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Kate Winslet Wins Law Suit Against ‘The Daily Mail’ UK

Posted on 04. Nov, 2009 by CSS.

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kate winslet law suit win www.hometownhollywood.com Lawyers for Kate Winslet say the actress has accepted more than $40,000 in damages after The Daily Mail falsely reported in January she lied about her exercise regime.

Winslet — who won a Golden Globe and an Oscar earlier this year for the 2008 film The Reader –has been an outspoken critic of excessive dieting. In 2007, she won damages against a British magazine which wrongly stated she had visited a diet doctor.

Kate was not in court for yesterday morning’s settlement, but wanted an apology “to demonstrate my commitment to the views that I have always expressed about body issues, including diet and exercise,” her lawyer said.

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James Cameron’s ‘Titanic’ 3-D Re-Release

Posted on 24. Sep, 2009 by CSS.

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Titanic is ready to sail its way back into theaters — in 3D! James Cameron’s 1997 blockbuster, which saw a young Leo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet as unlikely lovers and grossed $1.8 billion at the international box office, will soon be re-released in 3D, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

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Kate Winslet Gets 'Playboy' Offer

Posted on 23. Feb, 2009 by CSS.

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Hugh Hefner hopes actress Kate Winslet will scrap her vow never to go nude again because the Playboy founder is itching to to get the Oscar-winning British actress onto the pages of his iconic men’s mag.

The 33-year-old star has appeared nude in 10 films, including Titanic and Hamlet.

Kate, who went nude for most of her award-winning scenes in the Holocaust drama The Reader recently revealed that she doesn’t want to strip in front of the cameras for any more roles.

“I don’t think I will get naked in a movie again. I can’t keep getting away with it and I don’t want to become ‘that actress who always gets her kit off’.”

But Hef isn’t giving up.

“There’s no question we would be interested in her. It’s a competitive market, more than it was used to be, and certainly Kate Winslet would be most welcome in our pages.”

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Penelope Cruz, Kate Winslet & Sean Penn Oscar Acceptance Speeches

Posted on 23. Feb, 2009 by CSS.

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Kate Winslet wins an Oscar…finally. The British-born star won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in The Reader at The 81st Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday.

Here is Kate’s acceptance speech:

Here is Sean Penn’s acceptance speech for ‘Best Actor’:

Sean Penn accepted an Oscar for Best Actor for his role as slain gay rights activist Harvey Milk in Milk during The 81st Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday night.

Sean was a gracious victor, commending fellow Best Actor nominee Mickey Rourke in his post awards press conference.

“I’ve known Mickey for over 25 years,” said Sean. “He’s somebody who had me quite literally weeping through his film The Wrestler. What’s sensational about him is that he’s one of our most talented, poetic actors.”

Penelope Cruz acceptance speech for winning “Best Supporting Actress”:

Penelope Cruz became the first Spanish-born actress to win an Oscar by taking the Best Supporting Actress award Sunday for her role as artist Maria Elena in Woody Allen’s 2008 romantic comedy Vicky Cristina Barcelona.

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2009 Winners List For The 81st Annual Academy Awards:

Posted on 23. Feb, 2009 by CSS.

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BEST PICTURE: SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE
ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE: SEAN PENN; MILK
ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE: KATE WINSLET; THE READER
DIRECTING: SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE
FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM: DEPARTURES
MUSIC(SONG): SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE
MUSIC(SCORE): SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE
FILM EDITING: SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE
SOUND EDITING: SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE
VISUAL EFFECTS: THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON
DOCUMENTARY SHORT: SMILE PINKI
DOCUMENTARY FEATURE: MAN ON WIRE
ACTOR IN A SUPPORTIN ROLE: HEATH LEDGER; THE DARK KNIGHT
SHORT FILM(LIVE ACTION): SPIELZEUGLAND (TOYLAND)
CINEMATOGRAPHY: SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE
MAKEUP: THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON
COSTUME DESIGN: THE DUCHESS
ART DIRECTION: THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON
SHORT FILM ANIMATED: LA MAISON EN PETTTS CUBES
ANIMATED FEATURE FILM: WALL-E
WRITING(ADAPTED SCREENPLAY): SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE
WRITING(ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY): MILK
ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE: PENELOPE CRUZ; VICKY CRISTINA BARCELONA

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Kate Winslet Oscar 2009 Red Carpet Arrival

Posted on 23. Feb, 2009 by CSS.

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Her career is the definition of longevity in Hollywood, and earlier tonight Kate Winslet arrived at the 81st annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles, California.

The “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” hottie looked picture perfect as she sauntered down the red carpet in a grey and black satin dress with black heels and plenty of bling.

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'The Great Performers' New York Times Series: Penelope Cruz, Brad Pitt, Mickey Rourke, Kate Winslet, Robert Downey Jr…..

