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Lewis rips into radio tryhard

KYLE and Jackie O were served some of their own medicine at the Oscars, with their dorky sidekick blasted by Daniel Day Lewis.

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David Wenham goes gangster

IT'S a long way from Pearl Bay and Diver Dan, but David Wenham has scored a top gig alongside Johnny Depp and Christian Bale in Chicago.

Hairy Hugh on home turf

THE frightening muttonchops may add to his big screen fear factor as Wolverine but Hugh Jackman's new look makes him easy to spot.

Hollywood's worst for '07

EDDIE Murphy and Lindsay Lohan have been named the worst actors of 2007 at the Golden Raspberry Awards.

Benz fires up for Rambo

JULIE Benz agrees that the violence of her new film, the muscled-up return of John Rambo, makes for somewhat arduous viewing.

I'm unique, not Cate Blanchett

RISING Sydney actress shuns walking in the shadow of Hollywood star Cate Blanchett - demanding to be known only on her own merits.

CZJ strips off with Aussie hunk

CATHERINE Zeta Jones bares her midriff and shares a very passionate encounter with one seriously lucky Aussie actor in her new flick.

Heath's new doll is no joke

JUST as his voice will echo beyond the grave through his films, Heath Ledger will live on through merchan- dising for the new Batman flick.

Discovering Daniel Day-Lewis

DANIEL Day-Lewis never shows up in gossip mags, hardly ever appears on talk shows and rarely grants interviews.

Rusty gangster movie 'is wrong'

RUSSELL Crowe's hit drug movie American Gangster gets its facts wrong at the end, a judge has ruled in a $60m lawsuit. Find out how.

Move over Schwarzenegger

A YOUNG Oz actor will be practising his "Hasta la vista, baby" after being chosen to play a major role in the next Terminator movie.

Heath tribute, but bookies rain on Cate

CATE Blanchett paused yesterday ahead of what could be a historic double acting Oscar win to remember her late friend and co-star, Heath Ledger.

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Mel Gibson sued over Passion

A PASSION of the Christ screen- writer is suing Mel Gibson, and claims he was forced into accepting a small payment for the film.

New James Bond clip revealed

WHEN Daniel Craig became 007, women gasped and men sucked in their stomachs. Here is another dose of Bond. Watch trailer here.

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Isla Fisher on Jews and junior

ISLA Fisher tells of relationships like romantic comedies - and how being married to Borat makes her feel like "a circus freak".

Why Radha won't strip again

IN her most controversial role to date, Radha Mitchell sheds her clothes in a series of fiery love scenes - but they could be her last.

Eric laments Ledger's lonely end

AS Heath Ledger's family last night began the return journey to Perth, Eric Bana revealed how he was rocked to the core by his fellow actor's untimely death.

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Aussie actors share vision

ONE of them dates Hollywood star Rose Byrne, but it was Claudia Karvan who was the rose between two thorns at the launch of a major project.

Hobbit movie a step closer

A LONG-delayed prequel to the Lord of the Rings trilogy is set to begin production, with Mexican filmmaker Guillermo del Toro in talks to direct it.

Hollywood honours Heath

STARS led by Daniel-Day Lewis and Cate Blanchett made an emotional tribute at the Screen Actors Guild Awards to Heath Ledger, honouring his acting talent.

Depp masters the musical

DYNAMIC duo Johnny Depp and Tim Burton talk about how they master the musical in their latest film, Sweeney Todd.

Gulpilil stars in Australia

ACCLAIMED David Gulpilil has joined Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman as one of a bevy of high-profile locals to work their magic on outback epic Australia.

Aussies break box-office barrier

AUSTRALIAN audiences clearly prefer tap-dancing penguins to rugby league hardmen - no matter how well the story is told. Cinema takings just don't lie.

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Carrie Bradshaw's climax

SHOTS from the eagerly anticipated Sex And The City movie appear to show a wedding between lead character Carrie Bradshaw and the love of her life, Mr Big.

Ang Lee flick launches at Venice

BRITISH psychological drama Atonement, starring Keira Knightley, opened the 75th anniversary Venice film festival today.

Top 5 Die Hard moments

TO honour the release of Die Hard 4.0, we've looked at the best moments from the first three movies. But fear not, you can add your own.

Watching evil at work

By Vicky Roach: THIS teenage reworking of Alfred Hitchcock's 1954 classic Rear Window allows its accidental hero a little more room to manoeuvre.

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Youth find their feet

By Vicky Roach: THIS film doesn't deviate so much as a beat from the tried and true, troubled youth finds his feet routine - especially light on its feet.

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Aussies dance off with Oscar

PENGUINS tap-danced their way to Oscar gold for Australia, a queen reigned supreme and a legendary director finally got his due at the Academy Awards.

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