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Bill Murray: I Thought Joel Coen Wrote Garfield
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: 20th Century Fox, Adaptation, Animation, Family, Comedy, Celeb News, Celebrity Gossip, Trailers, Videos
When it comes to Bill Murray‘s cinematic career, there are many things left unanswered. What exactly did he say to Scarlett Johansson at the end of Lost in Translation? Was Lucy Liu’s acting really the reason why he didn’t do Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle? And what the heck was he thinking when he signed on for Garfield?
Well - we finally know the answer to at least the last question.
In an interview with GQ, the Oscar nominee explains his participation was based on a few things: a new challenge, a nice paycheck and a case of mistaken identity.
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Jason Statham Avoids Ex at GQ Awards
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Action, Thrillers, Awards, Celebrity Gossip, Rumors
For someone who stars in action-packed films like Transporter and Death Race, it’s rather laughable that Jason Statham avoided ex-girlfriend Kelly Brook at an awards ceremony.
Statham, who presented the accolade for International Man to Mickey Rourke at the GQ Men of the Year Awards, reportedly wouldn’t take his place at his dinner table because Kelly was sitting five tables away.
The Hollywood action star only joined his fellow diners at London’s Royal Opera House after Kelly—who he split from in 2004—had presented a prize to British comic Michael McIntyre.
A source told Britain’s Daily Mirror, “Kelly was a huge part of Jason’s life, and clearly he still has feelings for her. Also she looked stunning and Jason was there with his girlfriend—he didn’t want the pair meeting. Rather than risk an awkward encounter, he didn’t sit down for dinner straight away. Instead a member of GQ’s staff took his place.”
At the after-party for the awards ceremony, Jason continued to keep his distance from Kelly, who is now dating rugby star Danny Cipriani. The source added, “It was a pretty awkward situation. Kelly’s name is a no-go with Jason’s friends—no reference was made to her being there all night. Fortunately, Kelly was oblivious to it all and was just having a laugh.”
Christian Bale Considered for George Bush Role
Having seen Josh Brolin dressed up as George W. Bush, it’s hard to envision anyone else playing our Commander-in-Chief. But according to Oliver Stone, Brolin wasn’t the first person he had in mind for W..
In an interview with GQ, the controversial director admitted he originally wanted to land a much bigger star—for the movie and for the financing.
“Originally I went for Christian Bale. We did some rigorous prosthetic tests and spent a lot of dough—thousands and thousands of dollars—and then Christian said, ‘I just don’t feel like I can do it.’ I met Josh and liked him. He was more rural Americana. But man, he was scared s**tless.”
Wow. While I’m sure Brolin will do a fine job - his career has really peaked in the past year - I can only imagine that Bale would have taken the movie to an entire different level. I’m just surprised to hear that there was something out there Christian couldn’t do…
W. is scheduled to open this October 17—several weeks before the presidential election. Until then, a preview for the movie can be seen here.
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