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Carrey's Christmas Efforts For McCarthy's Autistic Son
24 December 2009 8:11 AM, PST
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Jim Carrey is devoted to making Christmas extra special for his girlfriend Jenny McCarthy's autistic son - by putting on a special show complete with Santa impersonations.
The Mask star has been dating the model-turned-actress for four years and the pair has lived together since 2008 with seven-year-old Evan.
And McCarthy is full of love for Carrey - because he makes sure her son enjoys the festive period by putting on his famous funny impressions.
She says, "He puts the presents under the tree, eats the cookies and does a ho-ho-ho dance. It's one of the most glorious things to see the man you love do that. But also, it's Jim Carrey, possibly the best mimic in the world."
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Cameron Diaz Goes From Charlie's Angel to One Bad Teacher
10 December 2009 2:21 AM, PST
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It's hard to believe that fifteen years have passed since Cameron Diaz first jumped onto the big screen as Tina Carlyle, the premiere singer at the Coco Bongo in 1994's The Mask. Since then she's kicked asses in Charlie's Angels, picked pockets in Gangs of New York, and survived Vegas with Ashton Kutcher (ugh). But in her next role she'll just simply have to rely on her fine, um, assets as Variety reports Diaz will be starring in Bad Teacher, a raunchy comedy about a a foulmouthed, gold-digging middle-school teacher who, after getting dumped by her boyfriend, competes with a colleague for the affections of the school's model teacher.
Sounds like a great opportunity for Diaz to return to the obscene comedy she hasn't displayed since There's Something About Mary. The real question is who will play the competing colleague vying for the affection of this oh-so-desirable teacher. The script
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McCarthy Dreamed She Left Carrey At The Altar
8 December 2009 5:31 PM, PST
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Actress Jenny McCarthy is so against the idea of wedding her longtime boyfriend Jim Carrey, she dreamed she'd jilted him at the altar.
The model-turned-actress has been dating Carrey for four years and the couple has been living together since 2008.
But the former Playboy model insists she has no plans to exchange vows with The Mask star because she already considers herself "married" - and she would only ever rethink her decision for financial purposes.
She says, "I had a dream last night that I left him at the altar because I don't want to get married. We are married, we don't need a piece of paper. Maybe one day (we'll marry), when I'm 80 and I need a tax write off!"
McCarthy was previously married to actor/director John Mallory Asher, with whom she has a son, Evan. The couple filed for divorce in 2005 after six years as husband and wife.
Carrey is a double divorcee - he split from first wife Melissa Womer in 1995 after eight years of marriage, and went on to wed his Dumb and Dumber co-star Lauren Holly in 1996. They split less than a year later.
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Carrey's Daughter Weds
19 November 2009 12:06 AM, PST
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Jim Carrey's only daughter Jane has wed her partner in a secret ceremony.
The Mask star announced in a post on his personal Twitter.com page on Wednesday night that the 22-year-old singer-songwriter married her fiance Alex Santana earlier this month.
He writes, "My Jane is a married woman. Days ago her and my new son in law Alex got hitched. The day was simply perfect... lots of love there."
No further information was available as WENN went to press.
Carrey announced in July that his beloved daughter was pregnant with her first child.
Jane is Carrey's daughter with first wife Melissa Womer, who he divorced in 1995.
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Carrey's Scrooge Is His Dad's Lookalike
4 November 2009 5:41 PM, PST
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Jim Carrey has been given a glimpse into the future after movie illustrators added years to his looks for his animated character in new movie A Christmas Carol.
The Mask star, 47, voices Scrooge in the animated retelling of the classic Charles Dickens tale, and producers based the features of the character on the actor himself.
But the similarities between Carrey's movie Scrooge and his dad Percy's real-life looks are so uncanny, he's convinced his family will be spooked.
He says, "That's the weird part - my family hasn't seen this movie yet. They're going to freak out because I look so much like my father, it's frightening. It's kind of a glimpse into the future for me, of what I'm gonna be like when I'm old."
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Upcoming 3D Version of the Arabian Nights Makes Prince of Persia Sound Culturally Reverent
4 November 2009 12:22 PM, PST
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There have been many filmed versions of the collection of folk stories and other tales called the One Thousand and One Nights, better known in the Us as the Arabian Nights. Now we can add one more to the pile.
