Sam Mendes Opts Out Of Directing The Next 'James Bond' - Here's Today's Buzz
Mar 6, 2013, 20:20 IST
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- After reviving the "James Bond" franchise and delivering the most lucrative film in 007 history, Oscar winning director Sam Mendes says he will not return for another installment. "Directing 'Skyfall' was one of the best experiences of my professional life, but I have theatre and other commitments, including productions of 'Charlie And The Chocolate Factory' and 'King Lear,' that need my complete focus over the next year and beyond."
- "Ted," "Django Unchained" and Jennifer Lawrence got lots of MTV Movie Award nominations. The show, hosted by Rebel Wilson, will air April 14. Check out the full list of nominees here >
- Demi Moore is finally filing divorce papers, 16 months after splitting up with Ashton Kutcher. While Kutcher is the highest-paid actor on TV, pulling in $24 million last year for “Two and a Half Men,” he has reportedly been hostile and holding up secret settlement talks.“It’s hoped lawyers for both sides can reach a settlement this spring, otherwise the divorce will go into litigation and trial.”
- Miley Cyrus is taking her post-Disney musical comeback very seriously, signing on with veteran music manager Larry Rudolph, the man widely credited with resuscitating Britney Spears' career. The news comes a little over a month after Cyrus partnered with RCA Records to distribute her highly anticipated new album.
- Troubled "Terminator 2" actor Edward Furlong has been sentenced to 6 months in jail for violating his probation. Furlong was sentenced in L.A. Superior Court stemming from 2 probation violations: 1. Using force against his ex-GF Monica Keena -- for which he was arrested twice. 2. Violating a protective order, which stated he was to have NO CONTACT with Monica.