Interview with Black Swan director Darren Aronofsky

When did you first embark on Black Swan? Where did the idea come from?
My sister was a dancer growing up and she was very into ballet. It wasn’t really anything that I understood. But as I got older, I was thinking about worlds to set films in and I thought ballet could be an interesting world to explore. In addition, I was very interested in Dostoevsky’s ‘The Double’, which is a story about a guy who wakes up and his double is there, and the double starts to replace his life. Then I went to see a production of Swan Lake, which I thought was just a bunch of girls in tutus. I didn’t know what it was. But when I saw that there was a Black Swan and a White Swan, played by one dancer, and it was kind of a Eureka moment, it was like ‘oh wow, a double…’ So then it started to come together… [Read More]

Searching for Kristen Stewart Smile...

Kristen Stewart is one of the most famous actresses of her generation thanks in no small part to the success of vampire love story Twilight. She should be happy. She's got the looks, the boyfriend every teenage girl dreams of, and the career success. But she isn't happy about it.

The brooding brunette has taken the downbeat glum faces displayed throughout her battle with bloodsucking vampires in Twilight and kept them for her appearances in public. The wannabe diva has also been known to throw a tantrum or two behind the scenes. It wasn't long ago she felt compelled to apologise for comments in Elle magazine that compared the paparazzi to being raped. She also threw a jealous temper tantrum at Megan Fox after seeing her posing for pictures with boyfriend Robert Pattinson.

So is Kristen Stewart a happy bunny. I'm off to find out.

Twilight pair in steamy Breaking Dawn romp

Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart get it on in Twilight: Breaking Dawn

Amidst all the rumours about Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson – on-off-on-again, babies, break-ups, jealous rants and the rest – one thing is for sure: the new Twilight film will see the franchise’s devoted fans flocking to theatres with vampiric passion. And, with new images of the real life couple in bed together, Twilight’s newest addition Breaking Dawn may well see the vampire and his girl finally go at it.

Natalie Portman poses naked for Christian Dior

Natalie Portman takes it all off for new photoshoot with Christian Dior Parfums.

The Lovers' Guide: How To Have The Best Sex Of Your Life

Twenty years after the original The Lovers Guide exploded into the lives of the UK public, the groundbreaking guide is back with another no-holds-barred exploration of the pleasures of lovemaking. And this time it’s in 3D!

To mark the anniversary of the series that has brought adult sex advice firmly into the mainstream, the latest instalment has been created using cutting edge 3D technology (blu-ray only) as the next stop in the sexual revolution. Here the audience is engaged with a never-before-seen sense of intimacy and massively richer viewpoint.

After selling 1.5 million copies and being distributed in twenty two countries and in thirteen languages over its colourful twenty year history, The Lovers’ Guide 3D – Igniting Desire: How to have the best sex of your life will debut in UK cinemas in January 2011 and be available on DVD and in full stereoscopic 3D Blu-ray on 7 February in time for Valentine’s Day. Find out more here

The Arbor up for Best Film and Best Screenplay at LES Film Awards

This unique film charts the life of Andrea Dunbar’s short existence through the eyes of those that knew her, using actors lip-syncing to recorded interviews taken with Andrea’s real life friends and family. It has been nominated for Best Film and Best Screenplay at the London Evening Standard Film Awards. Find out more here.

Star Wars set for September release on Blu-ray

he most anticipated Blu-ray release ever – the Star Wars Saga – emerges from light speed this September. For the first time, all six of George Lucas’ epic films (Episodes I-VI) are united in one complete set.
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment will release Star Wars in three distinct sets to meet the needs of every Star Wars fan:
- Star Wars: The Complete Saga on Blu-ray (9-disc Set includes all six films)
- Star Wars: Prequel Blu-ray Trilogy (3-disc set includes Episodes I-III)
- Star Wars: Original Blu-ray Trilogy (3-disc set includes Episodes IV-VI)

read more here including grabbing it a bargain price from Amazon.