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Paul Feig to direct all-female Ghostbusters film


An all-female 'Ghostbusters' film has been confirmed by Paul Feig.
A third movie in the comedy franchise is being made and this time a host of "hilarious women" will be the protagonists, four-time Emmy nominee Feig has confirmed.
The movie connoisseur is most well known for his work on the hit 2011 comedy 'Bridesmaids' and has now been revealed as the filmmaker who will helm the franchise's return.
He made the revelation on Twitter on Wednesday (08.10.14), writing: "It's official. I'm making a new Ghostbusters & writing it with @katiedippold & yes, it will star hilarious women. That's who I'm gonna call. (sic)"
The filmmaker's message has thrilled fans of the cult movies, especially with the revelation that Katie Dippold - one of the writers behind NBC comedy 'Parks & Recreation' - is joining the 52 year old once again, following the success of 'The Heat' which they previously worked on together.
Although the cast for the three-quel has not yet been revealed, it has been hinted that Melissa McCarthy may be lined up for a role following her previous involvement with the writing duo.
And original Ghostbuster Bill Murray has also announced his backing for the 44-year-old star, making comments in Toronto last month about who he would like to see in the movie.
He told the Toronto Star newspaper: "Melissa would be a spectacular Ghostbuster. And Kristen Wiig is so funny. God, she's funny. I like this girl Linda Cardellini a lot. And Emma Stone is funny. There are some funny girls out there."

Casey Affleck to produce and star in Boston Strong


Casey Affleck is working on a new film about the Boston Marathon bombing.
The 'Gone Baby Gone' actor is set to produce and star in the new film about the event in 2013.
Variety reports that the movie - entitled 'Boston Strong' - will be based on the book by Casey Sherman and Dave Wedge, which has subsequently been adapted into a script by Eric Johnson and Paul Tamasy, who wrote 'The Fighter'.
The plot of the new film focuses on the manhunt sparked by the 2013 bombing, which attracted worldwide media attention, while the movie itself will mark Affleck's first full producer credit since 'I'm Still Here', starring Joaquin Phoenix.
Affleck - the younger brother of Oscar-winning writer Ben, 42 - is currently filming 'The Finest Hours', which is based on another book written by Sherman.
However, he will next be seen on screen in Christopher Nolan's 'Interstellar'.
In a recent interview, Nolan said his new movie is like "a mirror image" of 'Inception'.
Nolan, 44, explained the film was inspired by sci-fi movies from his childhood.
Speaking to Empire magazine, the director said: "It expands out in the way Inception contracts inwards, it's a very classically constructed movie, but the freshness of the narrative elements really enhance it.
"I liken it to the blockbusters I grew up with as a kid, family films in the best sense: edgy, incisive, challenging."

David Cronenberg says his films are comedies


David Cronenberg considers all of his films to be comedies.
The Canadian filmmaker is widely recognised as a pioneer within the horror movie genre, but Cronenberg says his movies shouldn't be taken too seriously.
He explained to Vulture that although his films don't follow the "traditional definition of a comedy", the 71-year-old considers there to be a "humorous aspect" to all of them.
Cronenberg said: "At Cannes, someone said, 'Have you ever considered making a comedy?'
"And I said, 'I've done nothing but'. Not maybe the traditional definition of a comedy, where it ends with a feel-good kind of thing, but for me, there is an observed and humorous aspect to the human condition and, of course, exploring the human condition is really what art is about.
"And I can't imagine not having humour be part of it. I just can't imagine it."
Some of the filmmaker's best-known projects include 'Scanners' and 'Videodrome', as well as more recent films like 'Cosmopolis'.
His latest film, 'Maps to the Stars', boasts an impressive cast that includes the likes of Julianne Moore, Mia Wasikowska, John Cusack and Robert Pattinson.
'Maps to the Stars' is in cinemas now.

Tracey Emin to design Brit Award


Tracey Emin will design the 2015 Brit Award statuette.
The controversial artist will follow in the footsteps of Dame Vivienne Westwood, Sir Peter Blake, Damien Hirst and last year's designer Philip Treacy in creating the iconic prize, which will be handed out at the annual ceremony next February.
And the 51-year-old artist was "thrilled" to asked to design the award.
She said: "I was thrilled to be asked to rework the Brits trophy. It's so nice as a visual artist to have an involvement with the creative side of the music industry and it's such a sweet celebration of the amazing talent we have in Britain today."
Brits organisers were keen to select a designer who represented "British creativity" and were "delighted" when Tracey agreed to their request.
Brits Chairman Max Lousada said: "Tracey is one of the UK's most prominent fine artists and we are delighted that she has agreed to re-work the 2015 BRITs trophy. Having her on board means that we enter a fifth year of iconic and uniquely designed BRIT statues, and with British creativity very much at the heart of the event, it's fitting that Tracey takes the baton and continues this tradition."

