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Macfadyen: 'Russell Crowe seems sweet'

Matthew Macfadyen has said that Russell Crowe did not live up to his reputation on the set of Robin Hood.

The Pride and Prejudice actor appears in four scenes of Ridley Scott's upcoming movie, which features Crowe in the title role.

Macfadyen told The Guardian: "I didn't have much to do with Russell Crowe. He has a terrible reputation, but I thought he was rather sweet."

Of his decision to do the film, he added: "I thought, 'Well, it's Ridley Scott. It'll take a few days, and it'll be fun'. But in a film like that, there's no real script; it just disintegrates after a while. New pages just keep coming, there are teams of writers going, 'What if Robin?'.

"Anyway, at first I was killed, stabbed by Cate Blanchett. Then new pages came, pink pages, and I wasn't stabbed by her any more - I was killed by Mark Strong. Then new pages, and it was 'unnamed thug with crossbow'.

"[I was in] this ridiculous beard and wig. I looked like a demented Jesus. I thought, 'I haven't got much to do. I'll just make it quite big'. And Ridley liked it, so he kept me alive."

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Bendis meets with 'Spider-Man' film team

Comics writer Brian Bendis has attended a meeting with the Spider-Man film team at Sony, according to the scribe's Twitter account.

The revelation has fuelled existing rumours that Mark Webb's movie reboot will be based on Bendis and Mark Bagley's Ultimate Spider-Man comic book series.

"Just spent a very interesting morning at Sony with the entire spidey movie team. Very very cool stuff," Bendis wrote.

It is thought that the acclaimed writer will serve as a consultant on the project, as he has with the big screen adaptations of Iron Man and Thor. Bendis has also worked closely with filmmakers on cinematic versions of his creator-owned projects.

Launched under Marvel's Ultimate imprint, Ultimate Spider-Man was a modernised reboot of the classic superhero tale. It followed the exploits of a teenage Peter Parker in New York City. The series ran until 2009.

Sony's Spider-Man reboot is scheduled to arrive in theatres on July 3, 2012.

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Waltz: 'Pitt made Basterds happen'

Christoph Waltz has revealed that he thinks Inglourious Basterds would have struggled to be made if Brad Pitt had not agreed to star in it.

The World War II movie has already won a host of prizes and is up for eight Academy Award nominations, including 'Best Picture' and 'Best Director' for Quentin Tarantino.

Waltz told WENN: "Without Brad this movie probably wouldn't have gone ahead and Brad is one of the biggest stars in the world. He could have refused to offer a helping hand, not only has he offered it, he has actually ignited it.

"I really think this movie in 10 to 15 years time will have won a place in history like many of these watershed, pivotal movies."

Waltz added: "He's (Tarantino's) just very much ahead of his time, and he always has been."

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Cameron 'wants Spider-Man like Batman'

James Cameron has revealed that he thinks Marc Webb's upcoming Spider-Man reboot should be similar to Christopher Nolan's interpretation of Batman.

The director told MTV that he wants to see a Spider-Man movie similar to Nolan's Dark Knight.

"I'd like to seem him reinvented in the same way that Batman got reinvented... That's very successful," he insisted.

Cameron, who attempted to get a Spider-Man movie made more than ten years ago, added that he'd be happy to offer advice to Webb.

"It's not like I want to tell them how to do it... It's more like, just don't make the same dumbass mistakes that we made for ten years."

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Owen Wilson 'boards Woody Allen film'

Owen Wilson has reportedly signed to star in Woody Allen's next project.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Marley & Me actor could join France's First Lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy in the upcoming film.

Writer-director Allen is expected to start production on the movie this summer, after the release of his next picture You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger.

Wilson is also due to star in the Farrelly Bros' Hall Pass, in line for a 2011 release.

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Hurt: 'No Ross in upcoming Marvel films'

William Hurt has revealed that he will not be reprising his role as General Ross in any of the current Marvel films.

In an interview with MTV, the actor said that he has not been contacted by the studio with regard to portraying the character in Iron Man 2 or Thor. Ross previously appeared in 2008's The Incredible Hulk.

However, Hurt went on to say that he would be interested in appearing as the military leader again in the future. "If they call me I'll answer," he said. It is thought that the character could feature in 2012's Avengers.

Earlier this month, Iron Man 2 helmer Jon Favreau confirmed that the superhero sequel will take place before the events of Incredible Hulk, which could explain the absence of Hurt's character.

