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Chris Evans is planning to take a break from acting following his contract with Marvel.
The 32-year-old actor stars as the titular character in forthcoming 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier', and is currently filming 'Avengers: Age of Ultron' where he reprises his role as the superhero, but is planning to take a step back from acting in the near future.
He told the UK's Glamour magazine: "I think when I'm done with this Marvel contract, I'll take a little break from acting.
"With acting, you're one piece in a very big puzzle. It's like you helped buy a gift but you don't know what the gift is, so you come back and see the movie. Sometimes it's nice, sometimes it's tragic."
The hunk is glad he made his directorial debut with '1:30 Train', which he also stars in alongside Alice Eve and Mark Kassen, and reckons he'd regret it if he chose not to.
Quizzed on '1:30 Train', Evans added: "This process, you're involved in every single decision. If I hadn't done it, I'd be really kicking myself.
"At the time, it was a daunting task for a number of reasons, but in hindsight it was the right move."
Chris Evans plans break post Marvel film
Chris Evans is planning to take a break from acting following his contract with Marvel.
The 32-year-old actor stars as the titular character in forthcoming 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier', and is currently filming 'Avengers: Age of Ultron' where he reprises his role as the superhero, but is planning to take a step back from acting in the near future.
He told the UK's Glamour magazine: "I think when I'm done with this Marvel contract, I'll take a little break from acting.
"With acting, you're one piece in a very big puzzle. It's like you helped buy a gift but you don't know what the gift is, so you come back and see the movie. Sometimes it's nice, sometimes it's tragic."
The hunk is glad he made his directorial debut with '1:30 Train', which he also stars in alongside Alice Eve and Mark Kassen, and reckons he'd regret it if he chose not to.
Quizzed on '1:30 Train', Evans added: "This process, you're involved in every single decision. If I hadn't done it, I'd be really kicking myself.
"At the time, it was a daunting task for a number of reasons, but in hindsight it was the right move."
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Imogen Poots wanted to play a "redneck" in 'Need For Speed'.
The British actress was disappointed to learn she wouldn't need an American accent for her role as a young car dealer in Scott Waugh's action film where she plays Julia Maddon.
She told collider.com: "[Was it a relief?] Hell, no. I wanted to play like a redneck, but they wanted me to be British in the film, so I'm doing my best, but it's nice. I kind of understand that perspective too, because again, it adds something different to the film and again gives the characters more of an awkward beginning. They're not used to one another's culture or whatever it is. I can see their point of view for wanting to try that."
The 24-year-old beauty - who stars alongside 'Breaking Bad' star Aaron Paul and Agent Carter's Dominic Cooper - never felt intimidated being one of the only women on set as she was "taken care of" and insists the race-driving epic will appeal to women as well as men.
She explained: "It's a testosterone environment when we're making this film in, for sure. There's a lot of guys. There's a lot of lifting and a lot of cars breaking down and getting put back together again.
"But I think [women] will just go to see a fun movie. I don't think there's any divide whether you're male or female."
Imogen Poots wanted to be ‘redneck’ in Need For Speed
Imogen Poots wanted to play a "redneck" in 'Need For Speed'.
The British actress was disappointed to learn she wouldn't need an American accent for her role as a young car dealer in Scott Waugh's action film where she plays Julia Maddon.
She told collider.com: "[Was it a relief?] Hell, no. I wanted to play like a redneck, but they wanted me to be British in the film, so I'm doing my best, but it's nice. I kind of understand that perspective too, because again, it adds something different to the film and again gives the characters more of an awkward beginning. They're not used to one another's culture or whatever it is. I can see their point of view for wanting to try that."
The 24-year-old beauty - who stars alongside 'Breaking Bad' star Aaron Paul and Agent Carter's Dominic Cooper - never felt intimidated being one of the only women on set as she was "taken care of" and insists the race-driving epic will appeal to women as well as men.
She explained: "It's a testosterone environment when we're making this film in, for sure. There's a lot of guys. There's a lot of lifting and a lot of cars breaking down and getting put back together again.
"But I think [women] will just go to see a fun movie. I don't think there's any divide whether you're male or female."
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Brad Pitt never thought he'd win an Oscar.
