Bipasha’s sexy role inspired by Jolie’s ‘Tomb Raider’ in New Film

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Angelina Jolie’s `desi` counterpart Bipasha Basu is all set to scorch the screen and tantalize the cine-goers provocatively in his new film, which is said to be inspired by ‘Tomb Raider’.

And she also has an international co-star for company – Billy Zane of ‘Titanic’ fame. Not only Bips has a challenging role, she is fortunate to be directed by the famous animator David Silverman in the film.

Produced by Smita Thackeray, the romantic thriller will go on floors on July 25. The film also features Rajvirr as the second lead in the film. A source revealed to a news daily, "At the moment, they are doing photo shoots with Bipasha and Rajvirr. Bipasha`s role is along the lines of Angelina Jolie`s ‘Tomb Raider’. Her character is immensely sexy at the same time very mature and intense."

The film will be shot entirely in Kodaikanal. Billy Zane seen as the villain in Titanic and later in the ‘Mummy’ series had a meeting with Thackeray. He will soon be arriving in India for the film. "There were reports that Bipasha and Billy were to do a film a few months back but now that Smita Thackeray has locked in both the actors, she plans to make an official announcement of the film," a source added.

The film, which is a love triangle, is touted to have explicit love scenes and lot of red-hot masala. Let’s see whether `desi` Bips can beat Jolie’s sexy act!

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Jolie, Aniston are Hollywood top-earning Actresses

Thursday, July 2, 2009

Angelina Jolie is Hollywood`s top earning actress, banking $27 million in the past year to beat out her partner Brad Pitt`s ex-wife Jennifer Aniston, who raked in $25 million, a Forbes.com study showed on Wednesday.

Most of Jolie`s income came from her share of the profits from her action film "Wanted," but she was also paid a large upfront sum for her role in "Salt," the study said. Jolie and Pitt have six children.

Aniston, who was married to Pitt before he became involved with Jolie, earned most of her millions from the romantic comedy "Marley and Me" and her upcoming film "The Baster."

"Aniston also still earns money from (reruns of TV series) Friends and she gets a nice paycheck shilling for Glaceau`s SmartWater," Forbes.com said.

Meryl Streep came in at No. 3 with $24 million, most of which came from her role in "Mamma Mia," while Sarah Jessica Parker was ranked fourth with $23 million in earnings following the movie version of TV series "Sex and the City."

Cameron Diaz rounds out the top five, banking $20 million between June 2008 and June 2009.

Forbes.com said it spoke to agents, managers, producers and lawyers to work out what actresses were paid upfront for movies they are currently shooting and what pay they might have earned after a movie hit the theaters. Money earned from perfume or clothing lines was also taken into account.

"As is still typical for Hollywood, our actresses earned significantly less than their male counterparts," Forbes.com said, pointing out that the top earning male actor, Harrison Ford, made $65 million.

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Angelina Jolie plans to run for Presidential post

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

After news that Brad Pitt may run for the post of mayor in New Orleans, it is now partner Angelina Jolie who plans to step into politics.

But unlike Pitt, the ambitious beauty has set her sight on the Presidential post, reported Daily Express.

"She admires Obama and thinks she could make a big difference if she were in his position. I would place a huge wager on her becoming the first female president in the next 20 years. She's very determined," a source close to the actress told the newspaper.

The Oscar winning actress who is a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations is well known for her humanitarian efforts and is reportedly planning to quit her acting career so that she can spend more time in her philanthropic activities.

"She has admitted she's getting bored with Hollywood. She said she's now got her sights set on Washington. She is passionate about people's rights, war and justice and thinks she can get more hands-on and make even more of a difference by getting into politics," added the source.

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