They’re rich, famous, good-looking, talented — and, most importantly, single!
While George Clooneyand Leonardo DiCaprio have famously embraced bachelorhood over the years, a new crop of unattached celebs have made their claim to foot-loose-and-fancy-free fame.
From Zac Efron to Michael Fassbender, Hollywood’s most desirable bachelors reigned supreme in 2012.
Although the majority of these stars kept busy with work, a few notoriously ruled the rumor mill as they found a little downtime to play the field. Yup, we’re looking at you, Johnny Depp.
Now that Gossip Girl has officially bid adieu to the airwaves, will Chace Crawford and Ed Westwick find time to return to the dating scene? Only time will tell in 2013!
Ready for some major eye candy? Launch the gallery to learn more about Hollywood’s hottest single men!
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Oscar ballots were mailed out to voters on Monday, which means that members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will be scrambling over the next couple of weeks to catch up on every movie they might have missed this year.
Already, many of the top categories have been decided. (Yes, Anne Hathaway, you can start picking out your Oscar dress.)
But with the element of surprise always in play, Celebuzz thought today would be a good chance to plug some our favorite performances from 2012 — ones that may not otherwise catch Oscar’s attention.
Among our favorites: Matthew McConaughey in Magic Mike, which captivated audiences yet couldn’t even manage to get a Golden Globe nomination, and Judi Dench in Skyfall, which, c’mon, was totally the best performance in that movie. (Sorry, Javier Bardem.)
The Silver Linings Playbook and Steven Spielberg’s Lincoln lead the SAG Award Nominations, which were announced Wednesday in Los Angeles. Each film garnered 4 nominations each, including Best Ensemble. Playbook’s Jennifer Lawrence was nominated for Best Actress, and Daniel Day-Lewis snagged a Best Actor nom. For the complete list of nominees, click here!
Wally Pfister, the guy who shot Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy, has enlisted Johnny Depp to star in his top-secret directorial debut, Transcendence. Plot details have been kept insanely close to the vest on the project, until now…
In a recent interview, Transcendence producer Andrew Kosove revealed that the story “involves a scientist (Depp) whose brain gets uploaded into a supercomputer with the aim of creating the world’s first machine that can think for itself.” Nanotechnology and artificial intelligence is also involved. Kosove also provided an update on the film’s casting: Noomi Rapace (Prometheus) is no longer in the running for the film’s lead female role, and Ewan McGregor passed on an early draft of the script. Depp’s casting is expected to attract an impressive ensemble, so Celebuzz will keep you posted. [The Wrap]
Fans of Community’s Gillian Jacobs are about to get their fix of the TV star on the big screen. The actress has signed on to join The Hunger Games’ Elizabeth Banks in the comedy Walk of Shame. The film, written and directed by Steve Brill, centers on a local news anchor (Banks) who, after a drunk one-night stand, wakes up broke and without her I.D. She must trek across Los Angeles to make it to a life-changing job interview. Jacobs will play Banks’ best friend, naturally. [The Hollywood Reporter]
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy is getting a sequel?! Tinker, Tailor is getting a sequel. Producer Eric Fellner, while doing press rounds for his current film Les Miserables, revealed that director Tomas Alfredson and writer Peter Straughan are actively working on the screenplay for Smiley’s People, which once again centers on Gary Oldman’s retired spy, Smiley. [Collider]
Zero Dark Thirty’s Joel Edgertonis trading in assault rifles for six shooters for a role opposite Natalie Portman in the Western Jane Got a Gun. The film centers on Jane (Portman), a wife who must defend her homestead when her bad guy of a husband (Edgerton) goes on the run from his former gang of outlaws. Jane also stars Michael Fassbender as a gunslinger Jane hires to help her out. Production is set to start in February. [Deadline]
Which piece of movie news has you the most excited? Discuss in the comments below!
