Star! 2005-08-17--2005-08-18

050729 (Ep 303) Star!'s weekly look on what's happening in Hollywood. We cover the premiers of the week, hear what the American critics say about what's playing right now. Hear the latest gossip and see who turned up on the red carpet for the latest premieres.

Superstitions and Rituals Knock on wood! Many say that luck is a big factor in making it music, so pop and rock stars can't help being superstitious, right? From Anthony Keidis (no hats on beds, please!) to onetime New Kid On The Block Jordan Knight (lucky bracelet), we talk to artists about superstitions and the notion of luck, and we get the lo-down on their pre-show rituals. Featuring Celine Dion, Tommy Lee, Britney Spears, Tom Green, Good Charlotte and others.

A forest engages in genetic experimentation to increase its yield infecting loggers and environmentalists who turn into zombie-like creatures. Stars Paul Campbell, J.R. Bourne and Sarah Lind. MT is on set in Victoria.XXX: State of the Union - a renegade agent has to battle a military splinter group trying to overthrow the U.S. government. Stars Ice Cube, Samuel L. Jackson and Willem Dafoe.A Lot Like Love - a romantic comedy traces the bumpy relationship between two young people who can't decide if they're right or wrong for one another. Stars Ashton Kutcher and Amanda Peet.Slings and Arrows - a second season of the series capturing the drama going on behind-the-scenes at a Shakespearean Theatre. Stars include Paul Gross, Stephen Ouimette, Martha Burns and Mark McKinney. MT is on set in Toronto.Enron : The Smartest Guys in the Room - a documentary takes a look at one of the greatest business scandals in history. Directed by Alex Gibney.The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy - a man discovers his friend is actually an alien and is transported off Earth moments before it is exploded to make way for a new hyperspace motorway. Stars Martin Freeman, Sam Rockwell, Mos Def and Zooey Deschanel.

Robert Redford In 1969, all-American good looks and acting experience made Robert Redford a star on-screen as the Sundance Kid but more than a decade later Redford would be recognized for his work off-screen with his Oscar winning directorial debut, Ordinary People. Redford speaks candidly about growing up poor in Los Angeles, how he fought to direct his first picture and why special effects are hurting movies.

(31S) Vera Wang at Celebrity Weddings In New York, the fashion world honours the best at the CFDA awards. Vera Wang - the designer who helps celebrities gets married in style. In New Delhi - India's celebrated identical twin models. In Paris - breaking out the champagne with Jean Paul Gaultier. In Moscow - humour, fashion and sex with Russia's leading photographer.

Imitation of Christ Imitation of Christ began as an anti-fashion fashion label known for avant-garde fashion presentations. This episode surveys some of the label's more memorable shows, and presents footage from the Fall Winter 2004 show - RAW and uncut. It's the closest thing to being there!

Julia Roberts Ever since Julia Roberts starred in "Pretty Woman" in 1990 she's been on of the most popular actresses in Hollywood. Third time nominated she finally won her Academy Award in 2001 for her leading role in "Erin Brockovich". We follow her past ten years in the limelight.

Congdon On a summer night in Duluth, Elizabeth Congdon, one of Minnesota's wealthiest women, is suffocated with a satin pillow as she sleeps in her sprawling mansion on the shore of Lake Superior. The police find no evidence, and came up with no motive. They quickly delve into the wealthy iron-mining scion's past. Ultimately the trail leads to Congdon's adopted daughter, Marjorie. The story ends in a sensational and astonishing trial that remains part of Minnesota folklore.

Shawn Desman The best way to discover a new artist or trace the career of an old favourite - Spotlight tells the whole story with words and music, drawing from our extensive video and interview library (we've followed these artists every step of the way).

40 Best Videos part 1 We list the best music videos ever. In this first instalment we count down from 40 to 21 and check out what videos have made history and broke new ground when they first was released.

Lenny Kravitz Dreams do come true. Gonna Meet A Rock Star surprises fans at home, then whisks them away for a day with their favourite musicians.

(27S) The Met´s tribute to Chanel In New York - the Metropolitan museum pays tribute to the house of Chanel. In Paris, the latest Chanel collection. The Husk report: FT's investigative reporter gets into trouble for 'keeping it real' at the Tommy Hilfiger show. Fashion around the globe: The latest styles from London, Jamaica and Montreal.

Julien Macdonald - Spring / Summer 2005 Raw is a new way of watching fashion on television. Uncensored and unhurried, the latest runway collections are delivered in their entirety at a more revealing pace. The show's raw, documentary style captures the candid and unpolished moments both backstage and on the runway.