The actor, who picked up the award as a producer for Best Picture winner '12 Years a Slave' on Sunday night (02.03.14), insists he never dreamed of winning and doesn't know what to do with his golden statuette.
He told E! News: "I don't know where I'm going to put it", adding, "I never thought I'd take one home, so I haven't thought that far in advance."
The 50-year-old star thanked all those responsible for making '12 Years a Slave', which tells the story of Solomon Northup who was sold into slavery, including director Steve McQueen.
In his speech, Brad said: "Thank you all for this incredible honour you bestowed on our film tonight. I know I speak for everyone standing behind me that it has been an absolute privilege to work on Solomon's story. And we all get to stand up here tonight because of one man who brought us all together to tell that story. And that is the indomitable Mr. Steve McQueen."
Brad also starred in the film and actor Chiwetel Ejiofor, who plays Solomon, previously praised his colleague.
He said: "I think the truth is we wouldn't have been able to make this film without Brad Pitt, because of what he brings.
"He's a movie star. He's a huge figure in this profession, in this industry."
Brad Pitt: I never thought I’d win an Oscar
Brad Pitt never thought he'd win an Oscar.
The actor, who picked up the award as a producer for Best Picture winner '12 Years a Slave' on Sunday night (02.03.14), insists he never dreamed of winning and doesn't know what to do with his golden statuette.
He told E! News: "I don't know where I'm going to put it", adding, "I never thought I'd take one home, so I haven't thought that far in advance."
The 50-year-old star thanked all those responsible for making '12 Years a Slave', which tells the story of Solomon Northup who was sold into slavery, including director Steve McQueen.
In his speech, Brad said: "Thank you all for this incredible honour you bestowed on our film tonight. I know I speak for everyone standing behind me that it has been an absolute privilege to work on Solomon's story. And we all get to stand up here tonight because of one man who brought us all together to tell that story. And that is the indomitable Mr. Steve McQueen."
Brad also starred in the film and actor Chiwetel Ejiofor, who plays Solomon, previously praised his colleague.
He said: "I think the truth is we wouldn't have been able to make this film without Brad Pitt, because of what he brings.
"He's a movie star. He's a huge figure in this profession, in this industry."
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Kristen Bell wanted to create a heroine who is "flawed and goofy" for 'Frozen'.
The 33-year-old star voices Anna, princess of Arendelle, in Disney's animated film which was director by Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee and the filmmakers insist the actress shares similarities with her alter-ego.
Talking to empireonline.com, Lee said: "She came in to audition and she set the bar so high. She has a warmth to her and also a beautiful singing voice, which a lot of people don't realise.
"She's so funny and so smart, and there's so much of her in Anna. And like us, she wanted to create a heroine who's flawed and goofy and yet who's still inspirational."
Lee - who also penned the screenplay - admits she wrote the characters with particular stars in mind and found it easier to complete the script when she knew who'd been cast in the adventure.
She added: "She was a great partner. And the same with Jonathan Groff. They both really gave us the character's voice. I found I could write the roles much more easily when they were cast."
Kristen Bell wanted goofy heroine for Frozen
Kristen Bell wanted to create a heroine who is "flawed and goofy" for 'Frozen'.
The 33-year-old star voices Anna, princess of Arendelle, in Disney's animated film which was director by Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee and the filmmakers insist the actress shares similarities with her alter-ego.
Talking to empireonline.com, Lee said: "She came in to audition and she set the bar so high. She has a warmth to her and also a beautiful singing voice, which a lot of people don't realise.
"She's so funny and so smart, and there's so much of her in Anna. And like us, she wanted to create a heroine who's flawed and goofy and yet who's still inspirational."
Lee - who also penned the screenplay - admits she wrote the characters with particular stars in mind and found it easier to complete the script when she knew who'd been cast in the adventure.
She added: "She was a great partner. And the same with Jonathan Groff. They both really gave us the character's voice. I found I could write the roles much more easily when they were cast."
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Arnold Schwarzenegger is "really looking forward" to working on the 'Terminator: Genesis'.
The 66-year-old star was forced to step down from participating in the franchise while he was the Governor of California between 2003 - 2011, but is delighted to reprise the role he first played in 1984's 'The Terminator' in the latest film.
