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MARTIN SCORSESE and NICHOLAS PILEGGI are revisiting their gangster classic GOODFELLAS for a prequel TV series about the early life of mobster HENRY HILL.
Rumours circulated last month (Sep10) that a TV version of the hit 1990 movie is in the works following the success of new U.S. crime drama Boardwalk Empire, which launched earlier this year (10) with a Scorsese-directed episode.
Now Pileggi - who wrote Wiseguy, the book on which Goodfellas is based, and worked on the film’s screenplay with Scorsese - has confirmed he and the director are planning a TV series linked to the movie.
The storyline is likely to focus on the early life of Hill, who was played by Ray Liotta in the film, as many of the characters in Goodfellas are dead by the end of the movie.
Pileggi tells Britain’s Culture magazine, "We’re trying (to develop the TV series). I want to do it, Marty wants to do it, Warner Bros wants to do it. Of course, you can’t pick up from Goodfellas, since we murdered everybody, or rather, everybody was murdered! There’s nobody left.
"But I think we’re going to figure out a way to do the early years - sort of a prequel. The part of the movie people often like best is the opening third, where all the funny stuff is happening, and there’s so much we could fit in."

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Director STEVEN SPIELBERG is tackling apocalyptic robots in a new science fiction thriller.
The movie icon behind sci-fi films Close Encounters of the Third Kind and Minority Report will start shooting Robocopalypse in January 2012.
The film is based on Daniel H Wilson’s novel of the same name, about a robot uprising, reports Daily Variety.
Mark Sourian, co-president of Spielberg’s studio Dreamworks, explains, "Robocopalypse embodies an imaginative story of a robot rebellion unleashed against the human race. This is a project we immediately sparked to and with Steven directing it, we knew it was in the best possible hands to bring it to worldwide audiences."

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Actor CHRIS KLEIN has returned to work following a two-month rehab stint stemming from an alcohol-related arrest in June (10) - to film a cameo role on U.S. TV series THE GOOD GUYS.
The American Pie star was taken into custody and charged with two misdemeanours after failing a sobriety test when his car was pulled over by cops on an Los Angeles freeway.
Klein, who spent four days behind bars, pleaded no content to the DUI counts and was released on bail after agreeing to enrol in an alcohol education programme.
He checked himself into Utah’s Cirque Lodge rehab facility for two months of treatment in a bid to kick his alcohol issues.
And now the 31 year old is shooting his guest spot on the police comedy, starring Colin Hanks and Bradley Whitford, reports People.com.
The star’s run-in with the law in June (10) was his second DUI arrest in five years - he was busted on a similar charge in 2005.

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SEX AND THE CITY star KIM CATTRALL regrets losing her virginity at the age of 15 - because it ruined her love life for years.
The actress has confessed she first had sex with a man while she was still a schoolgirl, but was left disappointed because the experience was so underwhelming.
And it affected her relationships for years to come - she always expected a let down when she bedded a new boyfriend.
Cattrall tells Britain’s The Sun, "I should not have had sex so young. I lost my virginity at 15 and thought: ‘Is that it?’. I was not ready for the experience.
"It set a pattern after that. I was not expecting a great deal from sex - and I did not get it either. I would have been better to discuss sex with girlfriends - and I think girls are more open today.
"No one really tells you how to do sex. I remember reading the Kama Sutra, but could not really understand it… I separated love from sex. Or just thought sex would lead to love. It did not, of course."

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JANET JACKSON has dismissed reports she’s engaged to her wealthy Arab businessman boyfriend WISSAM AL MANA.
The Nasty hitmaker split from her longtime partner, producer Jermaine Dupri, last summer (09) after seven years of dating.
Her new romance with the billionaire industrialist became public earlier this year (10) and recent reports suggested the new couple was already making plans to wed.
But the singer appeared on U.S. breakfast programme Good Morning America on Monday (25Oct10), dismissing the claims.
She said, "He’s a very, very private man so I don’t talk about our relationship but I really think it’s important that I just say this: they’ve (the press) been trying to marry me off for a very, very long time. But I’m not engaged so I will say that."

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SIR ELTON JOHN is glad his irrational mood-swings were exposed in notorious documentary TANTRUMS AND TIARAS - because he vowed to change his ways after watching himself onscreen.
The full extent of the Rocket Man’s outlandish demands were revealed in the 1997 fly-on-the-wall film, when he was seen exploding with rage when a fan waved at him as he played tennis and screaming at assistants during a photoshoot.
The singer came in for harsh criticism for his behaviour after the programme aired in his native U.K. - but he’s adamant he was pleased with the documentary because it forced him to become a nicer person.
He tells Britain’s Daily Telegraph, "I hate watching things about myself. But that I could watch all the time because it’s so honest… I did laugh. But having looked at it and learnt from it, I thought, I can’t continue to behave like that. It’s just not worth the aggravation to everyone else, or to me."

