(left to right) Anita Briem stars as “Hannah,” Brendan Fraser stars as “Trevor” and Josh Hutcherson stars as “Sean”
Director: Eric Brevig Cast:Brendan Fraser, Josh Hutcherson, Anita Briem, Garth Gilker, Giancarlo Caltabiano Synopsis: An exciting adventure based on the classic Jules Verne novel “Journey to the Center of the Earth,” Journey to the Center of the Earth 3D stars Brendan Fraser (Crash, The Mummy) as a science professor whose untraditional hypotheses have made him the laughing stock of the academic community. But on an expedition in Iceland, he and his nephew stumble upon a major discovery that launches them on a thrilling journey deep beneath the Earth’s surface, where they travel through never-before-seen worlds and encounter a variety of unusual creatures. Journey to the Center of the Earth 3D is directed by Academy Award-winning visual effects veteran Eric Brevig (Total Recall, Pearl Harbor) from a screenplay by Michael Weiss and Jennifer Flackett & Mark Levin. The film is a co-venture between New Line Cinema and Walden Media. Journey to the Center of the Earth 3D is scheduled for a July 11, 2008 release.
Singer CARRIE UNDERWOOD is the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry after joining the country music mecca this weekend (begs10May08).
CARRIE UNDERWOOD
Underwood, 25, was formally inducted into the cast of the long-running music show on Saturday (10May08), when she was presented with an induction award - a 14-inch bronze replica of an Opry mic stand - from fellow Opry member Garth Brooks. She also sang a duet with country star Vince Gill.
Fighting back tears, she told the crowd: "This really seems like a great family to be part of. I promise I'll do everything I possibly can to not make you regret it."
Since winning American Idol in 2005, Underwood has scored six consecutive number ones on the U.S. country singles chart and sold 7 million copies of her debut album Some Hearts.
JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE and JESSICA BIEL have topped a new list of Hollywood's Buffest Couples.
Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel leaving a wedding held at the Oviatt Hotel. Los Angeles, California - 05.04.08
The well-toned twosome beat Gisele Bundchen and Tom Brady and High School Musical's lovebirds Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens, among others to land at number one on the new In Touch magazine hotlist.
A theatre musical based on the songs of THE BEE GEES is to be created for Broadway and London's West End.
BEE GEES
Robin Gibb announced the stage show on Saturday (10May08), when he accepted a plaque for the band's contribution to the music industry . The musical is set to include all the disco trio's hits, including Stayin' Alive and Jive Talkin'.
According to Gibb, the project could be ready for the stage in the next 12-16 months.
Veteran rocker ROD STEWART is desperate to be a film star - after watching THE ROLLING STONES' MARTIN SCORSESE-directed movie SHINE A LIGHT.
ROD STEWART
The Maggie May star would love to emulate his ageing contemporaries and follow in their footsteps by starring in his very own documentary-style movie.
He says, "I'd love to make a film. Just for posterity."
But the British rocker may have to put his burning ambition to star on the big screen on hold for now - because he has yet to be approached with plans for a movie venture.
U.S. President GEORGE W. BUSH's daughter JENNA has married her longtime boyfriend HENRY HAGER.
JENNA BUSH
The pair exchanged vows at sundown on Saturday (10May08) in a private ceremony held at President Bush's secluded Prairie Chapel Ranch in Crawford, Texas.
The couple - who announced their engagement last August (07) - wed in front of 200 guests at the ranch, including family, friends and White House staff.
Led down the aisle by her father George W. Bush, Jenna wore an Oscar de le Renta wedding gown, and was followed by her twin sister Barbara, who acted as the bride's maid of honour.
In his weekly U.S. radio broadcast on the morning of the wedding day, President Bush told of his joy for his daughter's marriage plans and looked forward to walking her down the aisle.
He stated, "This is a joyous occasion for our family, as we celebrate the happy life ahead of (Jenna) and her husband, Henry.
"It's also a special time for Laura (his wife), who this Mother's Day weekend will watch a young woman we raised together walk down the aisle."
Hager, whose father is a prominent Virginian Republican, also celebrated another milestone over his wedding weekend - he turned 30 on Friday (09May08).
Jenna became the first sitting president's child in 16 years to marry - the last being her aunt Dorothy Koch, daughter of her grandfather President George. H. W. Bush, who was married at Camp David in 1992.
The newlyweds will be based in Baltimore, Maryland, where Hager will begin work for an energy company after completing his business degree. Jenna, 25, will continue with her career as a teacher, reports People.com.
Hollywood couple KATE HUDSON and OWEN WILSON are reportedly engaged - after the FOOL'S GOLD star was spotted sporting a diamond ring on her wedding finger on Thursday (08May08).
OWEN WILSON and KATE HUDSON
The blonde beauty was seen wearing the huge sparkler outside a Boston, Massachusetts restaurant , fuelling speculation the on-off couple is taking their relationship to the next level.
