Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie may star in new Ridley Scott film

HOLLYWOOD: Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are close to signing on to star in a movie together, according to reports.

Deadline reported that director Ridley Scott is close to getting the power couple for his film "The Counselor," which will begin production in June.

The Cormac McCarthy-penned thriller would be the couple's first time as costars since "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" in 2005.

Michael Fassbender is already slated to star in the film about a lawyer who attempts to test the world of drug-dealing without getting in too deep.

Brad Pitt set to quit acting at 50

SYDNEY: Hollywood superstar Brad Pitt has revealed he plans to quit acting in three years, but the 47-year-old admitted he is not sure what he will do after ditching a career which made him a household name.

During an interview with an Australian current affairs show in Tokyo to promote his latest movie "Moneyball", the American actor was asked how much longer he would like to "do your business for".

"Three years," he said.

When the reporter pressed him on what would happen then, he replied: "Hell if I know. I am really enjoying the producing side and development of stories and putting those pieces together."

Pitt also revealed that he and partner Angelina Jolie were open to expanding their brood of six children, in the interview screened on Australia's "60 Minutes".

"You know, I don't know that we're finished. I don't know yet," Pitt said, adding that he enjoyed the chaos of having children around despite the lack of sleep this entailed.

"I mean, because those late nights are so fun when one of them's up or those mornings when they get up and make pancakes or something. That's what it's about."

Pitt said his family with Jolie had changed his career, and influenced the kinds of films he wanted to make.

"If I'm choosing a film now, I want it to be maybe less immature than things I have done in the past," he said.

"I'm very conscious, when they're adults I want it to mean something to them. I want them to think, 'Dad's alright'. It changes everything. Everything."

The actor, who rose to prominence in 1991's "Thelma and Louise" and went on to star in "Ocean's Eleven" and "Fight Club", said he had not dealt well with fame in the past and was worried about media attention on his children.

"Sure I worry. It's the only thing I get hot about, I'm ready to fight about," he said.

"But on the other hand you know, it's a trade-off, like anything.

"And we, these guys, I'm so happy for them, because they get to see the world. And their lives are so enriched by it. The privacy issues are something we're always battling."

The actor, who has received critical acclaim for "Moneyball", said he was content with life.

"I think happiness is overrated, truthfully. I do. I think sometimes you're happy, sometimes you're not. There's too much pressure to be happy," he said.

"Satisfied, at peace, those would be more goals for myself." (AFP)

No direction plans for Brad Pitt

Hollywood superstar Brad Pitt says he has no desire to move behind the camera and become a director as it would drive his family crazy.The 47-year-old, who raises six kids with partner Angelina Jolie insists he doesn't want to become a director because it would take him away from home for long, reported Q magazine.

"I have no aspirations for directing. It would drive me crazy and my family crazy, I'd never see them. It would take me three years to do it. I like what I do now. I love cinema and I'm still watching films I was watching 20 years ago. Making films that stand, that's the goal," Pitt said.The actor who stars in new baseball movie Moneyball also said, although, he doesn't know much about the sport but loves playing games with his sons."I know very little about baseball besides the fact I took one in the face when I was in junior high. Eighteen stitches was the result of that incident. I like to play ball with my boys though, throw the ball around, these kind of things. I like American football and football-football," Pitt added.

Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie to get married?

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are reportedly getting married.

Three separate sources have confirmed that the couple will exchange vows within the next few months, according to Us Weekly.

However, the magazine writes that the nuptials will not be an extravagant affair.

"[The wedding] would be intimate and informal," said an insider.

One potential location for the ceremony is the couple's newly-renovated Chateau Miraval in Correns, France, which features a 16th-century chapel.

In May, Pitt revealed that he is considering marrying Jolie as the pair's six children have said that they would like them to wed.

The two actors have said in the past that they would not wed until everyone, whether gay or straight, could marry.

Pitt recently praised the decision to pass New York's Marriage Equality Act, saying that he hopes the rest of the US chooses to follow suit in the future.

Neither Pitt nor Jolie's reps have responded to comment on the marriage claims.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie spends GBP 6m a year on their kids!

It has emerged that Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie spent an estimated 6million pounds a year on caring for their six children.