041120 Alexander - director Oliver Stone's epic tale about the legendary Alexander the Great. Stars Colin Farrell, Angelina Jolie, Val Kilmer, Rosario Dawson and Jared Leto. Elektra - although she's a paid assassin, Elektra finds herself unable to carry out her latest assignment. Stars Jennifer Garner, Goran Visnjic and Terence Stamp. MT is on set in North Vancouver.Ryan Reynolds - a profile of the Canadian actor whose credits includes "National Lampoon's Van Wilder", "Foolproof" and his latest "Blade: Trinity". Lie With Me - two attractive young people try to avoid the traps of middle class relationships by playing with casual and daring sex. Stars Eric Balfour and Lauren Lee Smith. MT is on set in Toronto.Primer - two engineers stumble upon a remarkable invention that could enable them to do and to have anything they want. Stars Shane Carruth and David Sullivan.Global Visions - MT is in Edmonton for the 23rd year of this film festival which champions alternative media in a documentary form and with social issues, globally, nationally and locally.

Bruce Willis An in depth programme about some of the most interesting people in the movie industry today.

David Bowie For 30 years, David Bowie has been one of the most influential and innovative artists in rock. Never one to rest on his laurels, he continues to re-invent himself at break-neck pace. Bill Welychka interviews the man behind Ziggy Stardust, The Thin White Duke and other legendary music characters, David Bowie.

Conan O'Brien Star! Inside switches seats with Conan O'Brien and gets the scoop on how this talented comic writer became one of TV's most popular late night hosts - all this, plus a guided tour of the studio by the funny man himself.

Superstitions and Rituals Knock on wood! Many say that luck is a big factor in making it music, so pop and rock stars can't help being superstitious, right? From Anthony Keidis (no hats on beds, please!) to onetime New Kid On The Block Jordan Knight (lucky bracelet), we talk to artists about superstitions and the notion of luck, and we get the lo-down on their pre-show rituals. Featuring Celine Dion, Tommy Lee, Britney Spears, Tom Green, Good Charlotte and others.

Hilary Duff The best way to discover a new artist or trace the career of an old favourite - Spotlight tells the whole story with words and music, drawing from our extensive video and interview library (we've followed these artists every step of the way).

Jane's Addiction From being the kings of L.A.'s underground in the mid-'80s, to becoming one of the most influential acts in alt-rock of the '90s, Jane's Addiction return with a new record. Bill Welychka chats with the ever interesting and flamboyant Perry Farrell about the highs and lows and reunion and comeback of his ground-breaking band in "The Story of. Jane's Addiction".

050729 (Ep 303) Star!'s weekly look on what's happening in Hollywood. We cover the premiers of the week, hear what the American critics say about what's playing right now. Hear the latest gossip and see who turned up on the red carpet for the latest premieres.

Brett Ratner Best known for action films, Brett Ratner got his start directing rap videos before making Rush Hour, his first major feature, one that went on to make over $100 million. The NYU Film School graduate tells his tale of talking the talk and walking the walk in Hollywood before and after the sunset.

(24S) Yellow Fever designer J Ernest In Milan, another surprise ending at the Gucci fall collection.From girlfriend problems to runway dilemmas - a bad day in the life of Yellow Fever designer Jamison Ernest.The Husk report: FT's investigative reporter digs up the dirt at Heatherette, then gets a bit dirty himself. - From Mexico to the South of France - 3 exotic photo shoots for Victoria's Secret swimwear.

Chanel Haute Couture The Review travels to Paris for the Chanel winter haute couture show. Jeanne Beker sits down with Karl Lagerfeld and discuss the ideas behind the "Duo" collection.

Michael Moore He's one of the most controversial filmmakers of today. Michael Moore has an agenda when making his films pointing the finger at the problems within the USA. With his film Farenhait 911 he tried to prevent George W Bush to re-elected as president and with his Academy Award winning "Bowling for Columbine" he took a look at the events leading up to the tragic events that took place at The Columbine High School in Colorado. In this episode, Moore visit the shooout studio to give his views on filmmaking in general, his controversy at the Oscars and why Disney-controlled Miramax wouldn't release his film in the USA,

That 70's Show Star! Inside goes retro and hangs with the cast of That 70's Show. Meet the whole gang as they talk about everything from the fashion to the fame to growing up in the coolest decade. Interviews include Mila Kunis, Danny Masterson, Laura Prepon, Topher Grace and Wilmer Valderrama.

An entertainment reporter gets involved with a murder during the Toronto International Film Festival. Stars Martin Short and Jan Hooks. MT is on set in Vancouver.Kingdom of Heaven - during the Crusades a young blacksmith becomes a knight and is drawn into the battle for the Holy City. Stars Orlando Bloom, Jeremy Irons, Eva Green and Liam Neeson. House of Wax - a group of stranded teens have to fend off two murderous brothers who wax-coat the corpses of unlucky visitors. Elisha Cuthert, Chad Michael Murray and Paris Hilton.Swarmed - a scientists experiment with wasps goes awry creating a killer species that must be stopped. Stars Jonathan Malen, Michael Shank and Carol Alt.The Wild Guys - film adaptation of hit play about 4 men exploring their "soul" in the wilderness. Stars Lochlyn Munro, Jackson Davies, Hrothergar Mathews and Kenneth Welsh. MT is on set in Vancouver. Crash - the lives of an ethnically diverse group of people in Los Angeles become intertwined. Large cast includes Sandra Bullock, Brendan Fraser, Don Cheadle, Matt Dillon and Jennifer Esposito.On Verge of a Fever - a Haitian teenager with an overprotective Mother struggles to get some life experience amid the backdrop of a brutal dictatorship. Directed by John L'Ecuyer.The Zero Sum (aka Letters) - a mugger decides to befriend one of his victims but his intentions aren't quite clear. Stars Ewen Bremner and Sarah Strange. MT is on set in Vancouver.

