PREMIERE OF "STARTER FOR 10"

Actor James McAvoy arrives at the premiere of "Starter for 10" in Los Angeles on February 6, 2007. McAvoy stars the romantic comedy. (UPI Photo/John Hayes)

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McAvoy heads list of EFA best actor nods

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Nov. 9 (UPI) -- Scottish actor James McAvoy is among the men who will be vying for a European Film Awards best actor award this year in Denmark, the movie group says.

'Wanted' posters draw criticism in Britain

LONDON, Sept. 4 (UPI) -- England's Advertising Standards Authority says two posters for Angelina Jolie's new action flick "Wanted" should not be seen by children.

McAvoy, Blunt in 'Gnomeo' talks

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 20 (UPI) -- Actors James McAvoy and Emily Blunt are in negotiations to head the voice cast of Elton John's "Gnomeo and Juliet" U.S. animated film, sources say.

'Wall-E' and 'Wanted' open 1-2

LOS ANGELES, June 29 (UPI) -- Two new movies, "Wall-E" and "Wanted," debuted 1-2 in U.S. theaters this weekend, Box Office Mojo reported.

'Real' Mr. Darcy was no Colin Firth

LONDON, June 10 (UPI) -- A portrait headed for the auction block reportedly shows what the Irishman believed to have inspired Jane Austen's iconic Darcy character really looked like.

'Bourne' named best film at Empire awards

LONDON, March 10 (UPI) -- "The Bourne Ultimatum" won the award for best film at the Empire magazine movie awards ceremony in London Sunday night.

Ricci loves message of 'Penelope'

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 29 (UPI) -- Hollywood actress Christina Ricci said she wanted to star in the new film "Penelope" because she likes what it has to say about inner beauty.

Stars line up for Oscar telecast

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Feb. 14 (UPI) -- Dozens of cinema's biggest stars plan to attend the upcoming 80th Academy Awards telecast in Hollywood, organizers said Thursday.

'Atonement' wins best film BAFTA

LONDON, Feb. 10 (UPI) -- The romantic period drama "Atonement" was named best film at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts Awards ceremony in London Sunday.

Many U.S. nominees won't attend BAFTAs

LONDON , Feb. 4 (UPI) -- Many U.S. nominees for British Academy of Film and Television Arts Awards have said they don't plan to attend the upcoming ceremony at the Royal Opera House.