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3 September 2008 9:02 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Actress Eva Mendes turns to her Hollywood pals Lucy Liu and Cameron Diaz for advice - because she knows she can count on them if they're needed.

The sexy star insists there is little competition between her and her Los Angeles neighbours, revealing Hollywood's leading actresses are a lot closer than the media would have people believe.

Mendes says, "There are a bunch of great solid girls who are also actresses. If I need advice, or if I need support for an event I am doing, I will call up any one of them and they will be there for me - Lucy Liu, for example, or Cameron Diaz."

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25 August 2008 6:01 AM, PDT | From Popsugar.com | See recent Popsugar news

Donald Trump threw yet another party to celebrate his future Trump Tower Dubai, only this time the festivities took place Saturday night in Los Angeles. He paid Christina Aguilera to come out and perform for the crowd, which included the likes of Orlando Bloom, Kate Walsh, and Lucy Liu. Hayden Panettiere looked sassy in her leopard print mini dress, and even talked to the reporters about the recent trouble with her family, reiterating to Extra that it was all blown out of proportion and even saying that it was all about the sheriff wanting "his 15 minutes of fame." Ouch. Of course, the man of the hour, Mr. Trump himself, was there to give himself congratulations on the project that is years from complete, but that sounds about par for the course with him. To see more from the party including Aaron Eckhart, Ali Larter, Donald Trump Jr, Pete Wentz and

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21 August 2008 12:05 AM, PDT | From Rope Of Silicon | See recent Rope Of Silicon news

Photo: AnimEigo Back in 2003 when I fell in love with Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill: Volume One one thing I found out about the film was that Tarantino had based a lot of it on the 1973 revenge film Lady Snowblood from director Toshiya Fujita. Ever since then I had wanted to watch it just to see what it was all about and how it inspired one of my favorite Tarantino films. Flash forward five years and I have finally watched it, and loved every minute of it. I am telling you, if you are a fan of Kill Bill, especially Volume One, this is a film you have to watch. As you will see throughout this article I have put together a few visual comparisons, some that are eerily similar, but there is more than just the visual style of the film and how it influenced some of the

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14 August 2008 5:01 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Movie bosses have begun negotiations to bring hit animated film Kung Fu Panda back to the big screen for a second time.

Officials at Dreamworks pictures have confirmed that talks are underway for a sequel to the hit movie, which has become one of this summer's biggest blockbusters.

The light-hearted tale of a clumsy panda was voiced by stars including Angelina Jolie, Jack Black and Lucy Liu and has so far taken $560 million (GBP280 million) in global ticket sales - making it Dreamworks' most successful movie ever.

And Dreamworks chief executive, Jeffrey Katzenberg, insists an announcement about a sequel could be made within two months.

He says, "We've started conversations about it, and I think in the next 30 or 60 days, we'll be able to talk completely about that.

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25 July 2008 11:34 PM, PDT | From GetTheBigPicture.net | See recent Get The Big Picture news

Samuel L. Jackson is just full of good news this week. The star of the upcoming graphic novel adaptation The Spirit is attending Comic Con in support of that flick (due out at Christmas), and there's news about another Afro Samurai project as well as a Nick Fury/Avengers update.

Ace Showbiz says that Jackson aims for us to see more of Nick Fury, the director of S.H.I.E.L.D. in all the upcoming Marvel movies, culminating in "the big one," as he calls it, 2011's The Avengers.

"Yeah, I'm looking forward to making that character a bit more integral, in terms of the other stories that are happening," says Jackson, who'll be in his early 60s by the time The Avengers gets here. "Iron Man 2, Captain America, Thor, and hopefully the big one that's coming in 2011, when they put everybody together."

Apparently, Jackson's dying to start crankin' out the cameos,

Colin Boyd

24 July 2008 11:28 PM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Jennifer Connelly will be the new face of Revlon cosmetics. An Oscar winner for her role in A Beautiful Mind, Connelly follows in the footsteps of Halle Berry, Jessica Alba, Lucy Liu, Eva Mendes and Claudia Schiffer, all of whom have backed the makeup brand. Connelly, who has a son with husband Paul Bettany, will front global marketing campaigns and represent the firm at fundraisers. The actress said in a statement: (more)

By Simon Reynolds

24 July 2008 11:54 AM, PDT | From toxicshock.tv | See recent toxicshock news

Afro Samurai Returns in Afro Samurai: Resurrection. Samuel L. Jackson will reprises his starring role as “Afro” and featuring special guest star Lucy Liu. Here’s some details from Spike TV. San Diego, CA, July 24, 2008 - Spike TV’s critically-acclaimed, funktastic anime series “Afro Samurai” returns with an original movie event set to premiere on the network in January 2009. “Afro Samurai: Resurrection” stars Academy Award-nominated actor Samuel L. Jackson opposite, Emmy Award-nominated actress Lucy Liu. Award winning artist The RZA once again provides the original score. “Afro Samurai: Resurrection” is produced by Japanese studio Gonzo in association/partnership with Gdh K.K. and FUNimation Entertainment. “Afro Samurai: Resurrection” is based on the original art and story telling [...]

