Hollywood legend Kirk Douglas earned a standing ovation from a packed Los Angeles theater as he introduced a screening of the 1960 classic "Spartacus" that included a previously censored scene.

The candidates in France's presidential vote revealed their favourite films on Monday, with Socialist frontrunner Francois Hollande liking "Spartacus" and far-right Marine Le Pen "Braveheart".

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Fine art, jewelry and Hollywood memorabilia owned by Tony Curtis -- including the yachtsman jacket he wore in "Some Like It Hot" -- brought in over $1 million on the auction block on Saturday, more than twice the presale estimates.

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - For those who like their celebrity memorabilia "hot," a Beverly Hills auctioneer has just the right sale -- fine art, jewelry and other items once owned by "Some Like it Hot" actor Tony Curtis.

10 disc set offers 9 movies, extras. The Stanley Kubrick Collection on Blu-ray A Special Odyssey by Jim Bray TechnoFile.com Fans of the legendary Stanley Kubrick can get nearly all of his films together on Blu-ray in a nice boxed set that's a fitting tribute to the filmmaker. It's called the "Stanley Kubrick Limited Edition Collection," a 10 disc set available in stores now and also sold on DVD; if nothing else it can save you some shelf space from having all nine of these films in their own packages. Most of the films aren't new to Blu-ray, though "Lolita" and "Barry Lyndon" are newly available, as is the 40th anniversary edition of "A Clockwork Orange" that appears in the set. I've been a Kubrick fan ever since 2001: a Space Odyssey mesmerized me on its first run. I've had every video incarnation of Kubrick films I can get my hands on since then ? and of course when the high definition Blu-ray disc was introduced I could hardly wait to see the films as they should be presented, espec

- and previews upcoming Blu-ray titles. Warner Brothers Returns to the Blu-ray Well with SteelBooks By Jim Bray TechnoFile.com Movie fans who may have missed some blockbuster Warner Brothers titles when they first came to Blu-ray have a new opportunity to pay full price for them. Yep, instead of poring through the bargain bin at your local video store, looking for the older Blu-ray versions of the movies, you can buy new, "SteelBook" editions that couple what's basically the same "old" disc into a tough new package the Warners folk tell me are really popular with collectors, and I can see why: they're very nice packages. Warners was kind enough to send me three of their latest SteelBook Blu-rays to check out: "2001, a Space Odyssey," "The Matrix," and "Batman Begins", all of which are excellent titles that showcase the high definition Blu-ray technology well. They hit video stores March 29, 2011. Of the three films, "2001: a Space Odyssey" is the one that has benefitted the most from t

She was arguably the brightest star in Hollywood's golden era -- and her death, after the recent passing of Tony Curtis and Blake Edwards, turns out a light in the Tinsel Town firmament.

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Actress Jamie Lee Curtis joined veteran Hollywood stars and friends in Las Vegas Monday in laying to rest her father Tony Curtis, who died last week aged 85.

Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jamie Lee Curtis celebrate life of Tony Curtis at Las Vegas funeral. Actor Tony Curtis was buried Monday with a melange of his favorite possessions ? a Stetson hat, an Armani scarf, driving gloves, an iPhone and a copy of his favorite novel, "Anthony Adverse," a book that inspired his celebrity name and launched a robust film career that spanned decades and genres.

Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jamie Lee Curtis celebrate life of Tony Curtis at Las Vegas funeral. Actor Tony Curtis was buried Monday with a melange of his favorite possessions ? a Stetson hat, an Armani scarf, driving gloves, an iPhone and a copy of his favorite novel, "Anthony Adverse," a book that inspired his celebrity name and launched a robust film career that spanned decades and genres.

Tony Curtis aspired to movie stardom, struggled through hardship, expressed himself on canvas. Countless unframed acrylic-on-canvas works painted by actor Tony Curtis were stacked upright in rows on the floors of his Henderson home and art studio. He had long ago run out of wall space to hang them.

Actor Tony Curtis left behind an impressive movie career. American culture in the 1950s was obsessed with the concept of the handsome young heartthrob. Some, such as singer Elvis Presley and actor James Dean, died way before their time but remain cultural icons today. Many others were forgotten not long after emerging on the scene. Only a few were fortunate enough to break out of the heartthrob mold, expand their craft and live a long, full life.One of those was acclaimed actor Tony Curtis, who died Wednesday of cardiac arrest at age 85 at his Henderson home.

Hollywood heartthrob Tony Curtis, known as much for his suave good looks and womanizing, including with "Some Like It Hot" co-star Marilyn Monroe, as his acting skills, has died. He was 85.

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Tony Curtis, whose dark hair and good looks made him a Hollywood star well before he became an accomplished actor in hit movies such as "Some Like It Hot" and "The Sweet Smell of Success," died Wednesday night at his home in Nevada. He was 85.

Defiance, resilience marked career of 'Some Like It Hot' star Tony Curtis. From dressing in drag to posing nude for his 80th birthday, Tony Curtis truly was a defiant one.

Hollywood heartthrob Tony Curtis, known as much for his suave good looks and womanizing, including with "Some Like It Hot" co-star Marilyn Monroe, as his acting skills, has died. He was 85.

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Hollywood idol Tony Curtis, known as much for his suave good looks and womanizing, including a romance with his "Some Like It Hot" co-star Marilyn Monroe, as his acting, has died. He was 85.