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As Hermana Rosa in "All About My Mother" (1999)
Behind-the-Scenes Montage of Rob Marshall's 'Nine'
October 20, 2009 10:10:09A rehearsal montage from the forthcoming musical "Nine" has just been released. Put out via Yahoo! Movies, the two-minute video features a number of scenes from the film intercepting footage of the rehearsals for the song-and-dance numbers. Penelope Cruz, Kate Hudson, Stacy Ferguson aka Fergie, Marion Cotillard and Nicole Kidman are some of actresses seen.
Adapted from the 1982 Tony-winning Broadway musical, this Rob Marshall-directed movie revolves around world famous film director Guido Contini. Dealing with a personal and professional crisis, he struggles to prepare his latest picture, while at the same time balances the numerous women in his life from his wife and his mistress to his movie star muse and his mother.
Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem Reportedly Engaged
October 05, 2009 10:10:44Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem have been congratulated by Rush & Molloy of New York Daily News who claim the lovebirds have got engaged. A friend tells Rush & Molloy to have directly heard about the engagement story from one of the actors. "They're telling friends they will get married," says the friend.
Publicists for both Cruz and Bardem decline to comment on the matter. The movie stars themselves also have not yet addressed the story.
Penelope Cruz Takes Home 2009 ALMA Award
September 18, 2009 01:09:15Penelope Cruz has added another statuette to her awards collections. Having won the prestigious Academy Award and BAFTA among others, the 35-year-old was honored as Best Actress for her performance as Maria Elena in "Vicky Cristina Barcelona" at this year's ALMA Awards. The title was given during a gala ceremony held at the Royce Hall Auditorium at UCLA.
The Spanish actress was not the only movie star winning the ALMA award on Thursday night, September 17. Actor John Leguizamo also took home one kudo for his drama comedy "Nothing Like the Holidays". For his portrayal of Mauricio Rodriguez, the Debra Messing's co-star was hailed Best Actor.
Penelope Cruz Confirms She Isn't Pregnant
September 12, 2009 09:09:40Oscar-winning actress Penelope Cruz is not pregnant, she herself has confirmed to the press while hitting the red carpet premiere of her upcoming film "Broken Embraces" at Toronto International Film Festival on Thursday, September 10. To Donna Freydkin of USA Today, the beauty said, "I start getting some presents from friends saying, 'Congratulations, you're pregnant.' And I say, 'No, I'm not, so return the presents'."
Prior to uttering her verbal denial during the star-studded event, Cruz and her camp have never addressed rumors of her pregnant with actor boyfriend Javier Bardem's baby which keep developing ever since she was spotted sporting what was believed as baby bump during several occasions. Just Jared which exclusively brought the story to the surface earlier last month was told by an unnamed source, "Penelope is about four months pregnant. She's really healthy now and will be a great mother."
New Photos From Rob Marshall's 'Nine'
September 03, 2009 10:09:45A series of new photos from the upcoming musical "Nine" has made its rounds. Five in total, these fresh stills feature Daniel Day-Lewis as Guido Contini, Kate Hudson as Stephanie Necrophuros, Marion Cotillard as Luisa Contini, Penelope Cruz as Carla Albanese and Nicole Kidman as Claudia Nardi.
One of the pictures captures Hudson looking adoringly at Day-Lewis, while two others see Kidman touching her lips to Day-Lewis' and Cotillard looking down at him. Shots of Cruz manning the stage in nothing but sexy lingerie and Hudson performing with back-up dancers are also among the new stills found.
2009 ALMA Awards Honorees in Movie
August 26, 2009 11:08:13The honorees for ALMA Awards 2009's special achievement in motion picture category have been unraveled by the National Council of La Raza. On Tuesday, August 25 at a news conference at Beso Restaurant, NCLR President and CEO Janet Murguia and Executive Producer Eva Longoria revealed that there will be 11 actors and 8 actresses competing for Best Actor and Best Actress.
Among those vying for Best Actor of the Year title are "Vicky Cristina Barcelona" leading man Javier Bardem, "Two Lovers" star Joaquin Phoenix and "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" actor Ramon Rodriguez. Meanwhile, the actresses receiving nominations include Cameron Diaz, Eva Mendes, Michelle Rodriguez, Penelope Cruz and Rosario Dawson.
Penelope Cruz Reportedly Pregnant With Javier Bardem's Baby
August 05, 2009 02:08:45Rumor has it, Penelope Cruz is pregnant with her actor boyfriend Javier Bardem's baby. "Penelope is about four months pregnant," a source tells Just Jared exclusively. "She's really healthy now and will be a great mother." Though so, there has been no confirmation or denial issued by both Penelope and Javier.
Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem are co-stars in 1992 movie "Jamon, jamon". They began dating in 2007 and then appeared together in last year comedy-drama-romance "Vicky Cristina Barcelona".