The Stars that Started out in Horror Some of today's biggest stars have one thing in common, they have a past in horror films. Even though they aren't too proud of it today, the celluloid is still there to prove it. In this episode "The Screming Room" shows some of those clips.

Hawaiian Fear Fest The girls come face to face with their fears while cliff diving, shark diving, shark fishing & skydiving in the tropical paradise of Oahu.

Career Blunders & Bombs We explore famous musical blunders - from regretted comments (Dixie Chicks) to ill-received projects (Mariah Carey's 'Glitter') to bad career moves (Madonna's or Britney Spears' film careers) to classic cases of musical embarrassments (Milli Vanilli lip-syncing scandal).

The Evolution of Desire By interviewing over 10,000 people from 37 cultures, evolutionary psychologist David Buss has completed the world's largest study on human mating and desire. His findings are published in his controversial book, The Evolution of Desire: Strategies of Human Mating.Diane DiMassa has achieved notoriety as the creator of the controversial and widely popular comic Hothead Paisan: Homicidal Lesbian Terrorist. The comics follow Hothead Paisan, the over-caffeinated, media-crazed psychotic lesbian as she goes on search-and-destroy missions around the city.Launched in September 2001, Suicide Girls is an online community built around erotic photos and journals of alternative models. The Suicide Girls have recently expanded their growing empire to include a magazine, a clothing line and a touring burlesque show.

Kid Rock He's an American Bad Ass, and he's back with his blend of rap-rock-country on his new self-titled disc "Kid Rock". Bill Welychka secures an exclusive one-on-one with The Pimp of The Nation to talk about fame, fatherhood, success and his partying ways.

(27S) The Met´s tribute to Chanel In New York - the Metropolitan museum pays tribute to the house of Chanel. In Paris, the latest Chanel collection. The Husk report: FT's investigative reporter gets into trouble for 'keeping it real' at the Tommy Hilfiger show. Fashion around the globe: The latest styles from London, Jamaica and Montreal.

Julien Macdonald - Spring / Summer 2005 Raw is a new way of watching fashion on television. Uncensored and unhurried, the latest runway collections are delivered in their entirety at a more revealing pace. The show's raw, documentary style captures the candid and unpolished moments both backstage and on the runway.

Carmen Electra Find out something that you didn't really know! Celebrities. What do we really know? How much do they want us to know? How much should we know? Each week Star! Close-Up brings you a little closer to your favorite stars.

That 70's Show Star! Inside goes retro and hangs with the cast of That 70's Show. Meet the whole gang as they talk about everything from the fashion to the fame to growing up in the coolest decade. Interviews include Mila Kunis, Danny Masterson, Laura Prepon, Topher Grace and Wilmer Valderrama.

Bruce Willis An in depth programme about some of the most interesting people in the movie industry today.

The Stars that Started out in Horror Some of today's biggest stars have one thing in common, they have a past in horror films. Even though they aren't too proud of it today, the celluloid is still there to prove it. In this episode "The Screming Room" shows some of those clips.

The Evolution of Desire By interviewing over 10,000 people from 37 cultures, evolutionary psychologist David Buss has completed the world's largest study on human mating and desire. His findings are published in his controversial book, The Evolution of Desire: Strategies of Human Mating.Diane DiMassa has achieved notoriety as the creator of the controversial and widely popular comic Hothead Paisan: Homicidal Lesbian Terrorist. The comics follow Hothead Paisan, the over-caffeinated, media-crazed psychotic lesbian as she goes on search-and-destroy missions around the city.Launched in September 2001, Suicide Girls is an online community built around erotic photos and journals of alternative models. The Suicide Girls have recently expanded their growing empire to include a magazine, a clothing line and a touring burlesque show.

Hawaiian Fear Fest The girls come face to face with their fears while cliff diving, shark diving, shark fishing & skydiving in the tropical paradise of Oahu.

(24S) Yellow Fever designer J Ernest In Milan, another surprise ending at the Gucci fall collection.From girlfriend problems to runway dilemmas - a bad day in the life of Yellow Fever designer Jamison Ernest.The Husk report: FT's investigative reporter digs up the dirt at Heatherette, then gets a bit dirty himself. - From Mexico to the South of France - 3 exotic photo shoots for Victoria's Secret swimwear.

Chanel Haute Couture The Review travels to Paris for the Chanel winter haute couture show. Jeanne Beker sits down with Karl Lagerfeld and discuss the ideas behind the "Duo" collection.

Brett Ratner Best known for action films, Brett Ratner got his start directing rap videos before making Rush Hour, his first major feature, one that went on to make over $100 million. The NYU Film School graduate tells his tale of talking the talk and walking the walk in Hollywood before and after the sunset.