Cate Blanchett News

Billy Connolly boards 'The Hobbit'

Feb 9, 2012, 20:58 GMT

Comedian Billy Connolly has rounded out the cast of Peter Jackson's two-film 3D adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Hobbit.' ... more

Natalie Portman signs up for two movies

Feb 9, 2012, 16:03 GMT

Natalie Portman has signed up for two new Terrence Malick movies, although it is unclear what roles she will play. ... more

Fourth behind the scenes video from Peter Jackson's 'The Hobbit'

Nov 4, 2011, 10:34 GMT

The lastest production video from the set of Peter Jackson's two-part adaptation of 'The Hobbit' is now online. In the ten minute video presented by Jackson, we get an interesting insight into the technology used to film 'The Hobbit.'
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Hanna – DVD Review

Sep 15, 2011, 14:51 GMT

Hanna is an interesting girl. She’s been isolated but trained for a very specific purpose. Her journey features wonderful locales, grand performances, and enough action and adventure akin to James Bond or Jason Bourne.

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New pictures from The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

Jul 23, 2011, 12:42 GMT

We have added 2 new pictures from The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. ... more

Third behind the scenes production diary from 'The Hobbit'

Jul 21, 2011, 9:58 GMT

Peter Jackson has released a third, 13 minute behind the scene production diary from 'The Hobbit,' while also confirming he will not be attending San Diego's Comic Con this weekend.
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'Hobbit' films get release dates and titles

May 31, 2011, 19:01 GMT

Peter Jackson's two-film adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Hobbit' has gotten an official release date and title. ... more

Stephen Fry boards 'Hobbit' cast

May 19, 2011, 19:21 GMT

Stephen Fry has joined the cast of Peter Jackson's two-film adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Hobbit.' ... more

Hanna – Movie Review

Apr 11, 2011, 12:21 GMT

Not too many surprises here, just a great action flick with a sci-fi edge. Great performances by the three leads combined with rapid-fire chase and fight sequences make this a terrific action thriller.

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'Conchords' star McKenzie signs on for 'The Hobbit'

Apr 5, 2011, 18:42 GMT

'Flight of the Conchords' star Bret McKenzie has joined the cast of Peter Jackson's two-film adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Hobbit.' ... more

Win a Hanna Prize Pack!

Mar 25, 2011, 10:41 GMT

The suspense thriller Hanna arrives at the big screen on April 8th from Focus Features and M&C’s giving away a prize pack from the film!

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First pictures from Hanna

Feb 2, 2011, 11:54 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from Hanna. ... more

Shooting on 'Hobbit' delayed due to Peter Jackson hospitalization

Jan 27, 2011, 20:46 GMT

Shooting on Peter Jackson's two-film adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Hobbit' has been temporarily delayed after Jackson was hospitalized with a perforated ulcer yesterday. ... more

McKellen and Serkis to return in 'The Hobbit'

Jan 11, 2011, 21:43 GMT

Ian McKellen will return as wizard Gandalf and Andy Serkis will reprise his role as Gollum in Peter Jackson's two-film adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Hobbit.' ... more

Elijah Wood goes back to Frodo Baggins for 'The Hobbit'

Jan 10, 2011, 20:18 GMT

Elijah Wood is in advanced talks to reprise his role as Frodo Baggins in Peter Jackson's two-film adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Hobbit.'
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Fantastic trailer for Joe Wright's 'Hanna' hits

Dec 21, 2010, 22:35 GMT

The first trailer for director Joe Wright's (Atonement, The Soloist) upcoming spring 2011 action thriller 'Hanna' is now online. The film stars Saoirse Ronan, Eric Bana, and Cate Blanchett.
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Cate Blanchett latest to join 'Hobbit' cast

Dec 8, 2010, 20:42 GMT

Cate Blanchett, Ken Stott, Sylvester McCoy, Mikael Persbrandt, Ryan Gage, Jed Brophy and William Kircher have joined the cast of Peter Jackson's two-film adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Hobbit.'
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Stiller, Franco and Blanchett want to be 'Young'

Dec 2, 2010, 20:39 GMT

Ben Stiller, James Franco and Cate Blanchett are in talks to join Noah Baumbach's latest film, 'While We're Young.' ... more

Robin Hood - Blu-ray Review - CLIPS ADDED!

