Garrett Hedlund Cast in Angelina Jolie-Helmed 'Unbroken'
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- Published on Wednesday, 18 September 2013 17:06
- Written by Hollywood Reporter
Hedlund's addition was more than a month in the works, though he had to work out schedule conflicts before joining the film, which is set to begin shooting in October.Garrett Hedlund has signed on for a supporting role in the Angelina Jolie-helmed drama Unbroken for Universal.The story begins in 1943, when Zamperini's Air Force plane crashed in the Pacific. He survived without food and water for 47 days, enduring shark attacks, aerial attacks and hunger before washing ashore on a Japanese island behind enemy lines, where he was held as a prisoner of war for two years and tortured by his captors.Hedlund's addition was more than a month in the works, though he had to work out schedule conflicts. The film is set to begin shooting in October.Ethan and Joel Coen penned a recent draft of the screenplay, which is based on Laura Hillenbrand’s 2010 best-seller. Universal picked up the rights to the book in January 2011, and William Nicholson and Richard LaGravenese worked on previous drafts before Jolie took the film's reins in December. The movie is scheduled to open in December 2014.Hedlund recently starred in the Coen brothers' Inside Llewyn Davis. Universal was interested in him to play the lead in Fifty Shades of Grey, but the actor bowed out before a formal offer was made. Jolie is producing Unbroken with Matthew Baer and Erwin Stoff.Hedlund is repped by WME, Brillstein Entertainment and attorney David Weber.
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Want Angelina's bag? That'll be £3,000...and a very long wait
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- Published on Tuesday, 17 September 2013 16:16
- Written by Daily Mail
If you want to know what the latest ‘It Bag’ is, the one on Angelina Jolie’s arm is usually a pretty good place to start. At the moment that’s Louis Vuitton’s Capucines handbag, which is selling out across Europe as fashionistas flock to get their hands on one.But would-be buyers have to have deep pockets – it costs up to £3,250. Assistants at the Louis Vuitton shop in New Bond Street, London, said the bags had sold out.They are unlikely to be back in stock until the end of the month, and then in small numbers – prompting suspicions the shortage may be a marketing ruse. But is it worth the wait – and the cash? Fashion writer NICOLE MOWBRAY gives her verdict …After parting with a significant amount of cash for this season’s must-have bag, it’s more than a little galling when it becomes noticeably ‘last season’.It’s even worse when the design pops up everywhere, thanks to labels and prints now being notoriously easy to fake.Louis Vuitton, with its much-copied tan and brown monogram design, must have felt the latter particularly keenly. Which explains why, with the understated Capucines, the French label is turning the emphasis away from trends and back to timeless style.The bag is named after the Rue des Capucines in Paris, where Louis Vuitton opened his first shop in 1854. With it, the brand seems to be celebrating craftsmanship rather than the brash logos for which it has been known of late.Indeed, the success of the bag marks a turnaround for the brand, which has been struggling to win back its reputation as an upmarket and exclusive label.The Capucines is made with full-grain Taurillon calf-leather, which comes from the top layer of a hide. It is subjected to minimal chemical processing (which can weaken it) and so is known for its quality, durability and signature texture.This is the same leather used by Hermes – which is famous for still operating long waiting lists for its coveted Kelly and Birkin bags, decades after they launched.Assistants in Louis Vuitton stores have suggested the brand is also using Hermes’s tactic of ‘drip-feeding’ limited numbers of the Capucines into shops, to encourage demand.So there we have it. Those with serious money to spend – the Capucines costs £3,000 in medium, and £3,250 in large – will be making a serious style understatement this season.If you’d like to follow suit for less, take a look at Raoul. The label offers bags which are just as nice, at a tenth of the price.Or, on the high street, Zara has a classic leather bag with a simple metal tab for a much more purse-friendly £109.
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Angelina Jolie: Arts & Crafts Afternoon with Shiloh & Vivienne!
