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Colin Farrell lends his voice to animated character in 'Epic'
NEW YORK, May 24 (UPI) -- Irish actor Colin Farrell, who is best known for his roles in R-rated action movies and comedies, confessed it was nice to make a movie like the animated "Epic," which he could share with his two young sons.
'Safe Haven' marks Julianne Hough's first non-musical film lead
U.S. singer, dancer and actress Julianne Hough says she was happy to tackle her first lead role in a non-musical movie in "Safe Haven."
'Elementary' producer dishes about show's visit to London
NEW YORK, May 14 (UPI) -- "Elementary" creator Robert Doherty says he is looking forward to taking his New York-set detective drama to London for the show's Season 2 premiere episode.
Samuel L. Jackson complained about being too old to play Django
NEW YORK, May 7 (UPI) -- Hollywood actor Samuel L. Jackson admits he was initially disappointed to learn he was too old to play the lead in Quentin Tarantino's "Django Unchained."
Leonardo DiCaprio says he could relate to Gatsby character
NEW YORK, May 7 (UPI) -- Having grown up with ambition, but not monetary wealth, actor Leonardo DiCaprio says he can relate to the character he plays in the big-screen adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic American novel "The Great Gatsby."
Pierce Brosnan's wife says film romance is 'legal cheating'
NEW YORK, May 6 (UPI) -- Irish actor Pierce Brosnan says Keely, his wife of nearly 12 years, is remarkably understanding when it comes to his romancing actresses on the big screen.
Quentin Tarantino: Christoph Waltz just comes out of my pen
NEW YORK, April 19 (UPI) -- Oscar-winning filmmaker Quentin Tarantino says after working with Christoph Waltz on 2009's "Inglourious Basterds," he found himself writing a role specifically for Austrian actor in "Django Unchained."
Tom Riley leads cast of Starz series 'Da Vinci's Demons'
NEW YORK, April 12 (UPI) -- British actor Tom Riley says he tried to connect to the man behind the myth while playing the titular artist, architect, engineer and inventor in the new Starz drama series "Da Vinci's Demons."
Flashback: Meryl Streep discusses playing Margaret Thatcher
NEW YORK, April 8 (UPI) -- U.S. actress Meryl Streep, who won her third Oscar for playing Margaret Thatcher says the film "The Iron Lady" is not meant to be a docudrama about the political career of Britain's first female prime minister.
Actor Aidan Gillen talks 'Game of Thrones' role
NEW YORK, March 31 (UPI) -- Irish actor Aidan Gillen says British politician Peter Mandelson is an inspiration for his portrayal of "Game of Thrones" schemer Petyr "Littlefinger" Baelish.
Selena Gomez discourages young fans from seeing 'Spring Breakers'
TORONTO, March 29 (UPI) -- U.S. singer-actress Selena Gomez says she is proud of her new R-rated thriller "Spring Breakers," but hopes her young fans don't go to see it.
Diane Kruger to play police detective with Asperger's in new FX series 'The Bridge'
NEW YORK, March 29 (UPI) -- German-born actress Diane Kruger says she has signed on to star in "The Bridge," a new FX crime drama set on the Mexican-American border.
Author Stephenie Meyer talks about work after 'Twilight'
NEW YORK, March 28 (UPI) -- American author Stephenie Meyer says penning her book "The Host" was a freeing experience after her "Twilight" vampire novels became first a literary phenomenon, then a series of blockbuster movies.
Actor Richard Armitage has long history with 'Hobbit'
NEW YORK, March 19 (UPI) -- Well-known British TV actor Richard Armitage says starring as dwarf leader Thorin Oakenshield in "The Hobbit" movies has been a huge milestone in his career.
Screenwriter David Magee admits he initially didn't think 'Pi' could be filmed
NEW YORK, March 18 (UPI) -- Screenwriter David Magee says he worked closely with director Ang Lee as he penned their big-screen adaptation of Yann Martel's Indian fable "Life of Pi," which ultimately won four Oscars this year.
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Flags-In Ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery
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Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Roskos with the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, "The Old Guard," participates in the annual Flags-In ceremony, May 23, 2013, at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia. Soldiers place American flags in front of more than 260,000 gravestones in the cemetery in honor of Memorial Day. UPI/Kevin Dietsch