Take That to debut single tomorrow


Take That will premiere their new single tomorrow (10.10.14).
The 'Patience' hitmakers' first track since Jason Orange's recent departure can be heard on UK radio at 7.30am and the remaining members of the group - Gary Barlow, Mark Owen and Howard Donald - hope it will be a hit with fans.
A posting on the group's twitter page read: "We can officially confirm that our new single is premiering tomorrow morning across UK radio! Tune in from 7:30am."
Gary then wrote on his own twitter page: "hope u like it (sic)"
And in response to a fan who said she was excited about hearing the song, he replied: "So r we (sic)"
Howard doesn't think fans will be disappointed by the track, whose name has not yet been announced.
He tweeted: "we can't wait to hear on the radio too!... tis a great song (sic)"
The song marks the group's first new material since 2010 and Howard admitted it has been a long time coming.
He wrote: "About bloody time hey (sic)"
Take That fans were left stunned last month when Jason announced his departure.
He said in a statement: "I want to start by saying how proud I am of what we have achieved together over the years.
"However, at a band meeting last week I confirmed to Mark, Gary and Howard that I do not wish to commit to recording and promoting a new album...
"At the start of this year and with my full knowledge and blessing the guys began writing new material.
"There have been no fallings out, only a decision on my part that I no longer wish to do this."

Queen Elizabeth to receive apology from David Cameron


Britain's Queen Elizabeth is to receive an apology from Prime Minister David Cameron.
The leader of the Conservative Party has revealed his intention to say sorry to the monarch after saying she had "purred" when he told her the result of the Scottish referendum on independence.
Speaking at the time of the incident, Mr Cameron said: "Look, I'm very embarassed by this. I am extremely sorry about it. It was a private conversation that I shouldn't have had and won't have again.
"My office has already been in touch with the Palace to make that clear and I will do so as well."
The Prime Minister was overheard making the comments to Michael Bloomberg, the former Mayor of New York, at a United Nations summit.
It has been confirmed he will tonight (09.10.14) apologise during his regular audience with the Queen at Buckingham Palace.
Typically, Mr Cameron, 48, and the Queen, 88, meet every Wednesday, but Party Conference season has meant their planed meetings have been delayed over the last few weeks.
Throughout the referendum debate, the Palace maintained that the Queen was completely impartial on the matter.

Amanda Bynes stopped for shoplifting


Amanda Bynes was apprehended for shoplifting yesterday (08.10.14).
The troubled actress - who has sparked fresh concerns for her welfare following a spate of recent erratic behaviour - left Barneys New York wearing a hat she hadn't paid for and was stopped by security guards, who let her go after she agreed not to return to the department store.
A NYPD spokesperson told People: "Police responded to a petit larceny.
"Amanda Bynes placed a hat on her head and left the store. Security brought her back in and called the police, but the security decided to release her ... She was gone when the NYPD arrived on the scene."
Police confirmed no charges were filed but the actress had agreed to sign a no-trespass affidavit, banning her from the store.
The 28-year-old actress insisted the situation was a misunderstanding and she had been trying to escape people trying to take her picture and had the permission of one security guard to leave the store but there was miscommunication with another member of staff.
She said: "I was walking out of the store to get my handbag out of the car.
"I had been harassed by a man - a man and this woman were basically trying to take my picture inside the store, and so I asked them to stop taking it, but they wouldn't ... They were like paparazzi but undercover.
"I walked out of the store, and the sensor went off. I didn't realise I was wearing my cap. And the cap - I was purchasing it, and I was actually still shopping."
Amanda - who was arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) last month - also confirmed she can no longer return to the upmarket store.
She said: "I basically just had to leave. They said, 'Please, just don't shop at Barneys anymore.' But oh well. It's fine."

Robert De Niro dedicates award to Robin Williams


Robert De Niro dedicated his Entertainment Icon award to Robin Williams on Tuesday (07.10.14).
The 'Raging Bull' actor was honoured by the Friars Club at the members society's annual gala at the Waldorf Astoria hotel in New York and paid tribute to his late friend - who committed suicide in August - for his "love, humour and compassion".
He said: "Last year I was happy to speak at the gala honoring Don Rickles, happy because before I got the call, I couldn't remember if Don was still alive.
"As you approach the stage in life I like to call the Rickles phase, four things happen. You get older, you get shorter, you get Jewish, and then you become a Friar...
"If you know me, you know how much I like to laugh, and no one made me laugh like Robin. No one could fake that amount of love and humour and compassion. Robin my dear friend I dedicate this award to you."
A host of stars paid tribute to the veteran actor at the event, including Sharon Stone, Edward Norton, David O. Russell, Christopher Walken, Meryl Streep and Martin Scorsese.
Joel McHale mocked the screen legend for his prolific career, saying: "There was an awkward moment when he was handed a menu earlier and he signed on to star in it."
Ricky Gervais sent a video message in which he recalled how the 71-year-old actor had called him after he "p***ed everyone off" with his first stint hosting the Golden Globe awards in 2010.
He said: "I p***ed everyone off in Hollywood and you were laughing all the way through.
According to the comic, De Niro told him: "You were great. They were jokes. F**k them. They were jokes."
When the 'Office' star admitted he didn't know if he'd be invited to return to host the awards, the 'Taxi Driver' asked: "You want me to have a word?"
However, Ricky admitted: "I thought you meant you were gonna have 'em whacked. I said, 'No but thanks.' "
Larry King hosted the event, which also honoured Mexican mogul Carlos Slim, and musical performers included Aretha Franklin, Sting and Stevie Wonder.