Full Winners List of 2009 Oscars
February 23, 2009 12:02:32And the Oscars coveted award of Best Motion Picture of the Year goes to "Slumdog Millionaire". This announcement consequently brings a total of eight nods for the film and a conclusion for this year's Academy Awards which was held at Los Angeles' Kodak Theater on Sunday, February 22.
The crew and stars of the movie were summoned to the stage by producer Christian Colson and director Danny Boyle. Colson said on the acceptance speech, "As you can see, our film was a collaboration of hundreds of people and I'm glad that so many of them could make it here tonight." The producer also added that "Slumdog" had virtually no money but a story that inspired "mad love" and a genius director.
2009 Oscars: Penelope Cruz Steals First Academy Statuette
February 23, 2009 09:02:12An Oscar has gone to Penelope Cruz. On Sunday, February 22 at the gala ceremony of the 81st Annual Academy Awards, the 34-year-old actress has earned her first Academy Awards kudo as she was named the Best Supporting Actress.
Cruz received the coveted prize for her performance as the tempestuous ex-wife of Juan Antonio, Maria Elena, in Woody Allen's romantic comedy "Vicky Cristina Barcelona". For the title, she beat fierce competitions, Amy Adams and Viola Davis of "Doubt", Taraji P. Henson of "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" and Marisa Tomei of "The Wrestler".
Penelope Cruz Never Sends Nor Receives Valentine's Day Card
February 09, 2009 03:02:39Movie beauty Penelope Cruz frankly tells Britain's Sunday Times she never sends Valentine's Day card nor receives one. "Valentine's Day card means nothing to me," so she says, adding, "I do not like talking about love. It is too revealing. But I have had so much love in my life, and I am always open to it."
She moreover thanks her family because of whom she still believes in love despite the fact that she has a number of failed love relationships. "I like to think I have a proper view of love. Age does not come into it. I love older people and I love children," she claims. "I have been lucky: love has always been there. My father and my mother, Eduardo and Encarna, brought me and my sister, Monica, and brother, Eduardo, to love and appreciate each other. A close family is very important. It can set you up for life."
Winners List of 2009 BAFTA Awards
February 09, 2009 09:02:36Having become one of the awards' season favorites, "Slumdog Millionaire" once again showed its domination at the 2009 Orange British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA). On Sunday, February 8, at a gala ceremony held in London, the drama movie about a poor Indian orphan who gets a shot at winning millions in a television game has collected seven trophies, including Best Film.
For the Best Film title, "Slumdog" bested over "Frost/Nixon", "Milk", "The Reader" and "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button". It has also scored Best Director for Danny Boyle, Best Music for A.R. Rahman, Best Cinematography for Anthony Dod Mantle, Best Editing for Chris Dickens and Best Sound.
Complete List of 23rd Goya Awards' Winners
February 02, 2009 03:02:07Winners of the 23rd Annual Goya Awards, Spain's equivalent of the Academy Awards, have been announced on Sunday, February 1 and "Camino" has come up as the big winner. The Javier Fesser's film about a young girl's death, her mother's staunch Catholic beliefs and the Church's effort to canonize the girl collected six awards, including the coveted prize, Best Film.
Apart from the Best Film prize, the movie also brought home kudos for director and writer Javier Fesser as the fimmaker was awarded with Best Director and Best Original Screenplay. Additionally, its actresses, Carmen Elias and Nerea Camacho, and actor Jordi Dauder have been hailed Best Actress, Breakthrough Actress and Best Supporting Actor in respective order.
Rihanna and Penelope Cruz Lined Up for Fourth Angel in 'Charlie's Angels 3'
January 27, 2009 10:01:12After reports about the possible materialization of "Charlie's Angels 3" boiled up to the surface, new interesting tidbits on the sequel of "Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle" have been unraveled. In further interview with "Charlie's Angels" producers Nancy Juvonen and Drew Barrymore, the two have come out with their pick for the potential cast of the fourth angel.
To Sci Fi Wire, Juvonen revealed that she would love to see R 'n' B star Rihanna to take the part of Cheryl Ladd's Kris Munroe. "They should," Barrymore's Flower Films producing partner responded on the question whether actresses should start pitching themselves for the role, adding, "I'm having a Rihanna fixation myself."
'Slumdog Millionaire' and 'Wall-E' Share 2008 Boston Society of Film Critics Awards' Top Price
December 15, 2008 01:12:55Winners of the 2008 Boston Society of Film Critics Awards have been named. At the organization's annual meeting on Sunday, December 14, "Slumdog Millionaire" and "Wall-E" have been hailed BSFC Awards' best picture. In tie for the best picture prize, both "Slumdog" and "Wall-E" collected one other prize, "Slumdog" received Best Film Editing kudo, whereas "Wall-E" was dubbed Best Animated Film.
Apart from those two movies, "Milk" has dominated the awards recipients' list with three awards. Bringing home Best Director recognition for its director Gus Van Sant, the biopic movie about Harvey Milk, the first openly gay man to be voted into public office in America, has nailed the Best Screenplay kudo and its leading actor Sean Penn was in tie with Mickey Rourke of "The Wrestler".
