Dam Busters star Todd dies at 90
Actor Richard Todd, best known for his roles in war films The Dam Busters and The Longest Day, dies at the age of 90.

House arrest begins for Polanski
Swiss authorities prepare to transfer film director Roman Polanski to house arrest in his Alpine chalet.

Film stars chase theatre awards
British screen stars, including Jude Law and Helen Mirren will battle it out for acting gongs at next year's What's On Stage awards.

DiCaprio to voice new animation
Leonardo DiCaprio is to make his animated debut as the voice of Jack The Frost in forthcoming film The Guardians, according to reports.

Clooney gets US film board award
Hollywood movie Up In The Air, starring George Clooney, is named best film by the National Board of Review.

ITV plan Boyle Christmas special
Britain's Got Talent runner-up Susan Boyle will star in her own Christmas special this year, ITV confirm.

Stars grace Nine premiere
Oscar winning actresses including Dame Judi Dench and Nicole Kidman take to the red carpet for the London premiere of Nine.

ITV's jungle champ to be crowned
I'm a Celebrity... viewers will shortly see snooker player Jimmy White, chef Gino D'Acampo or TV's Kim Woodburn crowned King or Queen of the Jungle.

Beyonce leads Grammy nominations
Beyonce leads the field for this year's Grammy Awards with 10 nods, ahead of country star Taylor Swift with eight.

Spielberg 'drops' Harvey remake
Steven Spielberg drops out of directing the remake of 1950 James Stewart classic Harvey, according to industry newspaper Variety.

Dame Helen to get lifetime award
Dame Helen Mirren will receive a lifetime achievement award for her "outstanding and lasting" contribution to film and TV later.

Stone Ronnie Wood arrested
Rolling Stone guitarist Ronnie Wood is arrested on suspicion of assault 'in connection with domestic incident', police say.

Channel 4 to air Gervais cartoon
Ricky Gervais' US animation series, based on his podcasts, is to be shown on in the UK on Channel 4.

Morris jihadi film set for Sundance
A comedy about jihadis by Brass Eye creator Chris Morris is shortlisted for competition at the Sundance Film Festival.

Stourton to host Radio 4's Sunday
BBC broadcaster Edward Stourton will take over from Roger Bolton as presenter of Radio 4's Sunday programme, it is announced.

War hero
Film actor Richard Todd who has died at the age of 90

Stairs to Heaven
Exquisite frescoes by 'Christ's steps' brought to life

Culture clash
Actor David Oyelowo stars in TV drama Small Island

Oscar countdown
2010 Oscars promise most open field for years