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As Tobias 'Toby' Wolff in "This Boy's Life" (1993)
'Shutter Island' Unveils Second Trailer
October 03, 2009 10:10:45Paramount Pictures has just debuted a brand new trailer for "Shutter Island" via Apple. Compared to the last one, this sneak peek offers more on the investigation conducted by Leonardo DiCaprio's Teddy Daniels and the mysteries behind the disappearance of a patient in the fortress-like hospital for the criminally insane.
Following a mysterious disappearance of a patient from Boston's Shutter Island Ashecliffe Hospital, two U.S. marshals, Teddy Daniels and Chuck Aule, are summoned to investigate. Before long, Teddy who has been pushing for an assignment on the island for personal reasons wonders if the hospital's chief administrator is deceitful.
Christopher Nolan's 'Inception' Welcomes Teaser Trailer
August 25, 2009 09:08:38Yahoo! Movies has got a hold of the first teaser trailer of Christopher Nolan's "Inception". Debuted over the weekend attached to "Inglourious Basterds", the sneak peek doesn't reveal any sort of a plot. However, it does share glimpses of some male characters, including the one portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio, and gives away an evocative tagline "Your mind is the scene of the crime".
This sci-fi action still undergoes its principal photography. Radar Online reported that it is currently being shot in Morocco where DiCaprio gets involved in a fight scene. The site further pointed out that for this movie, the star of "Revolutionary Road" is required to lose more weight. "Leo needs to shed at least 30lbs," so claimed a source from the set.
The Release of Martin Scorsese's 'Shutter Island' Postponed
August 22, 2009 11:08:50"Shutter Island", the thriller mystery from Academy Award-winning director Martin Scorsese, is no longer among the Paramount Pictures' 2009 line-up. In a surprising move, the studio announced on Friday, August 21, that the theatrical release date of the movie has been pushed back from October 2, 2009 to February 19, 2010.
As speculations over the move built up, Paramount Pictures Chairman and CEO Brad Grey came up with an official statement. "Our 2009 slate was greenlit in a very different economic climate and as a result we must remain flexible and willing to recalibrate and adapt to a changing environment," so the studio topper reasoned.
Leonardo DiCaprio Said Dating Russian Model Anne Vyalitsyna
August 12, 2009 03:08:03Never talking his love life publicly, Leonardo DiCaprio is reported romancing Russian model named Anne Vyalitsyna. The dating speculation sparks less than a month after he was linked to The Pussycat Dolls' singer Ashley Roberts following his never-confirmed split from on and off girlfriend Bar Refaeli.
Per The Sun, Leo and Anne first met last month while he was in London filming his movie "Inception". He was said to have treated her and a group of friends to Ibiza. And over the last week, the alleged lovers were spotted visiting various clubs and restaurants together.
Seen Partying Together, Leonardo DiCaprio and Ashley Roberts Rumored Dating
July 28, 2009 04:07:34Remaining mum on the status of his relationship with on-and-off girlfriend Bar Refaeli, Leonardo DiCaprio is rumored dating singer Ashley Roberts of The Pussycat Dolls. Not without reason, the dating speculation is quick to spread after the twosome was seen partying together in London over the weekend.
Leo and Ashley, as reported by the Daily Mail, first met at the Cartier International Polo event in Windsor, England on Saturday, July 25. "Leo came in through the back and was immediately directed towards his private table. He was swarmed by beautiful ladies, including Ashley," a source in the know testified. "He spent about two hours getting to know his new friends, eventually asking them if they'd join him at Whisky Mist."
Robert Pattinson, Zac Efron Nominated for Choice Male Hottie Teen Choice Award
June 16, 2009 09:06:06The list of nominees for 2009 Teen Choice Awards has been unveiled and it sees the likes of Robert Pattinson and Zac Efron being nominated for Choice Male Hottie prize. Both movie heartthrobs vie for the category with fellow actors that include Chace Crawford, Jonas Brothers, and Taylor Kitsch.
Zac and the Jonas boys, additionally, are nominated for Choice Red Carpet Icon: Male. Their competitors for the gong include "American Idol" season 8 runner-up Adam Lambert, Justin Timberlake, and Kanye West.
Leonardo DiCaprio Takes 'Inception' Lead
March 04, 2009 03:03:26Coming off "Revolutionary Road", Leonardo DiCaprio will next join forces with "The Dark Knight" helmer Christopher Nolan in "Inception". Variety reported that the 33-year-old actor is reportedly set to take on the lead role for the contemporary sci-fi actioner as he is in final negotiations for the deal.
While details of DiCaprio's character have yet to be disclosed, he is expected to join the project when the shooting begins sometime later this year. Before he goes on with this project though, "The Aviator" star will be seen in another Martin Scorsese's movie, "Shutter Island". He is also attached to two other projects, "The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt" and "The Chancellor Manuscript".
'WarGames' Could Get Reboot Treatment
February 17, 2009 02:02:54Production Weekly has come out with an interesting tidbit about "WarGames". Through its Twitter feed, the trade breaks out that Leonardo DiCaprio is looking forward to work with MGM in producing a remake to the John Badham-directed 1983 sci-fi hacker film.
Aside from the possibility of the 34-year-old actor producing the reboot with MGM, no other detail about the proposed feature film project has been shared by Production Weekly. Meanwhile, both MGM and DiCaprio have yet to release any statement regarding this report.
Leonardo DiCaprio Recruited as TAG Heuer Global Ambassador
January 10, 2009 11:01:44Having a full plate on his acting agenda, Leonardo DiCaprio adds one more duty into his resume as he has been tapped as TAG Heuer Global Ambassador. "Leonardo perfectly embodies this call-to-action with his exceptional talent, extraordinary mental strength and unfettered commitment to social and environmental issues," a TAG Heuer spokesperson explains on the reason behind the actor's recruitment.
Leo, concerning his newly attached status, is due to promote the brand's Carrera Day-Date watch. His ad campaigns for the set will be made public starting this spring.
