KILL: Astronaut Movie Story
February 9, 6:30 PM ET, AP
LOS ANGELES Please delete the Arrested-Astronaut-Movie story from your systems. The New York Times says neither the newspaper nor its reporter has or plans a deal with Granada.

Smith's Film Finale Debuts in April
February 9, 4:59 PM ET, AP
Anna Nicole Smith's film finale a campy B-grade movie called "Illegal Aliens" she helped bankroll was supposed to be a comedy. Whether it will be received that way now is unclear, though, says director David Giancola, who canceled three screenings in the wake of her death.

Movie Director Agrees to DUII Sentencing
February 9, 4:52 PM ET, AP
Gus Van Sant, who was arrested on drunken driving charges in December, has agreed to an alcohol diversion program, his attorney said Friday.

Producer Options Astronaut Kidnap Tale
February 9, 3:27 PM ET, AP
You knew this was coming. The strange saga of the astronaut who traveled 900 miles to allegedly try to murder a rival for the affections of a fellow astronaut will be turned into a movie.

Sexy Look Sparks Ratings Debate in China
February 9, 3:13 PM ET, AP
Black-robed warriors fly through the air. Thousands of men clash with spears in spectacular battles. And an emperor struts around in splendid golden robes in the Chinese blockbuster "Curse of the Golden Flower."

Gifts Gone Wild: Swag Still Big Business
February 9, 2:05 PM ET, AP
Despite the much-publicized IRS crackdown on celebrity freebies, the swag-tastic star treatment hasn't slowed a bit.

Director Hopes Film Gets Warm Reception
February 9, 1:18 PM ET, AP
Steven Soderbergh is hoping his black-and-white film-noir homage, "The Good German," will win over Europeans, after getting a cool response from U.S. critics.

Actor's Rugby Club Cuts Cheer Squad
February 9, 11:14 AM ET, AP
Russell Crowe says his rugby league club's cheerleading squad is being cut because skimpily clad cheerleaders detract from the game and make spectators uncomfortable.

Anna Nicole Smith's Mother Blames Drugs
February 9, 9:38 AM ET, AP
The mother of former Playboy playmate and model Anna Nicole Smith blamed drugs Friday for her daughter's sudden death that ended an extraordinary tabloid life at just 39.

Hollywood Stars Get Facelift for Oscars
February 9, 8:50 AM ET, AP
Some of Hollywood's most famous stars are getting facelifts before the Academy Awards.