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15 July 2008 11:59 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Lucy Liu jumped at the chance to star in Chinese-themed movie Kung Fu Panda - because both of her parents are from Taiwan.

The actress was born and raised in New York, but has always been proud of her Asian heritage - and was eager to explore it by lending her vocal talents to the animated film.

She says, "It didn't take me long at all to decide I wanted to do this."

And the former Ally McBeal star insists she is pleased Hollywood is gradually increasing the diversity of roles available to ethnic actors.

She adds: "I think there are more filmmakers out there who are doing more colour blind casting. I'm hoping it will continue to expand. But it is a long process."

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15 July 2008 9:00 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Lucy Liu struggled with her performance in Kung Fu Panda - because she frequently had to improvise her lines.

The actress provided the voice for Master Viper in the animated film, and admits it was difficult to keep up with her quick-thinking co-stars Jack Black and Dustin Hoffman.

She says, "Working without knowing what you are doing from start to finish is very difficult. It was really improvisation. It was exciting. It keeps you on your toes."

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12 July 2008 3:25 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Lucy Liu has revealed that she would love to star in another Charlie's Angels movie. The actress said she is keen to reteam with Drew Barrymore and Cameron Diaz for a third outing based on the 1970s TV show. Commenting on her close friendship with her co-stars, she said: "I do see them. All the time. I'd love to do another Charlie's (more)

By Beth Hilton

10 July 2008 12:08 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Actress Lucy Liu is keen to star in a third Charlie's Angels movie - because she is desperate to work with close pals Drew Barrymore and Cameron Diaz again.

The trio starred as the sexy crimebusting team in the big screen adaptation of the iconic 1970s show, garnering huge box office success from Charlie's Angels in 2000 and Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle three years later.

And Liu, who played socialite Alex Munday in the films, is eager to meet up with her co-stars in another silver-screen adventure.

She says, "I do (see Diaz and Barrymore). All the time. I'd love to do another Charlie's Angels film. That would be so much fun.

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27 June 2008 9:03 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Funnyman Jack Black treated fans to a display of his martial arts skills at the London premiere of his new animated film Kung Fu Panda on Thursday.

The comedian voices the character Po in the movie, a bungling panda who dreams of becoming a kung fu warrior.

But after showing off his moves on the red carpet, Black admitted he really isn't a fighting man at heart.

He said, "I'm not a violent person by nature.

"If I see violence happening on an unsuspecting victim, my tendency is to rescue. The only time I'm really going to bust out the moves is for self-defence."

Meanwhile, Black's co-stars Dustin Hoffman and Lucy Liu demonstrated the peaceful art of origami to reporters at the event.

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27 June 2008 7:39 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Lucy Liu has admitted that dressing down is more appealing to her than hitting the red carpet in an expensive dress. In an interview with The Independent, the actress credited her stylist with keeping her in fashion. She said: "It would be jeans and T-shirts all the way if it wasn't for my stylist giving me stuff to wear." Liu, who voices a character in upcoming animated film (more)

By Simon Reynolds

27 June 2008 5:07 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

The stars of cult TV series Charlie's Angels are planning to revive the hit 1970s show.

Farrah Fawcett, Jaclyn Smith and Kate Jackson shot to international stardom in the programme - which was recently transformed into a major movie franchise starring Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore and Lucy Liu.

But now the original cast are looking to bring back the show once more - with all three women expressing interest in taking part if they can find a suitable script.

Smith, 62, insists that despite Fawcett's recent battle with cancer, they would all love to star in a remake of the show.

She says, "We'd like to do it if it's right. If we have a script that is today. It would be fun, I think, to bring us back together for the right reason."

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14 May 2008 9:17 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Funnyman Jack Black made a dramatic entrance at the opening of the 61st Cannes Film Festival in France - arriving by speedboat with 40 people dressed as giant pandas.