Sep 21, 2010, 15:43 GMT

Ridley Scott and Russell Crowe team up for a trip to Sherwood Forest in what could be called Gladiator Hood. That’s part of the gag since the duo have gotten tired of being asked for a sequel so they’ve made Robin look as close to Maximus as a visual gag. However, the film is more of a prequel to the Robin Hood tale. ... more

Robin Hood shoots to Blu-ray and M&C’s giving away a copy!

Sep 13, 2010, 16:01 GMT

The epic film Robin Hood arrives on Blu-ray September 21st from Universal Studios Home Entertainment and M&C’s giving away a copy along with mini-posters and coin bottle openers from the film! ... more

Robin Hood arrives on DVD and Blu-ray in September

Aug 6, 2010, 15:32 GMT

Academy Award winners Russell Crowe and Cate Blanchett team up with director Ridley Scott reveal the untold story of a common archer’s rise to become a hero in Robin Hood. The epic film comes to Blu-ray Hi-Def Combo Pack, 2-Disc Special Edition DVD and single disc DVD on September 21st. ... more

Robin Hood Collection – DVD Review

May 27, 2010, 17:02 GMT

Sony heard that Ridley Scott was making a big screen trip to Sherwood Forest and so they dug into their vaults and found some films of yesteryear that feature the titular man in tights. ... more

Cate Blanchett's honest husband

May 18, 2010, 9:30 GMT

Cate Blanchett's husband told her she had a short time left in the film industry. ... more

Cate Blanchett wants mystery

May 17, 2010, 6:01 GMT

Cate Blanchett wishes she had a bit more mystery about her. ... more

Robin Hood Movie Review 2

May 15, 2010, 15:48 GMT

Ridley Scott and Russell Crowe will be better off pointing their arrows in different directions after this Dark Age howler. ... more

Robin Hood Movie Review

May 14, 2010, 17:21 GMT

Sound and fury signifying nothing; that’s Robin Hood in a nutshell. ... more

In Pictures: 'Robin Hood Photocall at Cannes Film Festival'

May 12, 2010, 16:16 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event 'Robin Hood Photocall at Cannes Film Festival'. ... more

Cate Blanchett's sons stunned by stunt

May 10, 2010, 6:01 GMT

Cate Blanchett's sons were impressed when she messed up a stunt. ... more

The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy - Blu-ray Review

Apr 5, 2010, 18:15 GMT

So let’s go ahead and address the cave troll in the room - yes, after years of waiting for the ‘Lord of the Rings’ pics to arrive on Blu-ray, we get the theatrical versions only with no new extras. By the foul feet of the orcs, what were they thinking?! ... more

Ridley Scott epic Robin Hood to open Cannes Film Festival

Mar 26, 2010, 14:50 GMT

Paris - British director Ridley Scott's epic Robin Hood has been chosen to open this year's Cannes Film Festival, organizers of the event said Friday. ... more

Ponyo (Two-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo) – Blu-ray Review

Mar 2, 2010, 17:10 GMT

Hayao Miyazaki might not be a name known over Walt Disney stateside, but the House of Mouse distributes his marvelous animated films. Both men have much in common as they both had the magic touch and Miyazaki’s latest effort is certainly magical. Respect your father! ... more

Cate Blanchett puts kids first

Mar 1, 2010, 16:39 GMT

Cate Blanchett always puts her children before her career. ... more

Cate Blanchett takes on Blanche DuBois in A Streetcar Named Desire

Nov 14, 2009, 21:36 GMT

The December issue of Vogue, on newsstands November 24th, features the luminescent Cate Blanchett, as she takes on one of the great dramatic roles of all time: Blanche DuBois in A Streetcar Named Desire. ... more

No 'Summer' for Universal

Oct 20, 2009, 17:55 GMT

Universal Pictures has put Working Title's Cate Blanchett film 'Indian Summer' on hold. ... more

'Wallis' update: Madonna wants Cate Blanchett for musical

Sep 1, 2009, 9:29 GMT

Madonna wants Cate Blanchett to star in her new musical. ... more

Russell Crowe's Cate Blanchett mud bath

Jun 22, 2009, 12:06 GMT

Russell Crowe stripped off and 'wallowed' in mud with Cate Blanchett for their latest film. ... more

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button - Blu-ray Review

May 18, 2009, 13:55 GMT

‘Seven’ and ‘Fight Club’ director David Fincher switches gears with Brad Pitt in the passenger seat to tackle F. Scott Fitzgerald’s 1921 short story about a man who ages backwards. ... more