Who's directing? That would be Chuck Russell, a man whose films span a broad range of quality: A Nightmare on Elm Street 3 (fairly awesome), The Blob remake (great stuff), The Mask (starting to worry) and The Scorpion King (uh-oh). Where's this Arabian Nights going to fall on his best to worst list?
Variety reports that Russell has co-written the picture with Barry P. Ambrose. Budgeted at $70m, the film is planned to start next spring. The angle is that the story offers 'a new spin,' which is often code for 'we've slapped familiar names on some stuff we made up over beers.'
Indeed, the trade says the film
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Chuck Russell Directing an Arabian Nights Remake in 3D
4 November 2009 10:08 AM, PST
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Another day, another remake. Today I am sad to report that the 1942 classic Arabian Nights is going to be ravaged in a $70 million remake being directed by Chuck Russell. Variety reports that Russell, whose credits include A Nightmare on Elm Street: Part III, The Blob, The Mask, Eraser, and The Scorpion King, will be "reworking" Arabian Nights into a 3D film with a "new spin on the classic" story. In this version, we will follow a young commander who, after his king is killed in a palace coup, joins forces with Sinbad, Aladdin and his genie to rescue Scheherazade and her kingdom from dark powers. Sounds like it'll be a good time.
"Through the use of a new generation of visual technologies, we will be able to quite literally take audiences around the world on a magic carpet ride," Russell said. I hope that quote gave you chills. I
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Chuck Russell's Arabian Nights... In 3D!
4 November 2009 8:43 AM, PST
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Chuck Russell, he who brought films like The Mask and Eraser to the screen is set to direct a new 3-D version of the classic Arabian Nights story for cinemas.
Variety reports that in a new spin on the classic, the story follows a young commander who, after his king is killed in a palace coup, joins forces with Sinbad, Aladdin and his genie to rescue Scheherazade and her kingdom from dark powers. The budget for the film is set at around $70 million.
"Through the use of a new generation of visual technologies, we will be
able to quite literally take audiences around the world on a magic
carpet ride," Russell said to the trade paper.
The flick, set to go before cameras in April 2010, is finaced entirely by Inferno Entertainment.
Russell co-wrote the script with Barry P. Ambrose.
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Arabian Nights to be adapted into new 3D 'magic carpet ride'
4 November 2009 5:26 AM, PST
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A New adaptation of the Eastern folk tales collection Arabian Nights is on its way to the big screen - and, in line with the growing trend, it will be in 3D.
Chuck Russell, who co-wrote the script with Barry P. Ambrose, is to direct the fantasy adventure.
He previously helmed 1987's A Nightmare on Elm Street 3, the 80s remake of The Blob, The Mask, Eraser and Scorpion King.
Variety reports that Arabian Nights has a $70million budget and will be financed by Inferno Entertainment, with production set to begin in April.
The story follows a young commander who, after his king is killed in a palace coup, joins forces with Sinbad, Aladdin and his genie to rescue Persian queen Scheherazade and her kingdom from dark powers.
Russell said: "Through the use of a new generation of visual technologies, we will be able to quite literally take audiences around the
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'Arabian Knights 3-D' Headed for the Cinema
3 November 2009 9:50 PM, PST
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Chuck Russell (The Mask, The Scorpion King) plans to direct a 3D remake of "Arabian Nights" that is targeting a production start date of April, 2010, reports Variety.
In a new spin on the classic, the story follows a young commander who, after his king is killed in a palace coup, joins forces with Sinbad, Aladdin and his genie to rescue Scheherazade and her kingdom from dark powers.
"Through the use of a new generation of visual technologies, we will be able to quite literally take audiences around the world on a magic carpet ride," Russell said.
The new film is projecting an estimated budget of $70M.