After docking on Wednesday, the 38-year-old danced his way down the pier with the stuffed animals and proceeded to amuse spectators with a martial arts routine - for his new movie Kung Fu Panda.

The Shallow Hal actor is the voice of Po, a lazy panda who must defend his peaceful valley from enemy invaders by learning the art of kung fu.

The film's star-studded voice cast includes Angelina Jolie as a tigress, Lucy Liu as a viper, Jackie Chan as the wise kung fu master and Deadwood star Ian McShane as an evil snow leopard.

The movie will premiere in Cannes on Thursday.

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24 April 2008 12:19 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Lucy Liu is to return to TV as a lawyer - the actress, who played a bitchy attorney on Ally McBeal, has signed up to play a legal expert in the second season of U.S. drama hit Dirty Sexy Money. The show's creator, David E' Kelley, who also wrote Ally McBeal reportedly created a new character with Liu in mind.

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23 April 2008 10:20 AM, PDT | From Studio Briefing | See recent Studio Briefing news

Clint Eastwood's Changeling, starring Angelina Jolie, will compete for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival next month, festival organizers announced today (Wednesday) as they unveiled the titles of 19 movies, selected from 1,792 films submitted from 96 countries, that will vie for the prestigious award. (A 20th film, from France, is due to be announced soon.) Steven Soderbergh's four-hour film Che, about Cuban revolutionary hero Che Guevara, will also contend for the prized trophy. German director Wim Wenders will be coming to the festival with his Palermo Shooting. U.S. screenwriter Charlie Kaufman (Being John Malkovich, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind) is also entered in the competition with his first film as a director, Synecdoch, New York, starring Philip Seymour Hoffman. "There are films that are hair-raising because they break new ground," festival president Gilles Jacob told a news conference in Paris. Among U.S. films screening out of competition will be the Steven Spielberg-George Lucas production of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull; Woody Allen's Vicky Cristina Barcelona, starring Penélope Cruz, Scarlett Johansson and Javier Bardem; and the animated DreamWorks comedy Kung-Fu Panda, featuring the voices of Jolie, Jack Black, Lucy Liu and Dustin Hoffman. The festival runs from May 14 to May 25.

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26 March 2008 9:07 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Lucy Lui has a strange plan for her body after she dies - she wants to be frozen so she can wake-up in a wardrobe.

The Charlie's Angels star wants to be cryogenically frozen when she passes away, and hopes to defrost herself in the closet of legendary U.S. socialite Nan Kempner.

The 39-year-old beauty is so taken with the late fashion guru's style, she would love to get the chance to try on some of her couture gowns - even if it means being reborn for the honour.

She says, "When I die, I wish to be cryogenically frozen in Nan Kempner's closet. And when I wake up I can choose from her incredible collection. That would be wonderful."

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19 March 2008 6:32 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Kill Bill star Lucy Liu is calling on Americans to pay $1 (50 pence) for tap water in restaurants to help save children's lives in Africa.

Liu, a United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef) ambassador, has just returned from Cote d'Ivoire in Africa, where she witnessed the threat to child survival caused by a lack of clean drinking water.

And now the actress is encouraging people to pay for the tap water they'd normally get for free during World Water Week this week (begs17Mar08) - to help raise $1 million (GBP500,000) to provide African children with purified water.

Liu says, "If you go to a restaurant and they'd give you tap water for free, they're asking you to donate a dollar for the tap water.

"One dollar will provide water for 40 children for one day, which is incredible. It's kind of great - you get to go out and enjoy food with people and you get to give back in such a small and simple way."

More than 2,000 restaurants across the U.S. have signed up to participate in World Water Week.

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19 March 2008 8:10 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Actress Lucy Liu was left terrified during a recent flight when a drunk man charged down the plane towards the cockpit.

Liu was returning to the U.S. from Cote d'Ivoire in Africa, where the United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef) ambassador witnessed the threat to child survival caused by a lack of clean drinking water - when the incident took place.

The Kill Bill star was drifting off to sleep when she was awoken by the sound of people running, followed by a midair brawl.

She recalls, "We took a night flight from Africa back. In the middle of the flight back - everyone's asleep - all of a sudden you hear... people running down the aisle. Somebody had run from the coach class, and apparently had had too much to drink, and was tackled.

"You couldn't see anything because it was totally dark and they were behind the curtain (dividing partitions of the plane). And you see just arms and legs and screaming. There were six stewards that had to take down this guy.

"It was terrifying because you don't know what's going on.."

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