Miley Cyrus and Zac Efron Among People's Choice Favorite Star Under 35 Noms
November 11, 2008 09:11:00Nominations for the yearly People's Choice Awards have been unveiled and young stars, like Miley Cyrus and Zac Efron, are counted among many of the award's contenders. Both Disney stars will compete for a new award category, Favorite Star Under 35, which is presented to mark the award show's 35th anniversary and People magazine's 35th year in existence.
Totally, there are 32 names listed in the new award category. Some other famous celebs who also make the list include Taylor Swift, Shia LaBeouf, Rihanna, Chace Crawford, Blake Lively, Eva Mendes, and Daniel Radcliffe just to name a few.
Rep Denies Leonardo DiCaprio 'Admires' Zac Efron
November 08, 2008 11:11:38A representative for Leonardo DiCaprio has denied FOX News' report claiming the actor has "total respect" for Zac Efron and is passing on his sex symbol status to the "High School Musical" star. To Just Jared, the representative insisted the article "was totally made up" despite the fact that it included Leo's quotes.
On Thursday, November 6, FOX News published an article, which the publication claimed to be an interview conducted by Neil Sean with Leo. It quoted the movie hunk as saying, he has "total respect" for young stars, like Zac just to name one.
Leonardo DiCaprio Has 'Total Respect' for Zac Efron
November 07, 2008 11:11:42Movie hunk Leonardo DiCaprio admitted in an interview with FOXNews.com's Neil Sean that he has "total respect for how young stars", like Zac Efron, deal with fame. Greater than that, he even thinks of passing down the "sex symbol" status attached to him by many people to the "High School Musical" star.
"I look at young Zac Efron and think 'Go get it pal, leave me in peace,'" Leo said in a statement. "I was never happy with the teen idol tag at all - never wanted to be a sex symbol or all that stuff - it was the work that appealed to me. Really nothing else."
Inside Kate Hudson's Star-Studded Halloween Party
October 29, 2008 01:10:02Halloween celebration came early for Kate Hudson, who on Saturday, October 25, hosted a costume party for her celebrity friends to attend. The party was held at her Pacific Palisades home and there were about 200 people in attendance.
A photograph was obtained by People magazine, showing Kate's home being decorated with pumpkins, spider webs, witches and even severed heads hanging from the trees. A guest who happened to be at the star-studded party told People, the pool, located in the backyard, was covered and made into a dance floor.
Leonardo DiCaprio Ready to Get Married and Have Children
October 02, 2008 02:10:20Gracing the cover of Parade magazine's October 2008 issue, Leonardo DiCaprio says in an interview with the publication's Dotson Rader he does believe in marriage and has been thinking about it lately. Admitting he definitely feels the need to make his life more than just his acting career, he said "I want to get married and have children."
"Just last night I was thinking to myself how little of my life has been lived normally and not spent on some far-off movie location. I want to get married and have children," the movie hunk stated. In further interview he even revealed to be considering family as one of the things that are really important.
Hollywood Celebs Urge People to Vote in '5 Friends' PSA
October 02, 2008 10:10:48The U.S. presidential election is less than five weeks away and Hollywood celebs have been very vocal encouraging Americans to start registering in order to be able to vote, starring in a public service announcement (PSA) video, called "5 Friends." Among them who are taking part in the cause include Halle Berry, Leonardo DiCaprio, Sarah Silverman, Ellen DeGeneres, Jennifer Aniston, Jamie Foxx, Ashton Kutcher, will.i.am and many more.
In the more-than-four minutes video the celebrities try to emphasize the importance of voting. They can be seen in the footage urging people repeatedly to register and vote and pursue their five friends or more to get involved in the highly anticipated presidential election.
Daughters of Paul Newman Paid Tribute to Actor Father
September 29, 2008 10:09:53Daughters of Paul Newman have released a joint statement soon following his death, paying tribute to their late actor father whom they claimed as "devoted husband," "loving father," "adoring grandfather" and a "dedicated philanthropist." First of all praising their late father to have "played many unforgettable roles" during his entire life, the daughters said he "was a rare symbol of selfless humility, the last to acknowledge what he was doing was special. Intensely private, he quietly succeeded beyond measure in impacting the lives of so many with his generosity."
"Always and to the end, Dad was incredibly grateful for his good fortune," the statement continued. "In his own words: 'It's been a privilege to be here.' He will be profoundly missed by those whose lives he touched, but he leaves us with extraordinary inspiration to draw upon. During this difficult time, we ask for privacy for our family."
Leonardo DiCaprio and Bar Refaeli Partying Separately, Spark Break Up Rumors
September 17, 2008 12:09:48Hollywood couple Leonardo DiCaprio and Bar Refaeli spark break up rumor yet again after they were reported to have been seen partying separately. While the movie hunk was at Butter restaurant owner Richie Akiva's birthday party at N.Y.C.'s 1Oak, she was seen partying in Las Vegas at the grand opening of LAVO.
In Touch Weekly which speculated on their split quoted its insider as saying, Bar "kept saying she needed to meet a hot guy" during the event. She kept saying "she was on the prowl." A witness even claimed "Bar was having a blast."
Meet Forbes' Best Paid Actors, Will Smith and Cameron Diaz
July 24, 2008 12:07:05When it comes to celebrity money makers, Will Smith and Cameron Diaz are the two bests according to Forbes magazine. Both movie stars top the publication's list of Hollywood's Best Paid Actors, besting their many other A-list fellow celebs.
On the male list of the ranking, based on salaries earned between June 1, 2007, through June 1, 2008, actor-comedian Smith seizes the No. 1 spot, raking in an estimated $80 million for his big-screen efforts. He's followed close behind at 2nd spot by movie hunk Johnny Depp, earning a reported $72 million this year, thanks to his "Pirates" films. Tied for third spot are funnymen Mike Myers and Eddie Murphy, with each of them earns $55 million over the past year.
Leonardo DiCaprio to Be Quentin Tarantino's Second 'Bastards'
July 16, 2008 02:07:37It seems that Quentin Tarantino's "Inglourious Basterds" is going to be having a line of A-list stars as its cast ensemble. Following the speculation that Tarantino is considering Brad Pitt for Lieutenant Aldo Raine role, new casting rumor surfaced. This time, it is said that the filmmaker eyes to work with Leonardo DiCaprio.