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button – DVD Review

May 8, 2009, 11:42 GMT

Brad Pitt only wishes that he could age backwards since Hollywood doesn’t treat the elderly very well. However, it’s digital trickery that turns him into a baby born old that gets younger as time goes along. It’s a tale full of woe, but a great movie nonetheless. ... more

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button comes to DVD and Blu-ray in May

Mar 23, 2009, 16:46 GMT

David Fincher’s groundbreaking epic The Curious Case of Benjamin Button will arrive on DVD and Blu-ray on May 5th from Paramount Home Entertainment. The film will be released as a Two-Disc Special Edition Two-Disc Blu-ray with more than three hours of special features. ... more

Cate Blanchett in talks for Ridley Scott’s ‘Robin Hood’

Feb 26, 2009, 14:04 GMT

Cate Blanchett is in final talks to take on the role of Maid Marian for Ridley Scott’s new version of the classic Robin Hood story – which was moving forward under the title of “Nottingham.” ... more

Cate Blanchett's 'Maid': Robin Hood role

Feb 26, 2009, 9:10 GMT

Cate Blanchett will star as Maid Marian in 'Robin Hood'. ... more

Cate Blanchett replacing Sienna?

Feb 10, 2009, 4:00 GMT

Cate Blanchett is rumoured to replace Sienna Miller in 'Nottingham'. ... more

Cate Blanchett's lick excitement

Jan 22, 2009, 4:00 GMT

Cate Blanchett 'can't wait' to be licked by millions of Australians. ... more

Cate Blanchett's Upton certainty

Dec 30, 2008, 9:00 GMT

Cate Blanchett 'couldn't not' say yes when her husband Andrew Upton proposed to her. ... more

Cate Blanchett's baby duty

Dec 12, 2008, 9:40 GMT

Cate Blanchett says it is her 'responsibility' to have lots of children because she is 'halfway decent-looking'. ... more

Cate Blanchett's wedding regrets

Dec 11, 2008, 4:00 GMT

Cate Blanchett regrets her wedding day. ... more

In photos: 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Sydney Premiere'

Dec 10, 2008, 22:27 GMT

We have added a new set of images from the event 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Sydney Premiere.' ... more

In photos: 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Premiere'

Dec 10, 2008, 1:55 GMT

We have added a new set of images from the event 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Premiere.' ... more

Cate Blanchett's 'spooning' secret

Nov 20, 2008, 9:25 GMT

Cate Blanchett says 'spooning' is the secret to a happy marriage. ... more

Baby addict Cate Blanchett

Jun 30, 2008, 4:00 GMT

Cate Blanchett says having children is 'addictive'. ... more

Cate Blanchett's wrinkle lust

Jun 15, 2008, 11:00 GMT

Cate Blanchett thinks wrinkles are 'sexy' and believes people who have plastic surgery are self-obsessed. ... more

Indiana Jones takes in $311 million worldwide

May 27, 2008, 13:30 GMT

Steven Spielberg's 'Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull' is off to a huge start with a worldwide box office take of $311.1 million its opening weekend. ... more

Movie Review: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

May 23, 2008, 11:13 GMT

A magical opening on a desert road as teenagers in a hot rod challenge a pair of military vehicles to a race. Elvis Presley wails on the car radio as speedometers hit the roof. The sense of innocent fun is irresistible. ... more

In photos: 'Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull and BET The Adventures of 106 - Arrivals'

May 21, 2008, 19:13 GMT

We have added a new set of images from the event 'Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull and BET The Adventures of 106 - Arrivals.' ... more

Indy doesn't care about the critics

May 19, 2008, 10:00 GMT

Harrison Ford doesn't care about the critics' response to the new 'Indiana Jones' movie. ... more

Cate Blanchett rivals Bardem's bad hairdo

May 16, 2008, 12:00 GMT

Cate Blanchett has the 'ugliest haircut' she's ever seen in the upcoming 'Indiana Jones' movie. ... more

DVD Review: I’m Not There (Two-Disc Collector’s Edition)

May 6, 2008, 14:58 GMT

The story of Bob Dylan is told in an unconventional way with six different actors taking on the various Dylan’s from different eras. This unconventional approach will either enthrall or confuse you, but all can agree that Dylan had an interesting life and times and some great music. ... more