New York Film Critics Circle Hailed 'Milk' 2008 Best Film
December 11, 2008 09:12:33Gaining awards momentum, "Milk" shows its domination by collecting three awards from New York Film Critics Circle (NYFCC). On Wednesday, December 10, the biopic drama from director Gus Van Sant has been named the Best Picture of 2008 by the organization of film reviewers from New York-based publications.
Snagging two more kudos from the 2008 NYFCC, the movie about the gay-rights icon Harvey Milk who was tragically murdered a year after he was elected to public office brought recognitions for two of its performers, Sean Penn and Josh Brolin. Penn won the coveted Best Actor for his performance as Milk, while Brolin got the Best Supporting Actor prize for his portrayal of Dan White.
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Dubs 'Wall-E' Best Picture of 2008
December 10, 2008 11:12:10As Los Angeles Film Critics Association (LAFCA) named the top achievements in 2008 on Tuesday, December 9, "Wall-E" comes out victorious, nailing the coveted title of the Best Picture of the Year. Winning over runner-up"The Dark Knight", the Andrew Stanton-directed film has become the first ever animation movie to be given the title by the association.
In the announcement made by Lael Loewenstein, President of the LAFCA, it is also let out that Danny Boyle has been dubbed as Best Director for "Slumdog Millionaire", while Sean Penn has been hailed as Best Actor for his portrayal of Harvey Milk in "Milk". Moreover, other winners also include Best Actress Sally Hawkins, Best Supporting Actor Heath Ledger and Best Supporting Actress Penelope Cruz.
2008 National Board of Review's Winners Announced
December 05, 2008 04:12:30Winners of the 2008 National Board of Review have been unveiled on Thursday, December 4 and among the awards recipients is "Slumdog Millionaire". The Danny Boyle's drama about a poor Indian boy who gets a shot at winning millions in a television game show has been given three kudos, including for the coveted Best Film prize.
Apart from taking the Best Film title, "Slumdog" also brings recognition to its actor, Dev Patel who won Breakthrough Performance by an Actor. Additionally, it also gives Best Adapted Screenplay for screenwriter Simon Beaufoy, who shares the prize with "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" writer Eric Roth.
Rob Marshall's 'Nine' Reveals First Photo From the Set
November 08, 2008 11:11:10Nicole Kidman, Sophia Loren and Penelope Cruz have manned the "Nine" stage. In the newly-released image from The Weinstein Company, the three actresses joined by their co-stars, Marion Cotillard, Judi Dench, Kate Hudson and Stacy Ferguson a.k.a. Fergie, are posing as their characters in the Rob Marshall's drama musical.
Brought forward on Friday, November 7, this first photo from "Nine" has been released along with the studio's announcement that the film's principal photography has begun. On its production news, the film is being shot at Shepperton Studios in England, on location in Italy and at Cinecitta Studios in Rome.
Full Nominees List of 2008 Gotham Independent Film Awards Announced
October 21, 2008 10:10:53On Monday, October 20, IFP has announced the contenders for the 18th Annual Gotham Independent Film Awards and Lance Hammer-directed drama "Ballast" has dominated the nomination list, taking in 4 separate nods. The movie, which has won the 2008 Sundance Film Festival's Dramatic Directing Award for Hammer, is nominated for Best Feature, Breakthrough Director, Breakthrough Actor and Best Ensemble Performance.
In the category of Best Feature, "Ballast" will be up against Courtney Hunt's "Frozen River", Charlie Kaufman's "Synecdoche, New York", Thomas McCarthy's "The Visitor" and Darren Aronofsky's "The Wrestler". Meanwhile, for the Best Ensemble Performance category, the film's cast that include Micheal J. Smith Sr. will be competing with "Rachel Getting Married" ensemble led by Anne Hathaway, "Synecdoche" cast led by Philip Seymour Hoffman, "Vicky Cristina Barcelona" ensemble, Scarlett Johansson, Rebecca Hall, Javier Bardem and Penelope Cruz, and "Visitor" cast led by Richard Jenkins.
Penelope Cruz to Be Honored With Gotham Award Tribute
August 20, 2008 04:08:06Celebrated Spanish actress Penelope Cruz will be adding another statuette to her award shelf. The 34-year-old has been reported to be receiving a Gotham Award Tribute at the nonprofit Independent Feature Project's 18th annual Gotham Award.
She will be honored with the special prize since she is considered to be among the independent film community's most notable individuals due to her career achievements. The award itself which last year was given to actor Javier Bardem will be presented to her on December 2 at Manhattan's Cipriani Wall Street.
Javier Bardem Planning on Proposing Penelope Cruz
July 29, 2008 01:07:56Rumor has it that Javier Bardem is planning to propose to actress girlfriend Penelope Cruz. The Spanish actor, as reported by British the Daily Mail, is about to pop the question during their holiday next month.