Report claimed that the "Pulp Fiction" director/writer has been planning to meet with the 33-year-old actor on Thursday, July 17, to discuss the possibility of him starring in the movie. If everything goes as planned, the star of Martin Scorsese's "The Departed" will be portraying the role of the Jew Hunter, Colonel Hans Landa. Like Pitt, if indeed cast, this film project will be his first time working with the acclaimed filmmaker.
Marvel Considers Leonardo DiCaprio for 'Captain America' Role
June 13, 2008 10:06:31In early May 2008, online publications went frantic when a news about Captain America casting broke out. At the time, it was reported that Hollywood hunk Matthew McConaughey was on top of Marvel Entertainment's list for portraying the titular character in "The First Avenger: Captain America". However, as quick as the news came out, it soon got slammed leaving a big gap for speculations of who to be entrusted the role.
About a month after, a new report brings out more exciting news regarding the possible casting of the patriotic superhero. It is now said that noted Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio has been considered by Marvel for the role of Steve Rogers whose alter ego is Captain America. But, before the fans of the "Blood Diamond" star leaping for joy over the matter, Latino Review, which sparked the rumor in the first place, insisted that up to this point the 33-year-old actor's name is merely put on the top of the list, but the official offer for the role to the multiple Academy Award-nominated performer has yet to be put forward.
Leonardo DiCaprio Bought Luxurious Eco-Friendly Apartment in New York
April 05, 2008 01:04:10Being an active campaigner for a green world, Leonardo DiCaprio gets serious with his environmental care as the 33-year-old actor reportedly has just bought an eco-friendly apartment. The apartment is a luxurious building called Riverhouse which is located in New York City. The purchase of the apartment was confirmed by Christoper Daily, the president of Sheldrake Organization, the building developer, on Friday, April 4.
The apartment features are definitely eco-friendly as the 264-unit condominium glass tower has a 24-hour fresh filtered air system, low emission paints, an overview looks of the Hudson river, a water treatment facility and rotating solar panels. Besides, it also has other common features for an apartment, such as an indoor 50-foot lap pool, media cafe, fitness center and landscaped terrace but it also has another special feature, a dog spa.
Leonardo DiCaprio to Join 'Gladiator' Helmer in Dark Thriller Film
March 22, 2008 11:03:44The star of "The Aviator" Leonardo DiCaprio is said to be once again working together with acclaimed filmmaker Ridley Scott for a new dark thriller feature film "The Low Dweller". According to Hollywood Reporter, the 33-year-old actor will be joining Scott in the producers' seat for the first time scribbler Brad Ingelsby's film.
Aside from acting as the film's producer, the co-star of Djimon Hounsou in "Blood Diamond" is said to also be attached to the film project, while Scott reportedly has laid his eyes on the chance to direct the movie. Prior to this project, DiCaprio has teamed up with the 70-year-old director in drama thriller "Body of Lies", in which he played the leading character alongside Russell Crowe under the direction of Scott.
Leonardo DiCaprio Reteaming With 'The Departed' Penner?
March 08, 2008 02:03:00The co-star of Claire Danes in "William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet" Leonardo DiCaprio reportedly will be once again working together with William Monahan, the scribbler of "The Departed". According to Hollywood Reporter, the acclaimed Hollywood actor is eyeing for the lead role in Korean-thriller remake project entitled "The Chaser".
The 33-year-old actor is said to be circling the role of an ex-cop who goes on the warpath trying to find a missing girl. Meanwhile, Monaghan reportedly is in talks with Warner Bros. Pictures to adapt the hit Korean film directed by Na Hong-Jin. Aside from the negotiation, Monahan has joined the production as the film's co-producer alongside Roy Lee, Doug Davison and Dan Lin.
Leonardo DiCaprio to Play Support to Mark Wahlberg?
February 27, 2008 03:02:46The three-time Academy Award-nominated actor Leonardo DiCaprio is said to be playing opposite another Hollywood A-list actor Mark Wahlberg in a remake film of the 2006 documentary film "Cocaine Cowboys". According to PageSix.com, the latter actor has managed to persuade the star of "Blood Diamond" to take a supporting role in the yet untitled film "Untitled Jon Roberts Project".
On playing in the film, a movie insider revealed that the co-star of Claire Danes in "William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet" "is excited about the opportunity to play the airplane pilot who travels with Mark's character to obtain kilos of cocaine from Pablo Escobar." Aside from the reports that the character he is portraying would not be a leading role, further details about the 33-year-old actor's character in the film has yet to be known.
Leonardo DiCaprio Aboard 'Akira' Project as Producer
February 21, 2008 04:02:12"Blood Diamond" star Leonardo DiCaprio has been set to produce "Untitled Akira Project" an adaptation film from classic anime "Akira". According to Hollywood Reporter, the 33-year-old actor is going to produce the film through his production house, Appian Way.
Reportedly, the movie star will be teaming with Andrew Lazar from Mad Chance production house as well as Jennifer Davisson for the producer role. Whether he will only be the producer or going to be involved more in the Ruairi Robinson-directed film hasn't been confirmed yet as there are no news about the film's casting.
Lindsay Lohan Flirts with Adrian Grenier and Leonardo DiCaprio
February 16, 2008 09:02:22Is single and available since her split from her latest boyfriend, snowboarder Riley Giles, late last year, Lindsay Lohan is working up her charm, trying to snare Hollywood hunks Adrian Grenier and Leonardo DiCaprio.
According to the New York Daily News, an eyewitness claimed to have seen Lindsay flitted between the two actors at S Bar in West Hollywood on Tuesday night, February 12.
Leonardo DiCaprio Back Together With Bar Refaeli?
December 28, 2007 05:12:10Having broken up with Israeli model girlfriend, Bar Refaeli, Leonardo DiCaprio is reportedly back with her, following the spotting of the pair holding hands in Hollywood before Christmas 2007. Reports noted that Dicaprio was seen holding the 22-year-old model's hand at the Polo Lounge in Beverly Hills on December 20.
According to Us Weekly, a source close to the 33-year-old Hollywood leading actor revealed that the couple weren't really off from the relationship. The source said, "They were never really 'off. It was always a distance thing. Leo was making a movie in Morocco [this year], and Bar had her modeling career."
