Clooney comes out in support of suspended medical workers 10.10.07 Actor says as many as 40 accused of looking at his medical records should not lose pay.

Unknown actor's mission: to play Captain Kirk in Star Trek film 10.10.07 The relatively unknown Chris Pine is in talks to star as Captain Kirk in JJ Abrams' back to basics Star Trek venture, according to US reports.

In brief: Terminator back for a whole new trilogy 10.10.07 Plus: Spielberg confirms dancing Russian soldier's Indiana Jones leak; America's Catholic League blasts The Golden Compass.

Hollywood fears early strike 9.10.07 Studios are going into panic mode amid fears that a strike that could paralyse film productions may start as early as next month.

Cruise's Valkyrie suffers new setback 9.10.07 Scenes from controversial Tom Cruise movie to be reshot after footage was accidentally destroyed.

In brief: Gyllenhaal flying to the moon 9.10.07 Plus: Fuqua to direct second Escobar project; Hollywood plans remake of The Killer; Pixar sets up John Carter of Mars trilogy.

Heartbreak Kid dumped at No2
8.10.07 New collaboration between Ben Stiller and the Farrelly brothers fails to strike a chord on its US debut.

Boy's rape scene delays film release as Hollywood and Afghan culture collide
5.10.07 Studio to take young Kite Runner stars to US before worldwide screenings amid fears for their safety at home.

Bafta snub for Gaelic and Welsh films
5.10.07 Senior figures accused of parochialism and bias after refusing to nominate any Gaelic or Welsh language films for next year's Oscars.

Vacant Terminator role could fill up with Diesel
5.10.07 The appropriately robotic Vin Diesel is in line to play the lead in the next instalment of the sci-fi action saga.

Wilson back in public eye after suicide bid
5.10.07 Owen Wilson made a first foray into the public eye last night following his much-publicised suicide attempt in late August.

Director breaks French taboo with film tackling Algerian war
4.10.07 Florent Emilio Siri's L'Ennemi Intime, which opened in Paris last night, is being touted as a French Platoon.

Lily Allen debuts in Jane Austen spoof
4.10.07 British singer to star alongside Russell Brand in a period British romp lampooning Pride and Prejudice.

Run Fatboy Run still atop the UK box office podium
3.10.07 The Simon Pegg comedy Run, Fat Boy, Run topped the UK box office chart for the fourth week in a row at the weekend, racking up another Ł1m in takings.

Top directors back tiny art house in battle with Hollywood
3.10.07 David Lynch among star names backing celebrated Parisian cinema in battle with UCG giant.

Derek Jarman biopic kicks off new show
3.10.07 The late avant-garde film-maker Derek Jarman is to be the subject of a new exhibition curated by his friend and fellow artist Isaac Julien at the Serpentine Gallery.

In brief: Thieves swipe Indy 4 snaps
3.10.07 Plus: Baron Cohen mulls Sellers role in remake of The Party; Guillermo del Toro plans HP Lovecraft adaptation.

British TV writer takes on Tintin movie
2.10.07 Stephen Moffat, who penned the hit series Jekyll and Coupling, is to adapt the adventures of Belgium's famous globe-trotting reporter for Peter Jackson and Steven Spielberg.

Sequel to the Queen will centre on Blair and Bush
2.10.07 Peter Morgan, who penned last year's Oscar-winning film about the aftermath of Princess Diana's death, is writing a sequel about Tony Blair and his relationship with Bill Clinton and George Bush.

The Rock fights off The Kingdom to take US box office crown
2.10.07 A family comedy starring the former wrestler The Rock was the surprise winner at the US box-office this week.

In brief: Spacey meets Chavez in Venezuela
2.10.07 Plus: Freeman and Banderas sign up for The Code; Pablo Escobar biopic set for green light; Macy to star in coming of age comedy.

Original Miss Moneypenny dies, aged 80
1.10.07 Lois Maxwell, the actor who was the original and, for many, the definitive Miss Moneypenny in the James Bond films, has died aged 80.
Obituary: Lois Maxwell

Coppola film facing uncertain future after screenplay swiped
28.09.07 Francis Ford Coppola has suffered a serious setback after burglars in Argentina stole a laptop containing the screenplay to his upcoming film.

Dawkins rails at 'creationist front' for duping him into film role
28.09.07 Atheist author says he was misled over movie that pushes the 'intelligent design' theory.

Scorsese to make film on George Harrison
28.09.07 The family of the late Beatle are opening up their archives to Martin Scorsese for a new feature-length documentary.

In brief: Ang Lee's Lust, Caution breaks records in far east
28.09.07 Plus: Miramax signs up tale of chubby sex-obsessed student; Batman writer to direct film based on vampire comic.

