George Clooney

By Rob The confirmation of Edwards’ return will be viewed as a major coup for the series makers as they seek to pin down a few more of the show’s best-known stars – although it is not yet known whether George Clooney, who shot to fame playing Dr Ross, will make an appearance for the final run.

By Rob Boasting a stellar ensemble cast, including George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Tilda Swinton, John Malkovich, Frances McDormand and Richard Jenkins, it’s a black comedy that is based upon an original idea by the brothers. Ethan began the tributes, by stating: “George Clooney is special becau...

By Rob BRAD Pitt has reportedly been enlisted for Quentin Tarantino’s World War Two epic Inglorious Bastards, with comedian Simon Pegg also rumoured to be joining the ranks. Pitt will also start shooting boxing drama The Fighter for Paramount later this year or early next and will soon be reuni...

By Rob The veteran star also talks about reuniting with the Coen brothers and George Clooney for the forthcoming black comedy thriller Burn After Reading and some of the actors who inspired him… Read our interview with writer-director Thomas McCarthy

By Rob George Clooney, who appeared alongside Pollack in the Oscar-nominated Michael Clayton, said: “Sydney made the world a little better, movies a little better and even dinner a little better. A tip of the hat to a class act. He’ll be missed terribly.”

By Rob OSCAR-winning film director and producer Sydney Pollack has died of cancer at the age of 73. As producer, he also helped to finance the likes of George Clooney’s Leatherheads, as well as the BBC hit The No 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency, which was to prove Minghella’s last work.

By Rob GEORGE Clooney talks about directing and starring in screwball romantic comedy Leatherheads, which films he was trying to emulate and the physical aspects of the shoot. Read our review of Leatherheads WebsiteRead our reviewGeorge Clooney interviewLeatherheads photo galleryWatch...

By Rob France’s Marion Cotillard, meanwhile, was named best actress for her portrayal of Edith Piaf in La Vie En Rose, while Paul Thomas Anderson won best director for There Will Be Blood. Paul Greengrass, meanwhile, deservedly won best British director for his superior thriller The Bourne Ul...

By Rob Atonement Juno Michael Clayton No Country for Old Men There Will Be Blood Best director Julian Schnabel, The Diving Bell and the Butterfly Jason Reitman, Juno Tony Gilroy, Michael Clayton Joel Coen and Ethan Coen, No Country for Old Men Paul Thomas Anderson, There Will Be Blood

By Rob SEAN Penn and the Coen brothers are among the filmmakers to be shortlisted for director of 2007 by the Directors Guild of America (DGA). While Tony Gilroy, screenwriter of all three Jason Bourne films, is nominated for his excellent corporate thriller Michael Clayton, starring George C...

By Rob In the best cast category, Penn’s labour of love faces competition from the Coen brothers’ No Country For Old Men (starring Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin and Tommy Lee Jones), Western remake 3:10 To Yuma (with Russell Crowe and Christian Bale), musical comedy Hairspray (which featured Jo...