The couple has spent a staggering 5 million dollars on private jets, and splashed out 900,000 dollars last year on a nanny for each of the kids.

It has emerged that the pair also spent an estimated several million dollars on first-class airfare and hotel bills for the brood, reports the Daily Mail.

Feeding their kids Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, and twins Knox and Vivienne has cost Pitt and Jolie approximately 36,000 dollars.

An American celebrity magazine has disclosed that the couple splurged 96,000 dollars on clothes, 63,000 dollars on birthday parties, 220,000 dollars on private cars and 153,000 dollars on miscellaneous activities.

Pitt and Jolie once spent 500,000 dollars for a stay at the Waldorf Astoria hotel in New York.

Melbourne beauty Bella Heathcote to star opposite Depp, Pitt?

Melbourne beauty Bella Heathcote has reportedly landed roles opposite two of Hollywood's hottest heartthrobs - Brad Pitt and Johnny Depp.

The former Neighbours actress is in talks to star alongside Depp in a new production from acclaimed director Tim Burton, reports the Herald Sun.

Burton, who has been developing his film 'Dark Shadows' for years, enlisted his long-time collaborator Depp.

According to Variety, Heathcote will be seen alongside Pitt in 'Cogan's Trade' this year.

Angelina Jolie 'buys Brad Pitt £250k ring'

Angelina Jolie has reportedly bought Brad Pitt a £250,000 ring for his 47th birthday.

The actress hopes that the ring will also act as a wedding band if plans for them to marry in February go ahead, according to the Daily Star Sunday.

A source said: "The band has each of their children's names on it and Angie's on the top. This is a family wedding band to symbolise Brad isn't just married to Angelina but to the family as a whole. It was described as absolutely exquisite.

"She told me there are mystical references to his 47th birthday that have also been engraved on the band and the family all have their own interpretations of what the band means to them and what 47 means to them."

Jolie will apparently throw a party for Pitt at the couple's home, where the whole family will present him with the ring.

Jolie torments, Pitt smiles at ‘The Tourist’ premiere

Angelina Jolie enticed in an ivory Atelier Versace angora gown at the premiere of her latest film, The Tourist.
She was accompanied by her partner Brad Pitt.

She accessorized with matching Salvatore Ferragamo pumps and spectacular rectangle earrings by her personal jewelry designer Robert Procop.

Her hair was styled half up half down with a heavily teased top and peek-a-boo bangs.

Speaking to the media at the premiere about her makeover in the film, Jolie said, "I had never played a lady... really... before... I had played a version of a kind of a girl... something really tough, or something cool."

"I found it a big challenge to play someone extremely European, elegant, little bows and little pink. It was all very foreign to me," she added.

Speaking about working with co-star Johnny Depp - who looked dapper at the event in a 3 piece pin stripe Polo Ralph Lauren suit - Jolie said they both had seen and liked each other's films but had never met before.

"And we met and we talked about kids for the first hour and France for the second and had a good laugh. We really enjoyed working with each other in the film and I hope that comes across," she added.

The film is due in theaters on December 10.

Brad & Angelina Take Their Kids To Big Apple Art Shop

At New York art supply store, the famous couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie took their twin kids, Vivienne and Knox at Lee’s Art Shop for a visit last Saturday in Manhattan. This place is considered as the all-time favorite place of the family.

Angelina dresses herself beautifully as usual, while Brad was handsome and friendly. Also, the twins look amazing and adorable having the sweetest faces on earth. Photographers were reportedly restrained at bay by a bodyguard, who prevented the paparazzi to go near into the store for the family’s picture.

As reported previously, these famous couple together with their cute little angels went for a ride in the waterways of Paris for Pax’s seventh birthday celebration last Sunday. The family was seen riding a boat down the river of Seine last weekend.

We all know that definitely, Brad and Angelina’s kids were admired by almost all people. No doubt these kids were followed by various paparazzi just like their famous parents. That’s what happens when two of the big stars in Hollywood get married and yield kids that are also admired by many people.

Ocean's Eleven voted best heist movie crew

The stars of Ocean's Eleven that includes George Clooney, Brad Pitt and Matt Damon has been named the best heist movie crew in a new poll. In the survey conducted by MovieTickets.com, Ocean's Eleven beat actor Mark Wahlberg's The Italian Job to land the top spot, beat actor Mark Wahlberg's The Italian Job to land the top spot, reports contactmusic.com.