The couple's planned engagement was outed by a source close to them, who as well also revealed that they will move to London September later this year while Penelope is due to work on her new big screen movie, "Nine." The source said, "He plans to ask when they are away on holiday. Then, in September, they will be coming over to the U.K. to live while Penelope makes her new film."
Javier Bardem and Penelope Cruz Engaged to Marry?!
April 10, 2008 03:04:22Javier Bardem and Penelope Cruz would become the next celebrity couple to marry later this year, should reports on the media outlets are to be believed. It's been claimed that Bardem has proposed to Cruz during a recent romantic vacation in France and they have been busy planning a wedding since then.
Bardem and Cruz's romance was first exposed in October 2007 when they were spotted "very touchy-feely" at the New York film festival early that month. "They held hands when they thought no one was watching, and she kissed his cheek, and he put his arm around her," a witness said at that time.
Veteran Rocker Prince Treated Post-Oscars Party Guests to Private Strip Show
February 27, 2008 01:02:33Prince treated guests at his purple-themed Oscars-post-party to a private peep show, it has been reported. The veteran rocker reportedly treated his guests to an erotic show, which they could view through cutouts behind a large curtain.
The Oscars-after-party bash, which is rumored to have cost 200,000 pound sterling, was held at Prince's $10 million mansion in LA. Guests including, Eva Longoria, Tony Parker, P. Diddy, Javier Bardem, and Penelope Cruz, were all asked to wear purple colored outfits for the bash.
Penelope Cruz to Voice a Guinea Pig in Animated Film
January 21, 2008 03:01:46Multiple awards-nominated actress Penelope Cruz reportedly has agreed to fill in one of the lead voices in Disney and Jerry Bruckheimer Films' combination live-action/CG film "G-Force". According to Variety, the star of "Volver" will voice Juarez, a guinea pig.
The co-star of Matthew McConaughey in "Sahara" is the new addition to the list of voice cast including Nicolas Cage voicing a mole, Steve Buscemi voicing a hamster and Tracy Morgan who also gives a voice to a guinea pig. Aside from the voice cast, the movie will also have human cast in the ensemble, including Bill Nighy and Will Arnett.
Penelope Cruz in Brother's Raunchy Music Video
January 02, 2008 10:01:45Penelope Cruz's younger brother Eduardo Cruz has launched a music career, which, gets a lot of help from his sisters' act. Penelope and Monica assisted him by appearing in a raunchy music video for his song 'Cosas que contar'.
In the video, Penelope and Monica played translators for a lesbian porn movie and got in the mood themselves. They were then engaged in a passionate scene where at one point Penelope seductively bite the lower lip of Monica.
The 10 Most Stylish Stars of 2007 According to Life and Style
December 22, 2007 11:12:00Cameron Diaz, Cate Blanchett and Kate Bosworth have topped a new poll held to find style queens. The three movie beauties are all included in Life and Style's list of Most Stylish Stars of 2007.
Concerning the honor, the threesome has been given fashion nicknames to mark their status in the world of style. Here are the 10 Most Stylish Stars of 2007 according to Life and Style plus their style-related nicknames:
Penelope Cruz Crowned Hollywood's New Style Queen
December 14, 2007 02:12:43Has been dominating media headlines with her being romantically linked to actor Javier Bardem, Penelope Cruz has earned a new honor that is Hollywood's new style queen. The Spanish actress has been picked as one of the most consistent best dressers on Tinseltown's red carpets by In Touch Weekly.
On Cruz's picking, In Touch editors claimed "Penelope plays up romance. She steams up the red carpet in strapless gowns that play up her decolletage. A true girlie-girl, Penelope loves to play dress-up in romantic styles by classic designers like Chanel and Valentino, and look like the movie star she is."
Natalie Portman Named InStyle's Most Stylish Woman in Tinseltown
November 20, 2007 03:11:53When it comes to Sexiest Man Alive of the Year, the obvious pick is Matt Damon. And when it comes to the Best Dressed Lady of the Year, the prize goes to Natalie Portman. The Golden-Globe winning actress known for her starring role in the Star Wars franchise has topped a list for the Best Dressed Ladies of 2007 compiled by InStyle Magazine.
Cited to be the one who has "natural beauty" and "knows what looks good on her," Portman tops the list because "she exhibits unwavering faith in the cut and quality of a great dress."
Photos of Penelope Cruz and Boyfriend Javier Bardem Making Out in Maldives
October 12, 2007 03:10:28
They have yet made it official that they are an item. But the photos provide by justjared.buzznet.com say it all.
It's obvious that Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem are couple. The lovers have been snapped making out while spent a romantic few days in the Republic of Maldives in the Indian Ocean earlier this month.
Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem Are an Item
October 10, 2007 01:10:47
Rumors are mounting on the street that Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem are dating.
Not without reason, but romance rumors of the two stars sparked after they were spotted "very touchy-feely" at the New York film festival this past weekend.
People Magazine's Best Dressed List of 2007
September 13, 2007 01:09:09
People magazine has made public its list of The Best Dressed Stars of 2007. Among the many famous celebrities included in the list are Cameron Diaz who is credited to have the Best Legs, Beyonce Knowles who is named the Showtopper, and Katie Holmes who is dubbed the Classic.
