Zeta-Jones Joins New Film
Oscar and Tony award winning actress Catherine Zeta-Jones, 42, has joined the cast of the upcoming film “Broken City,” which will begin production this November. Zeta-Jones will play opposite Russell Crowe and Mark Wahlberg in the New York-centered detective drama as the scandalous wife of the New York City mayor (to be played by Crowe). The movie is expected to be released in theaters sometime in 2014. The lovely actress can be seen in 2012 in a string of new films set to hit theaters, including “Playing the Field” with Gerard Butler and Uma Thurman, “Lay the Favorite” with Bruce Willis, and “Rock of Ages” with Tom Cruise and Alec Baldwin.
Broadway Welcomes Back Jackman
Film star and Tony Award winning song and dance man Hugh Jackman, 43, will return to the New York theater scene in a limited 10 week run with his own solo concert “Hugh Jackman, Back on Broadway.” Preview performances begin October 25 and opening night is scheduled for November 10. Jackman will perform a collection of musical numbers from his favorite Broadway shows as well as share anecdotes and personal stories; all while being accompanied by an 18-piece live orchestra. The show will run until January 1, 2012. The Aussie sensation can be currently seen starring in the sci-fi action film “Real Steel” in theaters worldwide.
Stars Design Charity Holiday Cards
For the second year the Northern California based stationary and greeting card company Tiny Prints has teamed up with five celebrities to design a limited edition of holiday cards and stationary to benefit the Epidermolysis Bullosa Medical Research Foundation, a volunteer organization dedicated to researching and curing this genetic skin disorder that affects thousands of children each year. For the 2011 holiday season Jennifer Aniston, Eva Longoria, Catherine Bell, Zoe Saldana, and Bridget Moynahan have lent their creative talents to the project. “The holiday season is a very special time for family and giving back,” says Eva Longoria in a quote from the store’s website. “It was an honor to help design a holiday card for Tiny Prints that benefits EBMRF and their efforts.” The cards can be purchased online at www.tinyprints.com/celebrity-holiday-cards.