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- Published on Sunday, 15 September 2013 11:00
- Written by Just Jared
Angelina Jolie and her kids Shiloh, 7, and Vivienne, 5, go to an arts and crafts store together on Sunday afternoon (September 15) in Sydney, Australia.The 38-year-old actress is down under with all six of her children while working on her upcoming directorial feature Unbroken. She was most recently seen catching a flight for a scouting trip with two of the kids.Angie‘s ex-husband Billy Bob Thornton recently spoke out about her being the recipient of this year’s Humanitarian Oscar and had nothing but praise to say.“I am absolutely proud. No one deserves it more, when you put your life out there like she has it is humbling for the rest of us,” Billy Bob told FOX411. “This is someone who can just go along and be a star, but instead she really puts herself out there for people, and no one deserves it more.”
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Angelina Jolie, Beyoncé, Robert Downey Jr. and More Stars' Salaries Revealed
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- Published on Sunday, 15 September 2013 14:24
- Written by Eonline
Ever wonder exactly how much money your favorite stars are raking in? Well, your burning inquiry has been answered by The Hollywood Reporter, as the mag just released the salaries of 23 of your favorite A-list stars. Unsurprisingly, all of the celebs listed are sitting pretty.According to THR, Angelina Jolie, who won her first Academy Award 14 years ago for her role in Girl, Interrupted and whose star power only seems to rise, will make an estimated $20 million if she stars in Salt 2, cementing her status as one of the top-earners in Tinsel Town.But not far behind is Angie's partner Brad Pitt who, according to the mag, recently signed a $3 million deal with Cadillac to advertise in China only in addition to reportedly received a cool $7 million for his ad campaign with Chanel's No. 5 fragrance. Of course, Beyoncé is also at the top of the list, thanks to her $50 million deal with Pepsi. The music legend, who is currently on her Mrs. Carter Show World Tour, is also preparing for the release of her fifth studio album, which will surely bring Queen Bey some extra earnings. As for Robert Downey Jr.? The Iron Man star remains Hollywood's highest-paid actor, netting an estimated $50 million for his role as Tony Stark in the third franchise film. He also reportedly received more than $12 million from HTC after inking a two-year deal as the face of the mobile company's most recent campaign.Additional actors in the $20 million salary club include Leonardo DiCaprio, Will Smith, Denzel Washington, Daniel Radcliffe, who earned $20 million for the final Harry Potter film, as well as Skyfall star Daniel Craig.Former lovebirds Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart also earned $20 million for the last Twilight flick, and R.Pattz continues to bring in cash from his $12 million dollar three-year deal with Dior Homme fragrance.As for stars whose salary might surprise you?Cameron Diaz scored a whopping $42 million for her role in the raunchy comedy Bad Teacher (but only because she reportedly agreed to a small $1 million upfront fee), and George Clooney has earned an estimated $40 million for his Nespresso endorsement.Jennifer Aniston can nab $5 million for a comedy role, as well as Rachel McAdams, who also earns $5 million for her appearance in heartfelt romantic films like The Vow. Were you surprised by any star's salary? Or are you just trying to contain your jealousy?
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Billy Bob Thornton Says Angelina Jolie Is Most Deserving Of Her Upcoming Humanitarian Oscar
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- Published on Saturday, 14 September 2013 17:33
- Written by Huffington post
Even after all this time, Billy Bob Thornton still has nothing but nice things to say about his ex-wife, Angelina Jolie.Last week, news broke that Jolie will receive an honorary Oscar for her humanitarian work. In an interview with Fox News, Thornton commented on the topic by saying "I am absolutely proud. No one deserves it more, when you put your life out there like she has it is humbling for the rest of us. This is someone who can just go along and be a star, but instead she really puts herself out there for people, and no one deserves it more."But this is hardly the first time the "Sling Blade" actor has raved about his superstar ex. In 2012, Thornton told HuffPost "She's a wonderful person. We're great friends," adding: "She's in a different class than I am ... she's a true star. She's a real magical person. I think she's part of providence, part of what makes the world go around." Jolie, on her end, had praised Thornton in the intro to his book "The Billy Bob Tapes: A Cave Full of Ghosts," writing: "[He] has an unmatchable wit and can make you laugh until your face hurts. [He] has a big beautiful heart." The honorary Oscars will be presented at an untelevised ceremony on Nov. 16.
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