He explained: "I'm really looking forward to that because as you know, the last time when they did 'The Terminator' it was when I was governor and so I couldn't be in that movie, but now I'm back again and they are very excited about having me in the film.
"The script is fantastic, so I'm really looking forward to this film."
Schwarzenegger is preparing to begin filming in a number of locations across the US from April.
Talking at the Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, website TheArnoldFans.com report he said: "We start filming in the middle or in the end of April and it will be a four or four-and-a-half month long shoot. We will be filming it in New Orleans, with some of it in San Francisco and maybe a little of it in LA, but most of it will be done in New Orleans."
'Terminator: Genesis' is being directed by 'Thor: The Dark World' filmmaker Alan Taylor and is set for release on July 2015.
Arnold Schwarzenegger ‘looking forward’ to Terminator: Genesis
Arnold Schwarzenegger is "really looking forward" to working on the 'Terminator: Genesis'.
The 66-year-old star was forced to step down from participating in the franchise while he was the Governor of California between 2003 - 2011, but is delighted to reprise the role he first played in 1984's 'The Terminator' in the latest film.
He explained: "I'm really looking forward to that because as you know, the last time when they did 'The Terminator' it was when I was governor and so I couldn't be in that movie, but now I'm back again and they are very excited about having me in the film.
"The script is fantastic, so I'm really looking forward to this film."
Schwarzenegger is preparing to begin filming in a number of locations across the US from April.
Talking at the Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, website TheArnoldFans.com report he said: "We start filming in the middle or in the end of April and it will be a four or four-and-a-half month long shoot. We will be filming it in New Orleans, with some of it in San Francisco and maybe a little of it in LA, but most of it will be done in New Orleans."
'Terminator: Genesis' is being directed by 'Thor: The Dark World' filmmaker Alan Taylor and is set for release on July 2015.
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Matthew McConaughey used cornmeal on his face to recreate a rash common in AIDS suffers for 'Dallas Buyers Club'.
The Oscar-winning actor encouraged his make-up artist, Robin Mathews, to smother his face with the porridge-like mixture in order to replicate the skin condition while he was playing AIDS victim Ron Woodroof and she is "glad" it worked out.
Speaking backstage at the Academy Awards on Sunday (02.03.14) Mathews said: "[I said] I can't put cornmeal and grits on your face, dude,' and Matthew [McConaughey] said, 'you have to do this'. I'm really glad it worked out. I thought it might be the end of my career."
Jared Leto - who picked up Best Supporting Male for his role as a HIV positive transvestite Rayon in the drama - praised Mathews and hairstylist, Adruitha Lee, on their win for Best Make-up and Hairstyling at the ceremony despite the stringent budget they had for costumes.
He said: "They literally had a budget of $250 and they worked the hardest. They are the first to set. They show up at the crack-ass of dawn and they leave at the crack-ass of dawn."
Meanwhile, Mathews claims Leto and McConaughey's dedication to portraying the characters perfectly encouraged them to provide the best make-up they could.
She added: "Everybody knows they [the lead actors] lost almost 50 pounds, [it was a] labor of love. [We thought] They are bringing their A game - we have to do it for them."
Matthew McConaughey used cornmeal to replicate AIDS rash
Matthew McConaughey used cornmeal on his face to recreate a rash common in AIDS suffers for 'Dallas Buyers Club'.
The Oscar-winning actor encouraged his make-up artist, Robin Mathews, to smother his face with the porridge-like mixture in order to replicate the skin condition while he was playing AIDS victim Ron Woodroof and she is "glad" it worked out.
Speaking backstage at the Academy Awards on Sunday (02.03.14) Mathews said: "[I said] I can't put cornmeal and grits on your face, dude,' and Matthew [McConaughey] said, 'you have to do this'. I'm really glad it worked out. I thought it might be the end of my career."
Jared Leto - who picked up Best Supporting Male for his role as a HIV positive transvestite Rayon in the drama - praised Mathews and hairstylist, Adruitha Lee, on their win for Best Make-up and Hairstyling at the ceremony despite the stringent budget they had for costumes.
He said: "They literally had a budget of $250 and they worked the hardest. They are the first to set. They show up at the crack-ass of dawn and they leave at the crack-ass of dawn."