Cate Blanchett's green theatre

May 3, 2008, 6:00 GMT

Cate Blanchett is creating a green theatre. ... more

Bob Dylan film I’m Not There arrives on DVD in May

Apr 24, 2008, 16:48 GMT

Unearthing the emotional underpinnings of the complex life and legacy of musician Bob Dylan - I’m Not There comes alive on DVD on May 6th from Genius Products and The Weinstein Company. ... more

Cate Blanchett's baby Ignatius

Apr 14, 2008, 10:15 GMT

Cate Blanchett gave birth to son Ignatius Martin Upton yesterday (13.04.08). ... more

Cate Blanchett's baby boy joy

Apr 14, 2008, 4:45 GMT

It is 'My Three Sons' now for actress Cate Blanchett, who gave birth Saturday to a healthy baby boy. ... more

Cate Blanchett's face obsession

Mar 8, 2008, 13:35 GMT

Cate Blanchett is so obsessed with face masks she even wears them in public. ... more

Rudd blasted after Blanchett picked for art talkfest

Feb 26, 2008, 13:55 GMT

Sydney - Prime Minister Kevin Rudd was blasted Tuesday after he named glamorous Hollywood actor Cate Blanchett the only woman in a 10-member panel that in April will lead a high-octane Canberra summit charged with mapping out Australia's art future. ... more

Cate Blanchett's Oscar lullaby

Feb 25, 2008, 11:35 GMT

Cate Blanchett's unborn baby 'slept through' last night's Academy Awards (24.02.08). ... more

Our can-do Cate honoured again

Feb 23, 2008, 18:27 GMT

Sydney - Australia's Cate Blanchett, twice nominated for an Oscar for her portrayal of Britain's Queen Elizabeth I in feature films a remarkable nine years apart, likes making lists and keeping account of where she is in life. ... more

DVD Review: Elizabeth - The Golden Age

Feb 4, 2008, 15:21 GMT

I don’t think that anyone was expecting a sequel to Elizabeth, but director Shekhar Kapur and star Cate Blanchett deliver and do so with style and acting worthy of the monarch. ... more

Cate Blanchett's book Oscar

Jan 13, 2008, 7:30 GMT

Cate Blanchett planned to use her Oscar as a bookend. ... more

Cate Blanchett's wrinkle love

Jan 5, 2008, 11:30 GMT

Cate Blanchett loves her wrinkles. ... more

Cate Blanchett's SAG joy

Dec 21, 2007, 7:30 GMT

Cate Blanchett and 'Into The Wild' lead the Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations, it was revealed yesterday (20.12.07). ... more

Cate Blanchett's maternal worries

Nov 15, 2007, 7:30 GMT

Cate Blanchett worried she did not have enough love for two children. ... more

Cate Blanchett's UK freedom

Nov 12, 2007, 14:30 GMT

Cate Blanchett prefers the UK to Hollywood. ... more

Cate Blanchett pregnant

Nov 5, 2007, 12:30 GMT

Cate Blanchett has confirmed she is pregnant. ... more

Cate Blanchett's film rant

Nov 5, 2007, 6:30 GMT

Cate Blanchett believes films are responsible for a generation of illiterate children. ... more

Soundtrack Review: I’m Not There

Oct 31, 2007, 13:04 GMT

The iconic rocker Bob Dylan has been given a biopic, but in keeping with his persona it’s not your average film. Different actors play Dylan as each stage of his life is examined. In the same way, the soundtrack is full of Dylan’s music but instead of the man himself we’re given many different performers singing his tunes. ... more

Cate Blanchett's baby bump

Oct 30, 2007, 12:30 GMT

Cate Blanchett is reportedly pregnant. ... more

Cate Blanchett's hero son

Oct 29, 2007, 7:30 GMT

Cate Blanchett's young son dressed up as a knight and protected her on the set of her latest movie. ... more

Cate Blanchett's stubbly kiss

Oct 26, 2007, 10:30 GMT

Cate Blanchett's husband hated kissing her when she was dressed as Bob Dylan, because of her stubbly face. ... more

Cate Blanchett Queen to sons

Oct 24, 2007, 12:30 GMT

Cate Blanchett's sons think she's Queen Elizabeth I. ... more

Cate Blanchett's Clive crush

Oct 13, 2007, 8:30 GMT

Cate Blanchett begged producers to cast Clive Owen in her new movie because she had a crush on him. ... more

Win a prize pack from Elizabeth: The Golden Age!