People magazine senior editor Galina Espinoza praised the mother of one as "one of the most remarkable style evolutions. She's always very simple, very elegant and her clothes fit her perfectly."
Penelope Cruz Eyed for Pedro Almodovar's New Flick
September 06, 2007 02:09:44
Looking forward for more success with Penelope Cruz after his hugely acclaimed "Volver", Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodovar is reportedly wanting to have the actress back for his new film feature which will possibly become his next work.
The man is said to have put aside his project of "La Piel Que Habito" temporarily to take full focus on the development of the flick, slated to be made based on an original screenplay.
Famous Names Approached for Starring Slots in Nine Movie
August 22, 2007 10:08:57
Finally commences the quest to attain its goal in getting an all-star cast for musical project "Nine", The Weinstein Company reportedly is holding talks with the likes of Javier Bardem, Penelope Cruz, and Marion Cotillard to get them boarded the cast.
Bardem is learned to have just received offer for the lead role of director Guido Contini while Cruz and Cotillard are in the line to play Contini's mistress Carla and his wife Louisa, respectively.
A Hot New Hookup, Penelope Cruz and Lenny Kravitz
May 10, 2007 12:05:39
Has been romantically linked to such famous names, as Orlando Bloom and Josh Hartnett, Penelope Cruz is now linked with yet another romantic interest. The movie beauty reportedly is dating rocker Lenny Kravitz.
Rumors on the street mention Cruz celebrated her 33rd birthday on April 28th with Kravitz at New York's Beatrice Inn. She then continued to party at the rocker's TriBeCa apartment.
Penelope Cruz Is the New Face for Mango's New Fashion Collection
April 25, 2007 10:04:23
Penelope Cruz is invading the world of fashion. The actress has been tapped for a new profession, fashion designer, for high street retailer Mango.
Tapped to be the new face for the fashion giant's new collection, Cruz will give hand at designing a fashion range for the Spanish company alongside her sister, actress Monica Cruz.
Penelope Cruz: "I Want to Have My Own Kids, but Also Adopt"
April 14, 2007 09:04:32
Wanna know who's the latest celebrity having adoption in mind? It's Penelope Cruz. The movie beauty, in an interview with Spanish Marie Claire for it's May issue, spills the bean on her ambition to start a family.
To the publication Cruz revealed that not only she wishes to have kids of her own, but hopes of adopting some day. "I want to have my own kids, but also adopt. For awhile, I've had the feeling that my life won't be complete if I don't adopt," the actress said.
Penelope Cruz and Josh Hartnett Trying to Keep a New Flame a Secret?
March 29, 2007 10:03:46
What is it that isn't right about letting the other know you're dating someone? There's nothing wrong with that, maybe, but for Penelope Cruz that means something. The Spanish actress is trying to keep her romance with Josh Hartnett a secret.
While Orlando Bloom, with whom she's been linked recently, is reported going out with her look-alike in New York, Cruz and Hartnett tried to have fun on their own. In Touch magazine reports the pair tried to get a private table at the trendy Los Angeles restaurant El Coyote last week.
The 2007 Empire Awards Recipients Announced
March 28, 2007 03:03:05
Collecting the votes from its readers, Britain's biggest selling film magazine Empire has finally listed out the honorees of its Empire Awards of which ceremony was held in London for the twelfth time.
Based on the votes, collected from over 50,000 people, the magazine proudly gave the top prize of Best Film to latest installment of 007 series "Casino Royale", in the meantime also named stars Daniel Craig and Eva Green the Best Actor and Best Female Newcomer, respectively.
Ben Kingsley and Penelope Cruz Write An "Elegy"
March 06, 2007 04:03:46
Coming together to share scenes as onscreen lovers, Ben Kingsley and Penelope Cruz have both agreed topline "Elegy", a dramatic feature of Lakeshore Entertainment production, Production Weekly has reported.
An adaptation of Philip Roth's short novel "The Dying Animal", the project will see Kingsley play an eminent TV culture critic and star lecturer at a New York college named David Kepesh who finds his life put into disorder upon meeting Consuela Castillo, set to be played by Cruz, a student in one of his courses. However, as he forms an erotic liaison with her, a maddening sexual possessiveness gradually transports him to the depths of deforming jealousy, threatening him to fall into his own destruction.
Orlando Bloom and Penelope Cruz Seen Kissing at Prince's Oscars Party
March 02, 2007 03:03:08
Trust me this one is hot, the hottest you have ever heard. Orlando Bloom and Spanish actress Penelope Cruz were seen kissing at Prince's Oscars party.
There are no official confirmation that they are dating by the time the news is made public. But fear not for we'll keep you posted with more on the hot twosome.
The Elle Style Awards Winners
February 15, 2007 04:02:00
Madonna, Naomi Campbell, and Penelope Cruz were among the winners at the Elle Style Awards, the "unofficial fashion Oscars", held in Camden's Roundhouse in London Tuesday Feb 13th.
