Wednesday, 27 April 2011

Daniel Radcliffe 'feared more Harry Potter'

Daniel Radcliffe has confessed that he was worried J.K. Rowling might write an eighth Harry Potter book.

The actor, who plays the title role in the film franchise, became concerned for the future of the character after watching author Rowling discuss the series on an episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show last year.

"I was worried! I texted her. I said, 'Look, is this true? Are you writing another book?!'" he recalled to Celebuzz.

"She wrote back that she was so pleased with my performance in Harry Potter 7: Part 1 that, as a reward, she promised to never write another book about Harry."

The final instalment of the wizarding franchise, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, will open in theatres worldwide on July 15.

Cameron Diaz: 'Bad Teacher role not funny'



Cameron Diaz has insisted that her Bad Teacher character Elizabeth Halsey is not to be laughed at.

Talking to MTV News, the actress revealed the motivation behind Elizabeth's apathetic approach to not only her teaching job but her personal life as well.

"She's miserable. She's not happy with her world, and she doesn't pretend that she is," Diaz explained. "Her pain is real. She's living a very painful existence, so there's no humour to her in this.

"She's not a good teacher. She is the opposite of good. She is a bad teacher. She is bad at teaching... She just really doesn't care. She doesn't want to be a good teacher, and so therefore, being a bad teacher really doesn't mean anything to her either."

Diaz previously confessed that she hopes to offend people with the film because she will not have to apologise.

Monday, 25 April 2011

Aliens spotted on set of 'Prometheus'?

A source has revealed that Xenomorphs may be appearing in the upcoming movie Prometheus.

Originally described as a prequel to Ridley Scott's Alien, Prometheus was labelled as an original science fiction movie in January. However, according to Alien Prequel News, Xenomorphs, the aliens from the original film, have been spotted on the set of Prometheus.

"I can confirm seeing three aliens having lunch. Not the whole costume, but blueish costumes and the unmistakable heads hanging around their shoulders," wrote an insider.

The source continued: "The alien heads were the same shape [as the Xenomorph from Alien] but no markings, only a plane (sic) bronze colour."

British actor Emun Elliott was recently cast in the sci-fi film to play a character called Chance, with Moon star Benedict Wong suggested as also being involved in the project.

Prometheus also stars Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender, Charlize Theron and Idris Elba.

Taylor Lautner for 'Twilight' spinoff?



Taylor Lautner has revealed that he finds the idea of a Twilight spinoff to be intriguing.

Author Stephenie Meyer recently stated that she would consider writing a further story in the supernatural series about Jacob Black and Renesmee Cullen. Lautner spoke to MTV News about the possibility of reprising the role of Jacob in a future film adaptation.

"Breaking news to me here, live, on MTV, Josh Horowitz! What's going on?" Lautner answered when asked about the potential movie.

However, the 19-year-old went on to state that he is not opposed to the idea of continuing the Twilight series.

"That would be interesting. Stephenie comes up with the craziest things. I'm sure she could go on. That's a crazy thought," he added.

Lautner recently revealed that he will be emotional at the end of the Twilight films, stating that he will probably cry.

The actor, who has previously said that he was unprepared for his Twilight fame, has revealed that he has accepted losing his privacy in order to be a movie star.

Christine Bleakley to host Movie Awards



Christine Bleakley has been confirmed as the presenter of the National Movie Awards next month.

The Daybreak host will present the live event at Wembley on Wednesday, May 11. It will be broadcast on ITV1 at the same time.

ITV's director of Entertainment and Comedy Elaine Bedell announced: "The results of the National Movie Awards are voted for by the public and we're delighted to be broadcasting them live on ITV1.

"Christine will add her own touch of style to what is already one of the most glamorous evenings of the awards calendar, making it a night not to be missed."

Among the nominations for the ceremony are Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, The Social Network and The King's Speech.