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Cate Blanchettis in talks to join Disney’s live-action Cinderella movie. The Oscar-winning actress is circling the role of the Evil Stepmother in the film, to be directed by Mark Romanek (Never Let Me Go). The titular role has yet to be cast. [TheWrap]
Director Bryan Singer tweeted that Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen will reprise their roles as Professor Xavier and Magneto, respectively, in X-Men: Days of Future Past. While no one knows exactly how these characters will be utilized in the sequel to the X-Men prequel, it’s safe to assume that they will share screen time with their First Class counterparts, played by James McAvoy and Michael Fassbender. [Twitter]
First, it was reported that Lawrence Kasdan and Simon Kinberg were signed to write and produce Episodes VIII and IX in the new Star Wars trilogy. Now, it looks like the scribes will pen Star Wars spin-offs instead. According to THR, who originally reported the writers’ involvement in the new trilogy, “[the] scripts could turn into official ‘Episodes’ in the main Skywalker storyline, or they could form the basis for spinoffs focusing on side characters.” This story seems to confirm that the new trilogy will center on the Skywalkers. [The Hollywood Reporter]
Speaking of Star Wars, Safety Not Guaranteed director Colin Trevorrow was rumored to be in contention for directing one of the new films. Now, the director and his Safety writer Derek Connolly have signed on to rewrite the remake of Disney’s Flight of the Navigator. The 1986 original centers on a boy goes missing who returns to his family 8 years later. The catch? He hasn’t aged a day. Trevorrow may also direct the remake. [Variety]
Joe Carnahan is trading in the wolves from The Grey for vampires. The writer-director is in talks to helm and rewrite the script for Undying Love, based on the popular graphic novel. Warner Bros. will release the film, which revolves around a former soldier who falls in love with a girl who happens to be a vampire. In order to be with her, the soldier must battle the man who sired her: A Hong Kong crime lord protected by hired killers. So it’s a comedy, clearly. [Deadline]
Lots of news to discuss here, movie fans. That’s your cue to drop some comments below. Also, watch the trailer for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey below.
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Cate Blanchettis in talks to join Disney’s live-action Cinderella movie. The Oscar-winning actress is circling the role of the Evil Stepmother in the film, to be directed by Mark Romanek (Never Let Me Go). The titular role has yet to be cast. [TheWrap]
Director Bryan Singer tweeted that Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen will reprise their roles as Professor Xavier and Magneto, respectively, in X-Men: Days of Future Past. While no one knows exactly how these characters will be utilized in the sequel to the X-Men prequel, it’s safe to assume that they will share screen time with their First Class counterparts, played by James McAvoy and Michael Fassbender. [Twitter]
First, it was reported that Lawrence Kasdan and Simon Kinberg were signed to write and produce Episodes VIII and IX in the new Star Wars trilogy. Now, it looks like the scribes will pen Star Wars spin-offs instead. According to THR, who originally reported the writers’ involvement in the new trilogy, “[the] scripts could turn into official ‘Episodes’ in the main Skywalker storyline, or they could form the basis for spinoffs focusing on side characters.” This story seems to confirm that the new trilogy will center on the Skywalkers. [The Hollywood Reporter]
Speaking of Star Wars, Safety Not Guaranteed director Colin Trevorrow was rumored to be in contention for directing one of the new films. Now, the director and his Safety writer Derek Connolly have signed on to rewrite the remake of Disney’s Flight of the Navigator. The 1986 original centers on a boy goes missing who returns to his family 8 years later. The catch? He hasn’t aged a day. Trevorrow may also direct the remake. [Variety]
Joe Carnahan is trading in the wolves from The Grey for vampires. The writer-director is in talks to helm and rewrite the script for Undying Love, based on the popular graphic novel. Warner Bros. will release the film, which revolves around a former soldier who falls in love with a girl who happens to be a vampire. In order to be with her, the soldier must battle the man who sired her: A Hong Kong crime lord protected by hired killers. So it’s a comedy, clearly. [Deadline]
Lots of news to discuss here, movie fans. That’s your cue to drop some comments below. Also, watch the trailer for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey below.
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While Ryan Gosling was nowhere to be seen on the set of The Untitled Terrence Malick Project on Friday, the actor’s co-stars gave onlookers plenty to talk about.
Rooney Maraand Val Kilmer tuned into their musical side, strapping on a guitar and taking to the microphone, respectively, at the Fun Fun Fun Fest in Austin, Texas.
Michael Fassbender, meanwhile, delivered his lines behind a pair of stylish shades.
This is not the first time the music festival has been used for the film.
