Steve Carell on his 'fake nose' in Foxcatcher

By Tim Masters Arts and entertainment correspondent, BBC News

Steve Carell as wealthy heir John du Pont in Foxcatcher

Actor Steve Carell has said that the prosthetic nose he wore for the film Foxcatcher made people treat him differently on set.

"It influenced the performance more than I anticipated," he said ahead of the film's gala screening at the BFI London Film Festival.
Carell is almost unrecognisable as eccentric billionaire John du Pont in Bennett Miller's wrestling drama.
Based on a true story, the film is released in the UK on 9 January 2015.
"Once all of that make up was on, people reacted and responded to me differently on set," Carell said on Thursday.
"People naturally wanted to be separate from me and I was off-putting, so organically I stayed in character. I didn't have any choice because nobody wanted to talk to me."

Steve Carell and director Bennett Miller at the BFI London Film Festival

Foxcatcher focuses on du Pont's complicated relationship with two Olympic champion wrestlers, Mark Schultz (Channing Tatum) and his older brother, Dave (Mark Ruffalo).
Director Miller said: "I'm attracted to these characters who are outsiders who end up in worlds where they don't belong."
Miller's previous film Moneyball - another sports-based drama set in the world of baseball - was nominated for six Oscars, including best picture, in 2012.
Since Foxcatcher screened at Cannes in May, Carell's performance and the film have been tipped to get Oscar nominations next year.
"You can't really put any stock in it," Carell told the BBC. "It's nice that people are talking about the film in that way, but you can't really give it too much credence."
Talking about taking on a non-comedy role, the 40-Year-Old-Virgin star said: "I just think of myself as an actor, not necessarily a comedic actor. Those are the parts I have been hired to do more often than not."
His other films include Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy and its sequel, Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues; Crazy, Stupid, Love; Little Miss Sunshine and Seeking a Friend for the End of the World.

On TV he starred in the American version of Ricky Gervais' sitcom The Office. 

10 Reasons Why You Are the Way You Are

We are all born with a unique personality and nature; some good qualities and some bad. Some of our traits are loved by all and others bag us a few negative remarks. The tricky part is that since all these traits are innate, we don't have much control on them. Let's find out why we are the way we are! 

Friendly (a little too much?)

Friend of one and friend of all! Does this describe you well enough? Are you the always–there–for–everyone kind? Well, that is just awesome. You have a confident and positive approach and therefore connect well with others. You also like being in the lime light and hence, attract a lot of people around you.  Leo, Taurus, Aquarius and Pisces are born with this beautiful trait.

Curious Cat (wink)

“What's going on there?” “Why did he call you?” “What happened after the party?” “Shush! Let me hear what they're talking about”; are these your favorite words?  One hell of a curious mind you've got there! The urge to know everything makes you like this. Of course, there's nothing wrong with it! A curious mind leads to great inventions and creations! You'll often find a Virgo or an Aquarian digging very deep.

The Romantic Lover

Does the lover within you comes alive every time you lay your eyes on an attractive person from the opposite sex? Do you start planning a cozy candle light dinner and a long walk across the street at dawn? Your romantic tactics make you win hearts because romance is all you've got in your heart! You can find an irresistible lover in a Taurus or Libra! They are prone to falling head over heels in love.

The Worried Soul

Some people are quite conscious about their reputation, always worried about offending or hurting others (even unknowingly). This way you restrict your friends' circle and people end up thinking you're antisocial or reserved. You people have this tendency due to your soft and caring heart and emotions. Cancer, Scorpio and surprisingly Libra fall under this category.

Flirty much! 

Are you the guy who makes all the girls in the room giggle as you enter? Or are you the girl who leaves guys awestruck just at the sight of you? Well, what a flirtatious little thing we've got here. You all are just happy and friendly (in a different way) people who love to see happy people around them. Flirting is generally just your way of bringing a smile on other's faces. This naughty trait is clearly visible in a Sagittarian or a Gemini.

The Angry Bird! 

Some of us often have temper issues. We cannot control ourselves and burst out like a volcanic eruption! Why is that? Well, either you're too patient and have reached your no tolerance point, or you just have that angry streak in you. It's natural, although you can try to keep it in control, but only to some extent, after all, what is an innate trait remains an innate trait! Aries, Scorpions, Leos, and Taureans have the most horrifying temper outbursts (whenever they have them).

The Helping Hand

You people are always there to help others. Even if it's 1 AM in the night or 4 in the morning, you are that friend who's always there when needed.  This isn't an attempt to please others; it's just your way of staying happy. Your heart feels comforted when you comfort others. Taureans, Aquarians and Virgos are the helping souls here!