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Rock wildman OZZY OSBOURNE has discovered how he managed to survive 40 years of drink and drug abuse - he’s descended from Romans who lived through the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
The former Black Sabbath frontman has undergone complicated DNA testing for research scientists to map out his entire genetic make-up.
Experts were then able to use his profile to determine his possible ancestors - and the rocker discovered he is related to legendary U.S. outlaw Jesse James and Romans who survived the Vesuvius eruption in the year 79 AD.
Ozzy tells the Sunday Times Magazine, "I was curious. Given the swimming pools of booze I’ve guzzled over the years - not to mention all the cocaine, morphine, sleeping pills, cough syrup, LSD, Rohypnol… you name it - there’s really no plausible medical reason why I should still be alive. Maybe my DNA could say why…
"Apparently (I’m) a distant relation of Henry ‘Skip’ Gates, a big-deal Harvard professor and a mate of President Obama… Other members of my extended family include the original Jesse James, the last Russian Tsar, and King George I… Speaking of dead relatives, it also turns out that I share some DNA with the people killed in Pompeii when Mount Vesuvius blew its top in AD79…
"That means I’m also probably related to some of the survivors. Which makes a lot of sense: if any of the Roman Osbournes drank nearly as much as I used to, they wouldn’t have even felt the lava. They could have just walked it off."

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Rock wildman OZZY OSBOURNE has discovered how he managed to survive 40 years of drink and drug abuse - he’s descended from Romans who lived through the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
The former Black Sabbath frontman has undergone complicated DNA testing for research scientists to map out his entire genetic make-up.
Experts were then able to use his profile to determine his possible ancestors - and the rocker discovered he is related to legendary U.S. outlaw Jesse James and Romans who survived the Vesuvius eruption in the year 79 AD.
Ozzy tells the Sunday Times Magazine, "I was curious. Given the swimming pools of booze I’ve guzzled over the years - not to mention all the cocaine, morphine, sleeping pills, cough syrup, LSD, Rohypnol… you name it - there’s really no plausible medical reason why I should still be alive. Maybe my DNA could say why…
"Apparently (I’m) a distant relation of Henry ‘Skip’ Gates, a big-deal Harvard professor and a mate of President Obama… Other members of my extended family include the original Jesse James, the last Russian Tsar, and King George I… Speaking of dead relatives, it also turns out that I share some DNA with the people killed in Pompeii when Mount Vesuvius blew its top in AD79…
"That means I’m also probably related to some of the survivors. Which makes a lot of sense: if any of the Roman Osbournes drank nearly as much as I used to, they wouldn’t have even felt the lava. They could have just walked it off."

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Kind-hearted country star REBA MCENTIRE has donated $60,000 (£40,000) to help a struggling school in her home state of Oklahoma.
The facility in Spavinaw, Oklahoma has suffered from a series of budget cuts in recent months and with debts mounting, officials wrote to McEntire to ask for help.
The singer responded by putting a cheque for $60,000 (£40,000) in the post to pull the institution out of debt, according to school board president Guy Alloway.

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GETO BOYS rapper BUSHWICK BILL has been granted the right to remain in the U.S. after facing deportation back to his native Jamaica.
The hip-hop star was arrested in May (10) for alleged marijuana possession and he has been fighting to stay in his adopted home ever since.
American Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials started removal proceedings against him because of his criminal record, but a judge has now ruled in Bill’s favour and granted him the right to stay, according to Allhiphop.com.
At a hearing on 14 October (10), a judge told Bill he can go "back to being a lawful permanent resident of the United States".

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LIAM HEMSWORTH struggles to cope with dating MILEY CYRUS - because public scrutiny of his romance with the HANNAH MONTANA superstar wears him down.
The actor was barely known outside his native Australia until he struck up a relationship with Cyrus on the set of their movie The Last Song last year (09), propelling him to global fame.
He admits the intense public interest in their romance puts a strain on him - and he often returns to his home country to escape the pressure.
Hemsworth says, "It’s not easy. I’m not complaining. I don’t read the tabloids and coming back to Australia keeps me grounded. It’s important to keep my family and good friends close."

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THE CHARLATANS drummer JON BROOKES rejoined the band on stage in Birmingham, England at the weekend (23-24Oct10) just a month after he was diagnosed with a brain tumour.
The percussionist fell ill during a gig in Pennsylvania last month (Sep10) and was subsequently flown back to Britain to be treated for brain cancer.
He is currently on a break from the band while he undergoes treatment and former The Verve star Pete Salisbury has been drafted in as his replacement.
Brookes stunned fans at the band’s gig at the Academy venue in Birmingham on Saturday (23Oct10) by appearing on stage for the first time since his collapse.
Frontman Tim Burgess introduced his pal, telling the crowd, "We’ve got a special guest! Here’s Jonny!" Brookes then took his place at the drums to the band’s track Sproston Green, taking his bow after completing the song.
In a subsequent post on his website, Brookes writes, "I took the deepest breath and tried to let it flow. I hope it sounded OK, but to be honest I have no real measure."