While the "Material Girl" has been named the Most Stylish Star, supermodel Campbell was hailed as Best Model, and Cruz nabbed the award for Best Film thanks to "Volver".
Five More to Present the Oscars
February 15, 2007 09:02:26
Another five notable names have been added as the presenters for the upcoming 79th annual Academy Awards. Producer Laura Ziskin revealed yesterday, February 14 that Rachel Weisz, Tom Hanks, Steve Carell, Penelope Cruz, and Cate Blanchett are all set to appear onstage to assume the role during the ceremony, joining the previously announced presenters like Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig.
Honoring best achievements in filmmaking of 2006, this year's event will take place at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center on Sunday, February 25 and be aired live by ABC at 5 p.m. PST (8 p.m. EST), beginning with a half-hour red carpet arrivals segment, "The Road to the Oscars."
Stars Teaming Up for A New Vanity Fair Vintage Hollywood Movie-Cum-Magazine Photo Spread
February 08, 2007 09:02:18
Famous celebrities, including the likes of Robert De Niro, Penelope Cruz, Jack Nicholson, Robert Downey Jr. and Ben Affleck, are all teaming up for a new Vanity Fair vintage Hollywood movie-cum-magazine photo spread, shot by celebrity snapper Annie Liebowitz.
Besides them all, there is also Oscar nominee Forest Whitaker who plays beaten boxer Downey Jr.'s ringside agent in one shot. Edward Norton and Kate Winslet, in addition, also pose together in short film noir titled "Killers Kill, Dead Men Die". The film reportedly features 39 big names in total and can be seen at VanityFair.com.
Olivier Martinez Has Been Spotted in the Arms of Penelope Cruz
February 07, 2007 04:02:01
Kylie Minogue who? It seems Olivier Martinez already forgets about her ex-girlfriend as he's been spotted with another female companion who happens to be Penelope Cruz, just 12 hours after ending his four-year relationship with the Aussie pop singer.
Martinez was spotted hugging Cruz in Los Angeles, at the Chateau Marmont hotel. Britain's Daily Mirror made a meal of photographs showing the French actor in an embrace with the actress, which were carried on the paper's front page with the headline "Kylie Cad Cruz Schmooze" and in a double-page spread, only show Martinez and Cruz sharing what appears to be a friendly hug.
Penelope Cruz Slips Into Woody Allen Spanish Project
February 05, 2007 01:02:26
At last the leadstar for Woody Allen's Spanish project is found. The famed filmmaker has revealed to Fox411 that he has cast Penelope Cruz in the untitled flick, the latest in a line of dramas for the man including "Match Point" and "Scoop."
Production on the picture will begin after Allen settles things on his third London film "Cassandra's Dream" which he also produces with his sister, Letty Aronson. It is said that shooting will be commenced all summer in Barcelona, Spain with Cruz to speak both Spanish and English for the feature.
The 2007 Goya Awards Recipients Unveiled
January 29, 2007 01:01:46
Finally ran its Goya Awards on Sunday, January 28, 2007, Academia of Arts and Cinematographic Sciences (AACCE) delightfully gave high marks on both "Volver" and "Pan's Labyrinth", bestowing the former Best Picture title (Mejor pelicula) while handing out seven prizes to the latter.
Telling about the tragicomic tale of a mother's survival, "Volver" altogether gained five nods; two of which, apart from the aforementioned honor, were key awards of Best Director (Mejor direccion) for Pedro Almodovar and Best Leading Actress (Mejor interpretacion femenina protagonista) for Penelope Cruz.
Orlando Bloom and Penelope Cruz Dating?
January 17, 2007 09:01:22
Rumor has it that Orlando Bloom and Penelope Cruz are dating. The rumors soon appear as the actor has been spotted celebrating his 30th birthday with the companion of the actress.
Celebrated his 30th birthday Saturday January 30th, the couple partied at Los Angeles nightclub Teddy's and were said to be inseparable. A source said, "She was never further than arm's length from Orlando, even when he was surrounded by other women on the dance floor."
The 60th Annual BAFTA Awards Nominees Listed
January 13, 2007 12:01:15
Following the announcement of its Orange Rising Star Award Finalist, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts has finally revealed yesterday, January 12 at 195 Piccadilly the full list of nominees for this year's BAFTA Awards, represented by the Academy Chairman Hilary Bevan Jones and actor Chiwetel Ejiofor.
Hugely acclaimed royal drama "The Queen" came out to be the one that landed most nominations as it gloriously swept ten nods altogether, notably that in Best Film alongside "Babel", "The Departed", "The Last King of Scotland", and "Little Miss Sunshine."
Nominees Announced for the 38th Annual NAACP Image Awards
January 10, 2007 11:01:15
Known as the pioneer in recognizing people of color in film, television, music, and literature, the American National Association for the Advancement of Colored People revealed yesterday, January 9, names and titles included in the nominations for this year's NAACP Image Awards.
