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23 July 2008 9:02 PM, PDT | From avclub.com | See recent The AV Club news

"Diaboli virtus in lumbis est. Diaboli virtus in lumbis est. The virtue of the devil is in his loins." And now Camp Month brings us to The Devil's Advocate—or, as I'd like to call it, How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The "Hoo-ah" Al Pacino. When Pacino took the Best Actor Oscar for Scent Of A Woman, besting the likes of Denzel Washington in Malcolm X and Stephen Rea in The Crying Game, it felt ironically like one of the great actors of his generation had been lost to us. Gone was the quiet, tortured, soulful introspection of Pacino's work in classics like The Godfather Part II and Serpico. Instead, we received a preening scenery-chewer whose performances were all surface theatricality, with little character underneath. At the time, he seemed to me a husk of his former self, lazily coasting on the authority of...

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15 July 2008 9:50 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Eva Mendes has admitted to carrying a knife and mace for protection. The 34-year-old revealed that she had the weapons while working on 2001's violent crime drama Training Day with Denzel Washington. The actress told Interview magazine: "I did carry a little blade. My God, with obviously no intention to ever use it. I had mace as well. But the blade sounded cooler in (more)

By Simon Reynolds

8 July 2008 10:19 PM, PDT | From GetTheBigPicture.net | See recent Get The Big Picture news

It looks like Joss Whedon will be heading back to theaters soon. No, it won't be Buffy or Serenity, but rather a thriller he co-wrote called The Cabin in the Woods.

Variety reports that MGM has bought the script, which was co-written by the film's director, Drew Goddard. I know...it's a little bit of a letdown knowing Whedon won't be directing, but it's a little exciting that Goddard - a writing and producing vet of Buffy, Alias, and Lost - should finally get a chance to direct. Especially when you weigh in the fact that he wrote Cloverfield.

We don't know much about the story, but I think we take a guess. I mean, it's a thriller called The Cabin in the Woods. Probably won't be a nice, relaxing weekend in the country.

What we do know is that the film marks something of a milestone for MGM. One of the original major studios,

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4 July 2008 10:27 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Don Cheadle, Sidney Poitier, Lenny Kravitz and Denzel Washington have joined U.S. presidential hopeful Barack Obama on a new list of the coolest African-Americans.

Music producer Quincy Jones, Richard Roundtree, Sammy Davis Jr., Jay-z, Prince, Snoop Dogg and Samuel L. Jackson also make Ebony magazine's new 25 Coolest Brothers of All Time list.

Late icons Marvin Gaye, Bob Marley, Jimi Hendrix, Tupac Shakur and Malcolm X are also included.

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3 July 2008 9:11 AM, PDT | From ifc.com | See recent IFC news

By Michelle Orange

Samuel Johnson said it was the last refuge of scoundrels, and if that's true, then I predict a nation-wide crime wave and a week-long run on golden toothpicks and hairless cats, because at this time of year patriotism will not be denied. Refuse to partake of -- or at least acknowledge -- it at your political and gustatory peril. With that in mind, we offer a list of films that might satisfy those on the patriotic fence, those who prefer their patriotism (and their marshmallow salad) a little bittersweet. Like Mr. Johnson, I am not an American, and much of what I know about everything, including American patriotism, I learned at the movies; these films have taught me the most about the boons and the bummers involved in loving this country.

Glory (1989)

Many countries with historically subjugated populations have stories similar to that explored in 1989's "Glory

Michelle Orange

3 July 2008 4:11 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Will Smith was disappointed he missed out on an Oscar for his role in The Pursuit Of Happyness - because he was convinced it was "my time".

The star has received two Best Actor Academy Award nominations to date - for Ali in 2001, and again for the 2006 drama.

He was beaten to the podium in 2002 by Denzel Washington - for his role in the critically-acclaimed Training Day - and he and lost out to Forest Whitaker's Last King of Scotland portrayal at the 2007 Academy Awards.

But Smith admits it was Whitaker's win that upset him the most.

He says, "Denzel took it for Training Day; fantastic film. When you can get nominated and invited to the (Oscars) party, it's huge. (But) I can always tell when things aren't right for me at the time; I didn't feel like that was the time.

"But, for Pursuit of Happyness, I actually felt like it was my time and I still didn't win it! I was like, 'Hey, it's my time! Wait, hold on, that other boy's taken my thing!'"

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1 July 2008 3:13 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Batman Christian Bale is in talks to replace Tom Cruise as the President of the United States.

Cruise has quit Warner Bros. movie 28th Amendment, prompting movie bosses to seek out Bale.