Meanwhile, Mathews claims Leto and McConaughey's dedication to portraying the characters perfectly encouraged them to provide the best make-up they could.
She added: "Everybody knows they [the lead actors] lost almost 50 pounds, [it was a] labor of love. [We thought] They are bringing their A game - we have to do it for them."
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Philip Seymour Hoffman, James Gandolfini and Paul Walker were among those honoured at the Oscars.
The late actors were remembered at the prestigious ceremony which took place on March 2 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, and was presented by comedian Ellen DeGeneres.
Glenn Close introduced the In Memoriam, saying: "We love you, we honour you, we miss you, but most of all - we thank you."
The segment began with 'Enough Said' star James Gandolfini, who was best known for playing Tony Soprano in the award-winning series 'The Sopranos' and passed away last year in Rome, Italy.
'Fast and Furious' actor Paul Walker, whose death last year at the age of 40 shocked Hollywood, film critic Roger Ebert, Shirley Temple Black, Harold Ramis and Esther Williams were also remembered.
American actor and director Philip Seymour Hoffman, who died of combined drug intoxication, was also among the stars the academy paid tribute to.
The 'Hunger Games' actor was found dead at his New York City appartment on February 2, with the medical examiner concluding his passing was caused by ingesting heroin, cocaine, and several other prescription drugs.
Stars including Philip Seymour Hoffman honoured at Oscars
Philip Seymour Hoffman, James Gandolfini and Paul Walker were among those honoured at the Oscars.
The late actors were remembered at the prestigious ceremony which took place on March 2 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, and was presented by comedian Ellen DeGeneres.
Glenn Close introduced the In Memoriam, saying: "We love you, we honour you, we miss you, but most of all - we thank you."
The segment began with 'Enough Said' star James Gandolfini, who was best known for playing Tony Soprano in the award-winning series 'The Sopranos' and passed away last year in Rome, Italy.
'Fast and Furious' actor Paul Walker, whose death last year at the age of 40 shocked Hollywood, film critic Roger Ebert, Shirley Temple Black, Harold Ramis and Esther Williams were also remembered.
American actor and director Philip Seymour Hoffman, who died of combined drug intoxication, was also among the stars the academy paid tribute to.
The 'Hunger Games' actor was found dead at his New York City appartment on February 2, with the medical examiner concluding his passing was caused by ingesting heroin, cocaine, and several other prescription drugs.
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Jason Sudeikis was worried about how he was going to pronounce the names of the nominees at the Academy Awards.
The 38-year-old actor - who walked the red carpet with pregnant Olivia Wilde - had a piece of paper with the phonetic breakdown of names in the Best Live Action Short Film category to ensure he didn't mess up when he took to the stage at the at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles.
He told E! News: "There's letters in here that aren't even in the alphabet. "There's an ampersand in the middle of this. So I'm just as nervous as anybody nominated."
The winner of Best Live Action Short Film was 'Helium' by Danish filmmaker Anders Walter and Kim Magnusson.
Other nominations in that category included 'Aquél no era yo' (That Wasn't Me), 'Avant que de tout perdre' (Just Before Losing Everything), 'Pitääkö mun kaikki hoitaa?' (Do I Have to Take Care of Everything?) and 'The Voorman Problem'.
Jason Sudeikis worried about Oscar awards
Jason Sudeikis was worried about how he was going to pronounce the names of the nominees at the Academy Awards.
The 38-year-old actor - who walked the red carpet with pregnant Olivia Wilde - had a piece of paper with the phonetic breakdown of names in the Best Live Action Short Film category to ensure he didn't mess up when he took to the stage at the at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles.
He told E! News: "There's letters in here that aren't even in the alphabet. "There's an ampersand in the middle of this. So I'm just as nervous as anybody nominated."
The winner of Best Live Action Short Film was 'Helium' by Danish filmmaker Anders Walter and Kim Magnusson.
Other nominations in that category included 'Aquél no era yo' (That Wasn't Me), 'Avant que de tout perdre' (Just Before Losing Everything), 'Pitääkö mun kaikki hoitaa?' (Do I Have to Take Care of Everything?) and 'The Voorman Problem'.