free german film week to kick off this week

Free German Film Week to kick off this week

The 2014 German Film Festival will be held in Hanoi this week, showcasing numerous successful German movies.
tarantino sues gossip website over leaked screenplay

Tarantino sues gossip website over leaked screenplay

"Pulp Fiction" director Quentin Tarantino sued gossip website Gawker on Monday, seeking at least US$2 million over the publication of a leaked screenplay for what was to be his latest movie.
jennifer lawrence wins best supporting actress globe

Jennifer Lawrence wins best supporting actress Globe

Jennifer Lawrence won the Golden Globe for best supporting actress in a movie on Sunday for her role in crime caper "American Hustle."
is justin bieber retiring his tweet says he is

Is Justin Bieber retiring? His tweet says he is...

Teen pop megastar Justin Bieber has set Twitter ablaze with a message suggesting he may be stepping away from the stage - just as his new movie hits theatres on Christmas Day.
italian 12 years a slave posters pulled amid racism claims

Italian "12 Years a Slave" posters pulled amid racism claims

The US studio behind Golden Globe-nominated historical movie "12 Years a Slave," has asked the film's Italian distributors to withdraw posters which triggered an online storm over alleged racism.
disney explores own history in magical filmmaking tale

Disney explores own history in magical filmmaking tale

Disney delves into its own history in "Saving Mr. Banks", a movie about the difficult birth of the classic film "Mary Poppins", wrenched from a tale by a reluctant British author.
fast and furious actor walker dies in car crash

"Fast and Furious" actor Walker dies in car crash

Paul Walker, one of the stars of the popular "Fast and Furious" fast-car action movies, died in a car crash on Saturday, his publicists said on his social media accounts.
animal rights group accused over hollywood abuses

Animal rights group accused over Hollywood abuses

A group tasked with ensuring the welfare of animals used in movies and TV shows has dismissed a report that it turns a blind eye to abuse because it is too cosy with Hollywood.
actor gyllenhaal injures hand punching mirror on set

Actor Gyllenhaal injures hand punching mirror on set

US movie star Jake Gyllenhaal had to have "numerous" stitches to his hand after punching a mirror on the set of his latest film, a spokeswoman said on Thursday.
hobbit fans get sneak peek at new movie

Hobbit fans get sneak peek at new movie

Director Peter Jackson gave fans a sneak peek of his latest Tolkien epic on Tuesday, revealing he is working non-stop to get "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" ready to premiere next month.
berlin cultural event to be held in hanoi this week

Berlin cultural event to be held in Hanoi this week

An event featuring music and street arts performances, movies screening, and light projections under the theme of Germany’s capital city will be held in Hanoi late this week.
vietnam film festival honors artists of vietnamese cinema

Vietnam Film Festival honors artists of Vietnamese Cinema

The 18th Vietnam Film Festival held an awards ceremony at Tuan Chau Resorts and International Entertainment in Quang Ninh Province to honor movie makers and artists of Vietnam Cinema on October 16.
japan seeks ultrafast wireless technology before 2020

Japan seeks ultrafast wireless technology before 2020

Japan is aiming to develop a super-fast wireless system by the 2020 Tokyo Games that would allow a smartphone user to download three high-definition movies in one second, an official said Friday.
colin firth to voice paddington bear in new movie

Colin Firth to voice Paddington Bear in new movie

Oscar-winning British actor Colin Firth will provide the voice for Paddington Bear in a new movie about the marmalade-loving children's character, he revealed on Friday.
mcqueen hopes film opens discussion about slavery

McQueen hopes film opens discussion about slavery

British filmmaker Steve McQueen said Saturday he hoped his new movie "12 Years a Slave" would open up fresh, frank discussion about the slave trade.