World economic crisis doesn’t stop glitzy line-up for Venice Film FestivalROME — The world economic crisis hasn’t dulled the glitz of the 66th edition of the Venice Film Festival, which hosts a line-up rich with Hollywood heavyweights. Line-up of films competing at Venice Film FestivalROME — A list of the films in competition for the Golden Lion at the 66th Venice Film Festival, which will run from Sept. 2-12: Michael Moore, Tom Ford in the competition at Venice Film FestivalROME — Michael Moore’s examination of the world’s economic crisis and the directorial debut of former Gucci designer Tom Ford are among 23 films vying for the Golden Lion at this year’s Venice Film Festival. Salut! Danny DeVito serves up Italian-style lemon liqueur at New Orleans cocktail festivalNEW ORLEANS — Actor Danny DeVito served up his own premium “Limoncello” liqueur flavored with zesty Italian lemons and gave a cry of “Salut!” to a drink-sipping crowd at Tales of the Cocktail, a New Orleans cocktail and culinary festival. Jacksons? ABBA? Speculation swirls about what will fill 50 empty nights at London’s 02 ArenaLONDON — An all-star Michael Jackson tribute show? A Jackson family concert, minus Michael? An ABBA reunion? Italy unveils 14 looted artifacts returned by Cleveland Museum of ArtROME — Italian officials on Thursday unveiled 14 artifacts spanning from antiquity to the Middle Ages that were looted or stolen from Italy and recently returned by The Cleveland Museum of Art. Not so Dolce Vita: Japanese tourists file police complaint after euro700 restaurant billROME — They were looking for a bit of La Dolce Vita but what two Japanese tourists got in a restaurant in Rome left a bad taste in their mouths. Italian author Claudio Magris to receive German literary prizeBERLIN — Italian author Claudio Magris will receive the top award of the Frankfurt Book Fair this fall, the jury announced Thursday. Venice Film Fest to open Sept. 2 with Tornatore’s movie on his native Sicilian townROME — Organizers say this year’s Venice Film Festival will open with “Baaria,” a movie by Oscar-winning director Giuseppe Tornatore on his native Sicilian town. Parties less exuberant, art a bit harsher: 1 view from 53rd Venice BiennaleVENICE, Italy — Quieter parties. Harsher art. Rome’s Ara Pacis museum vandalized, colors of Italian flag painted on US-designed buildingROME — The back wall of a controversial museum designed by U.S. architect Richard Meier was painted overnight with the red and green colors of the Italian flag. Berlusconi slams paparazzi, laments his personal saga is playing out on newspaper front pagesROME — Premier Silvio Berlusconi slammed the paparazzi Sunday for taking photos of a New Year’s party at his Sardinian home that was attended by an 18-year-old at the heart of a political and personal storm. Bendu Appa Rao RMP Shooting of ‘Bendu Appa Rao RMP’ directed by EVV Satyanarayana and produced by Dr D Ramanaidu on the banner of Suresh Productions with Allari Naresh, Kamna Jethmalani and Meghana in the lead is progressing at a fast pace after its launch on April 2. Three of the songs in the film were recently choreographed in the beautiful locales of Italy, Germany, Netherlands and Austria and the unit recently returned from abroad trip. Giving details, the director says, ‘It is a complete comedy entertainer. Besides visual comedy, the film also has dialogue comedy. When the banner belongs to Naidu, it is almost like our family film as our entire family always remembers him everyday. I am indebted to him for my present position. Let me recall that I made my debut as director on this banner. I am very happy for bagging a chance to direct one more film on this banner. We are planning to wrap up the shooting with the second schedule planned at Rajahmundry and its surrounding areas from June 1.’ Producer Ramanaidu says, ‘I am confident that the film being directed by EVV would be another big hit on the lines of our earlier combination ‘Prema Khaidi.’ Koti gave melodious tunes to all the songs.’ Allari Naresh says, ‘Working with Suresh Productions is like working for my parent banner. I hope that the success would benefit all the members of the film unit.’ Ahuti Prasad, Chalapati Rao, Dharmavarapu Subrahmanyam, LB Sriram, MS Narayana, AVS, Jeeva, Raghubabu, Krishna Bhagawan, Suman Setty, Sakuntala, Anita Nath, Pavani and others are in the cast. Dialogues are by Giri, dialogues are by Veligonda Srinivas, story assistance is by Vegesna Satish and Mohan, editing is by Gauthamraju, while camera is by V Jayaram. Angels & Demons in Rome: Tour visits sites related to book and movieROME — On the stone steps of the 500-year-old Santa Maria del Popolo church, our tour group huddled around our guide in a tight circle. Rob Pattinson confirms he’ll star in fourth Twilight instalmentLONDON - Hollywood actor Rob Pattinson, who became a household name with his portrayal of a vampire in the Twilight series, has confirmed that he will be acting in yet another instalment. Clooney turns assassin for ‘A Very Private Gentleman’WASHINGTON - Hollywood hunk George Clooney has been roped in to play an assassin in a new film titled ‘A Very Private Gentleman’. Venice film fest to honor Disney creative exec Lasseter and Pixar directors for animationROME — The Venice Film Festival says it will give lifetime achievement awards this year to Disney’s chief creative officer and four Pixar directors for their work in animation. Armstrong’s 1st ride in Giro to air on TV in US after organizers announce 4-year dealVENICE, Italy — TV viewers in the United States will get a chance to watch Lance Armstrong compete in his first Giro d’Italia, after all. Sharmila reaches Cannes Classic Indian actress Sharmila Tagore, the veteran of many films has been named as one of the members of the international jury of the Cannes Film Festival.
Obituaries in the newsSusan Atkins LOS ANGELES (AP) — Susan Atkins, a member of the Charles Manson “family” who admitted ruthlessly stabbing pregnant actress Sharon Tate to death in the cult’s 1969 murder spree, has died in prison less than a month after a parole board turned down a bid for compassionate release. She was 61 and had brain cancer. Fake Swiss Guards stand at attention as ‘Angels & Demons’ premieres in RomeROME — Fake Swiss Guards stood at attention on the red carpet as “Angels & Demons,” the thriller based on the Dan Brown best-selling novel of the same name, had its world premiere. Italian premier Berlusconi goes on counterattack, insists wife must apologize to himROME — A peeved Premier Silvio Berlusconi has demanded a public apology from his wife, who announced she was seeking a divorce from the billionaire media magnate because she was fed up with his roving eye for younger women. Director Ron Howard claims Vatican obstructed “Angels & Demons” Rome film permitsROME — Director Ron Howard claimed Sunday that the Vatican interfered with efforts to get permits to shoot certain scenes of his “Angels & Demons” religious thriller in Rome — a charge the Vatican said was purely a publicity stunt. Director Ron Howard claims Vatican obstructed “Angels & Demons” Rome film permitsROME — Director Ron Howard claimed Sunday that the Vatican interfered with efforts to get permits to shoot certain scenes of his “Angels & Demons” religious thriller in Rome — a charge the Vatican said was purely a publicity stunt. |
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