MovieHole.net reports talks between movie executives and Cruise broke down last month and he'll no longer play Ben Cahill in the Phillip Noyce action thriller.

In the film, President Cahill battles the leaders of a super secret organisation, who control all U.S. affairs. Denzel Washington will reportedly play the leader of the sect.

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27 June 2008 5:07 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Stars including Denzel Washington, Sir Michael Caine, Elle MacPherson, and British model Elizabeth Hurley all turned out to support Sir Elton John at his 10th annual White Tie and Tiara Ball.

The Rocket Man hitmaker has been hosting the event every year since 1998 to raise money for his AIDS Foundation charity, and always boasts an impressive array of celebrity guests.

And this year's ball was no exception, with more than 600 people arriving at the $6,000 (GBP3,000)-a head dinner - which had a beach party theme and was decked out with palm trees, flamingos, as well as a genuine Beach Boy, Brian Wilson.

The 61-year-old hopes to raise over $12 million (GBP6 million) for good causes from the ball.

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25 June 2008 7:00 AM, PDT | From PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news

Kanye West, Chris Brown and Alicia Keys were big winners at Tuesday's Black Entertainment Television Awards in Los Angeles. West came out a double winner, snagging awards for both best male hip hop artist and best collaboration for his single "Good Life," sharing the award with rapper-producer T-Pain. West brought Lil Wayne onstage when he accepted the for best male hip hop artist, praising the fellow rapper for being his biggest competition. Lil Wayne, who sold one million copies of his recent album in its first week, returned the favor when he picked up the viewers' choice award for "Lollipop.

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13 June 2008 6:20 AM, PDT | From PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news

All the star power in the world couldn't keep the Lakers from blowing a 24-point lead in their devastating loss to the Boston Celtics Thursday night at L.A.'s Staples Center. "Good for Boston," Will Smith graciously conceded to People after the Celtics' 97-91 win. He was followed to the exits by a grim-faced Jack Nicholson, a dejected Penny Marshall and disconsolate Justin Timberlake. But the crowd – which included L.A. supporters Denzel Washington, Tobey McGuire, David Beckham, Nicky Hilton, Ryan Seacrest, Randy Jackson, Dustin Hoffman and Fergie – did contain a few Boston fans.Boston boy Ben Affleck was

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1 June 2008 6:00 AM, PDT | From PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news

Mike Myers has consulted his inner awards show guru and found peace. "I have learned to have way more fun doing these shows," says Myers, who'll once again host the MTV Movie Awards Sunday night. "And I'm already excited. I think the last time ... it was nerve-racking. Now I know exactly what it is, and it's just fun." This year, Myers will be sharing the stage with presenters including Lindsay Lohan, Katharine McPhee and Anne Hathaway and Zac Efron, and performers like the Pussycat Dolls and Coldplay. And the seasoned MTV Movie Awards host promises that there will be plenty

Michael Y. Park

8 May 2008 12:13 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Sexy Eva Mendes has gone topless for Italy's Vogue magazine.

The actress vamps it up in a semi-dominatrix outfit, complete with sexy black stockings, a lacy basque and a see-through black shirt, open to reveal her breasts.

The pouting temptress tops off her Vogue look with a black beehive hairdo.

It's not the first time the sexy star has bared her breasts - she appeared completely naked as Denzel Washington's girlfriend in Training Day.

She also posed naked for a I'd Rather Go Naked anti-fur campaign poster for People for The Ethical Treatment of Animals (Peta) last year, and graced the pages of the final issue of America's Jane magazine last summer.

And she titillated fans in 2007 drama We Own The Night by masturbating on a sofa, wearing nothing but lingerie, in the opening scene.

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25 April 2008 1:46 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Wesley Snipes has been sentenced to three years in prison for tax evasion.

The action star was given the maximum sentence at the court in Ocala, Florida after prosecutors described him as a “truly notorious offender".

He was acquitted of fraud in February but convicted on three misdemeanour counts of willfully failing to file federal tax returns from 1999 to 2001.

Prosecutors said he had escaped paying more than $$15 million in income tax to the Irs since 1999.

His lawyers read out character references from family members and friends, including actors Woody Harrelson and Denzel Washington. Snipes also surprised the court by handing over more . . .

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24 April 2008 6:25 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Hollywood star Wesley Snipes will serve three years in jail for tax evasion.

In February the Blade actor was convicted of failing to file his taxes for five years.

The star was acquitted of tax fraud and filing a false claim, as well as three misdemeanour counts of wilful failure to file a tax return.

