Actor Willem Dafoe says he loves adventure and compares himself to "a jack rabbit" who would jump at any exciting prospect.
	The 58-year-old actor, who almost had a wallaby explode in his face on the set of 2011's 'The Hunter', thinks his biggest personality trait is having the energy for any adventure and puts his success down to "pressing forward", reported Contactmusic.
	"I'm like a jack rabbit: I jump at the chance of adventure. I'm always pressing forward. But my life is far from over," he said.
	Dafoe recently confirmed he is returning for 'Finding Dory' where he will reprise the role of animated fish Gill, who he portrayed in 2003 movie 'Finding Nemo'.
	After starting work on the Disney motion picture he insists it is much better than the original film.
	"Yeah I've already started. It's even better than the first. It's fantastic. It's good to say I think it's going to be better than the first; that's good advertising.

Willem Dafoe loves adventure

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Guillaume Canet was worried about showing favouritism to actress partner Marion Cotillard when filming 'Blood Ties' and wanted the cast to see her as an actress in her own right.
	The 40-year-old filmmaker didn't want the other cast members to see Cotillard, who plays Monica in the adaptation of the French novel of the same name, as his partner, reported Contactmusic.
	"On set, I didn't want to show any favouritism because I was worried the rest of the crew would think I was talking to her primarily as my partner and not as an actress. But something magical happened between us - trust. It was the best present she could have given me," he said.
	Meanwhile, she was worried about making his vision play out perfectly on screen.
	"I trust him 200 per cent! Contrary to what Guillaume has just said, he was always very fair when it came to me. My main concern was to satisfy his vision. And when I could see he wasn't happy on set it affected me deeply.

Guillaume Canet tired to avoid favouritism in 'Blood Ties'

Actor Shia LaBeouf is reportedly dating his 'Nymphomaniac' co-star Mia Goth after the two became close while filming the movie.
	The 'Transformers' actor appears in the two-part erotic drama and he is said to be dating British model-and-actress Goth, reported Sun Online.
	According to sources, the couple got together after filming wrapped up for the movie, and she isn't interested in a typical glamorous Hollywood love life.
	"I want something very simple. Maybe just stay in and cook and watch a great movie. I'm obsessed with film," she said.
	'Nymphomaniac' is set to cause controversy with its unashamed approach to the intimate scenes, and even LaBeouf admitted he has no idea what the finished piece will be like.
	"I don't know what it's gonna be. I know [Lars von Trier is] a very dangerous director - I know we're trying to do something different. It's not your typical film ... There's a disclaimer at the top of the script that basically says we're doing it for real.
	"Everything that 

Shia LaBeouf dating 'Nymphomaniac' co-star?

The 'Big Bang Theory' star Kaley Cuoco and fiance Ryan Sweeting are reportedly planning to settle down on a ranch outside LA once they tie knot.
	The 27-year-old actress, who got engaged to Sweeting in September just after three months of dating, apparently wants to move outside LA, reported Radar Online.
	"They are scouting ranch and farm properties adjacent to but outside Los Angeles county. Kaley is tired of her big, luxurious house in Studio City. She and Ryan want a much bigger property where they can raise some animals and where she can have more dogs," the source added.
     "Once Kaley is done with her show, she wants to devote herself to it year round, and she needs the kind of property where that makes sense," the source added.

Cuoco, Sweeting to move out of Los Angeles after wedding?

Actress Jennifer Lawrence was left in tears when one of her co-star pranked her with a box containing crickets on the sets of 'The Hunger Games'
	The 23-year-old actress got frightened when Jeffrey Wright, a newcomer to 'The Hunger Games' franchise for 'Catching Fire,' pranked her with a Tiffany's box, reported Huffington Post.
	"Jeffrey Wright handed me a Tiffany's box, and I was like, 'Oh my God, Jeffrey, you don't have to do that! Tiffany's?' And I opened it, and there was just a million crickets and they all jumped out all over me and I screamed and cried and it was awful," Lawrence said.

