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Lord of the Rings producer orders Fife firm to get out of the habit of referring to hobbits
A Fife company has found itself on the wrong side of Hollywood over the manufacture of its so-called hobbit houses. (...)
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Angus Council says Scarlett Johansson film location road was paved with good intentions
Angus Council says hosting filming of actress Scarlett Johansson's new movie is a ''tremendous showcase for the area''. (...)
Scarlett Johansson's sci-fi film Under The Skin touches down at Auchmithie
A sleepy Angus village got a taste of Hollywood when actress Scarlett Johansson arrived for filming on her latest movie. (...)
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Ewan McGregor tells BBC's One Show of his love for Crieff
Hollywood superstar Ewan McGregor has told the BBC's One Show that he still loves returning to his hometown of Crieff whenever he can. (...)
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Dundee University graduate joins forces with rector Brian Cox on homelessness project
A Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design graduate has teamed up with actor Brian Cox to make a series of films raising awareness of the plight of homeless people. (...)
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Singing dream over but vision remains for Montrose singer Jenna White
One woman's dream of making the Hollywood semi-final of a global singing talent search is over — but she has vowed to continue to follow her dream of becoming an international star. (...)
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Russell Crowe shows DunCarron medieval fort will be a real star attraction
Hollywood superstar Russell Crowe has made his first visit to Scotland — and it won't be his last. (...)
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On the Rocks gets its final rocks off in St Andrews
A student art festival which brought art, comedy, music, film and theatre to St Andrews has played its closing note. (...)
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Courier readers share memories of Dame Elizabeth Taylor
Following the death of Dame Elizabeth Taylor in Los Angeles this week Courier readers have got in touch to share their memories of the star. (...)
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Fife director Lawrie Brewster to unleash hell with White Out
Fife has been transformed into an apocalyptic frozen wasteland for a feature-length film due to hit screens in the summer. (...)
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Dundee Rep to welcome new Mike Gibb play Doorways In Drumorty
A play by Mike Gibb — whose works include the Dundee-themed trilogy Mother of all the Peoples, Five Pound & Twa Bairns and Sunday Mornings On Dundee Law — will come to Dundee Rep on January 28. (...)
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Sunny Bermuda no match for warmth of family and friends
A Monifieth woman has swapped Bermuda and doing business with Hollywood stars to start a business in her home town. (...)
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Brian Cox tells Dundee University students they have elected a fighter
Dundee University's new rector, Hollywood A-lister Brian Cox, says he is "touched" to have been elected as a figurehead for students and has reaffirmed his commitment to fight their corner. (...)
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Dundee University students to lead the cheers for Brian Cox
Given how much time actor Brian Cox spends in Hollywood, it is fitting that he is to be formally welcomed as rector of Dundee University next week with an American-style pep rally. (...)
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Hopefuls audition for Dundee students' soap Skint
Around 40 hopefuls were at Dundee University Student Union on Saturday to audition for Skint, the student soap opera that has already recruited Hollywood star Brian Cox and TV favourite Lorraine Kelly to its ranks. (...)
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Harry Crosby on song as stars enjoy Alfred Dunhill Links Championship
Bing Crosby's son made sweet music on the fairways of the Old Course, 35 years after playing there with his late, great father. (...)
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Ray Mears shuns life with the in crowd
Survival expert Ray Mears has travelled to the four corners of the globe in his quest for knowledge — but could he cope out in the famously unforgiving Highlands? Ahead of a talk he will be giving in Perth, Kirsten Johnson learns what inspired the intrepid adventurer and picks up some top tips on how to make the most of Scotland's dramatic scenery. (...)
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Billy Boyd: From Lord of the Rings to Dundee Rep
Scots actor Billy Boyd was thrust into the Hollywood limelight with his role in movie phenomenon Lord of the Rings. Now he's returned to his stage roots for musical Sunshine On Leith, which opens at Dundee Rep on Tuesday. (...)
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WWF villain Ted DiBiase on wrestling life's demons
To legions of wrestling fans around the world he is the Million Dollar Man — an arrogant villain remembered for his feuds with the likes of Hulk Hogan in the 80s heyday of the World Wrestling Federation. Nowadays, however, Ted DiBiase has swapped pile-drivers for prayer meetings. Ahead of appearances in Dundee and Blairgowrie this weekend, he tells David Clegg about the conflicts between being a wrestling bad guy and a devout Christian. (...)
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Review: Kane and Lynch 2: Dog Days (Xbox 360)
Danish developer IO Interactive delivers console gamers the second instalment of a gritty, cinematic series. Despite a mixed reception to the first title, could its improvements have resulted in a Spiderman 2? (...)
