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Michael Douglas, James Franco deny

Los Angeles - Muslimchronicle

Actor Michael Douglas has issued a pre-emptive denial of accusations that he committed a sex act in front of a female employee three decades ago. "She claims that I masturbated in front of her," the 73-year-old Oscar winner told Deadline magazine. "This is a complete lie, fabrication, no truth to it whatsoever." Douglas said he was issuing the denial after being toldRead more

‘Molly’s Game’ film review: An enjoyabale tumble

Washington - Muslimchronicle

Aaron Sorkin has a knack for timing, and not just in the obvious way. The Oscar-winning writer of The Social Network, Moneyball and other fast-talking, crackling scripts has been celebrated for his mile-a-minute wordplay. But he’s also been criticised for not exactly featuring complex, strong female characters in the male-centric worlds of his stories. In Molly’s Game, his first film with aRead more

Haggis accused of abusing four women

New York - Muslimchronicle

Oscar-winning Canadian filmmaker Paul Haggis is now accused of sexual abuse by four women, according to an amended civil suit filed on Friday in New York. Haggis, who wrote and produced "Crash," and penned the screenplay for "Million Dollar Baby," is also known for his high-profile split almost a decade ago from the Church of Scientology. The allegations against him are theRead more

Cate Blanchett to head Cannes festival jury

Paris - Muslimchronicle

Cate Blanchett, the Oscar-winning actress leading a Hollywood campaign to tackle sexual harassment in the workplace, will head the jury at this year's Cannes Film Festival, organisers said on Thursday. Australian Blanchett, 48, who helped launch the "Time's Up" initiative this week following a string of sexual assault accusations against prominent men in the film industry, will become the 12thRead more

Peter Jackson says 'bully' Weinstein bad-mouthed actresses

Wellington - Muslimchronicle

Oscar-winning director Peter Jackson on Friday accused Harvey Weinstein of orchestrating a smear campaign decades ago against actresses who have since come forward to accuse the disgraced producer of sexual harassment. Jackson worked with Weinstein and his brother Bob early in the development of "The Lord of the Rings," saying the pair acted like "second-rate Mafia bullies." The New Zealand director saidRead more

Alexandra Byrne has designs on Hollywood superheroes

Dubai - Muslimchronicle

Oscar-winning British costume designer Alexandra Byrne, who has worked on creating sumptuous outfits in period dramas and superhero films such as Elizabeth: The Golden Age, The Phantom of The Opera, Guardians Of The Galaxy, Thor and Avengers, has single-handedly created culturally relevant pieces. Her capes in fantasy adventures such as the Asgardian costumes for Thor and her billowing gowns for royalty are a testament to herRead more

Geoffrey Rush quits industry job after 'inappropriate behaviour' claim

Washington - Muslimchronicle

Oscar winner steps down as Aacta president over allegation dating to his performance for the Sydney Theatre Company two years ago Oscar-winning actor Geoffrey Rush has stepped down as president of Australia’s screen industry academy, days after a theatre company revealed it had received a complaint against him of “inappropriate behaviour”. Rush has denied any inappropriate behaviour at the SydneyRead more

Geoffrey Rush quits industry job after 'inappropriate behaviour' claim

Washington - AFP

Oscar-winning actor Geoffrey Rush has stepped down as president of Australia’s screen industry academy, days after a theatre company revealed it had received a complaint against him of “inappropriate behaviour”. Rush has denied any inappropriate behaviour at the Sydney Theatre Company. Media reports this week said the allegation dated from Rush’s starring role in the leading Australian company’s staging ofRead more

Emma Thompson leads protest over UK woman jailed in Iran

London - Muslimchronicle

Oscar-winning actress Emma Thompson led a small protest Saturday demanding the British government do more to help a woman jailed in Iran, accusing Boris Johnson of making her situation worse. Thompson said the foreign secretary should "get on a plane" to Tehran as she joined supporters of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, including her husband Richard Ratcliffe, in the couple's neighbourhood of HampsteadRead more

Meryl Streep recalls violent past

London - Muslimchronicle

Meryl Streep has revealed she was once so violently beaten she was forced to “play dead” and “waited until the blows stopped”. The Oscar-winning actress said in a speech she has twice experienced violent assaults, adding that the ordeals were so profound it changed her “on a cellular level”. Recounting the two experiences, the 68-year-old said the second incident involved someone elseRead more