The pair met on the set of 2006 movie You, Me + Dupree and were romantically linked later that year (06), after Hudson split from her husband of six years, The Black Crowes rocker Chris Robinson.
The couple parted ways in June 2007, just two months before Wilson's alleged suicide attempt, with rumours claiming the end of their relationship was the reason behind the attempt on his life.
However, in recent months the stars have appeared to rekindle their love, and spent Easter together in March (08) in Miami, Florida.
They were also spotted enjoying a lunch date with Wilson's parents on Hudson's 29th birthday last month (Apr08), where onlookers described the pair as "lovey-dovey".
A source tells Britain's News Of The World newspaper, "Kate supported Owen during his low patch and that proved to him she's the woman he wants to be with for ever."
The source adds, "The engagement is a natural step for them both."
LATEST: LINDSAY LOHAN has hit back at reports alleging she was axed as the star of an upcoming biopic of murderer CHARLES MANSON, insisting she turned down the role.
LINDSAY LOHAN
Internet reports surfaced earlier this week (begs05May08), claiming the 21-year-old was dropped from independent movie Manson Girls - Lohan's first big screen role since 2007's I Know Who Killed Me - because producers feared her wild ways could interrupt shooting.
But a representative for the star denies she has been dropped from the film, claiming she was too busy with other projects to commit to the project.
Spokesperson Leslie Sloane says, "Unfortunately (Manson Girls) didn't come together quickly enough, and she was offered other roles, which she accepted and is looking forward to doing."
JEFF BRIDGES has a cherished photograph of the first time he spoke to his wife - thanks to an observant make-up man.
JEFF BRIDGES
The Big Lebowski star was shooting Rancho Deluxe in Montana in 1975 when he fell for the waitress who was to become his wife.
But it took Bridges quite a while to pluck up the courage to ask the girl out - a moment that he never knew was caught on camera.
The actor says, "Cut to 15 years later, we're married, and the make-up man from that movie sends me and old photograph of me talking to some local girl.
"He'd just come across it in his files; didn't even know I was married. It was a photograph of the first words I ever uttered to my wife."
Bridges and his wife Susan have been married since 1977.
Actress ROSE McGOWAN is quietly praying for a summer (08) actor's strike - so she can spend time at home with her sick dog.
Rose McGowan leaves the Neil George Salon in Beverly Hills with her foot in a cast. Los Angeles, California - 06.05.08
The Grindhouse star recently learned her 11-year-old terrier, Fester, has a brain tumour and now all she wants to do is spend time with her beloved pooch.
She tells PlanetGossip.Eonline.com, "Five weeks ago he was jumping in the air."
Ongoing talks between studio bosses and acting union officials are trying to resolve issues before a strike is necessary, but McGowan really wouldn't mind a long summer break.
She adds, "I'll get to spend more time with Fester."
A possible strike will also give the actress the chance to rest up after smashing her leg.
Hobbling McGowan has been told she has to wear a leg brace for the next six weeks.
She reveals, "I had a fight with a wall, and the wall won. It sucks."
Named by The Los Angeles Times as an “Artist To Watch in 2008,” Shwayze has recorded an album full of laid-back melodies, hip-hop rhythms and acoustic guitars paying homage to an all-day-and-into-the-night party lifestyle.
Cisco produced the album, co-wrote the songs and provided a roots-rock vocal tapestry that compliments Shwayze’s cooler-than-a-sea-breeze hip-hop delivery (can't help but think of the good old days of Sublime).
MTV will air a reality series on Shwayze, documenting the process of putting out his debut, starting this July. In addition, Shwayze and Cisco, along with their first single BUZZIN’, are currently being featured in the national TV campaign for the Pontiac Vibe.
R+B star USHER failed to impress festivalgoers with his appearance at Radio 1's Big Weekend concert in England - after shouting out the name of the wrong city to the audience.
USHER
The Yeah singer opened the BBC radio' station's festival in Mote Park, Maidstone, Kent, on Saturday (10May08) but upset the 30,000 strong crowd after greeting them by shouting out "Hello Manchester".
Although the crowd, which was mostly made up of people native to Maidstone, took offense at the star calling out the wrong name, the rest of the urban hunk's set went down well with fans.
The event is the biggest free ticketed music festival in Europe, and has previously been held in Dundee, Scotland and Preston, North West England.
As well as Usher, the crowd were treated to pop superstar Madonna's only U.K. festival appearance this year (08), when she performed tracks from her new LP Hard Candy.
THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA star EMILY BLUNT is destined to become a member of crooner MICHAEL BUBLE's family even if the couple splits, because his mother loves the actress.
EMILY BLUNT and MICHAEL BUBLE
The couple has been an item for two years and the singer is convinced his mum Amber thinks his girlfriend is the best thing about her son.
In a Mother's Day special for America's People magazine, Amber Buble says, "If he doesn't marry her, I might kill him.
"But we'd find someone in the family to marry her because we're not letting her go - ever."
LATEST: Actress UMA THURMAN is countersuing French cosmetics giant Lancome over the use of her face and name in their advertisements.