Iron Man 2 arrives in theatres this May. Thor is slated for May 2011.

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Harrison Ford: 'I don't care about awards'

Harrison Ford has declared that he is not interested in winning awards.

Despite having never won an Academy Award, the Indiana Jones star insists that he prefers to focus on more important matters.

He told The Independent: "I don't care very much about awards. I'd rather make a living at what I do and have to do what I want with my family and the rest of my life.

"I'm not naturally drawn to the kind of performance that usually nets awards. I don't have experience in that area. I'm flattered when people recognise my work and wish to honour it, but it's not an important part of my process."

While the 67-year-old did say he wants to concentrate on playing "different kinds of characters" in future, he did say that he would be interested in reprising his role as Dr. Jones for a fifth time.

He added: "If we find a script and we're able to develop a story in less than the 18 years it took to make the last one then, yes, there will be an Indiana Jones 5. If I'm still alive by then, I'll make myself available."

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Clint Eastwood 'not fazed by Oscar snub'

Clint Eastwood has revealed that he was not offended that Invictus had not been nominated for 'Best Picture' or 'Best Director' awards at the Oscars.

Eastwood, who has called actor Morgan Freeman his "lucky charm", insisted that he is not disappointed that his movie was passed over in the two major categories.

Speaking to Moviefone, the 79-year-old filmmaker said: "We had two 'Best Pictures', Unforgiven and Million Dollar Baby, with him in it."

Eastwood added: "Look, I've been around a long time and probably they should give somebody else a look. I don't think too much about that stuff. I didn't think about it then, I just got lucky with those two."

Both Freeman and Matt Damon were recognized with nominations for 'Best Actor' and 'Best Supporting Actor' respectively for their performances in Invictus.

The 2010 Academy Awards will be held on Sunday, March 7, 2010 at Hollywood's Kodak Theatre.

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Hopkins: 'I want to carry on acting'

Sir Anthony Hopkins has revealed that he has no plans to stop acting.

The Wolfman star said that he will only retire when no-one wants to hire him.

In an interview with STV News At Six, Hopkins explained: "They keep coming at me and saying, 'Would you do this?' I say, 'Yeah, OK'.

"No, I'm not going to turn my back on it unless they tell me it's over and we don't want you anymore. So if they say they want me I will go ahead and do it, learn my lines. You know, do what I do. So it's the best time of my life now."

Hopkins also recently claimed that acting is "very easy".

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Marvel already casting for 'Runaways'?

Weeds actress Allie Grant has been linked to the film adaptation of Marvel's Runaways series following an unexpected posting in a theatre programme.

Nothing is known about how close the Runaways movie is to production - but the latest revelation suggests Marvel has begun casting.

According to website Allthingsfangirl, the programme for a US theatre production of How I Learned to Drive, in which Grant stars, reveals that she is in line to star in the comic book film about super-powered teenagers on the run from their villainous parents.

It read: "Grant can be seen opposite Michael Shannon in the upcoming Marvel Studios film, Runaways."

If true, 15-year-old Grant could play the role of Gert in the Marvel movie.

Some reports have claimed that the program-maker might have confused the comic adaptation with upcoming band bio pic, The Runaways, which Shannon stars in. However, Grant is not noted on any cast list for that film.

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Jake Gyllenhaal: 'I love being physical'

Jake Gyllenhaal has admitted that he wants to become known for his physical performances.

The actor, who stars in the upcoming Prince Of Persia: The Sands Of Time, has said that being known as an action star has been his dream since childhood.

Speaking to Total Film, the 29-year-old said: "I've always wanted to do this - it's like a childhood dream. I love being physical, I'm very athletic and I like pushing myself. And I also like combat. Any opportunity to fight!"

Gyllenhaal, who previously admitted that he has always wanted to be an action hero, also insisted that he has never been hesistant to perform his own stunts and said that in the new Prince of Persia movie he injured himself regularly.

He said: "Even if I didn't pull it off and they had to use stuntmen, I would always try it first.

"I pulled some shoulders and I strained some backs and I screwed up my ankles a few times but nothing to worry about.

"On one take, I actually punched a guy in the face by mistake. I spend the rest of the takes trying not to punch him in the face, which is a strange irony really."

Prince Of Persia: The Sands Of Time arrives in cinemas on May 28.

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De Niro 'will never retire from acting'

Robert De Niro has insisted that he will continue to act for another 40 years.

