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Cate Blanchett Suffers Head Injury During Performance of Streetcar

Wendy — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 12:26:31 +0000

Ouch! Actress Cate Blanchett suffered a head injury during a live performance of “A Streetcar Named Desire” yesterday – Blanchett was hit on the head by a prop.

The scene featured Cate Blanchett as Blanche DuBois, and Joel Edgerton as Stanley Kowalski – he threw a radio (as the script instructs), but it accidentally hit Cate on the head.

The performance at the theater was canceled while Cate Blanchett could get medical attention.

An audience member recalls, “She had blood streaming down the back of her head and blood on the back of her neck. She acted for about another 30 seconds, then ran into what we thought was the next scene, but before we knew it the lights were turned on and we were told there were technical difficulties and everyone had to evacuate the Sydney Theatre Company.”

Cate is said to be fine after the incident.

Anthony Hopkins to Return as Hannibal Lecter in Latest Silence of the Lambs Sequel

Wendy — Fri, 15 May 2009 19:14:38 +0000

Sir Anthony Hopkins will be back in one of his most famous roles – returning to the big screen as Dr. Hannibal Lecter in a new Silence of the Lambs sequel.

Universal confirms the new film, which will be helmed by director Ridley Scott both and will may co-star Cate Blanchett.

According to a Universal spokeswoman, “As far as we know, [this project] is alive. Anthony Hopkins and Ridley Scott are both very committed. We like what we’ve got, and the revised script is really, really good.”

Cate Blanchett to Replace Sienna Miller in Russell Crowe “Nottingham”

Wendy — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 15:01:49 +0000

Well, I’d say Cate Blanchett is an improvement over Sienna Miller – Blanchett will play opposite Russell Crowe in “Nottingham,” replacing Sienna Miller in the role of Maid Marian.

Nottingham is Ridley Scott’s take on the Robin Hood story. Sienna Miller was originally cast as Maid Marian but dropped out due to “creative differences.”

Nottingham will hit theaters in 2010.

Watch Trailer: “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” Starring Brad Pitt (Video)

Wendy — Mon, 26 May 2008 12:00:32 +0000

“The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” starring Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett is being billed as David Fincher’s directorial masterpiece. Watch the movie trailer above for “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.”

Don’t let the long title throw you for a loop either because this sounds like an interesting premise. Benajamin Button (Pitt) is born an old man who ages backwards until he’s a baby. Along the way, he falls in love with Cate Blanchett’s character.

According to David Fincher, “It’s dark, it’s romantic, and it also deals with mortality in a pretty unflattering way. Button is born in 1919 – with the film itself beginning in World War I, traveling around the world and carrying on all the way through to the year 2000.”

“The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” opens December 19.

Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull Pulls $126 Million at Box Office

Wendy — Sun, 25 May 2008 22:56:40 +0000

Well, what did you expect? Naturally, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull was the big winner at the box office during its opening weekend — earning $126 million over its first four days.

With this momentum, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull is expected to be the second biggest Memorial Day movie opening, according to studio estimates.

Here’s how it breaks down: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull grossed $101 million from Friday to Sunday, with an additional $25 million from its Thursday opening. It’s expected to pull in an additional $25 million on Monday.

So, who’s the top box office champ? Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End snagged $139.8 million for its Friday through Monday Memorial Day weekend opening; $153 million with the Thursday prior included.

Runners-up at the 2008 Memorial Day weekend box office include “The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian” and “Iron Man.”

Second Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull Trailer (Video)

Wendy — Mon, 05 May 2008 13:06:05 +0000

This is looking to be one incredible movie — check out the second (newest!) Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull trailer in this YouTube video. Luckily, we only have to wait until May 22 to see the new Indiana Jones flick!

Cate Blanchett Out With One Week Old Baby Ignatius

Wendy — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:21:19 +0000

Cate Blanchett attended the Australian Thinkers Summit over the weekend with a special little guest — newborn baby Ignatius. Cate Blanchett and husband Andrew Upton’s newest son is just one week old.

The Australian Thinkers Summit works to “shake some new ideas loose from the tree,” resulting in 10 key policy proposals to be handed to the government.

Cate Blanchett Welcomes Baby Boy

Wendy — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:09:12 +0000

Cate Blanchett (and husband, director Andrew Upton) welcomed a baby boy on Sunday. This is the third child (and son!) for the couple.

Cate Blanchett named the new baby Ignatius Martin Upton. Big brothers are named Dashiell John, 6, and Roman Robert, almost 4.

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull Movie Poster

Wendy — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 14:11:16 +0000

So cool to finally see a movie poster for “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.” How much is this movie going to rock?

We’ll find out soon enough — “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” hits theaters May 22. Harrison Ford is still rockin’ the Indy look, for sure.