Leonardo DiCaprio and Bar Refaeli Ended on Great Terms
October 24, 2007 12:10:02Just day after report on Bar Refaeli was spotted together with surfing world champion Kelly Slater made its way on the many gossip sites, now comes a confirmation that the supermodel and her actor boyfriend Leonardo DiCaprio have split up.
A source close to the couple confirmed the persistent speculation on their break up, telling People that their "relationship ran its course." The source furthermore clarifying, "It's bad enough having a cross-country relationship, but it's obviously a lot more difficult trying to maintain a relationship across oceans, and across continents, when both of them are very busy. They ended on great terms. He's a great guy, and she's very sweet. These things happen. They had fun."
Movie Duo Leonardo DiCaprio and George Clooney in Talks to Star in Farragut North
October 11, 2007 12:10:25
While Beau Willimon's play, "Farragut North," is headed for Broadway next year, with Mike Nichols reportedly in line to direct Jake Gyllenhaal in what is said to be his stage debut, Warner Bros. is reported to be developing its big screen version with Leonardo DiCaprio and George Clooney expected to star in.
Not only the movie duo in talks to seize starring role in the forthcoming movie, but also having their production company, DiCaprio's Appian Way and Clooney and Grant Heslov's Smoke House, in hand to produce with Clooney eyeing the director seat as well.
Leonardo DiCaprio and Vinnie Jones Set for a New Historical Epic Flick?
September 14, 2007 02:09:12
Seems big collaboration between two big Hollywood names is going to be something that we will often watch in the future. After the teaming up of Al Pacino and Robert De Niro in "Righteous Kill", reports are now circulating heavily that Leonardo DiCaprio and Vinnie Jones will join forces in a historical epic feature entitled "Freedom Within the Heart."
In the project, set 1,000 years ago, DiCaprio reportedly has been billed as Brian Boru, the High King of Ireland, while Jones his nemesis, Ivor of Limerick. Story is said to put focus on the king, who united the country in battle against a Viking threat.
Leonardo DiCaprio and Discovery Communications to Build "Eco-Town"
July 14, 2007 12:07:57
Leonardo DiCaprio is getting more and more serious, if not obsessed, with environment. The hunk is teaming up with Discovery Communications to executive-produce a reality series chronicling the eco-friendly rebuild of Greensburg, Kansas, which was destroyed by a fierce tornado on May 4th.
The 13-part series, titled "Eco-Town", will chronicle the rebuilding of the small town which has more than 1,500 residents into a "sustainable model of eco-living and one that will save it from future environmental catastrophe."
Leonardo DiCaprio Is a "Playboy"?
July 13, 2007 04:07:49
Early buzz on the casting lineup for "Playboy" appears to have taken flight by now as UK's The Guardian has come up with an interesting notion saying Leonardo DiCaprio is involved in talks to portray the lead role in the project, none other than Playboy magazine founder Hugh Hefner.
"Leo thinks it would make a great movie and Hugh would love Leo to do it -- on the condition that Hugh is alive to see it," an unnamed source informed the paper.
Leonardo DiCaprio Is Facing a Civil Suit Over a Basketball Court
May 14, 2007 10:05:59
Leonardo DiCaprio gets into trouble. The Hollywood hunk is facing a civil suit brought by his neighbors who claim he damaged their property when he built himself a basketball court.
In the legal documents, filed Thursday May 10th in Los Angeles Superior Court by Ronald and Joan Linclau, it is said that "DiCaprio's backyard renovation for the recreation area has caused damage to their uphill property since July 2004."
Entertainers Making Time Magazine's List of 100 Most Influential
May 04, 2007 09:05:59
Among the newsmakers on Time magazine's list of 100 people who shape the world, there are some celebrities who make the cut. Leonardo DiCaprio is the one entertainment newsmaker included in the magazine's annual list of 100 Most Influential.
Besides the hunk, there are also the likes of Rosie O'Donnell, Sacha Baron Cohen, Martin Scorsese, Kate Moss, Oprah Winfrey, George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Justin Timberlake, Tyra Banks, Cate Blanchett, and America Ferrera. The list, which includes 71 men and 29 women from 27 countries, also naming Tina Fey, John Mayer, Brian Williams, and Michael J. Fox among others.
Duo Teaming for Hollywood Noir
May 03, 2007 02:05:57
Finally able to strike a promising collaboration after 2004's "The Aviator", Leonardo DiCaprio and Michael Mann are reportedly joining forces to work on a film noir project which is still unnamed yet with the former being plotted to topline and the latter hoping to make it his next directorial effort.
Said to take place on the old MGM lot in the 1930s, the picture will likely concern a private detective who is hired by the studio to investigate a scandal involving a starlet who may have murdered her own husband. It has already been revealed that the flick will have one of its major shootouts taken in the Trocadero nightclub on Sunset Boulevard.
Leonardo DiCaprio Spotted Partying with Petra Nemcova
May 01, 2007 11:05:23
New rumors surface by the hour that Leonardo DiCaprio is getting close to model Petra Nemcova.
The movie hunk was spotted partying with the model at New York's Marquee nightclub on Friday April 27th while his reported fiancee Bar Refaeli was no where to be seen.
Drew Barrymore Tops People Magazine's Annual "100 Most Beautiful People" List
April 26, 2007 09:04:27
Began her acting career as a child star, Drew Barrymore quickly turns box office breadwinner. With her celebrity status, not only the actress gains public respect, but also acknowledgement of her beauty which at last earns her the predicate of the Most Beautiful in People magazine's annual "100 Most Beautiful People" list.
"I just think happiness is what makes you pretty. Period," Barrymore tells the magazine. "Happy people are beautiful. They become like a mirror and they reflect that happiness." Earning the No. 1 spot on the annual list, it's her forth time on the list, while her first ever to be the magazine's covergirl which issue hit newsstand Friday April 27th.
Rumors on Leonardo DiCaprio to Become a Father Are 100 Percent Made Up
April 14, 2007 10:04:04It seems that Leonardo DiCaprio isn't going to become a daddy. Not now at least. The actor comes to denial, put to rest rumors claiming girlfriend Bar Refaeli is pregnant with their first child together which then leads to wedding rumors, said to take place this summer.
