"A nurse famously photographed being kissed by an American sailor in New York's Times Square in 1945 to celebrate the end of World War Two has died at the age of 91, her family said on Tuesday.The V-J Day picture of the white-clad Edith Shain by photographer Alfred Eisenstaedt captured an epic moment in U.S. history and became an iconic image marking the end of the war after being published in Life magazine.
The identity of the nurse in the photograph was not known until the late 1970s when Shain wrote to the photographer saying that she was the woman in the picture taken on August 14 at a time when she had been working at Doctor's Hospital in New York City.
The identity of the sailor remains disputed and unresolved. Amy Adams and Ben Stiller as Amelia Earhart and Larry Daley leaving the picture in Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009), which is the first movie ever filmed in the Smithsonian Institution.
"My mom was always willing take on new challenges and caring for the World War II veterans energized her to take another chance to make a difference," her son Justin Decker said in a statement.
Shain, who died at her home in Los Angeles on Sunday, leaves behind three sons, six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren". Source: news.yahoo.com
Ben Stiller and Amy Adams entering the V-J Day picture by photographer Alfred Eisenstaedt Ben Stiller kissing the nurse in Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009)
With their new film, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, director Edgar Wright and actor Michael Cera have emerged as a scruffy Hitchcock and a gawky Stewart for the Comic-Con set.
Twi-hards are eagerly anticipating Twilight: Eclipse, the latest chapter in the vampire saga. Hollywood 411 sat down with stars Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner and Robert Pattinson for some behind the scenes gossip!
Rob Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner of the mammothly poplular "Twilight Saga: Eclipse" talk with Patrick Stoner about how the fame and interest has affected them.
Megan Fox at the premiere of 'JONAH HEX' on 17th June 2010. Megan Fox as Lilah in "Jonah Hex" (2010)
"After portraying a prostitute in "Jonah Hex", Megan Fox is tempted to take a more controversial role. Met at the premiere of her latest movie, the 24-year-old actress revealed that she would love to play Sarah Rainmaker who is described as a lesbian in the comic series."I don't want people to protest this, but I would like to be Rainmaker in 'Gen 13' if they ever made that into a movie," she told FOX News. "She's a Native American, and I have a little bit of that blood in me," she said about the role, before adding Jake Gyllenhaal and Gemma Arterton in Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (2010)
"It would be a bit of a stretch - but if Jake Gyllenhaal can be the Prince of Persia, I think that I can do that." Jake Gyllenhaal leaving A Medical Center in Beverly Hills on 22th June 2010.
Rainmaker is a fictional Apache superhero from the "Gen 13" comic series. The character has the power to manipulate weather and the movement of water with her thoughts, in addition to having an innate aptitude for combat tactics. When not forced to fight supervillans, the peace-seeking activist, spends her spare time leading protests on an array of issues, as well as preaching political correctness to her teammates. Megan Fox recently announced she will not reprise her role as Mikaela Banes in "Transformers 3". The "Jennifer's Body" beauty, however, can next be seen in "Passion Play" in which she plays alongside Mickey Rourke. She has been widely linked to the lead role in "Fathom" in which she will also co-produce with Brian Austin Green, but the project is still in development". Source: www.aceshowbiz.com
Will "Breaking Dawn" be in 3-D? That's the question Twilighters have been tossing around, particularly since news broke that the final chapter of the vampire saga would be split into two films.
When MTV News asked Kristen Stewart back in February how she'd feel about seeing, say Bella Swan give birth "Avatar"-style, in 3-D, the star was a bit squeamish. But now, it seems Stewart may be warming up to the idea.
"I'm probably speaking out of line or whatever, but I think it would be awesome," she told MTV News about the prospect of "Breaking Dawn" director Bill Condon going three-dimensional. "Nobody knows what it's like to look through the eyes of a vampire. What if [Bella] opens her eyes to this extraordinary world? It could be cool." Kristen Stewart outtake from Elle magazine.
"I mean, the baby part, it's easy to joke [about] how weird it would be, but it wouldn't be the whole thing," Stewart speculated of what might make it to film. "It would be parts."For now, those details are still up in the air and the decisions will ultimately rest with Condon and screenwriter Melissa Rosenberg. As for what we do know, Stewart is thrilled that the "Breaking Dawn" story will be told in two parts. "I'm really excited," Stewart said when we spoke with her as she promoted the June 30 opening of "Eclipse."
"I didn't want to read the script that was just one [movie]. It would have lacked so much because you just couldn't cram the story into one. At least that was my opinion, so I'm really excited." Source: www.mtv.com
Moviefone’s Interview with Robert Pattinson.
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"Rogen is rolling up his sleeves and getting his hands dirty with an action star role in "The Green Hornet" — and while he might be the latest, Rogen is hardly the first unlikely actor to find himself in a comic book or superhero movie. "The Green Hornet" trailer, starring Seth Rogen.
Here are some of our favorite actors who defied expectations to become superheroes and comic book characters on the big screen.
Ben Stiller as Mr. Furious in Mystery Men (1999)
Ben Stiller as Mister Furious Ben Stiller has shown plenty of versatility in the realm of comedy, playing a foolish male model in "Zoolander" and an action hero in "Tropic Thunder." But does he have it in him to channel his inner Wolverine? Depending on how much you enjoyed his role as Mister Furious in "Mystery Men", you've got your answer. While I count myself as a fan of Stiller's work in the cult film, the small amount of moviegoers who actually saw "Mystery Men" in theaters indicates that Stiller's days as a superhero are probably behind him. Topher Grace as Venom One of Spider-Man's many colorful villains, the comic book version of Venom is the complete opposite of the friendly neighborhood wall-crawler in terms of size and stature. That was not the case with Topher Grace, who played the role in "Spider-Man 3." Fans were skeptical of the skinny "That '70s Show" actor landing the role of the notoriously bulky bad guy even before the movie's release. Considering the mostly lukewarm reception to the third "Spider-Man" outing, it doesn't appear that the lanky Venom worked out so well. Seth Rogen as Green Hornet
The latest unlikely comic book crime-fighter is Seth Rogen as Britt Reid in "The Green Hornet." Fans who know the actor best for his stoner comedy roles in "The 40 Year Old Virgin" and "Knocked Up" were undoubtedly confused by his casting as an action lead, but after the recent debut of the "Green Hornet" trailer, we've got a much clearer idea of how he plans to play the character. Whether or not you like his take on Reid is certainly a matter of taste, but we're all bound to have a much clearer opinion once "Green Hornet" lands in theaters in January 2011". Source: sxplashpage.mtv.com
The V-J Day picture of the white-clad Edith Shain by photographer Alfred Eisenstaedt captured an epic moment in U.S. history and became an iconic image marking the end of the war after being published in Life magazine.
Amy Adams and Ben Stiller as Amelia Earhart and Larry Daley leaving the picture in Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009), which is the first movie ever filmed in the Smithsonian Institution.
Ben Stiller and Amy Adams entering the V-J Day picture by photographer Alfred Eisenstaedt
Ben Stiller kissing the nurse in Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009)