The 66-year-old, who was recently honoured with a lifetime achievement accolade at the AARP Movies for Grownups Awards, has said that he hopes to receive more accolades for his work for years to come, STV reports.

The Taxi Driver star said: "You know, I've only been doing this for about 40 years. It's actually been longer, but what are they going to give me 40 years from now - the He Lived Too Long Award?"

De Niro also revealed that he was surprised to receive an award just days after his new movie Everybody's Fine was released in cinemas to poor reviews.

He added: "A couple of critics suggested it was maybe time for me to retire. I'm still a kid - always a kid. And like most kids, I'm very happy for the approval of grown-ups. Thank you, and see you at the Kids' Choice Awards."

Everybody's Fine is currently playing at the Glasgow Film Festival

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Roth: 'Basterds strong shot for Oscar'

Eli Roth has claimed that Inglorious Basterds has a "strong shot" at winning a best picture Oscar.

The director/actor has said that Quentin Tarantino's WWII film is likely to win the evening's biggest award because it was "so critically acclaimed and so well-received by fans".

Speaking to Paste, the 37-year-old said: "People are saying that we have a very strong shot. You can’t judge it by the Golden Globes and all this other stuff. These are the voters - the 700 voters, or however many there are, and a lot of them love the movie.

"Look, I think there are a lot of great pictures: Avatar, Hurt Locker, Precious. It’s incredible company to be in. And what’s really cool is to watch how Quentin is so happy to be there at the party. And he loves these other directors, so it’s really fun."

Roth continued: "After the SAG Awards, [Precious director] Lee Daniels came out with us and hung out. We’re always at the table next to Precious and Avatar and everyone’s friendly with each other and very excited for each other. I’m just so happy for Quentin and for Christoph Waltz and everybody."

He added: "It would be amazing if it won best picture, but the truth is, this is more than any of us ever hoped for, the fact that it’s Quentin’s highest-grossing movie, that it was so critically acclaimed and so well-received by fans, that we won the SAG Awards and Critics’ Choice. It’s beyond our wildest imaginations."

Inglorious Basterds is nominated for eight Academy Awards, including best director and best original screenplay.

The 2010 Oscars will be broadcast live on Sunday, March 7.

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Brand: 'I'd feel insecure acting with Depp'

Russell Brand has revealed that he would feel insecure acting alongside Johnny Depp.

The comedian, who has been tipped to land a role in the Pirates Of The Caribbean franchise since last year, has insisted that he would be afraid to work with Depp because he is a "massive movie star".

Speaking to Now, the 34-year-old said: "It's Disney, so that's a lot of pressure and you can't say anything nuts. Secondly, it's Johnny Depp and he is a massive movie star, so I would feel insecure."

As for having the right look to join the cast, Brand added: "I would be good as Johnny Depp's brother. Actually, you are beginning to sway me!"

Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides is expected to be released next summer.

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Roth reveals 'Fist', 'Species' details

Eli Roth has opened up about his current projects and his hopes for the future.

The Inglourious Basterds actor, whose film is nominated for eight Oscars, has revealed details on a collaborative film with rapper RZA and admitted his one regret with 2007 horror movie Hostel 2.

Roth told Paste: "Currently, I’m producing this movie by RZA from Wu-Tang Clan that we wrote together called The Man With The Iron Fist. We’re looking to start shooting in August, and I’m writing a script - the next one for me to direct - called Endangered Species. It’s science fiction.

"Right now, it’s awards season. I’ve never experienced anything like this. With Inglourious Basterds, we won the Critics’ Choice awards, then there’s the BAFTAs, then there are the SAG Awards and Golden Globes. I’m having a great time. I don’t want to miss any of it. This is such a rare, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, so I want to enjoy every minute. "

He continued: "I learned that on Hostel. I went right into Hostel 2 a little too quickly. My only regret is that I really hadn’t stopped to take a moment and really enjoy the success of everything we accomplished with that film."

Roth added: "I think that’s why I got so burned out after Hostel 2 is that I didn’t have that break. I don’t want to look back a few years from now and say, 'Wow, this was an amazing, wonderful, special time in my life, and I wish I had taken the time to enjoy it'. So it’s a little distracting to block everything out to write, which is what I need to do. But I’m also having a great time."

The 2010 Academy Awards will be broadcast live on Sunday, March 7.