Would like to set the record straight, the actor has through his representative said, "The story is totally (explitive). 100 per cent made up (explitive)."
Leonardo DiCaprio to Be a Dad, Plans to Wed This Summer
April 13, 2007 09:04:27
On the heels of previous report stating Leonardo DiCaprio already popped the question to girlfriend Bar Refaeli during their visit to her hometown, comes a new report suggests the supermodel is pregnant with the actor's child and they are planning to wed this summer.
The 32-year-old actor and the Israeli model are reportedly expecting their first child together which is said to be due in late autumn. Friends of the couple claim they are "delighted" with the news.
Leonardo DiCaprio Approaching "Body of Lies"
April 10, 2007 11:04:57
Slated to be one of the busiest actors in the game judging from the upcoming acting stints he has to carry out, Leonardo DiCaprio turns out to still eager to add one more work into the list.
Variety reports that the striking actor is currently engaged in early talks to topline "Body of Lies", a Warner Bros. Pictures' big screen adaptation of David Ignatius' new novel of the same name. Previously titled "Penetration", the project has already had Donald De Line produced via De Line Pictures with Michael Costigan executive producing.
Leonardo DiCaprio Is Considering Broadway Debut
April 07, 2007 11:04:41
Watch out Broadway, Leonardo DiCaprio is coming. Makes a name on the big screen, the movie hunk is considering to take to the stage later this year.
The actor is in negotiations to play the lead role in David Rabe's drama "The Basic Training of Pavlo Hummel," about a Vietnam-stationed soldier with an African-American alter-ego called Ardell.
Hollywood Hunks Fight Over Docu Rights?
April 02, 2007 02:04:56
Both own well-developed production companies that are going rather productive lately, so seeing them stand face-to-face against each other over a film title therefore is very possible to happen, and this sure is one hot topic to talk about.
According to exclusive report by TMZ.com, Hollywood superstars Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio are both engaged in a battle over the rights to "Maxed Out", a documentary film exposing America's obsession with credit card debt which is currently playing in select cities.
Leonardo DiCaprio and Bar Refaeli Planning to Marry in June
March 30, 2007 11:03:28
The wedding bell will ring sooner than ever for Leonardo DiCaprio and his model girlfriend Bar Refaeli. The lovers are reportedly planning to walk down the aisle June later this year.
Rumor has it that the actor has popped the question to his lady and they are already planning their big day. "Although it may be a bit of a rush, they're thinking about getting married this June. That's when Bar turns 22," a source told the National Enquirer magazine.
"Departed" Duo to Block the "Wall Street"
March 26, 2007 02:03:12
Looks like the acclaimed duo from "The Departed" is about to have another teaming up. Variety has learned that Leonardo DiCaprio is being plotted to collaborate with Martin Scorsese again in "The Wolf of Wall Street", a film adaptation of Jordan Belfort's upcoming tell-all autobiography of the same title.
The project will be developed by Warner Bros. Pictures together with DiCaprio's company Appian Way with Alexandra Milchan to produce. It is said that Milchan, the daughter of famed producer Arnon Milchan, concluded to join the picture due to the Scorsese-DiCaprio combo offered by both studios even though there are no official deals put in place yet for DiCaprio to star or Scorsese to direct.
Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet Cross the "Revolutionary Road"
March 23, 2007 01:03:06
The phenomenal onscreen couple is back, at last. Yes, Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet will stand together again in one frame for the first time after their appearance in James Cameron's 1997 mega-hit work "Titanic."
Variety has reported that the twosome has signed on to be the leadstars in "Revolutionary Road", which will be produced under DreamWorks Pictures banner. Winslet's husband Sam Mendes is on duty to direct as well as produce alongside John N. Hart, Scott Rudin, and Bobby Cohen in association with BBC Films.
Leonardo DiCaprio and Bar Refaeli to Wed?
March 23, 2007 09:03:44
What is it about Leonardo DiCaprio that's so hot? The actor who recently created media frenzy in Israel reportedly is engaged and about to marry model girlfriend Bar Refaeli.
The couple is said to get engaged at the beginning of the month when they visited Bar's home country of Israel, which actually was meant to introduce him to her parents and stage a secret engagement party as well.
TV Show Access Hollywood's 'Guy Candy' List
March 09, 2007 09:03:11
Justin Timberlake is Hollywood's number one hunk. The pop singer has topped the 'Guy Candy' list compiled by TV show Access Hollywood, praised as "easy choice."
"With his trademark moves and signature style, Justin brought sexy back to stay and Hollywood can't get enough," the show's editors said on the recording artist.
Oscar Presenters List Finalized
February 24, 2007 02:02:58
As the prestigious event is drawing very near to its scheduled date, telecast producer Laura Ziskin has announced the last hefty addition for the list of this year's Oscar presenters. Submitted Meryl Streep and Jack Nicholson into the lineup, the renowned producer also put in names like Gael Garcia Bernal, Emily Blunt, Catherine Deneuve, former Vice President Al Gore, James McAvoy, and Jerry Seinfeld.
Other well-known figures joining the pack are Oscar nominees Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert Downey Jr., Greg Kinnear, Helen Mirren, Clive Owen, Ken Watanabe, and Naomi Watts.
Leonardo DiCaprio Uncovers "Conspiracy of Fools"
February 14, 2007 10:02:23
Back in business with Warner Bros. Pictures after toplining its "Blood Diamond" and "The Departed", Leonardo DiCaprio is set to be the leadstar in the studio's new project "Conspiracy of Fools", an adaptation of the Kurt Eichenwald book.
Warner is currently finalizing a rights deal on the book, which tells about the collapse of Enron Corporation from the author's view. Meanwhile, "The Longest Yard" scribe Sheldon Turner has been appointed to work on the screenplay.
Celebrities Launching Campaign to Fight Global Warming
February 01, 2007 02:02:04
Numbers of famous celebrities, including the likes of Leonardo DiCaprio, Orlando Bloom, The Killers, Josh Hartnett, KT Tunstall, Pink, and Razorlight, are all teaming up launching a campaign to fight global warming.