Scoring most nods were both musical drama "Dreamgirls" and comedy series "Everybody Hates Chris" as each amazingly landed eight nominations, notably that in the category of Outstanding Motion Picture for the former and that of Outstanding Comedy Series for the latter.
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 2007 Goya Awards Nominees
December 19, 2006 02:12:57
Recognized as the one who holds the award event equivalent to Academy Awards, Spain's Academia of Arts and Cinematographic Sciences (AACCE) made public the contenders for its Goya Awards to later announce the winners in the final week of January 2007 in Madrid, Spain.
Topping the list was action-adventure flick "Alatriste" with fifteen nominations followed by "Volver" and "Pan's Labyrinth" aka "El laberinto del Fauno" with fourteen and thirteen nods, respectively, all vying for Best Picture title (Mejor pelicula) alongside honors for the production design (Mejor direccion artistica) and director (Mejor direccion), among others.
Winners at the 2006 European Film Awards
December 04, 2006 11:12:20
Held as scheduled in Warsaw, Polandia, the 2006 European Film Awards bestowed a number of honors to notable film figures and features Saturday, December 2 based on votes from 1,700 members of European Film Academy.
Coming out as the big winner is Pedro Almodovar's "Volver" as it triumphantly swept five prizes, including Best European Director and Best European Actress for Penelope Cruz. Despite this attainment, however, it sadly lost the most coveted title of Best European Film to "The Lives of Others" which won three other categories as well, notably that of Best European Actor for lead star Ulrich Muehe.
Is Orlando Bloom Getting Close with Penelope Cruz?
September 30, 2006 11:09:57
His break up with Kate Bosworth once became a hot commodity in Hollywood. And now Orlando Bloom sparks speculation on the street that he's getting close with Penelope Cruz.
Not without reason, but the Hollywood heartthrob has been spotted out twice with the actress at Hyde in LA this week. An onlooker tells PageSix.com, "They were definitely together and holding hands."
Matt Damon on Poverty and AIDS Mission
September 18, 2006 09:09:04
Spending more than a week visiting Africa in May earlier this year has given Matt Damon enough spirit to sink deeper into social matter, especially that deals with poverty and AIDS in the country. And thus committed to fight both issues, the actor hosted a fundraiser in Toronto last week to raise money to fight global poverty.
Attended by such famous names as Brad Pitt, Penelope Cruz, Wyclef Jean and John Legend, the event raised almost $1.8 million which will benefit Canada's One X One and the U.S.-based Millennium Promise, headed by United Nations adviser Dr. Jeffrey Sachs.
Ex-Hollywood Power Couple, Matthew McConaughey and Penelope Cruz, on Again?
September 08, 2006 11:09:49
New rumors surface by the hour that Hollywood former couple, Matthew McConaughey and Penelope Cruz, back in love. Is that true? Well at least they look so.
McConaughey and Cruz were spotted having a romantic lunch at the Madeo Italian restaurant in Beverly Hills on Wednesday September 6th. They were caught laughing it up and looking rather close during the time.
Spanish Actress Penelope Cruz Visited the Elusive Suri Cruise
August 04, 2006 10:08:08
While the elusive Suri Cruise makes the gossip pages almost everyday, Penelope Cruz comes forward with the statement saying she's met the little creature. The Spanish actress was in London Thursday August 3rd to attend the British premiere of her new film "Volver" when she met ex-boyfriend Tom Cruise, his fiancee Katie Holmes, and their daughter.
"She's really beautiful. She's one of the most beautiful babies I've ever seen," the 32-year-old actress told the Associated Press while refused to offer other details of the meeting.
Sophia Loren Update
July 19, 2006 01:07:50
Legendary actress Sophia Loren laid the rumors on her being naked for Pirelli's calendar to rest by saying that she will merely be sexy and not stripping completely nude.
The actress, who will appear alongside Penelope Cruz and Naomi Watts in the legendary publication, further insists she protected her modesty.
Italian Goddess Sophia Loren to Pose for Pirelli Calendar
July 07, 2006 01:07:27
Speculation is mounting that Sophia Loren will bare it all for the 2007 edition of the world famous Pirelli calendar.
The Oscar winner and Italian goddess thus becomes the oldest woman to ever appear in the highly coveted calendar.
McConaughey and Cruz "Have Decided to Split"
June 03, 2006 02:06:33
Matthew McConaughey and Penelope Cruz split.
Explaining on what is going on between them, both Cruz and Matthew released a joint statement saying they "have decided to take time off as a couple. Due to busy work schedules and so much time apart, they mutually decided four weeks ago that separating was the best thing to do at this time."
"The Wind" Shakes the Cannes Festival
May 29, 2006 12:05:25
The Cannes festival held on Sunday May 28th 2006 saw the winning of Ken Loach's "The Wind That Shakes The Barley" because of which the British director nabbed the "Palme d'Or".
"We live in extraordinary times and that has made people political in a way they maybe weren't in the previous four, five, six years", Loach told reporters soon after receiving the award.