Oct 8, 2007, 15:07 GMT

M&C is giving away an Elizabeth: The Golden Age Grand Prize Pack that includes full-sized poster t-shirt, hat, lapel pin, and a female t-shirt. ... more

Cate Blanchett adores Ford

Oct 4, 2007, 13:00 GMT

Cate Blanchett is 'completely in love' with co-star Harrison Ford. ... more

DVD Review: Babel (Two-Disc Special Collector's Edition)

Sep 27, 2007, 16:29 GMT

As predicted, eight months after the release of the special feature-challenged original release of ‘Babel’, we now arrive at a “Collector’s Edition” in which the sole difference is one, count ‘em one, extra in the form of an extensive 90-minute documentary which gets a disc all to itself. ... more

Cate Blanchett to quit acting

Sep 13, 2007, 13:00 GMT

Cate Blanchett wants to quit acting so she can concentrate on motherhood. ... more

Cate Blanchett's Dylan transformation

Sep 11, 2007, 11:22 GMT

Cate Blanchett had her breasts 'strapped down' for her latest movie. ... more

DVD Review: Hot Fuzz

Jul 30, 2007, 9:17 GMT

Shaun of the Dead was the last partnering up of director Edgar Wright and stars Simon Pegg and Nick Frost and it was hilarious. Hot Fuzz is more a parody of police buddy films, but that doesn’t mean that Hot Fuzz is not just as hilarious – it is. ... more

Jim Broadbent joins Indiana Jones 4 cast

Jun 21, 2007, 14:51 GMT

Steven Spielberg began production of the new Indiana Jones 4 movie this past Monday in New Mexico. ... more

Principal casting set on Indiana Jones new flick - bye bye Sean Connery

Jun 8, 2007, 11:45 GMT

Lucasfilm and Paramount Pictures have confirmed principle cast information for the new Indiana Jones movie. ... more

New Haven Connecticut, get ready for Hollywood.

Jun 5, 2007, 18:21 GMT

New Haven Connecticut, here comes Hollywood. ... more

DVD Review: The Good German

May 21, 2007, 14:23 GMT

This new film from director Steven Soderbergh harkens back to the 1940s in both setting and style of film. George Clooney, Cate Blanchett, and Toby Maguire find themselves involved in a mystery in the bombed out remains of post-war Germany. ... more

DVD Review: Notes on a Scandal

Apr 16, 2007, 18:13 GMT

A young teacher has some naughty extra curricular activities with a young student in her classroom and it’s witnessed by her fellow teacher. Rather than turn the younger teacher in, the elder teacher decides to use the secret to her advantage. The result is two performances that are tour-de-forces. ... more

Gong Li to strut her stuff with Harrison Ford?

Mar 20, 2007, 14:11 GMT

It is being reported that Cate Blanchett has not yet signed on to Steven Spielberg’s next Indiana Jones flick ... more

Indy 4: Cate confirmed, where is Sean?

Mar 18, 2007, 19:46 GMT

Despite some websites confirming the scientifically proven real Bond, Sean Connery, as a confirmed cast member, read-connery-is-bond, there is no official word yet. The screen siren Cate Blanchett has, however, signed on to star in the fourth installment of the 'Indiana Jones' adventures, claims The Hollywood Reporter. ... more

Cate Blanchett's Indy role

Mar 16, 2007, 13:10 GMT

Cate Blanchett is to star in the fourth Indiana Jones movie. ... more

Cate Blanchett's knitting ambition

Mar 11, 2007, 13:00 GMT

Cate Blanchett wants to take up knitting - but keeps forgetting to start. ... more

George Clooney's has fun with Cate

Mar 9, 2007, 13:40 GMT

George Clooney has joked that Cate Blanchett can't act. ... more

Messy Cate Blanchett

Mar 8, 2007, 13:30 GMT

Cate Blanchett has confessed she is a 'mess'. ... more

Cate Blanchett's 100K purse snatched

Mar 2, 2007, 6:37 GMT

Celebrity reporter Janet Charlton has unearthed an Oscar mystery crime that allegedly 'nobody wants to talk about.' Cate Blanchett was given a Lana Marks crocodile and diamond bag worth $100,000 to wear with her Armani gown to the Oscars. It disappeared from her hotel room prior to the award show. ... more

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