Posted on 09. Feb, 2009 by CSS.

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Italian photographer Paolo Pellgrin captured mostly Oscar nominees in everyday moments and the results are both unguarded and moving. I’m not a skilled photographer and I don’t have a great eye for these things but these are some of the loveliest photos I’ve ever seen of celebrities. The slideshow online is accompanied by commentary from NYT Magazine editor Lynn Hirschberg and is highly worth a view and listen. I’m featuring a few photos here, with apologies to Pellgrin and the NY Times, and there are many more available online. The article notes that they tried to show celebrities in their element and in my opinion the photos succeed beyond any I’ve seen in a long time. Hirschberg’s commentary is both insightful and revealing of the personalities behind the famous faces:

Here are some highlights of the slideshow commentary:

Kate Winslet, genuine “What [Pellegrin] was trying to achieve in these photographs was a kind of emotional truth that you can’t achieve… with perfect hair, makeup and a stylist… there is a quality to these pictures of being a little undone.”

Frank Langella, patrician, controlled: “He looks out at the world with a kind of patrician gaze. At least on the surface he seems to be performing. Which is interesting when… you watch him because he rarely seems unguarded. He almost seems as if he’s playing the character of Frank Langella, which is a very imposing character.”

Robert Downey Jr., comfortable and relaxed: “An amazing year… he went from [someone people] had kind of written off to being the biggest star in America, and justifiably so…. Of all the people we photographed… Robert Downey Jr. was by far the most comfortable in front of the camera.”

Sean Penn, unguarded at home: “The Sean Penn that’s out in the world… has a kind of Brando-like intensity. He’s very very conscious of how his face looks when it’s photographed. Which isn’t to say he’s vain… he’s one of the few actors who will not allow himself to be styled… but at the same time he’s very conscious of what it is to be on camera… When he’s home, that’s immediately gone, that disappears.”

Brad Pitt, hounded: “Perhaps the most photographed person in the world right now… He wanted to go out on his motorcycle… He has to be followed by a [security] van… while Pellegrin was photographing him on the bike, his bike broke. Immediately Brad Pitt was besieged by paparazzi and he turned toward [Pellegrin] and said ‘Now you see what my life is like.’ The challenge in this portfolio was trying to capture [him] in a way that [he] had not been captured, as Brad Pitt rather than Brangelina or this persona… or any number of ways that he has been characterized by the public.”

Penelope Cruz, conscious of her image: “Was very self conscious about the idea of us shooting [a dance rehearsal for her film Nine] because it was not perfect.”

Mickey Rourke, loves his dog Loki: “The comeback story of 2008…. The Wrestler kind of mirrored his own story… he was traveling… with his beloved Chihuahu Loki. I believe he’s only gone four days of Loki’s life without being with Loki.”

-Transcribed from NY Times Magazine editor Lynn Hirschberg’s audio commentary

You must go look at the SlideShow these photos are beautifully captured moments. The ones of Robert Downey Jr. are excellent in my opinion.

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The 2009 BAFTA Winners List:

Posted on 08. Feb, 2009 by CSS.

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Best Film: SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE – Christian Colson
Director: SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE – Danny Boyle
Original Screenplay: IN BRUGES – Martin McDonagh
Adapted Screenplay: SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE – Simon Beaufoy
Animated Film: WALL•E – Andrew Stanton
Leading Actor: MICKEY ROURKE – The Wrestler
Leading Actress: KATE WINSLET – The Reader
Supporting Actor: HEATH LEDGER – The Dark Knight
Supporting Actress: PENÉLOPE CRUZ – Vicky Cristina Barcelona
Music: SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE – A. R. Rahman
Cinemetography: SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE – Anthony Dod Mantle
Editing: SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE – Chris Dickens
Production Design: THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON – Donald Graham Burt, Victor J. Zolfo
Costume Design: THE DUCHESS – Michael O’Connor
Sound: SLUMDOG MILLIONARE – Glenn Freemantle, Resul Pookutty, Richard Pryke, Tom Sayers, Ian Tapp
Special Visual Effects: THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON – Eric Barba, Craig Barron, – Nathan McGuinness, Edson Williams
Make-up & Hair: THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON – Jean Black, Colleen Callaghan
Short Animation: WALLACE AND GROMIT: A MATTER OF LOAF AND DEATH – Steve Pegram, Nick Park, Bob Baker
Short Film: SEPTEMBER – Stewart le Maréchal, Esther May Campbell
Orange Rising Star Awards: NOEL CLARKE

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Kate Winslet BAFTA Awards Red Carpet

Posted on 08. Feb, 2009 by CSS.

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A top contender at this year’s ceremony, Kate Winslet braved the rain as she walked the red carpet at the 2009 Orange British Academy Film Awards on Sunday (February 8).

Kate is nominated for Best Lead Actress for her role in The Reader