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Johnny Depp Takes Two MTV Movie Awards | Johnny Depp

Johnny Depp Takes Two MTV Movie Awards

Originally posted 06/01/2008 09:25PM

The stars were out in full force for MTV's movie awards – and they made sure to get in plugs for their upcoming projects.

With the golden carpet rolled out, Paris Hilton and Benji Madden came hand-in-hand, talking fashion and her show about a quest for a BFF. Audrina Patridge debuted new bangs and talked about wrapping Blue Crush 2. And while Sarah Jessica Parker talked about the record-breaking weekend opening of her new movie Sex and the City, Brendan Fraser hijacked the microphone to plug The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor and Journey to the Center of the Earth.

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Ellen Page Talks About Being Starstruck | Ellen Page

Ellen Page Talks About Being Starstruck

Originally posted 04/07/2008 02:40PM

Ellen Page may be one of Hollywood's youngest and hottest actresses, but the 21-year old sometimes is humbled by her star status.

Talking to the May issue of Teen Vogue, the Juno Oscar-nominee admits she's "insanely grateful" but sometimes can't believe the accolades – especially when they're coming from people she admires.

"The Barbara Walters interview, the Academy luncheon, meeting Sissy Spacek – there have been all these moments that it's really hard to wrap my head around," she says. "To be recognized with these women that I have so much respect for, it feels wrong, in a way. I'm insanely grateful, but its just like, 'Really? Are you sure?' "

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Ellen Page, Cate Blanchett Take Home Indie Spirits | Cate Blanchett, Ellen Page

Ellen Page, Cate Blanchett Take Home Indie Spirit Awards

Originally posted 02/23/2008 10:50PM

Ellen Page took top honors at the Film Independent's Spirit Awards, winning best actress for her role in Juno, but Angelina Jolie's baby bump was the show stopper.

Page was up against Jolie's A Mighty Heart performance and took everything in stride.

"I'm just trying to go along with it, staying with a friend, having fun," Page told PEOPLE of Oscar weekend. "Just trying to remove myself in a way, and remember it's about film ... These nominations are a huge honor. It's exciting."

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Barbara Walters Reveals Her Oscar-Night Guests | Barbara Walters, Ellen Page

Barbara Walters Reveals Her Oscar-Night Guests

Originally posted 02/11/2008 04:45PM

Barbara Walters has unveiled the latest batch of celebs who will get grilled (or lightly peppered, at least) on the 27th edition of her Oscar-night special – starting with reigning teen idols Miley Cyrus and Juno Oscar nominee Ellen Page.

Also on tap for the show? Indiana Jones himself, Harrison Ford, and Ugly Betty's Vanessa Williams. The special will air on ABC Sunday Feb. 24 at 7 p.m. ET (and after the Oscars on the West Coast).

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Drew Barrymore Set to Direct Juno Star | Drew Barrymore, Ellen Page

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Drew Barrymore Set to Direct Juno Star

Originally posted 01/16/2008 10:10AM

What do you get when you combine Juno with Charlie's Angels? The roller-derby movie Whip It!, starring Juno lead Ellen Page and directed by Charlie's Angels executive producer and star Drew Barrymore.

The $10 million production – which marks Barrymore's directorial debut – will begin filming this summer in Texas, where Page will play a reluctant beauty-pageant contestant who instead finds her way in the rough-and-tumble world on skates.

"I've been working toward the goal of directing my entire life," Barrymore, 32, tells Variety. "Whip It! is a story that really spoke to me."

"I really admire how Drew constantly challenges herself as an artist," added Page, 20. "She's proven herself as an actress and a producer, and I have no doubt she'll bring great vision and creativity to the director's chair. I can't wait to kick ass on wheels!"
– Stephen M. Silverman