host...
Aboard with the King of the world and Rose in “TITANIC 3D”
Manila, Philippines – Return to the deep as 20th Century fox brings back “Titanic” in 3D to the big screen on a global theatrical release on April coinciding with its 100th anniversary since sailing. Opening April 7th in the Phils., the most celebrated film in history is presented to an untapped new generation of audience in 3D format. James Cameron who pioneered the first and only truly...
Chelsea Handler: Reese’s BFF in the Midst of War
Manila, Philippines – Currently invading the international mainstream audience and slowly carving her way as a household name is Chelsea Handler who plays the no-holds barred best friend of Reese Witherspoon in “This Means War.” So far this year’s most enjoyable and hilarious romantic-action comedy to beat, “This Means War” is about two best friends, the best CIA agents use their...
German film eyes the big prize at Berlin film festival
GERMAN drama “Barbara” is the critics’ favorite to take away the Golden Bear for best picture at this year’s Berlin film festival, in what would be the first home win since 2004. The 10-day cinema showcase, which attracts thousands of journalists, critics and movie industry executives from around the world, ends on Saturday with an awards ceremony. Hundreds of movies have screened...
Obama: Ali ‘shocked the world’
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Muhammad Ali turned 70 last month, but the world’s most famous people are still wishing the boxer known simply as “The Greatest” a happy birthday. President Barack Obama told Muhammad Ali through a video message on Saturday night that he shocked and inspired the world, and continues to do so today. Obama’s message was one of dozens celebrating the icon,...
Image makers tells embattled Chris Brown: ‘take a chill pill’
WHEN R&B singer Chris Brown unleashed a Twitter post taunting detractors after his Grammy win last Sunday, he broke a rule that every Hollywood image builder knows: don’t show contempt for those who may be willing to forgive and forget. This week, the celebrity blogosphere, websites and media pundits have buzzed with commentary about whether Brown is truly remorseful for assaulting ex-girlfriend...