Some of the best-known stories of The Nights, particularly "Aladdin's Wonderful Lamp", "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves" and "The Seven Voyages of Sinbad the Sailor", while almost certainly genuine Middle-Eastern folk tales, were actually not part of The Nights in the original Arabic versions,
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Cirque Du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant
23 October 2009 6:00 AM, PDT
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Cirque Du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant
Directed by: Paul Weitz
Cast: Chris Massoglia, John C. Reilly, Josh Hutcherson, Michael Cerveris, Ken Watanabe, Salma Hayek
Running Time: 1 hr 48 mins
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: October 23, 2009
Plot: A teenager (Massoglia) stumbles upon a freak show and meets a wide variety of unusual characters. He must decide if he wants to change his normal life and become a vampire’s assistant for Crepsley (Reilly) in order to save a friend.
Who’S It For? Need your vampire fix before The Twilight Saga: New Moon? This should do the trick. Heck, if you check out the movie posters, they even try to get Massoglia looking a little like Robert Pattinson.
Expectations: Reilly is great. I’ll happily sit through anything the man attempts. One of my favorite moments was getting to see him perform at a small Chicago bar while he was in character as Dewey Cocks.
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Carrey's Rep Shuts Down 'Marriage' Reports
16 September 2009 12:16 PM, PDT
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Jim Carrey's publicist has shot down reports the funnyman has 'wed' girlfriend Jenny McCarthy in a special commitment ceremony in Malibu, California.
The Mask actor, 47, was alleged to have pledged his dedication and reaffirmed his love for the 36-year-old model-turned-actress in a small family celebration earlier this month.
A source told the National Enquirer, "The vows basically said that they would 'be forever in love' with one another and that they would always be together.
"For the two of them, it was as good as a marriage ceremony."
The couple was alleged to have then jetted off to Las Vegas for a mini honeymoon-style holiday, but Carrey's representative has moved quickly to dismiss the reports.
His spokeswoman Marleah Leslie tells WENN the claims are "not true".
Carrey has been wed twice before.
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Carrey And McCarthy Seal Love With Commitment Ceremony
16 September 2009 9:06 AM, PDT
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Jim Carrey and longtime girlfriend Jenny McCarthy have pledged their dedication to one another in a special commitment ceremony in Malibu, California, according to reports.
The Mask funnyman, 47, has been dating model-turned-actress McCarthy since 2005 and the couple has celebrated their love by promising to be together forever in a small, intimate ceremony in front of friends and family earlier this month.
A source tells the National Enquirer, "The vows basically said that they would 'be forever in love' with one another and that they would always be together.
"For the two of them, it was as good as a marriage ceremony."
The stars then jetted off to Las Vegas for a mini honeymoon-style holiday: "They stayed at the Fantasy Tower in a luxury Sky Villa suite."
Carrey, who has previously been wed twice, has previously dismissed the idea of making McCarthy his wife, insisting marriage would spoil their close bond.
An insider added, "He insists that he and Jenny are incredibly happy together, and they don't want to jinx things by tying the knot. Jim says he doesn't need a legal ceremony or a piece of paper and Jenny feels the same."
The couple recently revealed there would be a new addition to the family - Carrey's 21-year-old daughter Jane is pregnant with her first child.
McCarthy, 36, has a seven-year-old son, Evan, from a previous relationship.
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Diaz Helps Kids Build Garden
12 September 2009 7:01 AM, PDT
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Green-fingered actress Cameron Diaz joined Boston Celtics basketball stars on Friday to build a garden and basketball court at a school in Massachusetts.
The Mask star spent two hours building flower beds as part of a charity project the mark the anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Elementary school students and other volunteers joined her at the Young Achievers Science and Mathematics Pilot School in Mattapan.
Diaz is in Boston to film a new movie with Tom Cruise, which starts shooting next week (beg14Sep09).
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Keanu Reeves to Play Rama, Aamir as Hanuman
8 September 2009 2:05 PM, PDT
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Having already played Buddha, Matrix actor Keanu Reeves appears to be now set to play the role of Rama in the Hollywood movie Hanuman, directed by Chuck Russell of The Mask. Shooting is expected to begin in Rajasthan next month. Gary Oldman is predicted to play Ravana and Aamir Khan could be Hanuman but has still yet to formally sign up. "Aamir wants to sign every page of the script to ensure no changes happen during shooting," Says a source, "Only then will he agree to play Hanuman." Earlier, it was suggested that Shilpa Shetty might play Sita but she has apparently backed out and the search is now on for a new Sita.