Jennifer Lawrence attacked by crickets in a prank

Oscar winner Tom Hanks says while growing up he only wished to make some money and never dreamt of achieving something extra-ordinary in life.
	The 57-year-old actor has garnered appreciation for his roles in 'Philadelphia', 'Forrest Gump', 'Cast Away', 'Saving Private Ryan' and 'The Da Vinci Code' among others, reported Contactmusic.
	"I had no dreams at all growing up. The concept of having huge dreams when you're young and always having one eye on the prize - that's something I've honestly never understood," Hanks said.
	"I did not have a single dream growing up, or even a five-year plan. I'm serious. I just wanted to make a little bit of money to get by. A little bit more than nothing!," he added.

I did not have a single dream growing up: Tom Hanks

Actress Jennifer Aniston, who sheared off her blond locks this week, appeared to be thrilled with her new hairstyle.
	Chris McMillan, Aniston's longtime stylist, shared a photo of himself with the actress, and the 44-year-old beauty is sporting a giant grin and her sleek bob.
	"Love Jennifer Aniston's bob hair cut. Living proof... Perfect hairday," he captioned the cute photo.
	The 'We're The Millers' star explained why she chose to cut six inches off of her headline-making hair to Vogue earlier this week.
	"I was flipping through the television channels and I paused it to take a picture and I sent it to Chris, and he said, 'That's (stylist) Lawren Howell from Vogue!' And then he said, 'I just cut that!' So that's it. He went way shorter than hers, but she was the inspiration," she said to the magazine.
	The former 'Friends' star also said she wanted to get rid of any damaged hair.
	"I'm always one of those girls who does a big old chop just to get it really healthy, to repair all the 

Jennifer Aniston's stylist shares photo of new hairdo

Singer Alicia Keys says her 3-year-old son Egypt Daoud Dean is gradually getting fond of the limelight.
	The 32-year-old singer, who is married to Swiss Beatz said even though her son is so young he swims by himself, reported Daily telegraph.
	"Sometimes he doesn't like cameras. But I think he's got into it," Keys said.
	"He swims by himself, he is so independent, he is extremely smart. I ask him to count to tens from 500 to 100 and he can do it. His rhythm is kind of impressive!," she added.
	Keys said she may have another baby in future but the couple are not thinking about it presently.

My son is getting used to camera: Alicia Keys

Former 'The Voice UK' presenter Holly Willoughby, who already has two kids, says she would love to have another baby.
	The 32-year-old TV personality has two kids -- son Harry and a daughter Belle -- with husband Dan Baldwin, reported Daily express.
	"I would like to have another one. If I'm lucky enough, but I don't know when. I'll just have to wait and see. I've always thought three would be nice but you never know what's going to happen, do you?," she said.
	Willoughby was left in tears when her son started going to school.
	"I was fine about it until the actual first day. I think that comes with being quite busy: you sort of put things on hold and deal with them when you need to. And then on the day, I really shocked myself at how emotional I was," Willoughby said.
	"I came into work and I couldn't stop crying. But it's just that when they go to school, you realise they're not babies any more. Harry will always be my baby, obviously, but he looked so grown-up in his school ...

I would like to have a third baby: Holly Willoughby

West Bengal government today said artists and technicians of the Bengali film industry would be covered under medical insurance facilities.
    Launching it after inaugurating the Kolkata International Film Festival here, Mamata Banerjee said mediclaim facilities would now be available for artists and technicians.
    She also said Banga Bibhushan awardees would get rental accommodation assistance from the state government besides a new health treatment scheme.
    Veteran actress Supriya Devi was the first one to get benefited under this plan.

Mediclaim for Tollywood's artists and technicians

Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor today said she was surprised that her movies opposite her husband Saif Ali Khan had failed to make waves at the box office.
    The movie star who was here to promote her forthcoming movie 'Gori Tere Pyaar Mein' said that she had no problems with it, as Saif was her hero in real life.
    Kareena told reporters that she hoped that this would not lead to any change in her life.
    She said that in 1990s, lead actresses were not given roles which they get today and added that though male actors dominate the film industry, the type of roles actresses chose depends on themselves.

