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Another Bond film, another debate about the role of women in the long-running franchise. In "Quantum of Solace," Olga Kurylenko's character Camille has been held up as a model female foil for today's 007 -- tough, independent, modern. Slideshow | Full Article
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Murray-mania takes hold on Henman Hill
LONDON (Reuters) - It was standing room only on Wimbledon's Henman Hill as thousands of fans gathered to watch Britain's Andy Murray waltz past Juan Carlos Ferrero on Wednesday to book his place in the semi-finals. Full Article
Navratilova joins veterans in their element
LONDON (Reuters) - Martina Navratilova just could not stop grinning from ear to ear in the Wimbledon sunshine. The nine-times singles champion was back where she belonged. Full Article
Toyota says to supply iQ-based car to Aston Martin
TOKYO, June 29 (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp said on Monday it would build an ultra-small car based on the iQ model for Aston Martin in what would be the Japanese automaker's only original equipment manufacturing (OEM) deal with an outside brand. Full Article
Connery blasts BBC at Edinburgh film awards ceremony
EDINBURGH (Reuters) - Actor Sean Connery lashed out at the BBC for its coverage of the awards ceremony at the Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) on Sunday when he handed out the prizes. Full Article
Daniel Craig eyes psychological thriller
NEW YORK (Hollywood Reporter) - Daniel Craig can shake, but can he stir? Full Article
"Queen" scribe drops directing debut
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Peter Morgan, the Oscar-nominated writer of "The Queen" and "Frost/Nixon," will no longer make his directing debut on "The Special Relationship," a drama about the political ties between British Prime Minister Tony Blair and U.S. President Bill Clinton in the late 1990s. Full Article
Obama beats Brad Pitt as most stylish man: poll
SYDNEY (Reuters Life!) - Move aside Brad Pitt. U.S. President Barack Obama has beaten all the usual male style icons to be named the world's most stylish man in a poll. Full Article
"Paul Blart" tops DVD charts for 2nd week
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - With no high-profile new releases hitting shelves, "Paul Blart: Mall Cop" remained atop the national home video sales and rental charts for a second consecutive week. Full Article
Roger Moore relives days as Bond, James Bond
LONDON (Reuters) - It may have been 007 years since Roger Moore's last appearance in a full-length film, but if the standing ovation that welcomed him to the British Film Institute on Thursday evening was anything to judge by, his absence from the big screen has done little to dim his audience appeal. Full Article