Will Smith's son may star in Karate Kid remake
28.09.07 Unconfirmed reports suggest Sony Pictures is considering a remake of the teen classic.

Court challenge for school screening of Gore film
27.09.07 The government's decision to send a copy of Al Gore's documentary An Inconvenient Truth to secondary schools is to be challenged in the high court.

Scorsese to make documentary about George Harrison
27.09.07 Martin Scorsese is set to direct a film about the life and times of the late George Harrison.

Spector judge declares mistrial after jury finds itself unable to reach verdict
27.09.07 Prosecution to seek retrial for producer accused of murdering actor Lana Clarkson.

Wet weather makes for record summer box office
27.09.07 The wettest summer on record appears to have resulted in the hottest movie summer of modern times as British filmgoers flocked to the cinema.

In brief: Dad buys son part in Ferrell comedy
27.09.07 Plus: Extra source of Indiana Jones leak excised from film; Evan Rachel Wood removes obscure Beatles tattoo.

Batman special effects man dies
26.09.07 A special effects technician was killed when a vehicle carrying a camera platform hit a tree, producers said yesterday.

Death Proof crashes, burns at UK box office
26.09.07 Troubled Tarantino project struggles on opening weekend in Britain.

Ullmann returns to Norwegian film after 38 years
26.09.07 Ingmar Bergman's muse to appear in a film produced by her home country for the first time in 38 years.

In brief: Mirren signs for State of Play feature
26.09.07 Plus: Kevin Day takes on Mall Cop; Jennifer Aniston joins cast of self-help drama.

Eastwood mulls Mandela movie
25.09.07 Clint Eastwood is in talks to direct a movie about the post-prison life of Nelson Mandela, according to reports.

Brick Lane royal gala cancelled
25.09.07 Adaptation of Monica Ali bestseller pulled as this year's Royal Film Performance amid reports of protest fears.

Director of Die Hard jailed
25.09.07 John McTiernan was yesterday sentenced to four months in prison for lying to the FBI.

In brief: Jessica Biel in talks to play Wonder Woman
25.09.07 Plus: Batman to fight crime in Hong Kong; Eli Roth and Kevin Smith to direct Heroes episodes; Sally Field to play Abraham Lincoln's wife.

Guardian Films scoops Emmy
25.09.07 The Guardian Films documentary Baghdad: A Doctor's Story has won an International Emmy.

Film shows burned bodies and executions as real Rio
24.09.07 Police in Brazil fail in efforts to ban violent new film which centres on the conflict on Rio's streets.

Film-maker scoops writing prize
24.09.07 Writer and director Miranda July won the 2007 Frank O'Connor short story award at the weekend.

Festival shows movies on web at same time
24.09.07 The UK's largest independent film festival will this week become the first to simultaneously show its movies via the web.

Iraq doctor film up for an Emmy
24.09.07 A Guardian documentary that offers unprecedented insight into conditions inside an Iraqi hospital is competing for an Emmy award tonight in New York.

Ryder signs for Easton Ellis adaptation
21.09.07 Winona Ryder will take another step in her protracted movie comeback with a role in the ensemble drama The Informers, which begins shooting next month.

Extra! Extra! Dancing Russian spills beans on Indy secrets
20.09.07 An extra on the new Indiana Jones film has leaked several key plot elements.

Simon Pegg comedy takes UK box office gold
20.09.07 Run Fatboy, Run has emerged as the victor of a close three-way race at the top of the UK box office.

Deadlock for jury in Spector murder trial
19.09.07 Jury in murder trial of producer accused of killing actor Lana Clarkson unable to reach a verdict.

Wolf Man and Narnia 3 pushed back by actors strike
19.09.07 Voyage of the Dawn Treader and The Wolf Man release dates pushed back by six months.

In brief: McLovin signs up for mentoring comedy
19.09.07 Plus: Superbad's Mottola takes on coming-of-age comedy; McConaughey steps into Owen Wilson shoes on Stiller's Tropic Thunder.

Cronenberg thriller rules Toronto
18.09.07 David Cronenberg's Russian mafia thriller Eastern Promises has won the top prize at the Toronto film festival, positioning it as a potential Oscar winner.

Maguire and Gyllenhaal in talks over team-up
18.09.07 Tobey Maguire and Jake Gyllenhaal could portray feuding siblings in an upcoming drama set against the backdrop of the war in Afghanistan.

Website claims OJ robbery on tape
18.09.07 OJ Simpson was still in jail last night after being arrested on Sunday for armed robbery.
OJ Simpson arrested for robbery

Kite Runner rape scene 'threatens actor's life'
18.09.07 Adaptation of Afghanistan-set bestseller runs into controversy over fears that the life of one of its child actors may be in danger.