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Ford 'willing to take recession pay cut'

Harrison Ford has declared that he is willing to work for less during the current economic climate.

The Indiana Jones star - who has amassed a worldwide box office total of more than $6 billion (£3.8b) over four decades - has said the cash-strapped film industry has made it harder than ever for films to get the go-ahead from studios, and that he will take a pay cut if it can help get projects off the ground.

Ford told The Independent: "This is my job. I don't have another job. This is my craft that I have spent my whole life working at. I want to get paid to do it, otherwise I'm not being responsible and I'm not valuing what I do for a living.

"Obviously, I lowered my salary, I was willing to work for something more approaching an allowance than a pay cheque because I understood the realities of the economies of this kind of film."

The 67-year-old went on to say that he is surprised at how much slower the filmmaking process has become in recent times.

He explained: "It is impossible. It used to be that somebody would send me a script, I'd call them on the phone and I'd say, 'I love it', and they'd say, 'Great, let's make it.' Two weeks later we'd be in pre-production. It used to be a whole different process. We'd proceed on a handshake and work out a deal very quickly. It just ain't that way anymore. Money's tight. The money is not as healthy as it once was."

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McGregor: 'I'm not big box office draw'

Ewan McGregor has claimed that he is not a big box office draw.

The Ghost star, who recently declared that he loves watching his own films, has admitted that he rarely gets offered lead roles in blockbusters movies.

Speaking to Cinema Blend, McGregor said: "I'm not really offered the summer blockbusters. I suppose that the studio system is about figures, isn't it, and money. Maybe I don't score highly enough to be a lead in those films. I don't often get offered them. That's fine, it doesn't matter."

The Angels and Demons actor also said that despite starring in several big budget films, he has enjoyed his experiences on Hollywood sets.

McGregor added: It's quite exciting to go to work on a big movie like that. There's something quite fun about being on those big sets, and certainly some of them working with great people."

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Bendis denies 'Spider-Man' reboot link

Writer Brian Bendis has rubbished claims that he helping Sony with its script for the next Spider-Man movie.

The Ultimate Spider-Man scribe recently told fans through Twitter that he had attended a meeting with the film team, prompting rumours that he was on board the movie as a consultant.

However, he put an end to the speculation with a follow-up tweet.

Bendis said: "[I] see quite a few web sites completely making stuff up that I never said or hinted at. I did not say I was now the writer of the movie.

"The movie has a writer and a damn good one. And as was just announced I am writing my own movie for Universal based on my GN fire (on sale now). All I said was I had an interesting morning over there in spidey land. And I did!!

"Speculation is all fun and good, rumour? Sure, but there's a difference between that and completely making stuff up. On a slow nerd news day, I could almost understand it, but you had all this weird DC news to make stuff up about."

Director Marc Webb's Spider-Man reboot is scheduled to arrive in theatres on July 3, 2012.

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Farrell: 'Wasn't pure enough for Bruges'

Colin Farrell has revealed that he thinks he should not have been cast in In Bruges.

The actor, who won a Golden Globe for his performance as a suicidal hitman in the 2008 crime-drama, has said that he fell in love with the story but insisted that his public image would take too much attention away from the film.

Farrell told Total Film: "When I read it, I said to Martin McDonagh, the director, 'I don't think you should hire me'. I said I come with a certain amount of baggage that has been well earned through the years and this piece is so pure, I would love the audience to not have too much of a relationship with any of the actors.

"Thankfully, he didn't listen to me."

Farrell also admitted that he was disappointed with his 2006 movie Miami Vice, claiming that the filmmakers "missed an opportunity" with the remake.

He added: "I didn't like it so much. I thought it was style over substance and I accept a good bit of the responsibility.

"I think we missed an opportunity. It was never going to be Lethal Weapon, but I think we missed an opportunity to have a friendship that also had some elements of fun."

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Robert Buckley linked to 'Captain America'

One Tree Hill star Robert Buckley is the latest actor to be linked to the lead role in Marvel's upcoming Captain America movie.

It is understood that director Joe Johnston has auditioned lots of actors for the part of Steve Rogers in the comic book film, ahead of a final casting decision on March 1.

According to CBM, an inside source revealed that Buckley, who also featured in NBC's Lipstick Jungle, is the frontrunner for the role.

Johnston has previously stated that he would like a relatively unknown actor to don the Captain America costume.

The First Avenger: Captain America is scheduled to be released on July 22, 2011.

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