Oscars producers defend MacFarlane's 'irreverent' stint as host

Neil Meron and Craig Zadan say the "boobs song" presenter, who was criticised for his edgy jokes, did an "extraordinary job".

Qatar and Iran on rival missions to make films about Prophet Muhammad

Duelling biopics of Muhammad reflect differing traditions of Sunni and Shia Islam over depiction of the Muslim prophet.

Christian Bale to star in Ridley Scott's Old Testament saga

The Dark Knight Rises actor is set to take the lead in Scott's forthcoming biblical epic, though there is competition to get the story to the screen.

Hollywood bigwigs pay tribute to 'friend' Chávez

Sean Penn, Michael Moore and Oliver Stone have paid tribute to Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez, who died after a long battle with cancer.

The Hobbit: Back to box office stardom

The Hobbit has big shoes to fill, but the bookies bet that it will be bigger than The Lord of the Rings.

Court frees Monroe's image for the world

It is a decision one imagines the Hollywood star might well have embraced: Marilyn Monroe, according to a new legal ruling, belongs to everybody.
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