Kanye West designing wedding ring for North


Kanye West is designing his 15-month-old daughter a diamond wedding ring.
The 36-year-old rapper is keen to create North West's first ever band, which will have the little one's name engraved on it and feature a diamond big enough to ensure she can wear it now.
A source said: "He's in the process of designing her a one-of-a-kind diamond ring for her to wear on her wedding finger. It symbolises dada's love for his little angel.
"Call him crazy, but that's what he's doing. He says it's going to be princess cut with her name engraved in the band and will have the biggest diamond on it that she can possibly carry on her little finger."
The rapper has enlisted the help of jeweller Lorraine Schwartz - who created his wife and North's mother Kim Kardashian West's engagement ring - to create the special band, and he "doesn't care" if the gift seems a little extravagant.
The source added to HollywoodLife.com: "He will be the first man to put a ring on his girl's finger. He's waiting until she gets a little older and will have Lorraine make it to fit her little finger.
"He will do nothing short of spoiling her because that's what he wants to do.
"That little girl means everything to him and there's not a limit on what she can have. He's lucky to be doing it and incredibly thankful, too."
News of Kanye's gift comes shortly after it was revealed Kim has hired a tailor and stylist for North to ensure her little one has outfits which coordinate with her own.
A source said: "Kim has hired North her own personal tailor whose sole job it is to make mini versions of Kim's designer outfits and ensure they always co-ordinate.
"The tailor, who is also paid to act as North's stylist, works with Kanye and Kim's styling team to create her looks.
"Some are collaborations or commissions to designers themselves and others are created in-house."

Brooklyn Beckham checks curfew with Victoria


Brooklyn Beckham had to ask his mum's permission to stay at a film premiere on Tuesday evening (07.10.14).
The 15-year-old son of power couple David and Victoria Beckham was seen sneaking a quick phone call in to his fashion designer mother to check if he was allowed to stay out late, despite it being a school night.
The teen heartthrob - who is rumoured to be dating 'Kick-Ass' actress Chloe Grace Moretz - was chatting with celebrities including Elizabeth Hurley and former England footballer Sol Campbell at the swanky premiere in Kensington, west London, but seemed worried his parents may cut his evening short with an early curfew.
An onlooker at the screening of the new romantic-comedy 'The Rewrite' told The Sun newspaper: "Brooklyn was a surprise attendee and everyone was excited to see him arrive.
"But he very quickly sneaked off to a corner and had a very quick chat with his mum before going inside to watch the film."
Thankfully Victoria was lenient with her eldest son, allowing him to stay out - a move which didn't go unnoticed by other guests who thought it was a considerate decision to alert his parents of his evening plans.
The source added: "It was very sweet and great to see that the family are as close as ever and are always checking in on each other."

Simon Cowell tells X Factor contestants to behave like One Direction


Simon Cowell has told this year's contestants on 'The X Factor' they must behave like One Direction.
The music mogul - who has returned as a judge on the ever-popular ITV show and is mentoring the Over-25s group - has stressed the need for them to be sincere during the show, citing the success of 1D and Olly Murs as examples to follow.
Cowell, 55, warned Jay James, Ben Haenow and Fleur East: "The audience can work out if you just want to be famous.
"If you're real and truthful, you shouldn't be afraid of that, don't put on a TV persona.
"Two artists who got it right were 1D and Olly Murs - they showed exactly who they were."
What's more, he encouraged the contestants on the show to be more vocal about the songs they performed and not to be afraid to stand up for themselves.
He said: "Don't be a puppet. If you choose the wrong song, you're out.
"You all have a real hectic workload but find an hour a day searching for ideas - you need to do that.
"Just work far ahead. Think about 1D and Olly - they were as tired as you'll be."
Following the pep talk, the trio of acts presented Simon with a cake to mark his 55th birthday.

Bryan Cranston to appear in The Infiltrator

Bryan Cranston will appear in new thriller 'The Infiltrator'. The actor - who is best known for his starring role in 'Breaking Bad' - has agreed to appear in the eagerly-awaited new flick, which is being directed by Brad Furman, who was responsible fo...