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Reggae star GREGORY ISAACS has died at the age of 59.
The Jamaican singer, best known for his 1982 track Night Nurse, passed away at his London home on Monday morning (25Oct10) after a long battle with cancer.
His wife Linda, who was at his side when he died, says, "Gregory was well-loved by everyone, his fans and his family, and he worked really hard to make sure he delivered the music they loved and enjoyed. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends." Isaacs began working on music in his native Jamaica in the 1960s and went on to release more than 50 albums in a career spanning four decades.
His song Night Nurse entered the charts again in 1997 when it was covered by British pop group Simply Red, and his last record, Brand New Me, was released in 2008.
Isaacs is survived by his wife and children.

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JUSTIN BIEBER has spoken out over accusations he assaulted a 12-year-old boy at a Laser Tag venue in Canada earlier this month (Oct10) - insisting "nothing happened".
The teenage singer hit headlines after allegedly shoving the youngster at the facility in Richmond, British Columbia on 15 October (10).
The unnamed child’s father lodged an official complaint with Canadian police, who confirmed an investigation was underway.
Bieber has now spoken out about the incident for the first time, brushing off the allegations as "crazy".
He tells ETonline, "Nothing happened. It’s crazy. There’s a lot of things that I want to talk about and bullying is a big thing."

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Veteran singer DON WILLIAMS was forced to miss his induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame on Sunday (24Oct10) after falling sick with a nasty bout of bronchitis.
The 71 year old was taken to hospital in Kentucky on Friday (22Oct10) and was ordered to rest after doctors diagnosed him with the lung condition.
Williams cancelled a gig in the state on Friday night (22Oct10), as well as Saturday’s (23Oct10) concert in Georgia.
He was also too sick to attend the Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Nashville, Tennessee which would have seen him officially take his place in the coveted institution.
The show went ahead without him and saw late singer Jimmy Dean inducted.

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FLORENCE AND THE MACHINE led the way at Britain’s Q Awards on Monday (25Oct10), scooping two top prizes at the London ceremony.
The band’s frontwoman Florence Welch picked up trophies for Best Female and Best Track for hit single You’ve Got The Love.
Other big winners included rockers Kasabian, who were named Best Act In The World Today, Paolo Nutini (Best Male), Green Day (Best Live Act), Mumford and Sons (Best New Act), Mark Ronson (Innovation in Sound) and rapper Plan B (Best Breakthrough Act).
Plan B was also honoured in the Best Video category for End Credits, his collaboration with Chase & Status.
And the hip-hop star admits he was overwhelmed to have won, because he was expecting to come away empty-handed.
He says, "I expect the worst, I expect people to ignore me and be down on me because that is what I’ve experienced." The coveted Best Album trophy went to New York band The National for their fifth record, High Violet, seeing off competition from Arcade Fire, Gorillaz, Paul Weller and Plan B.
Sir Paul McCartney took the Classic Album prize for Wings’ Band On The Run, Bryan Ferry was handed an Icon Award, The Chemical Brothers took home the Hero Award, and Madness won the Idol Award, while pop group Take That scooped the Hall of Fame honour.
Crowded House’s Neil Finn picked up a previously announced songwriting honour and reformed Britpop stars Suede landed the Inspiration prize.
Little-known singer Clare Maguire was tipped as The Next Big Thing.

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FLORENCE AND THE MACHINE led the way at Britain’s Q Awards on Monday (25Oct10), scooping two top prizes at the London ceremony.
The band’s frontwoman Florence Welch picked up trophies for Best Female and Best Track for hit single You’ve Got The Love.
Other big winners included rockers Kasabian, who were named Best Act In The World Today, Paolo Nutini (Best Male), Green Day (Best Live Act), Mumford and Sons (Best New Act), Mark Ronson (Innovation in Sound) and rapper Plan B (Best Breakthrough Act).
Plan B was also honoured in the Best Video category for End Credits, his collaboration with Chase & Status.
And the hip-hop star admits he was overwhelmed to have won, because he was expecting to come away empty-handed.
He says, "I expect the worst, I expect people to ignore me and be down on me because that is what I’ve experienced." The coveted Best Album trophy went to New York band The National for their fifth record, High Violet, seeing off competition from Arcade Fire, Gorillaz, Paul Weller and Plan B.
Sir Paul McCartney took the Classic Album prize for Wings’ Band On The Run, Bryan Ferry was handed an Icon Award, The Chemical Brothers took home the Hero Award, and Madness won the Idol Award, while pop group Take That scooped the Hall of Fame honour.
Crowded House’s Neil Finn picked up a previously announced songwriting honour and reformed Britpop stars Suede landed the Inspiration prize.
Little-known singer Clare Maguire was tipped as The Next Big Thing.

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An iconic painting by late pop artist ANDY WARHOL is expected to fetch up to $50 million (£33.3 million) when it goes on the auction block next month (Nov10).
Christie’s auction house is set to sell off Warhol’s Big Campbell’s Soup Can with Can Opener (Vegetable), a 1962 painting currently owned by Seattle art collector Barney Ebsworth.
Auctioneers expect to fetch the multi-million dollar sum because only 11 large-scale soup-can paintings are in existence, and all but three are held by museums.
A spokesperson for Christie’s tells the New York Post, "It’s an incredibly important, very iconic work. When he painted the soup can picture… it changed the course of art history. No one had seen anyone do anything like this."

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