More than 12,200 film fans took part and the Ocean's Eleven cast won with 57 percent votes, The Italian Job got 14 percent votes.

The jewellery store robbers from Reservoir Dogs wrapped up the top three.

Oil Spill Star?

He’s always had a huge place in his heart for New Orleans, and now that the Big Easy is threatened by the BP Oil Spill, Brad Pitt may be working on a film about the disaster.

The “Fight Club” stud has been rumored to be talking with film execs about a possible project, though the tragedy is still without a stand-out hero.

In addition, Pitt has his eye on the forthcoming sequel to the massively successful “Sherlock Holmes” film.

Despite the fact that director Guy Ritchie seems set on casting Daniel Day Lewis in the role of Professor Moriarty, Brad thinks he’d be a good pick for the part.

Stylist to Brad Pitt: Lose the Beard!

With his scraggly gray beard more unkempt than ever, Brad Pitt looked unrecognizable as he walked through Nice International Airport in France Thursday.

So what's with the out-of-control facial fuzz?

Take a look at all of Brad Pitt's explorations in facial hair!

Pitt, 45, is likely "marking a transition or marking a new stage in his career," says Dr. Alan Peterkin, psychiatrist and author of One Thousand Beards: A Cultural History of Facial Hair.

Peterkin tells Usmagazine.com that a beard allows a man "to change his public face. Most men growing facial hair around his age are being ironic. It's a bit of a wink of the eye; 'I'm not taking this too seriously and nor should you.'"

Angelina Jolie's man -- who has often sported facial hair -- also may be "tired of being a part of one of the most beautiful couples in the world. He wants to try a new look."

Check out these stars before they were hunks!

Although Peterkin tells Us the look may appear "desperate on another man's face," Pitt's facial structure makes it work. "With a face like Brad's, you can do almost anything," he tells Us. "It is such a well put-together, symmetrical face."

But celebrity hairstylist Sally Hershberger isn't a fan.

"I don't love gray facial hair, especially on someone as handsome as Brad," she tells Us.

Now we know where he gets it! See son Maddox's wildest hairstyles!

Although she says "he has some reasoning behind his look," she suggests that he trim it and dye it all brown.

Still, she tells Us, "I would prefer for him to shave it completely."

Brad Pitt hints at retirement

Los Angeles - Brad Pitt has hinted he wants to quit acting.
The 45-year-old actor - who raises six children with partner Angelina Jolie - feels he has achieved almost everything he wants to do in his career and doesn't believe there are as many possibilities for him as he gets older.
"I think acting is a younger man's game; there are fewer interesting parts for older people and we all get older. But I feel like I've done it. I've kind of had my time and that's quite freeing. Of course there are still acting dreams left for me. But I'll do them first and then we'll talk about them," he said.
Brad and Angelina - who have homes in France, California and New Orleans - move their family with them wherever in the world they are working on a movie and the Inglourious Basterds star insists it is a lifestyle with many benefits for their children.
"Everywhere is interesting in its own way, each place has its own feel and something to offer: you pick up something, the kids are picking up something. They have this world view which we are very proud and happy that we are able to provide.
"We get peace in our lives. We got out here a couple of days early with the family and we get to hang out in a place in Provence. We're pretty good at it. You carve out that time for the family. Do we get a little silence with the kids? No, not that kind of silence - silence is over at home, but we like that chaos," he added.

Brad Pitt works on his $70 million French chateau

Brad Pitt wants to bring up his ever-growing family in France. Pitt and Angelina Jolie are leasing a huge 1000 acre property, Chateau Miraval, in the south of the country and are said to have fallen in love with the area.

Perhaps it is no surprise then that the couple are spending some serious cash on making this 35 room house, valued at $70 million, their home. A reported $5 million is being spent on renovations and on adding the very necessary security features to the entire estate.

It is Brad who has taken the lead on this project while Angelina has been concentrating on brushing up her flying skills in Burbank, California.

Brad flew into Marseille, France this week for a one-day stop over to check on the status of his family pad and is said to be taking a very personal interest in the design aspect, even designing the furniture himself.

Angelina is a lucky girl to have bagged such a multi-talented guy.