Director Brian De Palma had to censor a montage of Iraq war casualties in his new film 'Redacted' on the insistence of insurance companies, who feared relatives of the victims would sue the filmmakers.
In an interview with Empire Magazine De Palma said: "The insurance companies (didn't want their faces shown). They think that a relative of a dead baby will see the movie in the theatre and be so distressed that they'll bring a lawsuit against us."
'The Untouchables' director's anti-war film initially ended with a harrowing montage of real life fatalities, however the scene has been re-cut to disguise the victims' identities.
In September last year, De Palma received the Venice Film Festival's prestigious Best Director Silver Lion award for his film.
'Redacted' is due for release in Irish cinemas later this month.
Saturday 31 May 2008
Baby on the way for Gwen Stefani
It is reported that singer Gwen Stefani and her husband Gavin Rossdale are expecting their second child.
The website People.com quoted Rossdale's father Douglas as saying: "the whole family are delighted."
He continued: "We are very much looking forward to another grandchild."
Thirty-eight-year-old Stefani and 40-year-old Rossdale have a son, Kingston, who was born in 2006.
The website People.com quoted Rossdale's father Douglas as saying: "the whole family are delighted."
He continued: "We are very much looking forward to another grandchild."
Thirty-eight-year-old Stefani and 40-year-old Rossdale have a son, Kingston, who was born in 2006.
The Hensley and Lawton Band
Artist: The Hensley and Lawton Band
Genre(s):
Rock: Hard-Rock
Discography:
The Return
Year: 2001
Tracks: 15
Heavenwood
Artist: Heavenwood
Genre(s):
Metal: Gothic
Discography:
Swallow
Year: 1998
Tracks: 9
Diva
Year: 1996
Tracks: 10
Largely elysian by the lick of Scandinavian bands like Tiamat and Crematory, as well as homegrown heroes Moonspell, Portugal's Heavenwood released a copulate of pontifical goth metal albums in the mid-'90s. Unfortunately, 1996's debut endeavour, Diva, unexpectedly garnered more attention (and laughter) for possessing one of the nigh Spinal Tap-like cover art concepts of the decade, and its 1998 followup, Swallow, found bandmembers Ernesto Guerra (vocals), Ricardo Dias (lead guitar), Miguel Vaquero (calendar method of birth control guitar), João Soares (keyboards), Bruno Silva (bass), and Dave Jr. (drums) inactive trailing virtual miles behind the superior competition in the goth alloy game. The group's mostly unheralded breakup merely a short time later was consequently no large surprise.
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Celia Cruz and Tito Puente
Artist: Celia Cruz and Tito Puente
Genre(s):
Latin
Discography:
Cuba Y Puerto Rico Son
Year: 2006
Tracks: 12
Victoria Beckham to return to Ugly Betty
Victoria Beckham is set to make another appearance in Ugly Betty.
The former Spice Girl will reportedly be making regular appearances in the hit show after impressing bosses with her cameo last year.
An insider says, “The producers are delighted she will return. She is going to feature quite a bit.”
When Victoria appeared as herself in an episode last year, she was locked in a cupboard by publishing executive Wilhelmina Slater (Vanessa Williams).
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Former Blue star Ryan charged with assault
Former boyband singer Lee Ryan has been charged with an attack on a taxi driver, UK police have confirmed.
The 24-year-old ex-Blue star, who recently appeared in the ITV show 'Hell's Kitchen,' is accused of assaulting a cabbie following a minor traffic accident in Surrey on New Year's Eve last year.
He was charged with common assault after answering bail at Reigate Police Station.
A Surrey Police spokeswoman said Ryan will appear at Redhill Magistrates' Court on 29 February.
Blue officially split in 2005 to pursue solo projects. They sold over 7m records, including three UK No One singles and albums, before splitting up.
They were reportedly set for a reunion tour and album last year which has so far failed to materialise.
The 24-year-old ex-Blue star, who recently appeared in the ITV show 'Hell's Kitchen,' is accused of assaulting a cabbie following a minor traffic accident in Surrey on New Year's Eve last year.
He was charged with common assault after answering bail at Reigate Police Station.
A Surrey Police spokeswoman said Ryan will appear at Redhill Magistrates' Court on 29 February.
Blue officially split in 2005 to pursue solo projects. They sold over 7m records, including three UK No One singles and albums, before splitting up.
They were reportedly set for a reunion tour and album last year which has so far failed to materialise.
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