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Michelle Williams speaks about playing Marilyn Monroe in new movie

‘Brokeback Mountain’ star Michelle Williams has spoken out about her role as late actress Marilyn Monroe in a new movie. Williams, 30, is portraying the iconic blonde in ‘My Week With Marilyn’, which has just completed filming at Pinewood Studios. “I feel like we live together,” the Daily Mail quoted her as saying. She explained [...]

Zeta-Jones turns down Vivien Leigh role to spend time with ill hubby

Catherine Zeta-Jones has apparently turned down several movie roles, including the chance to portray Vivien Leigh, to spend more time with cancer-stricken husband Michael Douglas. The Oscar-winning actress had been approached about playing the vivacious second wife of Laurence Olivier in a film about Olivier making ‘The Prince And The Showgirl’ with Marilyn Monroe at [...]

Vanessa Redgrave set to receive Bafta Fellowship

Vanessa Redgrave is set to receive this year’’s Bafta Fellowship for her contribution to cinema.
Redgrave, 73, actress has acted in over 80 movies, including 1977′’s Julia for which she bagged the best supporting actress Oscar.
David Parfitt, chairman of the British Academy of Film and Television, said Redgrave was “a hugely talented and respected actress”.
She will [...]

Scarlett Johansson may star in ‘My Week with Marilyn”

Scarlett Johansson may star in new film ”My Week With Marilyn”, for she is said to be filmmakers’ favourite in the list that comprises other Hollywood hotties.
Director Simon Curtis and producer David Parfitt reportedly have Kate Hudson, Amy Adams and Michelle Williams in their mind too, the China Daily reports.
The movie will be adapted from [...]

Scarlett Johansson Marilyn Monroe “My Week With Marilyn” Movie

And in news that will send Lindsay Lohan’s head popping right off her shoulders, Lost In Translation’s Scarlett Johansson, 24, is at the top of a list of seasoned actresses being considered by director Simon Curtis and producer David Parfitt to play blonde bombshell Marilyn Monroe in a new motion picture.

The Daily Mail’s Showbiz Reporter [...]