UMA THURMAN
The Kill Bill star alleges Lancome boosting its "prestige, stature and bargaining power" by using her image on Asian websites and Canadian billboards after her contract had expired in September 2004.
Her move is in response to the firm taking legal action on Wednesday (07May08), filing legal papers denying breach of contract and asking the judge to dismiss Thurman's original claim for $1 million (GBP512,000).
Thurman's lawyer Bertram Fields says, "Celebrities will now be careful about doing deals with Lancome. They continued to use her photographs long after the contract was over."
Actress JENNIE GARTH has confirmed she will return the new spinoff of BEVERLY HILLS, 90210 after months of speculation.
LUKE PERRY and JENNIE GARTH
The star fuelled rumours she had agreed to star in the new show after she abruptly quit TV series My Best Friend's Girl last month (Apr08).
Garth was slated to star in the pilot for the comedy, but walked away from the project at the last minute, prompting producers to replace her with Kristin Booth.
She is the first original character to be signed to appear in the remake - although many former stars including Tori Spelling and Ian Ziering have both spoken out about their ambitions to star in the new venture.
Garth will make special guest appearances on the show as her former character Kelly Taylor and will play a guidance counsellor.
Hollywood star CAMERON DIAZ refuses to be phased by her advancing years - insisting she looks and feels better now than she ever has.
CAMERON DIAZ
The blonde beauty, who shot to fame aged 22 after starring in 1994 movie The Mask, doesn't consider her age a problem, because she takes better care of herself now than when she was young.
And although the Charlie's Angel star admits to looking longingly at photographs of her as a young woman, she insists turning 35 last August (07) was a positive experience.
She tells Britain's Cosmopolitan magazine, "I'm enjoying it (being 35). I feel better with age. I mean, sure, I look at pictures of myself when I was 21 and think, 'Wow, I didn't look so bad.'
"But I take more care of myself now, so in a way I feel like I look better than I did then. I feel good about myself now."
The mother of SEX AND THE CITY star KIM CATTRALL loves her daughter's racy role in the hit show - because she 'looks fabulous' on-screen.
Kim Cattrall and Sarah Jessica Parker in 'SEX AND THE CITY: THE MOVIE'
The star is famed for her portrayal of maneater Samantha Jones in the beloved series, and returns to the character in the upcoming big-screen extravaganza, Sex And The City: The Movie.
And the 51-year-old is comfortable showing her sexual side on-screen - and has the support of her adoring mum Shane, who thinks her daughter is an inspiration for older women everywhere.
She says, "Kim is a role model for 50-something women. Much has been made about her nudity in the film, but I think she looks fabulous."
And proud mum Shane, 79, insists people who criticise Cattrall's on-screen antics are just jealous of her well-preserved body.
She adds, "Anyone who knocks that is jealous. All this fuss about a bit of nudity is ridiculous."
Folk legend BOB DYLAN is set to debut his first art exhibition. The collection, showing at the Halcyon Gallery in London, will feature drawings and sketches made by the singer while he toured during the period of 1989 through to 1992.
Paul Green, president of the gallery, says, "This is an incredible opportunity for viewing this powerful body of work which gives an insight into the artist's soul."
The Drawn Blank Series is scheduled to launch on 14 June (08).
BLAKE FIELDER-CIVIL's mother has advised her jailed son to divorce AMY WINEHOUSE, insisting he would be "crazy" to reunite with the troubled star once he is released from prison. Last month (Apr08), the Rehab hitmaker denied reports her marriage is in trouble after she had allegedly fallen for her manager's assistant Alex Haynes. Fielder-Civil, who is currently behind bars in London's Pentonville Prison, was also said to have developed a close relationship with pal Sarah Thomas, after receiving frequent visits from her.
And Fielder-Civil's mother, Georgette, is convinced her son should part ways with 24-year-old Winehouse - and plan a future with office receptionist Thomas.
She tells British newspaper News Of The World, "I've told him he should divorce Amy now and start a new life with Sarah.
"She's his best buddy and has been extremely supportive. Amy's a mess. I've told him if he goes back to her she will lead him to an early grave."
Fielder-Civil, 25, has pleaded not guilty to charges of attempting to pervert the course of justice after allegedly attempting to fix the outcome of a previous trial for grievous bodily harm. He will stand trial for the latest charges in June (08).
Soul legend AL GREEN had to turn down the chance to record a duets album, because too many people wanted to join him in the studio. The Let's Stay Together singer toyed with the idea of re-recording his hits with today's stars after his last album, but quickly discovered almost everyone was keen to take part.
He says, "I was sitting on the bed in my pyjamas with the publicity president at (record label) Blue Note and we were talking about doing a duet album.
"But there was just so many people wanting to duet that there was too many to duet with."
Instead, Green hit the studio with the Roots drummer Ahmir `?uestlove' Thompson and singers John Legend and Corinne Bailey Rae to record his new album Lay It Down.
.jpg)
E-mail this to a friend
Printable version
Post a comment
