Cate Blanchett
Online crowd powers "Girl Rising" film debut
Jan 21, 2013 15:01 EST
Tech startup Gathr is putting the power of the crowd behind 'Girl Rising,' a film that poignantly backs the fact that educating girls makes our world a better place.
Berlin museum spotlights Scorsese in exclusive show
Jan 09, 2013 10:50 EST
A Berlin museum will Wednesday open what it called the first exhibition worldwide dedicated to the work of veteran US film-maker Martin Scorsese, who opened his vast archive for the show.
Middle Earth mania for Hobbit debut
Nov 29, 2012 05:42 EST
Huge crowds swarmed central Wellington on Wednesday for the world premiere of Peter Jackson's "The Hobbit", an event that sparked Middle Earth mania and brought a touch of Hollywood to New Zealand.
Middle Earth mania for Hobbit debut
Nov 28, 2012 07:02 EST
Huge crowds swarmed central Wellington on Wednesday for the world premiere of Peter Jackson's "The Hobbit", an event that sparked Middle Earth mania and brought a touch of Hollywood to New Zealand.
Rock star reception for Jackson and Hobbit cast
Nov 28, 2012 05:14 EST
Director Peter Jackson and the cast of "The Hobbit" received a rock star reception at the Tolkien epic's world premiere in Wellington on Wednesday, cheered on by 100,000 screaming fans.
Middle Earth mania for Hobbit debut
Nov 27, 2012 21:22 EST
Huge crowds swarmed into central Wellington for the world premiere of Peter Jackson's "The Hobbit", an event that has sparked Middle Earth mania in New Zealand.
Middle Earth mania in New Zealand for Hobbit debut
Nov 27, 2012 18:26 EST
Up to 100,000 people are expected to crowd into central Wellington Wednesday for the world premiere of Peter Jackson's "The Hobbit", an event that has sparked Middle Earth mania in New Zealand.
Blanchett given honorary Australian doctorate
Nov 11, 2012 03:16 EST
Oscar-winning Hollywood actress Cate Blanchett has received an honorary doctorate from Sydney University for her services to the arts as director of the city's flagship theatre company, reports said Sunday.
Hobbits take to the air in Air New Zealand safety video
Oct 31, 2012 18:11 EDT
Air New Zealand has set out to take passengers on a flight of fantasy in its latest in-flight safety video, enlisting hobbits, orcs and elves to urge passengers to fasten their seatbelts.
Hobbit coins to become legal tender in New Zealand
Oct 10, 2012 02:17 EDT
New Zealand will release commemorative "The Hobbit" coins worth thousands of dollars ahead of next month's premier of director Peter Jackson's latest Tolkien epic.
Like a Rolling Stone: icon Dylan still rocking
Sep 10, 2012 05:40 EDT
He was the voice of a generation. Now he barely talks. But music icon Bob Dylan, who releases his 35th album this week half a century after his first, is still going strong.
Like a Rolling Stone: icon Dylan still rocking
Sep 09, 2012 13:18 EDT
He was the voice of a generation. Now he barely talks. But music icon Bob Dylan, who releases his 35th album this week half a century after his first, is still going strong.
Jackson says Hobbit to be split into three movies
Jul 30, 2012 16:47 EDT
The film version of J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit" will be split into three movies, rather than two as originally planned, New Zealand director Peter Jackson said Tuesday.
Australian Aboriginal films light up global screen
May 14, 2012 03:07 EDT
Australians are enjoying a high profile at Cannes this year, but beyond the star power of Nicole Kidman and Kylie Minogue, the film world will be watching the ground-breaking work of Aboriginal artists.
Madame Tussauds opens Sydney attraction
Apr 16, 2012 01:39 EDT
Waxworks museum Madame Tussauds opened a branch in Sydney on Monday with Australian personalities Cate Blanchett and Nicole Kidman sharing the stage with Barack Obama and Lady Gaga.
Cate Blanchett takes first steps on Paris stage
Mar 28, 2012 07:51 EDT
Oscar-winning Australian actress Cate Blanchett takes her first steps on the Paris stage on Thursday, playing a lonesome woman in the lead role of the surreal 1970s play "Big and Small".
Designers save a few fashion surprises for Oscars
Feb 21, 2012 08:36 EST
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Big films. Big stars. Big Fashion. When the red carpet rolls out for the Oscars Sunday night, it won't only be the biggest night in Hollywood, it will be a major night for celebrity designers.
Billy Connolly joins Hobbit cast
Feb 08, 2012 23:45 EST
Scottish comedian Billy Connolly will play a pugnacious dwarf in Peter Jackson's upcoming "The Hobbit" movies, the New Zealand director said Thursday.
Billy Connolly joins Hobbit cast
Feb 08, 2012 23:08 EST
Scottish comedian Billy Connolly will play a pugnacious dwarf in Peter Jackson's upcoming "The Hobbit" movies, the New Zealand director said Thursday.
Jackson, Wood liken "Hobbit" filming to family reunion
Jan 22, 2012 12:54 EST
PARK CITY, UTAH (Reuters) - Filming "The Hobbit" has seemed like a family get together of sorts for director Peter Jackson and at least one of his "Lord of the Rings" stars, Elijah Wood.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
| Cate Blanchett | |
|---|---|
 at the Berlin Film Festival 2007 | |
| Born | Catherine Élise Blanchett 14 May 1969 Melbourne, Australia |
| Occupation | Actress, theatre director |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Spouse(s) | Andrew Upton (1997–present) |
