Star Wars to go 3D?

Following the success of James Cameron's Avatar, there are rumours that George Lucas could release Star Wars in 3D.

Speaking to Access Hollywood, Lucas said he "liked" Avatar, adding that he can appreciate what Cameron went through to make the movie.

"I'm happy it's so successful, and worked very well in 3D. Haven't been a big fan of 3D, but that movie definitely improves in the field of 3D," he noted.

He added that he has been looking "for years and years and years" at ways of trying to turn the Star War installments into 3D but had not been able to see a solution.

"Technology hasn't been there. We've been struggling with it, but I think this will be a new impetus to make that happen," he revealed.

The first installment of the franchise Star Wars was released in 1977 and was followed by Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back in 1980. Episode VI: Return of the Jedi was released in 1983.

Episode I: The Phantom Menace was released in 1999, followed by Episode II - Attack of the Clones in 2002 and Episode III – Return of the Sith in 2005. ~ LoveFilm

Prankster George Clooney targets Reitman

Geroge Clooney, renowned for playing jokes on crew and castmates, strikes again at the recent Golden Globes ceremony sending writer/director Jason Reitman into a panic.

Reitman admits he was surprised to have escaped the actor's pranks - but soon realised he had become another one of Clooney's victims at the 17 January (10) awards show when his Golden Globe went missing.

The director says, "He never pranked anybody during the shoot of Up In The Air and we all felt a little hurt to be honest, and then the other night at the Golden Globes, he hid my Golden Globe!"

Winnie Mandela angry about planned biopic

Nelson Mandela's ex-wife Winnie is furious about plans for a new biopic of her life starring Jennifer Hudson because she was "never consulted" about the project.

Dreamgirls Oscar winner was unveiled as the lead in South African filmmaker Darrell J. Roodt's new movie Winnie, documenting her life and marriage to the former South African president.

But Winnie Mandela is "extremely concerned" about the proposed movie because she has not been approached to provide input.

In a letter sent from her attorney Bowman Gilfillan to the film producers, the legal adviser expresses his client's anger and disappointment at being left out of her own story.

He writes, "It is difficult to understand how a production bearing the name of an individual who has not been consulted at all could ever be appropriate or tell the full story of that individual's life as media reports suggest this production is intended to.

"This is certainly the case here, where our client has not responded to allegations and comment which have been made about her, precisely because she has sought to protect her sphere of personal privacy as best she can in extremely difficult and turbulent times."

Roodt's film has already stirred controversy in South Africa - members of a local actors' union hit out at Hudson's casting last month (Dec09), insisting an actor from Mandela's native country should have been cast as the title character in a movie so important to South Africa's history. ~ LoveFilm

Joaquin Phoenix resurfaces with new look

Actor-turned-rapper Joaquin Phoenix has resurfaced after months in the showbiz wilderness, stunning fans with a new clean-shaven look on the set of a new charity ad.

Joaquin quit Hollywood last year (09) to embark on a new career as a rapper, and was last seen sporting a scraggly beard during a series of bizarre TV and public appearances.

But, the beard was gone on Thursday night (21Jan10), when Phoenix joined ex-girlfriend Liv Tyler to tape a promotional ad for To Write Love on Her Arms.

The non-profit movement is dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury and suicide.

Robert Pattinson spices up new film with sexy romps

Twilight hunk Robert Pattinson is set to test his sex symbol status in upcoming movie Bel Ami - his character enjoys racy romps with Christina Ricci, Uma Thurman and Kristin Scott-Thomas.

U.S. publication Life & Style has obtained a copy of the script, which leaves little to the imagination.

Pattinson, who plays journalist Georges Duroy in the film, climbs the social ladder by sleeping with a series of prominent women.

One of his sex encounters is a fiery romp with Ricci, another is a quickie with Thurman's Madeline, while Brit Scott Thomas' romp in the film is described by the publication as "rough and ravenous".

Golden Globe Awards 2010 - WINNERS

The winners of the 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards were announced this morning at a star-studded ceremony held at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, hosted by Ricky Gervais.

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The full list of winners below:

BEST MOVIE (DRAMA)

Avatar

ACTOR (DRAMA)

Jeff Bridges - Crazy Heart

ACTRESS (DRAMA)

Sandra Bullock - The Blind Side

BEST MUSICAL OR COMEDY

The Hangover

ACTOR (MUSICAL OR COMEDY)

Robert Downey, Jr. - Sherlock Holmes

ACTRESS (MUSICAL OR COMEDY)

Meryl Streep - Julie & Julia

FOREIGN-LANGUAGE FILM

The White Ribbon

ANIMATED FILM

Up

SUPPORTING ACTOR

Christoph Waltz - Inglourious Basterds

SUPPORTING ACTRESS

Mo'Nique - Precious

DIRECTOR

James Cameron - Avatar

SCREENPLAY

Up in the Air

ORIGINAL SCORE

Michael Giacchino - Up

ORIGINAL SONG

"The Weary Kind" - Crazy Heart

Decil B Demille (lifetime achievement) Award

Martin Scorsese

Robert Pattinson to replace Maguire in Spider-Man 4?

Actor Robert Pattinson is set to swing into action to replace Tobey Maguire in Spider-Man 4, according to reports.

The Twilight hunk is reportedly the top choice with Columbia executives to star in the film, after Maguire pulled out last week (11 Jan 10) over a reported script issue.

Daily Variety claimed movie bosses are planning to make a prequel about Spider-Man and his alter-ego, Peter Parker, as a teenager instead - and Pattinson is the hot favourite to land the role, reports the Daily Mirror.

A source tells the publication, "The buzz in Hollywood is all about R-Patz as the hot, young thing being lined up to fill Tobey Maguire's shoes. It would be a hard act to follow as fans were traumatised at the news Tobey was going.

"His mild-mannered portrayal as Peter Parker and the transformation to Spider-Man kept millions of fans in the cinemas for the box-office smash. He also had great chemistry with Kirsten Dunst, who plays love interest Mary Jane."

But Pattinson faces tough competition for the coveted role - High School Musical star Zac Efron also has his eye on playing the web-slinger.

He says, "I don't know what the chances are to be honest. I assume they're pretty slim. It's a long-shot but if it came down to it, it'd be a dream come true. What young actor wouldn't?"