Harry Potter stars make their bids for grown-up glory
Harry Potter stars Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint are rich enough to never work again – but who has the talent and ambition for adult success?
DetailsNelson Mandela’s grandson denies selling funeral broadcast rights to BBC
Mandla Mandela has been accused of selling exclusive rights to film the anti-apartheid icon’s funeral for around £250,000. The tribal chieftain, 37, is alleged to have cut a deal with the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) in conjunction with the BBC.
DetailsWhy Icasa blocked TopTV adult channels
The rights of women to equality and human dignity trumped TopTV’s right to freedom of expression. This is one of the main reasons the Independent Communications Authority of SA (Icasa) decided not to allow TopTV to launch adult-orientated channels on its satellite pay-TV platform.
DetailsAvengers Assemble: Whedon’s superhero epic takes shape
Two new trailers and a movie storybook reveal more clues about Joss Whedon’s upcoming Avengers film.
DetailsThe Lorax celebrates biggest box-office debut of 2012
The Lorax, Universal’s adaptation of the Dr. Suess book, takes $71m in its opening weekend, making it the biggest movie debut of the year so far.
DetailsBaftas 2012 shortlist: The Artist sneaks up on Tinker and Marilyn
Nominations for the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA’s) 2012 have been announced, with The Artist picking up 12 nominations, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy with 11, Hugo with 9, 6 for My Week with Marilyn, and 5 each for The Help and War Horse.
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