The environmental campaign, called "Global Cool" project, was launched Tuesday Jan 30th and is aimed to get one billion people to reduce the carbon emissions they release into the atmosphere.
Leonardo DiCaprio Has Been Dumped by Model Girlfriend Bar Refaeli
January 29, 2007 03:01:25
There it is, following an endless speculation on their romance being on rocks, talk is heating up that Bar Refaeli has dumped actor boyfriend Leonardo DiCaprio.
Rumor has it that the Israeli model brought an end to their six-month relationship because she was unable to cope with the hunk's hectic work schedule and constant partying.
Is Leonardo DiCaprio's Relationship with Bar Refaeli on the Rocks?
January 24, 2007 09:01:56
This just in. Leonardo DiCaprio's relationship with Israeli model Bar Refaeli reportedly is on the rocks. On that encounter, insiders revealed that the couple seemed to be hitting some shaky ground after almost twelve months together.
The actor, who is in the UK to promote new movie "Blood Diamond", was overheard having a heated row with the beauty over the phone while partying with friends at London's Aura nightclub on Sunday night January 21st.
The 13th Annual SAG Awards Nominees Revealed
January 05, 2007 12:01:28
Often considered a key indicator of films and figures vying for Academy Awards, the Screen Actors Guild unveiled yesterday, January 4, 2007 at the Pacific Design Center's SilverScreen Theater the list of contenders competing for honors at its 13th Annual SAG Awards, set to be held on date 28 the same month at the Los Angeles Shrine Exposition Center.
Picking up a range of films of different genres, the union gave three nods apiece to three acclaimed film features of "Dreamgirls", "Little Miss Sunshine", and "Babel", notably that of Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture which the all three are set against ensemble drama "Bobby" and mob saga "The Departed."
The 2006 CFCA Awards Nominees
December 21, 2006 10:12:54
Joining the crowd in recognizing outstanding film works, performances, and individuals, the Chicago Film Critics Association has unveiled list of contenders competing for this year's CFCA Awards in its anticipation to name the winners on December 28, 2006 via WGN-TV.
Paramount Vantage's multi-narrative drama "Babel" soared as the one that scored most with nine nominations followed by "The Departed" and "The Queen" which both landed six nods each, all earning slot in Best Picture category alongside "United 93" and "Little Miss Sunshine."
11th Annual Satellite Awards Recipients Announced
December 19, 2006 10:12:11
Gathering together at Beverly Hills' Imperial Ballroom of le Meridian on Sunday, December 17, 2006, members of International Press Academy eagerly handed down the organization's honor of Satellite Awards, originally known as Golden Satellite Awards, to the year's outstanding artists, films, television shows, DVDs, and interactive media.
Martin Scorsese's mob saga "The Departed" led the event together with "Dreamgirls" as both collected four prizes each. The Warner Bros. release scored in categories of Best Motion Picture - Drama, Best Screenplay - Adapted for William Monahan, Best Ensemble - Motion Picture, and Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Leonardo DiCaprio.
The Best Dressed Men of 2006 According to Access Hollywood
December 18, 2006 10:12:55
In a new poll to find Hollywood's most elegant man, US news show Access Hollywood finds out that it is Brad Pitt who deserves the title.
The actor has been named the Best Dressed Man of 2006, beating Jamie Foxx who comes 2nd and Leonardo Dicaprio who is at 3rd.
Nominees of the 64th Annual Golden Globe Awards
December 15, 2006 11:12:03
Continuing its annual tradition in giving honors to talented figures in show business, the
Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) has finally unveiled yesterday, December 14, in Beverly Hills, California, the nominees for the 2007 Golden Globe Awards of which ceremony will take place at The Beverly Hilton with a live telecast airing on NBC on January 15.
Leading the contenders, Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu's multinational ensemble drama "Babel" gloriously scored seven nominations, notably that of Best Motion Picture- Drama alongside "Bobby", "The Departed", "Little Children", and "The Queen." Other major nods secured by the picture included those in supporting categories for its three stars namely Brad Pitt, Adriana Barraza, and Rinko Kikuchi.
The 12th Annual Critics' Choice Awards Contenders
December 13, 2006 10:12:36
The largest critics' organization in U.S and Canada, the Broadcast Film Critics Association (BFCA) revealed yesterday, December 12, the nominees of its Critics' Choice Awards to compete for being the best as it holds the ceremony on January 12 at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium.
"Dreamgirls", "Babel", "The Departed", and "Little Miss Sunshine" scored most nominations with seven nods apiece, including that for Best Picture. Those four were joined by six other movies in the category namely "Blood Diamond", "Little Children", "Notes on a Scandal", "The Queen", "Letters From Iwo Jima", and "United 93", the latter two already snatching two film awards each.
Most Women Fantasize About Daniel Craig While Making Love to Their Partners
December 07, 2006 09:12:45
His being the first blonde Bond in "Casino Royale" has resulted in many negative response. Nonetheless, that role has also helped launching Daniel Craig into the galaxy of superstardom. Thanks to the success of the flick that not only he has become a hot commodity in Hollywood, but also turned into a sought after movie star. On top of all, he has become the darling of many women.
In a recent Internet poll, Craig's name is on the top number one as man most women fantasize about while making love to their partners. His being on the top spot of the poll obviously leaving X Factor judge Simon Cowell on second place. Ranked 3rd on the poll of 1,000 adults is Jesse Metcalfe, followed after by David Beckham at 4th and Brad Pitt at No. 5.
Sacha Baron Cohen Hits the Top Slot on AceShowbiz's Top 100 Celebrity Buzz of November 2006 Edition
December 02, 2006 03:12:43The month of November has seen great movies coming up to the surface yet none of them could gather such tremendous publication like "Borat" for sure, and the one who takes most advantage from it is certainly none other than its star, Sacha Baron Cohen.
Aside from whether it was a good or bad one, the continuous exposure undoubtedly has directed all eyes to gaze fixedly on the funnyman so that it is rather unsurprising indeed to find him seat atop AceShowbiz's Top 100 Celebrity Buzz of November 2006 edition replacing last-month's champ Leonardo Dicaprio who sadly ends up on number sixteen this time.