Surprising that my movies with Saif failed to click: Kareena

Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan, who has been appointed as West Bengal's brand ambassador, today said he would learn Bengali from actress Jaya Bachchan.
	"I have been coming here for the last three years and I promise you next time when I am here I will speak in Bengali so Jaya aunty feels I am truly, truly from Kolkata then," Khan said while inaugurating the Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF).
	Earlier, Jaya had addressed her husband Amitabh, SRK, and Kamal Hasaan as "non-real Bengalis" in front of "real Bengalis" like her and and co-actor Mithun Chakraborty.
	Talking to Jaya, Khan said, "I will come to you and learn from you. So next time when you stand on stage I will be a true Bengali and welcome everyone".

SRK to learn Bengali from Jaya Bachchan

Turning to literature for stories will provide a breath of fresh air to Indian cinema, Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan today said.
	"It is exciting to know that many young filmmakers in Bengal, with new ideas and new vision, are again turning to literature for inspiration. There is expectation for a breath of fresh air and exceptional stories once again, and that shall overwhelm cinema in India," Bachchan said after inaugurating the Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) here.
	He said young filmmakers, not just in Bengal, but all over the country may like to symbolically look upon those who make films based on stories from literature.
	Giving the example of late maverick filmmaker Rituparno Ghosh, he said Ghosh gave Bengali cinema a completely new ray of hope and often looked at literary works for motivation.
	"His 'Chokher Bali' and 'Naukadubi' based on Tagore's fiction are very fine examples. Contemporary writers like Suchitra Bhattacharya and Shirshendu Mukherjee also became .

Turn to literature for stories: Big B to filmmakers

Newly crowned Miss Universe, Gabriela Isler of Venezuela, took up her duties in Moscow, twirling in a jewel-studded swimming costume valued at USD 1 million.
	Isler, 25, spoke to reporters a day after winning the title at a glitzy ceremony at a Moscow concert hall, saying she had stayed up all night talking to friends and family on the phone.
	"I feel very happy to share my first day as Miss Universe. I'm a simple girl. I am just come to have fun, to enjoy the moment -- and here I am," Isler said.
	She said she felt honoured at becoming the seventh Venezuelan Miss Universe, triumphing over 85 other women at the first competition held in Russia in its 61-year history.
	Isler wowed the judges including Aerosmith singer Steve Tyler with her appearances in a bikini and sparkly silver evening dress.
	She then won the final interview round by saying in response to a question about her greatest fear, "We should overcome all our fears and this in turn will make us much stronger."
	As the new .

New Miss Universe models million-dollar swimsuit

Paying tribute to 100 years of Indian cinema, the 19th edition of the Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) was today kicked off in vintage musical style by superstars Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan and Kamal Haasan.
	Thousands of film lovers gathered to attend the glittering ceremony at the Netaji Indoor Stadium where they were left mesmerised by the presence of Amitabh Bachchan, his actor-wife Jaya, actors Shah Rukh Khan and superstar of South Indian films, Kamal Haasan.
	The evening started off with a colourful dance titled 'Parampara' by Sukalyann D Entourage celebrating 100 years of Indian cinema. The charm and appeal of Indian cinema was expressed through classic songs like 'Piya milan ko jaana', 'Yaari hai imaan mera', 'Chin chin chu' and 'Kabhi alvida na kehna' as the audience went down memory lane.
	West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was seated in between Bachchan and Shah Rukh on the dais.
	Among others, Bollywood actress Sharmila Tagore, directors Madhur ...

Amitabh, SRK, Kamal Haasan inaugurate Kolkata film fest

Hollywood legend Robert De Niro might have donned many memorable characters in movies like 'The Godfather Part II', 'Taxi Driver' and 'Raging Bull', but says his personal heroes are Nelson Mandela, Indira Gandhi and Mahatma Gandhi.
	The 70-year-old Oscar-winning actor, who is in Goa, India, to participate at the ongoing THiNK Fest 2013, feels fortunate to get into the lives of his characters without having to pay a real price.
	"I have many real life heroes as my inspiration. (Nelson) Mandela, Peres, James Dean, Marlon Brando and from India... Indira Gandhi and Mahatma Gandhi. They are strong people with a big heart," De Niro said on the sidelines of the festival.
	"I try to be more empathetic towards my characters. I try to understand its position by putting myself in their shoes. I feel I am lucky to get into these lives without having to pay a real price," he added.
	For his American biographical sports drama 'Raging Bull', where he played boxer Jake LaMotta, he put on 60 pounds ...

