By Solvej Schou “You are a vain, greedy, cruel boy,” snarls Sir Anthony Hopkins as the white-haired and bearded god Odin to his rebellious son in 2011’s Marvel Studios film Thor.
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Hollywood’s latest pixie: Jennifer Lawrence reaps her long locks
By Suzy Byrne Every revolution begins with … a dramatic haircut. With weeks to go before the premiere of “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire,” Jennifer Lawrence is sporting a bold new pixie cut!
Thor the dark world thriller
By Todd Cunningham How big a hammer will “Thor: The Dark World” bring down at the box office when it hits 3,841 U.S. theaters Friday?
Korean film festival brings box office successes to London
By Neil Smith The eighth London Korean Film Festival opens this week, offering UK audiences the chance to see a number of titles that have enjoyed unexpected box office success in their home country.
Nazi art hoard: Allies ‘returned some items’ to owner
Some of the works of Nazi-looted art presented in Munich on Tuesday were confiscated by the Allies after World War Two, and later returned to an art dealer, say German media reports.
Nazi trove in Munich contains unknown works by masters
Previously unknown artworks by masters are among more than 1,400 pieces found in a trove of Nazi-looted art in Munich, German officials say.
Kenyan art auction to be held in Nairobi
Kenya is holding its first commercial auction of East African art in the capital, Nairobi, with 47 works going under the hammer.
Eminem named Artist of the Year at first YouTube awards
The first ever YouTube awards have been held in New York, with actor Jason Schwartzman and musician Reggie Watts presiding over a frenetic ceremony.
Nazi looted art ‘found in Munich’- German media
A collection of 1,500 artworks confiscated by the Nazis in the 1930s and 1940s has been found in the German city of Munich, media reports say.
Ender’s Game tops US box office chart
Sci-fi adventure Ender’s Game has zoomed to the top of the US box office chart in its debut weekend.
The Vampire Diaries: Michael trevino confirms originals crossover
Michael Trevino, who plays the sexy hybrid on “The Vampire Diaries,” has confirmed he will be the first “TVD” cast member to appear on the CW’s New Orleans-set spinoff, “The Originals.”
Pussy Riot: Tolokonnikova ‘out of sight’ since jail move
One of the jailed members of the Pussy Riot protest band has vanished from sight since she was moved to a new prison 10 days ago, reports from Russia say.
Egypt satirist Bassem Youssef’s TV show suspended
Popular Egyptian satirist Bassem Youssef’s television show has been suspended just minutes before it was due to go on air. The private CBC channel said Mr Youssef had not followed editorial policies and wanted more money.
Ewan McGregor to make Broadway debut
Ewan McGregor is to make his Broadway debut next year in a revival of Sir Tom Stoppard’s 1982 play The Real Thing. The Trainspotting star will play Henry, a playwright whose marriage comes under strain after he embarks on an…
Mick Jagger denies claim ‘he hit on’ Katy Perry
Sir Mick Jagger has issued a statement denying Katy Perry’s claims that he made a pass at her when she was 18.
French spy writer Gerard de Villiers dies aged 83
French writer Gerard de Villiers, whose thrillers sold more than 100m copies around the world, has died aged 83.
Jane Austen ‘definitive’ portrait to be sold
A painting described as the definitive portrait of Jane Austen is to be sold at auction in December. The watercolour, which has rarely been seen in public, has remained in the Austen family since it was created.
James Bond producers to receive PGA Award
The producers of the James Bond films are to receive the David O Selznick Achievement Award from the Producers Guild of America (PGA).
Mercury Prize: James Blake wins with Overgrown
By Mark Savage Electronic artist James Blake has won this year’s Barclaycard Mercury Prize with his second album, Overgrown. “Well, I lost the bet,” Blake said after beating bookies’ favourite Laura Mvula and stars like David Bowie and Arctic Monkeys…
Daniel Radcliffe cast as Sebastian Coe in Olympic film
Daniel Radcliffe is to play Sebastian Coe in a film drama about his rivalry with fellow Olympian Steve Ovett.
Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band to tour South Africa
Bruce Springsteen and his E Street Band are to perform in South Africa for the first time, almost three decades after the group campaigned against apartheid.
Sacked Bolshoi dancer gets top ballet job
Dancer Nikolai Tsiskaridze, who was dismissed by the Bolshoi in a row over an acid attack on its director, has landed one of Russia’s top ballet jobs.
Daniel Barenboim to leave La Scala opera house
Conductor Daniel Barenboim is stepping down as musical director of Milan’s La Scala opera house two years early at the beginning of 2015. Stephane Lissner, superintendent of La Scala, called Barenboim’s departure the “end of an era”.
Michael Jackson doctor Conrad Murray released from jail
Conrad Murray, the former doctor convicted of causing Michael Jackson’s death, has been released from jail.
Fleetwood Mac cancel tour dates as John McVie has cancer
Fleetwood Mac have cancelled shows in Australia and New Zealand after bassist John McVie was diagnosed with cancer.
Simpsons actress Marcia Wallace dies aged 70
The US actress Marcia Wallace, best known as the voice of Bart Simpson’s teacher Edna Krabappel, has died at the age of 70.
Kesha concert banned in Malaysia
A planned concert by US pop star Kesha has been banned by Malaysian authorities, who say it would hurt cultural and religious sensitivities.
Stars’ most awkward award show encounter
Ever have an awkward awards show run-in? That’s the question Yahoo Movies posed to celebs at the Hollywood Film Awards earlier this week.
Tim Roth to play Fifa president Sepp Blatter on film
British actor Tim Roth is to star as Fifa president Sepp Blatter in a film about football’s governing body.
Antonia Bird, film and TV director, dies aged 54
British film and TV director Antonia Bird has died at the age of 54, her agent has said.