John Woo for “Paycheck”
John Woo may well have redeemed himself after critically maligned flop Windtalkers, as he takes on the futuristic thriller Paycheck. Yet it's hard to...
Steve Martin for “Cheaper by the Dozen”
Steve Martin was unusually relaxed when he met the press while promoting his latest film, Cheaper by the Dozen. Not one of Martin's favourite...
Peter Jackson for “The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King”
Peter Jackson was in an upbeat mood as he began his marathon round of interviews promoting the final, long-awaited chapter in his epic Lord...
Ben Affleck for “Paycheck”
In his latest film, Paycheck, his character has a chance to change an unsettling future, the sci-fi thriller. In reality, Affleck takes pleasure in...
Tom Welling for “Cheaper by the Dozen”
Tom Welling was a mere unknown a few short years ago, until a TV seies called Smallville turned the young would-be actor into one...
Mike Newell for “Mona Lisa Smile”
Mike Newell is a director whose diversity is apparent. While movie goers may flock to see his predominantly female starrer Mona Lisa Smile, many...
Julia Roberts for “Mona Lisa Smile”
Julia Roberts begins by excusing herself for having the flu. "I keep on throwing up, which is quite disgusting, but don't worry, I'm not...
Liv Tyler for “The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King”
Liv Tyler is a luminous presence, but try talking wedding ring, as opposed to Tolkien's Ring, and Ms Tyler clams up. "You really...
Meryl Streep for “Adaptation”
Nominated for 12 Oscars, and recipient of two Meryl Streep has long been regarded as one of the great actresses of her generation....
Keanu Reeves for “Something’s Gotta Give”
One easily forgets that there is more to Keanu Reeves than The Matrix, as is proven by his charmingly romantic turn in Something's Gotta...
Diane Keaton for “Something’s Gotta Give”
In her latest romantic comedy, Something's Gotta Give, Oscar winner Diane Keaton plays a divorcee torn between Jack Nicholson and Keanu Reeves, but ultimately...
Jack Nicholson for “Something’s Gotta Give”
In his latest film, Something's Gotta Give, Oscar winning legend Jack Nicholson plays an aging playboy attracted to younger women and scared of serious...
Val Kilmer, Carrie-Ann Moss, Simon Baker for “Red Planet”
It used to be that doing interviews meant clicking on a tape recorder. That's all changed, writes Paul Fischer from Los Angeles. From the...
Ewan McGregor for “Big Fish”
Humility doesn't come easy to Scottish actor Ewan McGregor. Clearly one who despises the whole press junket process, McGregor was not in the mood...
Albert Finney for “Big Fish”
He is one of the greatest British actors of his generation, as large-as-life off screen as on, and a charismatic figure who has captivated...
Cher for “Stuck on You”
At 57, Cher is an abundance of energy, this time dividing her time between a farewell concert tour and promoting her latest movie, the...
Matt Damon for “Stuck on You”
Matt Damon finally gets a chance to show off his range in the new Farrelly Brothers comedy Stuck on You, as one half of...
Greg Kinnear for “Stuck on You”
Greg Kinnear knows how to be intensely dramatic , comically romantic or just deeply human . But as Matt Damon's co-joined brother? Well...
Tom Cruise for “The Last Samurai”
If ever there was an actor, or rather movie star, that knows how to control a room full of clambering media, it's Tom Cruise....
Ron Howard for “The Missing”
There is always a calmness to Ron Howard that you don't normally get from A-list directors. When they call him Hollywood's Mr Nice Guy,...
Frances O’Connor for “Timeline”
It would be an understatement to define Australia's Frances O'Connor as shy. Clearly uncomfortable at the whole press junket process, which she sees as...
Cate Blanchett for “The Missing”
Cate Blanchett remains one of Australia's busiest international stars. The London-based actress seems as comfortable playing an Irish journalist as a nineteenth century tough...
Paul Walker for “Timeline”
Paul Walker never seems to lose his enthusiasm. Talking up his latest film, the sci-fi actioner Timeline, the young star who achieved fame in...
Billy Connelly for “Timeline”
He's outrageous, irreverent, and as wild and crazy a Scot as you're ever likely to meet. Comic, raconteur and occasional dramatic actor Billy Connelly...
Halle Berry for “Gothika”
It may not have been one of Halle Berry's easiest years, but she's managing to keep busy, in the thriller Gothika and nest year's...
Rebecca Romijn-Stamos for “Femme Fatale”
If you believe the tabloids, actress Rebecca Romijn-Stamos is a swinger, has had sex in Disneyland with husband John Stamos and even hired a...
Will Ferrell for “Elf”
Like most of us, ex-Saturday Night Live regular Will Ferrell craves recognition. Not that he would be the first to admit it, After all,...
Leslie Nielsen for “Scary Movie 3”
With his trademark whoopee cushion present, 77-year old Leslie Nielsen is as sharp as a tack, and as hilarious off screen as on. Retiming...
Andrew Bryniarski for “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre”
Andrew Bryniarski resurrects the role of Leatherface in New Line Cinema's The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and as the famous horror icon he promises,...
Jessica Biel for “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre”
Jessica Biel, who rose to fame in the family-friendly TV show Seventh Heaven, is all grown up, a wiser and more mature presence these...