Mandela, Indira Gandhi are my heroes: Robert De Niro

The upcoming International Film Festival of India (IFFI) will have screening of 325 Indian and foreign language films during the ten-day event to begin on November 20, officials said today.
	The IFFI will witness 74 countries participating in the event and showcasing 325 films, Film Festival director Shankar Mohan told reporters here today.
	The number of delegates has also been increased from less than 10,000 last year to almost 15,000 this year, he said.
	Of the total films to be screened, 180 would be foreign movies, Mohan said.
	Czech comedy film 'The Don Juans', directed by Jiri Menzel, will open the festival where American Academy award winning actress Susan Sarandon will be the chief guest.
	Film personalities including legendary singer Asha Bhosle, actress Rekha, actor-filmmaker Kamal Hassan and veteran actor Manoj Kumar will be present for the inaugural ceremony, organisers said.

325 films to be screened at IFFI

Singer Adele has reportedly walked away from 12 million pounds deal with L'Oreal to be the face of the brand.
	The 25-year-old 'Someone Like You' hitmaker, who was negotiating with the company, could have joined Cheryl Cole, Claudia Schiffer, Jennifer Lopez and Beyonce and newly signed model Lara Stone, reported Daily mirror.
	"L'Oreal was in negotiations for the deal with Adele and it looked to be happening - but she just changed her mind on it," a source said.
	"L'Oreal is astonished that she turned down such a huge amount," the source added.
	Adele had earlier expressed her reluctance to be associated with any brand.
	 "I don't want my name anywhere near another brand. I don't wanna be tainted or haunted. I think it's shameful when you sell out," Adele had said at the time.

Adele turns down 12 million pounds L'Oreal deal?

Actor Aamir Khan, who is a fan of master blaster Sachin Tendulkar, says the cricketer is the embodiment of the collective pride of India and his retirement will create a void for all his admirers.
	Aamir is known to be a marketing genius and this time again he has take an innovative way to promote his film 'Dhoom 3' by dedicating a special song to cricketing legend Sachin.
	The 'Dhoom 3' team has decided to dedicate a song 'Dhoom Machale', which is the title track of 'Dhoom' franchise, to Sachin.
	"Sachin is the embodiment of the collective pride of India. He provides us with hope and inspiration, and makes us feel good about ourselves. His retirement will leave an empty feeling in all of us. But today we should celebrate his spectacular innings as a cricketer, as a human being, and as an icon," Aamir said in a statement here.
	"Through his entire career he has created DHOOM in every step, on every pitch, in every cricketing country, in every bowler's nightmare, in our hearts, in ...

Sachin is embodiment of India's collective pride: Aamir Khan

Actress Shraddha Kapoor's look in upcoming movie 'Gori Tere Pyaar Mein' has been revealed.
	The 21-year-old star is seen dressed in a traditional South Indian white saree paired with a red-golden blouse and she completes the look with a bindi, traditional neck piece, earrings, mangtika and gajra.
	Shraddha plays the role of Vasudha in the film which stars Imran Khan and Kareena Kapoor in lead roles.
	Her new look from the movie was posted by film's director Punit Malhotra on Twitter.
	"Here's presenting Vasudha... The very beautiful Shraddha Kapoor," posted Punit.
	The snap shows Shraddha getting engaged to Imran, who essays a South Indian boy named Sriram in the movie.
	'Gori Tere Pyaar Mein' will hit the theatres on November 22.

Shraddha Kapoor plays South Indian girl in 'GTPM'

Director Punit Malhotra, who was rumoured to be dating Sonam Kapoor, says he has never had a relationship with any actress.
	Sonam was linked to the director of her film 'I Hate Luv Storys, but the two never confirmed the rumours.
	"No, I did not date any actress. I am saying this on the record," Punit told PTI.
	"I did not have strained relations with anyone, any actor. I am friendly with Sonam. I hope to work with her in future," he added.
	"It (link-up) is all rubbish. You get up in the morning, see the newspapers, read articles and you find it funny. You wonder what they were wondering while writing this story. There is nothing else that you can do about it.

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