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Ridley Scott

English filmmaker (born 1937)

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  • Jun 14

    Russell Crowe at Taormina Film Fest: 'I was crazy on Gladiator set,' praises Italian singer Ultimo

    Russell Crowe received a lifetime achievement award at the Taormina Film Festival, where he discussed his intense Gladiator shoot, revealed pressure from Hollywood to add a sex scene, and praised Italian singer-songwriter Ultimo.

  • Jun 4

    Shia LaBeouf gets suspended sentence and probation after pleading guilty to Mardi Gras bar fight

    The actor pleaded guilty to three counts of simple battery on Wednesday for a February altercation in New Orleans, receiving a six-month suspended sentence and two years of probation.

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