The 10 Highest-Paid Product Endorsing Celebrities
May 01, 2006 02:05:59
Catherine Zeta-Jones has topped a list of the highest-paid product endorsing celebrities, beating her many other celebrity pals. The actress comes top of the list, thanks to communications giant T-Mobile which pay her a staggering 16.2m EUR to promote their merchandise.
Angelina Jolie, in addition, also makes the list at No. 2 with 9.7m EUR earning from St John. Nicole Kidman is placed 3rd, with a sum of 9.7m EUR for advertising Chanel No 5. Jessica Simpson, who gets 6.1m EUR from Guthy-Renker, is ranked 4th, while Gwyneth Paltrow is at No. 5 with 4.9m EUR from Estee Lauder.
Penelope Cruz Has Passion for "India"
March 21, 2006 10:03:01
Spanish actress Penelope Cruz apparently has a hidden passion for "India". Approvingly, the movie beauty has been tapped to take the lead role in the upcoming English-language film adaptation of "Passion India", for which she will play alongside Bollywood co-stars.
A drama romance flick, "Passion India" actually is based on Javier Moro's original novel titled "Indian Passion". It is inspired by the true story of Anita Delgado, a 17-year-old flamenco dancer from Andalusia who scandalized two countries in the early 1900s when she agreed to marry an Indian maharaja and settle in his native land.
Cruz & Beau Matthew McConaughey Split?
January 20, 2006 11:01:45One more Hollywood couple encountering bitter rumors. Penelope Cruz and beau Matthew McConaughey are reported split.
The bad reports are triggered by their not being together when attending Golden Globe Awards held January 16th.
More Presenters for the 63rd Annual Golden Globe
January 16, 2006 09:01:39More and more stars added to the line of the presenters for the 63 annual Golden Globe Awards to be telecast live on NBC Monday, January 16 (8 - 11:00 p.m. EST) at The Beverly Hilton.
Among the additional names are Kate Beckinsale, Adrien Brody, Penelope Cruz, Tim Robbins, Paul Walker, and Luke Wilson. Moreover, there is also the cast of "Will and Grace" in the line.
French Government Handed Cruz with Cultural Award
January 13, 2006 01:01:04Spanish actress Penelope Cruz has been honored by French government with a Knight in the Order of Arts and Letters in a ceremony held in Paris, France on January 11th. France's cultural minister Renaud Donnedieu de Vabres called her a "great European actress" thanks to her international film career, which includes roles in French, English, Italian and her native Spanish.
The minister said "It's France's role to be the ardent defender of cultural diversity and to recognize those who extend, with their talent, the culture of their country. I'm happy to have honored this great European actress." Speaking on the honor she got, Cruz remarked earnestly "I'm not sure that I deserve it, but I'll do my best so that you won't regret."
Actresses in Line to Be Elton John's Bridesmaids
December 19, 2005 11:12:32Gay marriage is still a new phenomenon for our society that many tend to perceive it as something special if not extraordinary. Thus, due to such perception, numbers of actresses willingly stand in line to be Elton John's bridesmaids at his wedding with his long-term partner David Furnish.
Among those reported to have expressed their wish for a spot at the civil ceremony to be held in Windsor, England, on December 21st are Penelope Cruz and Salma Hayek. "Penelope Cruz and Salma Hayek (asked). At the Cannes Film Festival they both stopped me and asked if they could be bridesmaids," Furnish revealed.
Cruz Combines Beauty & Brains in her New Roles
April 11, 2005 10:04:06Spanish beauty Penelope Cruz is back in the United States with this weekend's debut of Hollywood action flick "Sahara," co-starring Matthew McConaughey. In the movie based on a novel by Clive Cussler, Cruz plays a "beautiful and brilliant" doctor, tracing the origin of an African plague when she gets caught in shoot-em-up adventure with treasure hunter Dirk Pitt played by McConaughey. Besides playing a beauty in the film, the actress is playing a brainy role too, which can be seen in the Italian film, "Don't Move," playing in art house theaters.
Cruz's Plan to Have Children with McConaughey
March 24, 2005 11:03:53Spanish beauty Penelope Cruz utters her willingness to have children with boyfriend Matthew McConaughey in one condition; they could defeat their fear of settling down in one place together. For that reason they have recently been talking about the effect of having baby to their freewheeling lifestyle. Explaining it Cruz says "It would be hard keeping up our nomad life with a baby, we don't like staying in one place for too long. But it might work out."
Cruz Wants to Mother Indian Baby
March 01, 2005 09:03:40Following her work with Mother Teresa's missionaries in Calcutta four years ago, Penelope Cruz has just uttered her plan to adopt an India homeless baby. After her few times visiting India, Cruz who felt a deep concern about the homeless there, and who loves children and had for long time wanted to be a mother then wanted to adopt one.
However, Cruz's plans to mother the baby has fueled speculation on her plan to marry her actor boyfriend, Matthew McConaughey.
