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Fascinating Titanic facts.

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 14:42:00 GMT

33 Things You Didn't Know About The Titanic Movie

4/4/2012

-- The studios wanted Matthew McConaughey to play Jack, but James Cameron insisted on Leonardo DiCaprio.

-- Gloria Stuart was the only person who worked in the production of the film who was actually living in 1912.

With her nomination for Best Supporting Actress at age 87, Gloria Stuart became the oldest person to ever be nominated for an Oscar.

-- On the final night of shooting in Nova Scotia, one or more pranksters mixed PCP (angel dust) into the clam chowder served to the cast and crew. 80 people were taken ill, many hospitalized with hallucinations.

-- Reba McEntire was offered and had accepted the role of Molly Brown, but due to later schedule conflicts, had to turn it down.

-- Kate Winslet was one of the few actors who didn't want to wear a wetsuit during the water scenes; as a result, she got pneumonia.

-- The cost to construct the ship in 1910-1912 was $7.5 million which was about $120 to $150 million in 1997 dollars. The movie cost $200 million to make.

-- "Titanic" was the first film to be released on video while it was still being shown in theaters.

-- Rose, in her old age, owns a Pomeranian. A Pomeranian was one of only three dogs known to have survived the disaster.

As the real ship sank, a passenger freed dogs from their kennels and a survivor later recalled a French bulldog swimming in the ocean. James Cameron filmed scenes portraying the doomed animals but cut them.

-- James Cameron originally wanted Enya to compose the score for the film and even went so far as to assemble a rough edit using her music. When Enya declined, Cameron hired James Horner.

-- James Cameron drew all the pictures in Jack's sketchbook. In fact, the hands seen sketching Rose wearing the necklace are not Jack's but Cameron's.

-- The elderly couple seen hugging on the bed while water floods their room are the owners of Macy's department store in New York; Ida and Isidor Strauss, both of whom died on the Titanic.

Ida was offered a seat on a lifeboat but refused so that she could stay with her husband saying, "As we have lived together, so we shall die together." There was a scene filmed that depicted this moment but was cut from the final version.

-- Gwyneth Paltrow was up for the role of Rose.

Nicole Kidman, Madonna, Jodie Foster, Cameron Diaz and Sharon Stone were all considered for Rose as well.

-- After finding out that she had to be naked in front of Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet decided to break the ice, and when they first met, she flashed him.

-- The "full-size" ship exterior set was constructed in a tank on a beach south of Rosarito, Baja California, Mexico.

-- The entire set was mounted on hydraulic jacks and could be tilted up to 6° intact within the depth of the tank.

-- Most of the ocean which extras were jumping into was 3 feet deep.

-- In the scene where the water comes crashing into the Grand Staircase room, the film makers only had one shot at it because the entire set and furnishings were going to be destroyed in the shot.

-- The "ale" in the below decks party was actually root beer.

-- Robert De Niro was offered the role of Captain Smith but turned it down due to a gastrointestinal infection at the time.

-- Most of the stuntmen in the engine room scenes were only about 5 feet tall to make the engine room look a lot bigger.

-- James Cameron went on the dives to the real Titanic himself, and found it an overwhelming emotional experience to actually see it. He ended up spending more time with the ship than its living passengers did.

-- After James Cameron finished the script, he discovered that there had been a real "J. Dawson" who died aboard the Titanic.

Today, his grave stone (#227) is the most widely visited in the cemetery.

-- Most of the decor on the ship was either reconstructed by or under the supervision of researchers of the White Star Line, the original company which constructed and furnished the Titanic.

-- James Cameron was adamant about not including any song in the film.

Composer James Horner secretly arranged with lyricist Will Jennings and singer Céline Dion to write "My Heart Will Go On" and record a demo tape which he then presented to Cameron, who responded very favorably and included the song over the closing credits.

-- Paramount had to send out replacement reels to theaters who had literally worn out their copies.

-- The most expensive first-class suite on the Titanic cost $4,350, the equivalent of about $75,000 today.

-- "Titanic" was the first film James Cameron ever directed that did not include or mention nuclear weapons

J-lo's son has temper tantrum.

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 13:32:00 GMT

http://tinyurl.com/7z3gqu6

If you have kids, this happens all the time. If you're a celebrity it's caught on video and posted everywhere.

http://tinyurl.com/7z3gqu6

New Bieber!!!!!!

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:44:00 GMT

New "mature" Justin Bieber. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=gtHE_UV1v2g

Katy Perry Joins the Marines.

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 14:44:00 GMT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=uuwfgXD8qV8

Katy Perry does Jay-Z.

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 13:57:00 GMT

Katy Perry is always a risk taker. Check out her performance of Jay-Z and Kanye on a UK show. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcmvwWRqOn4&feature=player_embedded

He's Bringing Bueller Back

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:31:00 GMT

Matthew Broderick has resurrected one of his classic characters, Ferris Bueller, for the Super Bowl. 26 years after the hit movie debuted, Broderick revisited the premise in a new Honda commercial that will air on Sunday (February 5th).

Instead of feigning illness to skip school, Broderick said he was sick to avoid filming the Honda commercial.

The 49-year-old recreated scenes from the film -- like singing on a float and leaving his vehicle with an untrustworthy valet -- and repeated classic lines, including the ultimate: "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you'll miss it."

Chef Lady Gaga?

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:09:00 GMT

LADY GAGA IS HOT IN THE KITCHEN

Lady Gaga had a busy weekend in the kitchen. Gaga got inspired after watching Julia Child, so she decided to try her hand at the classic french dish, beef bourguignon. Lady Gaga tweeted about the experience.

Lady Gaga said, "Watching vintage Julia Child, THE FRENCH CHEF. Shall I have a go at a bouillabaisse? Bit like trying on Chanel for the first time, Precision!"

She then tweeted, "Tonight I'm tackling my first boeuf bourguignon. Apron, heels, a wooden spoon, & heaps of determination. Will report my monster efforts! xox My friends are stoned and making me take my french masterpiece out early. #BouefBourguignwrong? Well see. Some just can't wait 3 hrs!"

trade in for a new model?

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:19:00 GMT

Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony split up last year. I don't know if it's "rebounding" or trading in for newer models.....but they are both dating much younger people.

Marc Anthony has moved on. He is reportedly hooking up with a 24-year-old Venezuelan model named Shannon de Lima. According to RadarOnline, Marc posted a photo on his Facebook page and the couple have been Tweeting each other non-stop.

Marc wrote in Spanish, "To my @Shadelima my statue of liberty. Kisses, baby."

Alec Baldwin spoofs himself on SNL.

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:42:00 GMT

Alec Baldwin was kicked off a plane last week after refusing to turn off his cell phone.....he had some fun with the incident on SNL last weekend. http://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=alec%20baldwin%20snl%20american%20airlines&source=web&cd=5&ved=0CD0QFjAE&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedailybeast.com%2Farticles%2F2011%2F12%2F11%2Falec-baldwin-s-airline-apology-and-more-snl-damage-control-video.html&ei=phPmTvGGKsTf0QGk9o2_BQ&usg=AFQjCNHsK32UJ9_Ip_Zk36OJGn2WE_pbTw

SHAKIRA CHOPS HER HAIR OFF??????

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 15:10:00 GMT

CHECK IT OUT....SHAKIRA GOT A MAJOR HAIRCUT. http://tinyurl.com/bvd3z4w