GQ Magazine's Men of the Year
November 17, 2006 09:11:22
George Clooney is People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive in 2006, but he doesn't make it to GQ magazine's Men of the Year list. Fellow actors Leonardo DiCaprio, Will Ferrell, and rapper Jay-Z are all chosen as the magazine's 11th annual Men of the Year.
As of DiCaprio, the hunk has been selected for his "leading man" talents. Elsewhere, Ferrell has been named "seriously funny", while Jay-Z is called a "renaissance mogul".
People Magazine's Sexiest Men Alive for 2006
November 16, 2006 09:11:24
Last year he was sexy, and as for now on he's still sexy. At least people still consider him so. George Clooney is charming, but most of all he is sexy, and apparently the actor has been named People's Sexiest Man Alive for 2006. This is the second time that he gets the predicate after he was given the honor a year ago for the same title.
"Brad's going to be upset," the 45-year-old Oscar winner told People in its special issue. Also two-time winner, Brad Pitt sadly only makes it at number 15. Listed on People magazine's annual survey including actor Patrick Dempsey who comes in second spot, and Ashton Kutcher in third. Taye Diggs, to follow, secures the 4th position ahead of Johnny Depp at number five.
Leonardo DiCaprio Finishes at No. 1 on AceShowbiz's Top 100 Celebrity Buzz of October 2006 Edition
November 02, 2006 05:11:34
Apparently, it's still hard indeed to shake off the male domination on AceShowbiz Celebrity Buzz so far as the list's top spot honor once again goes to another Hollywood actor, who, not very surprisingly, turns out to be Leonardo DiCaprio.
Follows the footsteps of previous chart-toppers like Brandon Routh, Channing Tatum, and Johnny Depp, the striking guy's success to claim the rank surely cannot be separated from the hype surrounding his latest vehicle "The Departed" which sees him stunningly portray a cop working as a mole inside a mob syndicate.
Leonardo DiCaprio to Produce A Reality TV Series
October 17, 2006 02:10:58
Acting is not something new for Leonardo DiCaprio, but developing a reality TV series definitely is a brand new task for him.
The actor has his production company, Appian Way, teams up with Madison Road Entertainment and Craig Piligian's Pilgrim Films to create "E-topia," a reality TV series focusing on the environment.
DiCaprio Gets Timothy Leary Resurrected
June 30, 2006 08:06:42
Taking one step further in his effort to develop a biopic of counterculture icon Timothy Leary, Leonardo DiCaprio has earned positive sign from Obie-winning playwright Craig Lucas and Timothy Leary archivist Michael Horowitz to be involved in the project which has been DiCaprio's dream for several years.
Eyeing the feature as a possible starring vehicle, the popular actor in fact has come to Leary's acquaintance before his death in 1996 and has since aimed to work on his idea on transforming the famed LSD advocate's life to film feature.
DiCaprio Injured While Filming "Blood Diamond"
April 24, 2006 11:04:35
There in Mozambique on Friday April 21st, 2006 Hollywood hunk Leonardo DiCaprio was busy filming "Blood Diamond" when suddenly an accident happened as a result of which the actor "sustained a minor leg injury", his publicist Ken Sunshine said in a statement.
As a precaution, DiCaprio was flown to the Nelspruit Medi-Clinic in neighboring South Africa for X-rays. Though, the star already "received medical attention and was back at work" Saturday, Sunshine said.
Leonardo DiCaprio Dating Bar Refaeli?
April 21, 2006 01:04:06
Famous actor Leonardo DiCaprio is linked to another new beauty, 20-year-old Israeli swimsuit model Bar Refaeli.
The 31-year-old film star was spotted out on Paris' Champs Elysees holding hands with Bar last weekend and noshing at a Lebanese restaurant.
Brad Pitt Conducts "Green" Designs Contest
April 21, 2006 11:04:21
Acting is very close related to Hollywood hunk Brad Pitt. He can do and be anything on screen. But can he, in real life, rebuild New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina? It sounds impossible for the actor to do it alone and upon realizing his limitation he then brings into life his willingness to rebuild the city by conducting "green" designs contest.
Pitt announced Thursday April 20th, 2006 that he has teamed up with national environmental group Global Green USA, sponsoring the Sustainable Design Competition for New Orleans, a contest to find an Earth-friendly plan for housing and community centers in New Orleans.
Leonardo DiCaprio About to Fly the "Kite"
February 28, 2006 01:02:08
Hollywood hunk Leonardo DiCaprio reportedly is ready to take more film project. The actor ups for the upcoming drama "Kite".
About to direct the project along with fellow Brad Simpson, DiCaprio will probably star in as well. The "Kite", which script was written by Michael Lander and Ryan Roy, tells about gang culture and guard corruption in the California prison system.
DiCaprio Producing & Narrating "11th Hour"
December 07, 2005 10:12:08Having played in several high rated films, Leonardo DiCaprio is now giving his hand at making a film. The Hollywood hunk is producing and narrating "11th Hour," a feature-length film that explores global warming and offers solutions for restoring the planet's ecosystems.
"Global warming is not only the No. 1 environmental challenge we face today, but one of the most important issues facing all of humanity," so DiCaprio said. "We all have to do our part to raise awareness about global warming and the problems we as a people face in promoting a sustainable environmental future for our planet," he continued.
DiCaprio & Dunst Spotted Canoodling in Public
November 24, 2005 11:11:48The world is spinning around for Hollywood hunk Leonardo DiCaprio as his love relationship is getting more complicated from time to time. However, he seems to enjoy it very much. The actor has just split from Gisele Bundchen, her lover for nearly 4 years, after the actress caught him cheating with Sienna Miller.
Now Leo is single again. Amidst his being alone, there are rumor mentions that he's dating another Hollywood beauty, Kirsten Dunst. The rumor sparked soon after they were spotted canoodling in public at Los Angeles nightspot Privilege last week. An on-looker said as quoted "you could feel the chemistry between the two. It looked hard for them to take their eyes off one another." Though, either one has yet said something on that report.
DiCaprio Split from Bundchen
November 11, 2005 03:11:32Hot news, actor Leonardo DiCaprio is single again. The Hollywood heart-throb and his girlfriend Gisele Bundchen split. Though, the couple who has spent a three-year on-off romance, call it quit for good. Well at least that's what the supermodel's manager has told a magazine.