The Workaholic

Your professional life is reaching new heights; happy bosses, quick promotions and a successful career, you guys have it all. Umm.. and your personal life, is also your office. You like spending late nights together, don't you? Your high ambitions make you a very hard worker. Not a bad thing, but it's always good to have some alone time to relax. All you Capricorns out there, are you listening?

The Optimist 

A flat tyre early in the morning, heavy rainfall causing traffic or a fight with your mother just before stepping out; no matter what, a few of us will just find a reason to smile. Finding the positive side of every situation is a wonderful trait, isn't it? Having such an optimistic approach towards life is appreciable. You are positive about everything; this is just an innate trait that you're blessed with. Being a Sagittarian or an Aries is in other words, being gifted!

The Perfectionist


“Push the cupboard a little to the right, no no, a little to the left, not that much! Push it to the right again, a little more, perfect!” Wow! What a perfectionist we have here! So what is it that makes you this eager for perfect work? Yes, you have an eye for perfection and you know how to reach there too! You're bosses might love you for this! Hey Virgos, do we see a little giggle there?

CBS joins the video-streaming bandwagon

By Lehar Maan

REUTERS - If you can't fight 'em, join 'em.
CBS Corp launched digital video-on-demand and live-streaming services on Thursday, aiming to win back viewers who are increasingly turning to the Internet for entertainment.
The launch follows an announcement from Time Warner Inc a day earlier that HBO will be available as a standalone, online streaming service next year.
The moves by CBS and HBO put more pressure on online video pioneer Netflix Inc, which said on Wednesday it had signed up fewer video-streaming subscribers than forecast in the third quarter.
"It's an interesting way to tap into some data that probably sits there being unused, not generating any revenues," Benchmark Co LLC analyst Edward Atorino said of CBS's plans.
"It's no cost, they got the stuff there, they send it down the line. If somebody tunes in, great. If not, the costs are minimal," Atorino said, adding that CBS has "a little more credibility" than Netflix when it comes to content.
"Netflix has either got to buy it or try to produce it. CBS has got a library sitting there 24 hours a day," he said.
CBS Chief Executive Leslie Moonves said the new service is aimed at "superfans," who want to watch entire series as well as people who prefer watching video on mobile devices.
"You go to a college campus, there are no TVs," Moonves said in an interview. "This gives them an opportunity to get access to a lot of our programming in addition to a live linear stream."
The moves by HBO and CBS to go "over-the-top" - media jargon meaning people can watch programs with only a broadband connection - could spur more consumers to dump cable television subscriptions.
CBS All Access is available for $5.99 per month and can be downloaded on iOS and Android devices.
Apart from episodes of 15 primetime shows a day after they air on TV, CBS All Access will offer past seasons of eight current series, including "The Good Wife," "Blue Blood," and "Survivor," as well as such classics as "Star Trek," and "CSI: Miami."
Live streaming will be available in 14 markets, including New York, Los Angeles and Chicago.
Consumers may also be able to get CBS All Access through cable or satellite providers. Moonves said CBS is offering pay TV operators the chance to add the service to the packages they sell to customers.
Time Warner and CBS signaled last month that they were open to making HBO and Showtime available directly to consumers over the Internet without a cable subscription.
Showtime and HBO both currently offer programs online, but customers have to subscribe to a cable package and pay extra fees for the premium channels.
CBS shares rose 0.85 percent to close at $51.18 on the New York Stock Exchange.

(Reporting by Lehar Maan and Abhirup Roy in Bangalore and Lisa Richwine in Los Angeles; editing by Maju Samuel and G Crosse)

Trip Tips: Ancient Side beckons on Turkey's Mediterranean

By Nina Chestney

SIDE Turkey (Reuters) - After thousands of years of settlement by newcomers ranging from the ancient Greeks, Romans and Persians to pirates, Arabs and Jews, the town of Side on the Turkish Mediterranean coast is used to visitors.

Side (pronounced "see day") is on Turkey's southeast coast, around 70 km (40 miles) from the city of Antalya, a popular, developed tourist resort.

A peninsula just 1 km long and 400 m (yards) wide, Side is one of the most famous classical sites in Turkey.

It is believed to have been founded by Greek settlers in the 7th century BC and its harbour and geography made it an attractive trade centre for other occupiers, including Alexander the Great, Sicilian pirates and the Romans.

