Lord Sugar's regime was fired by miniature cutlery, Charles Saatchi ate only boiled eggs, Karl Lagerfeld swore by cactus and horsemeat. What is it with men's weird ways to lose weight, wonders Nick Curtis... more
Christian Bale is Oscar-nominated for his role as a manic coach in a grittily authentic boxing drama - but Mark Wahlberg packs the bigger punch... more
Sacha Baron Cohen's new comic creation, the latest instalment from Harry Potter at Hogwarts and adventures in the land of lizard men - here is our guide to the biggest movies of the season... more
The BBC apologised after an unedited extract of Christian Bale's expletive-laden rant on the set of Terminator: Salvation was broadcast live during BBC Breakfast... more
An extraordinary rant on a film set by Batman star Christian Bale has been turned into a dance music download that is on its way to becoming an internet hit... more
A true English eccentric, she has never been one to follow the dictates of fashion. But Helena Bonham Carter drew more attention than usual when she stepped out in a pair of spring-heeled shoes.... more
The time is right for a new set of film awards, and devoted readers of the Daily Mail have helped to make 2008 a golden year for movies at the British box office.... more
Christian Bale's former assistant has spoken out about the star painting a portrait of him as a tortured soul, haunted by his parents’ divorce, prone to temper tantrums and plagued by insecurity.... more
Batman star Christian Bale touched down in Japan for the latest stop on the film's promotional tour looking keen to leave his recent troubles behind.... more
The 34-year-old Batman star is reported to have snubbed the plea and allegedly 'pushed and shoved' Sharon and his mother Jenny, 61, during a row in his hotel room.... more
Christopher Nolan and Christian Bale set a new standard for summer blockbusters in new Batman film The Dark Knight - but Heath Ledger steals the show.... more
Batman star Christian Bale allegedly attacked his mother and sister after becoming depressed about marital problems and co-star Heath Ledger's death from a drugs overdose... more
Three messed-up brothers get lost in India in The Darjeeling Limited, the nail-biting Rescue Dawn will have you throwing chips at the screen and Pulling mocks singledom.... more
James Mangold's new version of 1957 Western 3.10 to Yuma has much to commend it, says Derek Malcolm, including good performances from Christian Bale and Russell Crowe.... more
Oscar nominated Little Children, Basic Instinct director's Black Book, DA Pennebaker's 1965 profile of Bob Dylan and the first series of The Two Ronnies are all out on DVD this week.... more
Guillermo del Toro's masterpiece Pan's Labyrinth, Helen Mirren's Oscar-winning performance as the Queen and magical thriller The Prestige all come to DVD this week.... more
The Prestige stars Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale as magicians who become bitter rivals after Jackman's wife is accidentally drowned on stage. ... more
Welsh-born Christian Bale's riveting performance as a Gulf War veteran looking for work in LA is the chief reason to see Harsh Times, says Derek Malcolm, a tough and pessimistic but well written movie.... more
Exclusive: After high-profile allegations this season, Charlton's manager is pleased the issue is now being addressed but says the authorities still have plenty of work to do