In brief: Ritchie tipped for Dirty Dozen remake
18.09.07 Plus: Macy, Freeman and Walken sign for museum comedy; France makes Persepolis its official Oscar entry; Bourne Ultimatum still world's No 1 film.

The Brave One tops US box office
17.09.07 Jodie Foster revenge flick The Brave One scared off its rivals at the US box office at the weekend, taking $14m despite mixed reviews.

Paddington Bear goes to Hollywood
14.09.07 Deepest, darkest Peru's most famous marmalade eating emigré is heading for the big screen, Warner Bros announced yesterday.

Cruise's Valkyrie 'can shoot in execution building'
14.09.07 German authorities have officially announced that the Tom Cruise historical drama Valkyrie, about a plot to assassinate Hitler, will be allowed to film in the building where the conspirators were executed.

In brief: Townsend's directing debut snapped up at Toronto
14.09.07 Plus: Weinstein buys US rights to Joy Division documentary; Ghost World director plans The $40,000 Man; Denmark's Bier lines up second English language feature.

Dylan, Michael Moore and Iraq star at LFF
13.09.07 The 51st London film festival will play host to new features from Ang Lee, Michael Moore, Sean Penn and Todd Haynes.

Polanski flight leaves Roman epic spluttering
13.09.07 The fate of a $100m historical epic appears in the balance after Roman Polanski bailed out.

In brief: Lee cuts Lust for Chinese audiences
13.09.07 Plus: Cillian Murphy signs for Salvador Dali film alongside Al Pacino; Diaz, Cruz, Knowles and Holmes top People's 'best dressed' list.

Stewart 'back to host the Oscars'
12.09.07 Comic Jon Stewart is to return as host of the Academy Awards in 2008, according to US reports.

Harry box-office record
12.09.07 Figures released by Warner Bros, the studio behind the Harry Potter films, confirm that the series has become the highest-grossing film franchise.

Pitt and Norton reteam for political thriller
12.09.07 Fight Club stars Brad Pitt and Ed Norton are to appear on screen together once again in a big screen adaptation of the BBC political drama series State of Play.

Stars pledge help for Darfur cause
12.09.07 Scarlett Johansson, George Clooney and Matt Damon release hip hop single for Darfur charity.

In brief: Weinsteins pick up Romero's latest zombie flick
12.09.07 Plus: Total Recall remake could be in the pipeline; first trailer for Iron Man online.

Potter takes franchise crown
11.09.07 Harry Potter has now piled up more galleons than any other movie franchise after overtaking the previous incumbent, James Bond.

Law offers new visceral Hamlet
11.09.07 Jude Law is to star in a Donmar Warehouse production of the Shakespeare tragedy.

Crowe fires remake to US top spot
11.09.07 The Russell Crowe western 3:10 to Yuma outgunned Halloween at the US box office this week.

Hero of Venice's bathing classes
10.09.07 The actor Rupert Everett was yesterday hailed as the champion of Italy's swimmers after taking on Venice city council over free access to the sea.

Penn signs up to political biopic
10.09.07 Sean Penn has agreed to play the assassinated gay politician Harvey Milk in a drama by Gus Van Sant.

Brutal Iraq film is Venice hit
9.09.07 A film with a brutal reconstruction of the rape and murder of a 14-year-old Iraqi girl has won the Silver Lion award for best director at the Venice film festival.
Happy to be in Woody's world

Chariots rerun 'overplays religion'
9.09.07 Relatives fear sequel to classic film, written by a committed Christian, disregards the facts.

Strike threat spreads panic in Hollywood
9.09.07 Desperate studios are rushing to hire A-list stars and finish films before a threatened walk-out.

The Bloody Countess rises again
9.09.07 Two films are set to portray Slovakia's medieval aristocratic serial-killer.

Knightley tipped as scandalous 18th century duchess
7.09.07 Film will trace life of the Duchess of Devonshire, who enjoyed a menage a trois with her husband and his mistress.

China braces for October of propaganda
7.09.07 Chinese cinemas have been told to screen propaganda in the run-up to October's Communist Party Congress.

In brief: Will Smith to play failed suicide in Seven Pounds
7.09.07 Plus: Joaquin Phoenix and director James Gray to team up again in romantic drama Two Lovers

DiCaprio mooted for I, Claudius movie
6.09.07 Leonardi DiCaprio is linked to a remake of Robert Graves novel that charts the decadence of Rome.

In brief: Toronto festival boasts of Oscar contenders
6.09.07 Plus: Tim Burton honoured with lifetime achievement award at Venice.

Obituary: Ivan Darvas
5.09.07 Top Hungarian actor whose reputation grew with revolution.