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James McAvoy is one of the only true actors out there. While anyone would gladly make an extra buck off of a commercial, James isn't into celebrity-endorsed products. He says, "As soon as you start to try and sell people stuff then surely you contravene some contract with the film-going public? Even if they know the type of clothes you like to wear - then it becomes funny for them watching you wearing a tux. I know those...

James McAvoy says he wants to quit acting for a little while.  He's been pretty busy lately, and with the hype of his latest movie Wanted, the guy probably does need a break. He says, "I'm going to not act for a little while and take some space and take some time - and make some 'me' time, you know, all that rubbish." Well James better hurry up and get that "me" time in quick, since rumor has it,...

James McAvoy, who stars with Angelina Jolie in the upcoming film Wanted, dished about his co-star on the British show Friday Night With Jonathan Ross.  And of course, James told us what we wanted to hear: what it was like to kiss Angelina Jolie!  He said, "I was nervous, but after five minutes I thought this is going to be all right, it's cool. She was in very good shape. It could be anybody when you're kissing...

The world premiere of Angelina Jolie's new movie Wanted has been unexpectedly canceled. It was supposed to take place in London at Leicester Square tomorrow. Could this mean she's about to pop any minute now? We haven't seen her or Brad out in the last week or so, so it makes sense! But they didn't have to go and cancel the whole event. There are other actors in the film too who would be happy to...

We are one day away from one of the biggest film festivals of the world, the Festival de Cannes 2008. More than 4,000 journalists will flock to the small town off the French Riviera, not to mention the slew of paparazzi waiting to get a shot of the biggest movie stars in the world. The biggest buzz surrounds Steven Spielberg’s latest film, “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” which will have its world premiere Sunday...

James McAvoy gained international success off his role in 'Atonement' but the actor insists he'd give up the business in a heartbeat for his actress wife Anne Marie Duff. He tells Closer magazine, "We try to organize it so that one of us is there when the other is working. But it doesn't always happen! "It's great when we're both working, but it means we don't see each other, so one of us to make...
Scottish hottie James McAvoy doesn't need any silly awards to prove that he's a god actor. James co- starred in both Last King of Scotland and Atonement and many feel like he got snubbed as others in the movie got awarded. He says, "Oh, I don't feel hard done by. If the people around you are great, you're going to be better. Last King of Scotland and Atonement are two of the best jobs I've...

Although the WGA strike has affected award show season, this past weekend the show went on with BAFTA as they had their annual Tea party. The traditional event has been in effect for the past 14 years and took place this past weekend at the Beverly Hills hotel. The event recognizes the very best filmmaking talent and brought in British stars James McAvoy and his wife AnnMarie Duff. Others that came out to support the organization included Anna Friel, Allison...

Finally there’s a romantic comedy that doesn’t depict a woman falling in love with a beast. Although “Penelope” is a romantic comedy, it differs from all other movies in its genre. This film is the anti Barbie flick, which conveys the meaning of what beauty truly is. The movie stars actress Christina Ricci who takes a bold step in covering her pretty face with a pig like nose. Faced with the family curse, Penelope (Christina Ricci) must overcome...

James McAvoy is a hot commodity in Hollywood these days. This past weekend, we caught up with the actor at the 7th Annual Hollywood Life Breakthrough of the year awards, where he was getting recognized for his role in “Atonement”. We asked the rising star about his thoughts on his recent success and the rumors about an Oscar nomination. James has already recieved a 2008 Golden Globes nomination for his role in "Atonement". James admitted, "it would be a lovely...

Last night the stars gloomy Los Angeles for the movie premiere of "Atonement". The film is directed by Joe Wright and stars the lovely Keira Knightly and James McAvoy. The film is an adaptation from Ian McEwan's novel. It has been rated R by the MPAA for disturbing war images, sexuality and nudity. Atonement is set to be a contender for the 2008 Oscars. At the 2007 Venice Film Festival, Atonement made Wright at the age of 35 the...

Last night actress Keira Knightley and actor James McAvoy came out for a special screening of their latest flick “Atonement”. The event was hosted by the Cinema Society and took place in New York City. Atonement is a British romance that spans several decades. Fledgling writer Briony Tallis, as a 13-year-old, irrevocably changes the course of several lives when she accuses her older sister's lover of a crime he did not commit. Written by Joe Wright, the...