Around the same time last year, Gosling was spotted filming a scene on stage during electropop group YACHT’s set. The Hollywood Reporter also noted at the time that other acts, including Big Freedia and Neon Indianwere spotted filming some scenes.
Fans of Twilight, Hunger Games and The Amazing Spider-Man? This news round-up is for you.
Thursday delivered several notable news stories from the aforementioned franchises, and Celebuzz has got them all.
Because that’s how we roll.
1. Breaking Dawn: Part 2’s Amadou Ly Talks Twilght’s Epic Finale
In an exclusive interview with Celebuzz on Thursday, actor Amadou Ly sat down to explain why Breaking Dawn: Part 2 will be the biggest Twilight movie yet.
Watch our exclusive interview below:
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Lionsgate announced Thursday, via press release, that Hunger Games: Catching Fire helmer Francis Lawrence will also direct Mockingjay: Parts 1 and 2.
The I Am Legend director will wrap Catching Fire and directly move on to the first half of the Mockingjay finale. That’s some serious Herculean-endurance there.
Catching Fire, which stars Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss, arrives in theatres November 22, 2013. Mockingkay: Part 1 is due out on November 21, 2014, with Part 2 set for release on November 20, 2015.
3. Jamie Foxx In Talks to Play Villain in Amazing Spider-Man 2
Spider-Man fans were surprised Thursday to learn that Jamie Foxx is circling a role in director Marc Webb’s sequel to The Amazing Spider-Man.
Variety broke the news on Thursday, confirming that the Oscar-winner is in talks to play the villain Electro, a character that can control and wield electricity.
Should Foxx lock down the part, he’ll join returning stars Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone in the sequel, which hits theatres May 4, 2014.
4. Michael Fassbender To Star in Genius
Prometheus’ Michael Fassbender will star opposite Colin Firth in Genius.
A press release on Thursday confirmed the casting. Genius is based on A. Scott Berg’s biography Max Perkins: Editor of Genius, and tells the story of the relationship between Thomas Wolfe (Fassbender) and his longtime editor, Max Perkins (Firth).
MichaelGrandage will direct from a script by Skyfall’s John Logan. Production is scheduled for a 2014 start.
5. G.I. Joe: Retalliation Debuts New Trailer
Ever since Paramount moved G.I. Joe: Retaliation from Summer 2012 to March 29, 2013, things have been quiet on the sequel. But not anymore.
On Thursday, Paramount revealed a new international trailer for the sequel on YouTube. With 100% more Channing Tatum and explosion-y goodness. Click here to watch the trailer.
Hunger Games fans, are you looking forward to the new sequels? Did anyone see the Jamie Foxx in Spider-Man news coming? Sound off below! And watch the trailer for the first Hunger Games movie below:
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Not only is Ryan Gosling good looking and talented, he’s got a big heart too.
Over the weekend, the A-list hunk, 31, took along a film crew from his movie set in Texas to attend a charity event for deaf children.
Gosling who is currently shooting a Terrence Malick film in the city of Austin surprised everyone at the event by making an appearance.
“Ryan was there filming with a crew,” said Anne Adams, the executive director of the Texas School for the Deaf who had organized the Spooky Skedaddle 5k and Festival.
“We actually didn’t know he’d be there. The crew had told us they may come by to take photos of the event to work into the film. But we weren’t expecting Ryan. It was a nice surprise.”
Gosling was joined by his co-stars Michael Fassbender, 35, and Rooney Mara, 27, and happily posed with the young fans who had gathered to catch a sneak peak of the movie star.
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Natalie Portman was spotted planting a wet one on Michael Fassbender on the set of their untitled Terrence Malick project in Austin, Texas this Friday.
Sporting a figure-hugging wedding dress, the 31-year-old Oscar winner played the role of the blushing bride, holding her 35-year-old co-star in a passionate tight embrace as the cameras rolled. Portman was even seen carrying a colorful floral boutique as she kissed her onscreen groom.
But Portman is not the only actress who was recently snapped in a wedding gown on set.
On Oct. 8, comedienne Amy Poehler was seen in a big, frilly number during reshoots for her upcoming film, They Came Together. Complete with white heels and a long veil, the Parks and Recreation star was all smiles as she strutted down the streets of New York City.
Who else “got hitched” on set? Launch the gallery for more celebrity “brides.”
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