Meanwhile, if Aamir wants to be seen flying along Adam's Bridge between India and Sri Lanka as Hanuman, he may need to lose a little weight. He has apparently recently put on a stone as he
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Keanu Reeves To Star In Indian Epic Film
7 September 2009 6:54 AM, PDT
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Keanu Reeves is reportedly going to star in the Hollywood version of an Indian epic. "Hanuman" will see the "Matrix" star play Rama, according to reports.
The film will be directed by Chuck Russell ("The Mask") and will be produced by Uru Patel. Gary Oldman was also reportedly approached to play the evil Ravana in the film.
Bollywood actor Aamir Khan is in talks to play the title character.
Producers are still looking for an international actress to play the female lead, Sita, after Shilpa Shetty backed out of the project.
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Aamir Khan To Play Hanuman?
4 September 2009 1:52 PM, PDT
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Producer Uru Patel has zeroed in on Aamir Khan to play Hanuman, not as a God but as a superhero, who can fly over mountains and skyscrapers and rescue the modern-day Rama from the ravenous Ravanas of today.s world.Rama and Ravana will be played by Hollywood stars Keanu Reeves and Gary Oldman, respectively.Sita was to be played by Shilpa Shetty. But she opted out. The hunt is on for a new international face to play Sita.Aamir has been keen to do a super-hero film, specially after Hrithik Roshan.s Krissh and Shah Rukh Khan.s forthcoming Ra1 (where he plays a desi Spiderman).Hanuman will now be played as a super-hero, with the best action directors and special-effects experts, ensuring Aamir.s safe passage into super-heroism!The whole project now depends on Aamir.s nod which he.ll give only after he approves of the script.
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Cameron Diaz goes incognito in her old movie costumes
12 August 2009 4:32 AM, PDT
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One of the (countless) perks of being a movie star is the costumes. Many of Tinseltown’s brightest stars get to keep their onscreen outfits, augmenting their personal wardrobes with fancy freebies. Imagine how incredible a job bonus this is when working on fashion favourites such as Sex and the City, The Devil Wears Prada and Confessions of a Shopaholic, movies crammed with endless costume changes. Sure, it doesn’t always work, you might think twice about keeping a costume if cast as a Nazi soldier, medieval wench or caped superhero, but it turns out that even the most unglamorous and dowdy of movie costumes can come in handy. Just ask Cameron Diaz, who has revealed that she uses her past onscreen get-ups when out and about in public, keeping her celebrity status a mystery.
The rom-com star best known for looking good in the likes of There’s Something About Mary,
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Which was the best year for movies: 1977, 1994, or 1999?
5 August 2009 5:00 AM, PDT
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Last week, we posted a story about how 1984 was the best movie year ever when it comes to films you actually want to watch on a rainy day playing hooky from work. Movies like Ghostbusters, Bachelor Party, This is Spinal Tap, Footloose, and The Terminator. Movies that were the exact opposite of the highfalutin' offerings from 1939 -- the year critics always cite as the greatest Hollywood vintage of all time. Don't get us wrong, there were some decent high-brow movies from 25 years ago, too, like Amadeus and The Killing Fields. But mostly we were talking about movies that were, you know, fun.
And while some of you agreed with us about 1984's greatness, others were outraged. Apoplectic. Even concerned for our sanity. Some even made cases for other "greatest years". And we listened. That's what we do. So now, we've tallied up your nominees and narrowed it down to your
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Which was the best year for movies: 1977, 1994, or 1999?
5 August 2009 5:00 AM, PDT
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Last week, we posted a story about how 1984 was the best movie year ever when it comes to films you actually want to watch on a rainy day playing hooky from work. Movies like Ghostbusters, Bachelor Party, This is Spinal Tap, Footloose, and The Terminator. Movies that were the exact opposite of the highfalutin’ offerings from 1939 — the year critics always cite as the greatest Hollywood vintage of all time. Don’t get us wrong, there were some decent high-brow movies from 25 years ago, too, like Amadeus and The Killing Fields. But mostly we were talking about movies that were, you know, fun.
And while some of you agreed with us about 1984’s greatness, others were outraged. Apoplectic. Even concerned for our sanity. Some even made cases for other “greatest years”. And we listened. That’s what we do. So now, we’ve tallied up your nominees and narrowed it down
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