But on Thursday in Florida, U.S. District Judge William Terrell Hodges sentenced Snipes to three years

imprisonment.

Earlier this week, Snipes' famous friends, like actors Woody Harrelson and Denzel Washington, sent letters to the judge as character references.

The actor's attorneys argued that Snipes' crimes did not warrant a prison sentence, and that the star should be given probation.

Details of when Snipes will have to surrender to prison, and where he will serve his sentence have not been released.

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24 April 2008 3:05 AM, PDT | From PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news

Wesley Snipes is prison-bound. The Blade star, 45, was sentenced Thursday to three years behind bars as his punishment for failing to file his tax returns, U.S. District Judge William Terrell Hodges announced in an Ocala, Fla., courtroom. The actor sat stone-faced – and some people in the courtroom gasped – when the sentence was read. "I'm very sorry for my mistakes and errors. I apologize to my family, the court and the community," Snipes said as his wife looked on. "I've asked the court to show me mercy and the opportunity to make things right." In February, a federal jury convicted

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23 April 2008 6:23 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Denzel Washington and Woody Harrelson have come to troubled pal Wesley Snipes' aid in a bid to keep the Blade star out of prison.

The two stars have written letters to the judge overseeing the actor's ongoing tax fraud case, urging him to be lenient on their friend as he passes sentence on Thursday.

In February, Snipes was convicted of failing to file his taxes for five years.

The star was acquitted of tax fraud and filing a false claim, as well as three misdemeanour counts of wilful failure to file a tax return, but he still faces three years in prison.

And Snipes' legal team hopes glowing character references from his famous friends will help keep the actor out of jail.

In his letter, obtained by Tmz.com, Oscar winner Washington calls Snipes "a mighty oak".

And TV judge Greg Mathis writes, "Unfortunately, it was his honest nature that forced him into these legalities."

His TV colleague Judge Joe Brown adds Snipes is "one of those rare individuals possessed of an extremely developed social conscience."

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16 April 2008 6:37 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

The son of notorious 1970s drug lord Frank Lucas, a wannabe rapper, is suing the New York Police Department for excessive force and harassment following an arrest on Staten Island.

Frank Lucas Jr., whose father was portrayed by Denzel Washington in the film American Gangster, claims he was a victim of racial profiling in March, when police discovered marijuana in a vehicle driven by his manager, who is white.

Lucas claims that police officers hurled insults at him when they discovered the identity of his father.

The aspiring rapper tells the New York Daily News, "I have no desire to be American Gangster Jr. As far as I'm concerned, I'm definitely not proud of a lot of things my father did to rise out of his circumstances."

Lucas and his manager were charged with misdemeanour possession of marijuana. They pleaded guilty to the charges after spending two nights behind bars.

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16 April 2008 12:16 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

The Hills star Heidi Montag isn't keen on starring in a movie version of the hit reality TV show - because she sees herself suited to an acting role opposite Hollywood superstar Denzel Washington.

Montag states she has never been approached to feature in a big screen reality venture, but insists she wouldn't consider taking a part in the film if rival and co-star Lauren Conrad was narrating the plot.

She tells U.S. website Hollyscoop.com, "I've never discussed a movie possibility for The Hills.and I'm not sure if for my first movie I'd let Lauren Conrad narrate me, so I don't think that would be something I would do.

"If I was doing movies, I'd want it to be with Denzel Washington or something like that. If they were to make a Hills movie, I wouldn't be in it. No, thank you."

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7 April 2008 12:09 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

A stuntman has been injured on the New York set of Denzel Washington's new movie The Taking Of Pelham 123.

The unnamed stand-in was hurt during a stunt on Saturday, in which the police car he was driving flipped over after being hit by an ambulance.

A real ambulance was called to the scene and he was taken to a hospital close to the First Avenue, Manhattan set, reports the New York Daily News. His condition is unknown.

Washington stars alongside James Gandolfini in the Tony Scott-directed remake of the 1974 heist thriller.

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24 March 2008 9:09 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

John Travolta and James Gandolfini are teaming up for crime movie The Taking Of Pelham 123 - the sixth time the stars have featured alongside one another on the big-screen.

Travolta has shot five films to date with The Sopranos actor, including Get Shorty, Broken Arrow, She's So Lovely and last year's Lonely Hearts.

In their latest silver-screen collaboration - a remake of the classic 1974 action-thriller which also stars Denzel Washington - Gandolfini stars as New York's mayor who struggles against Travolta's crime-boss, who has taken the city hostage.

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