SAG leaders explain strike authorization
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 11 (UPI) -- Screen Actors Guild leaders in Los Angeles are trying to allay members' concerns that if they vote to authorize a strike it means a walkout would be inevitable.

Redstone selling Viacom, CBS Corp. stock
NEW YORK, Oct. 11 (UPI) -- U.S. theater chain owner Sumner Redstone is dumping his stake in Viacom and CBS Corp., analysts say.

Stone: 'W' sheds light on Bush's impact
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 11 (UPI) -- Director Oliver Stone says his new movie "W" brings attention to the long-term impact of U.S. President George W. Bush's time in office.

Pitt joins Tarantino in Germany for film
BERLIN, Oct. 11 (UPI) -- U.S. actor Brad Pitt and director Quentin Tarantino are teaming up in Germany to film the drama "Inglorious Bastards," People magazine says.

Poll: Hurley 'safety pin' dress best gown
LONDON, Oct. 11 (UPI) -- The so-called safety pin dress worn by British actress Elizabeth Hurley at a 1994 event is the best red carpet gown of all time, results of a poll indicate.

Berry unveils new signature perfume
NEW YORK, Oct. 11 (UPI) -- Hollywood actress Halle Berry said at the New York unveiling of her new signature scent that the perfume is the result of two years of work.

Garber: Garner 'beautiful' while pregnant
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Oct. 11 (UPI) -- Actor Victor Garber said at a California awards show that his former "Alias" co-star, actress Jennifer Garner, is "beautiful" while pregnant.

Co-star: Rourke cut own head for film
NEW YORK, Oct. 10 (UPI) -- Mickey Rourke's co-star in "The Wrestler" said the Hollywood actor took his role so seriously, he actually slashed his own head for the sake of authenticity.

Aykroyd pitches in on vodka campaign
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 10 (UPI) -- Film star Dan Aykroyd has joined forces with U.S. landscape artist and sculptor John Alexander to market Crystal Head Vodka, the makers of the drink announced.

'Fame' remake in the works
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 10 (UPI) -- MGM reportedly is planning a $25 million remake of "Fame," the 1980 movie musical about a New York high school for aspiring performers.

Blonsky, Golden brawl tales differ
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 10 (UPI) -- Actress Nikki Blonsky and TV personality Bianca Golden are offering vastly different accounts regarding their summer brawl at a Caribbean airport.

Breast-feeding Jolie graces cover of W
NEW YORK, Oct. 9 (UPI) -- Hollywood actor Brad Pitt took the photo of his partner Angelina Jolie breast-feeding that is on the cover of W magazine, Usmagazine.com reported.

LA Gay & Lesbian Center to honor Van Sant
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 9 (UPI) -- The Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Center has announced plans to honor filmmaker Gus Van Sant at its upcoming 37th anniversary gala.

Report: Spidey musical budget up to $40M
NEW YORK, Oct. 9 (UPI) -- Director Julie Taymor's upcoming Broadway musical "Spider-Man" could cost as much as $40 million to bring to the stage, insiders told the New York Post.

Craig had surgery after on-set mishap
LONDON, Oct. 9 (UPI) -- British actor Daniel Craig said he needed plastic surgery after he severed a fingertip and sustained a gash to his face on the set of "Quantum of Solace."

Judge rules against Theron in watch suit
NEW YORK, Oct. 9 (UPI) -- A New York judge has ruled film star Charlize Theron must pay watchmaker Raymond Weil damages for breaking a contract to only wear its timepieces.

Foxx, Butler may team up for thriller
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 9 (UPI) -- Oscar winner Jamie Foxx is in final talks to co-star with Scottish actor Gerard Butler in Frank Darabont's psychological thriller "Law Abiding Citizen."

Efron says he won't do another 'HSM'
LONDON, Oct. 9 (UPI) -- U.S. actor Zac Efron said he won't reprise his role of teen basketball star Troy in a fourth installment of the "High School Musical" franchise.

Walliams makes West End debut
LONDON, Oct. 8 (UPI) -- British television star David Walliams reportedly has made his West End debut in a new production of Harold Pinter's drama "No Man's Land."

Monaghan, Rodriguez set for 'Fortuna'
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 8 (UPI) -- Dominic Monaghan and Freddy Rodriguez have signed on to headline Swiss writer-director Barthelemy Grossmann's futuristic horror thriller "Fortuna."

» More Movie News...

Country music superstar Eddy Arnold dies at 89 ** In this Jan. 18, 2002 file photo, country music legend Eddy Arnold is shown in his memorabilia-filled office in Brentwood, Tenn. Arnold died at a care facility near Nashville Thursday morning May 8, 2008. He was 89.

• U.S. news media reduces Iraq presence • Sony unveils super-thin TV • Appliance tycoon named China's wealthiest • Critics 'liberal,' no reviews for 'Carol' • Pro-U.S. publicity planned for Iraqi media

» People

•	Lisa Marie Presley has twins
•	Barker fashion line honors crash victims
•	Stone: 'W' sheds light on Bush's impact

» Music

•	Lisa Marie Presley has twins
•	Motown museum spruced up
•	Barker fashion line honors crash victims

» Television

•	YouTube will begin offering TV series
•	Redstone selling Viacom, CBS Corp. stock
•	Obama paying $2M for TV network spots

» The Arts

•	New Google Earth satellite image released
•	Actor plays MacBeth as Homer Simpson
•	Salman Rushdie wins Joyce award