She says "Yes, they broke up." But, on the other way around, she rubbishes reports claiming Bundchen dating surfing superstar Kelly Slater, insists "Gisele is not the type of a woman who ends a new relationship and starts a new one right away."
Leonardo DiCaprio Blinks
November 10, 2005 01:11:02Leonardo DiCaprio won't blink even just once as he's busy with his new film project of Malcolm Gladwell's bestseller "Blink." The actor's production company Appian Way is developing the set with Leo himself is set to star in. On board to write and direct is Stephen Gaghan.
The drama movie is said to combine vignettes about people making snap judgments in various situations to argue larger points about how people make first impressions. Universal, Sony, Warner Bros. and Fox are all interested in the feature.
Jennifer Connelly Wants the Diamond
October 12, 2005 03:10:26The 'diamond' is so sparkling that it captivates the heart of Jennifer Connelly. Won't lose the precious stuff, the Hollywood babe soon negotiating to star in.
If the deal has been achieved, the actress will undoubtedly star opposite Leonardo DiCaprio in the dramatic thriller "The Blood Diamond." Edward Zwick will direct for the Warner Bros. film.
What's Wrong with Leo & Miller????
October 04, 2005 03:10:59The man is single, so does the woman. They have just broken up from their lovers. So they're match. The woman, Sienna Miller has just made up with ex-fiancee, actor Jude Law, while the man Leonardo DiCaprio split up with girlfriend Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen, last month. The conclusion is the single beings needing each other.
The actress and actor being spotted together Wednesday night in the L.A.'s Mood Club, chatting and drinking for hours. An onlooker said briefly "Sienna was getting very cozy with him. They spent most of the night huddled in a corner. They looked like they were having a great time." Further the source revealed, "They both went to great lengths to make sure they were not photographed together."
"The Diamond" for DiCaprio
June 30, 2005 10:06:39Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio is in talks to lining up his next film project, which is a dramatic thriller titled "The Blood Diamond." The film, written by Ed Zwick and Marshall Herskovitz, is set in Sierra Leone around 1999, a period when the region was in the midst of a civil war. "The Blood Diamond" would reportedly begin shooting early next year.
In the film, DiCaprio will play a smuggler who specializes in the sale of "conflict diamonds" or "blood diamonds," which commonly used by the warring parties to fund their operations. When the smuggler meets a local Mende farmer whose young son has been forced into the RUF army, the two men's fates become intertwined.
Sticky 12 Stitches
June 23, 2005 11:06:05He's gotten 12 stitches in his neck as a result of the glass bottle attack happened to him during his leaving the Hollywood Friday party held at a bash at the home of Rick Salomon. Feels "insecure" with that incident, Leonardo DiCaprio soon filed a police report claiming he was assaulted with a deadly weapon and needed hospital treatment for his wounds. According to police, no suspects have been arrested and the motive for the attack itself remains unknown.
DiCaprio Got a Dozen Stitches
June 20, 2005 10:06:50"While leaving a small private gathering, Leo was attacked by a woman who was trespassing and had been repeatedly asked to leave the property. The attacker struck him with a glass object before being restrained by witnesses." That's the explanation given to People magazine by Leonardo DiCaprio spokesman Ken Sunshine, concerning the incident happened to the actor while attending a party given by Rick Salomon.
Go into details, the actor reportedly was at a party at about 4 a.m. Friday at the home of Salomon when a woman struck him with a beer bottle. He soon rushed to a hospital where he received about a dozen stitches to close a wound near his ear. This wound later on is expected to not affect DiCaprio's work on "The Departed," which is shooting in Boston and New York.
Who's MTV Best Male?
June 06, 2005 10:06:08The 2005 annual MTV Movie Awards has been held, the list of the winners has been mentioned, and here is the complete list of the awards recipient. As Lindsay Lohan has been chosen as the Best Female Performance, Leonardo DiCaprio has been the Best Male performance, thanks to the role he played in "The Aviator."
The On-Screen Awards were given to Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams, Lacey Chabert, and Amanda Seyfried for their good work for "Mean Girls." Furthermore, the best Villain went to Ben Stiller for "Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story." While Breakthrough Male Award went to Jon Heder for "Napoleon Dynamite," the Breakthrough Female was given to Rachel McAdams for "Mean Girls."
DiCaprio to Star in "The Chancellor Manuscript"
May 25, 2005 10:05:09Paramount Pictures is in final negotiations with Ludlum estate to acquire the rights of Robert Ludlum's novel, whereas actor Leonardo DiCaprio is set to star in the book's based polotical thriller entitled "The Chancellor Manuscript." Michael Seitzman, who's in love with the book he had read when he was 10, will adapt the novel.
Leo will play Peter Chancellor, a novelist who is writing a thriller about Washington power brokers being blackmailed with information gathered by intelligence agencies in order to alter U.S. policy. When Chancellor's work of fiction turns out to have stumbled into reality, he ends up on a run for his life, becoming like a character from his own novel.
Leo's a Lifetime Achievement Award
February 03, 2005 11:02:46"Stunned" is what Leo feels when he gets his lifetime Platinum Award at the Santa Barbara, California's International Film Festival 20th anniversary held on Sunday, January 30, 2005.
Leo, as quoted, says the award as "a lifetime achievement award, which is completely and utterly surreal" given when he's only 30 years old. After 17 years playing in a quite few films has given him such excitement that he loves to do and still want to do it for the rest of his life.
DiCaprio Won The Best Actor Golden Globe Award
January 18, 2005 09:01:51Leonardo DiCaprio won the best actor Golden Globe award for the role of Howard Hughes, a "queer" US billionaire he played in The Aviator, a Martin Scorsese's epic drama. Giving his gratitude to his supportive parents that he finally won the award, caring DiCaprio also urged people in the universe to donate the Tsunami victims.
Along with DiCaprio, Jamie Foxx who was nominated for three Golden Globes, only won one, but was a big award which was the best actor in a musical or comedy for his role as Ray Charles, the soul singer in Taylor Hackford`s Ray.