In the 7th century AD, Arabs raided and burned Side, beginning its slow decline. Then in 1895, Turkish Muslim refugees from Crete arrived and the revival began.

Here are tips for getting the most out of the Side area from Reuters, whose 2,600 journalists in all parts of the world offer visitors the best local insights.
EXPLORE THE RUINS

At the end of the road leading to the Old Town (Antik Side), an amphitheatre on the left was built in the Roman style because Side didn't have a suitable hillside which could be hollowed out in the more usual Greek way.

Not as well-preserved as the one in nearby Aspendos, it still can seat up to 20,000 people and hosts jazz festivals, opera, and classical concerts during the summer months.

Towards the Hellenistic main gate to the ancient city, you can stroll through the ruins of homes or shops, some of which still have their original mosaic floors.

Through the gate of the ancient city you come to a street flanked by colonnades. The remains of a Roman bath are here -- now a museum displaying Roman statues.

At the eastern edge of the peninsula, past the harbour to the left, stand the remains of the 2,000-year-old Temple of Apollo, at their most majestic at sunset. The Turkish government has been restoring the temple's columns, which saltwater has been eroding.

GETTING AROUND

The best way to explore Side is on foot. Its back streets hide small mosques, boutique hotels, quirky cottages and olive gardens.

At Side harbour you can get boat trips to Antalya, Manavgat or go on the trail of dolphins, which, if
you are lucky, can be spotted off the peninsula.

On land, minibuses called dolmus are a frequent, cheap and often entertaining way to get around - if you are prepared to squeeze in. Taxis are available but set the price of your journey before climbing aboard.

SUN, SEA, SET SAIL

Side has long, hot summers and short, mild winters. In the peak season - July and August - temperatures can reach 40 degrees C (104 F) or higher. Spring and autumn are more comfortable times to visit, with temperatures in the 20s and 30s but maybe the odd thunderstorm and rain.
Sun worshippers have plenty of choice with stretches of beach on both the east and west of the peninsula.

The west side was regenerated around five years ago with a promenade lined with restaurants and five-star hotels. The sea here is shallower and therefore more popular with some tourists.
The east side is less crowded and attracts more locals, especially on Sundays. Lined with beach bars, there is a more relaxed feel. The beach is wider, a bit rockier and the sea is slightly deeper, great for watersports and parasailing.

SHOP TILL YOU DROP

The centre of Side is the place for leather goods, hand-woven rugs, pottery, designer handbags, jewellery, watches, and sportswear - but be prepared to haggle and explore the side streets for the best deals.

Manavgat, a working town just north of Side, might not be as glamorous but has plentiful and cheap markets twice a week, as well as plenty of sportswear and clothes shops. This is the place to experience the juiciest strawberries, cherries, melons and figs - at pleasingly low prices.

EATING AND DRINKING

For cheap snacks sample fresh corn cobs, or try a durum, a wrap filled with typical doner kebab ingredients.

For a few Turkish lira you can pick up the Turkish version of a pizza, called lahmacun - an oval, thin dough topped with minced meat, herbs and tomatoes.

Opposite the Roman Baths in the Old Town, the family-run Ocakbasi restaurant offers good value
Turkish food in a beautiful garden surrounded by ruins. Savour the generous portions of complimentary mezze. (http://bit.ly/1w2mTCr)

For food with a more elegant twist and for excellent views of the sea, try Aphrodite at the harbour, or Karma directly behind it. (www.aphroditeside.com) (www.karmaside.com)

The Apollonik bar, named after the Temple of Apollo close by, has been running for 55 years. The tiny building resembles something from Hansel and Gretel: grab a table outside under the sweet-smelling grape vines to watch the sunset and sample killer cocktails. (www.apollonik.com)

EXPLORE

Just 3 km north of Manavgat are waterfalls on the Manavgat River. Boat trips reach here from Manavgat town but you can also drive to the Oymapinar Dam, a thundering tower of water.
Nearby is the Green Lake, named for the colour of the water. This is a peaceful spot to escape the heat. Restaurants are signposted where you can eat by the lakeside and swim from floating jetties.
If the ruins of Side whetted your appetite for more antiquity, Aspendos lies between Side and Antalya, said to have the best-preserved Greek amphitheatre. Further south, the ruins of Perge include an acropolis dating back to the Bronze Age.

South of Antalya and inland, Pamukkale, or "cotton castle" in Turkish, looks just that. A World Heritage site, hot springs pop out of vast terraces of carbonated minerals which were produced over thousands of years by flowing water.


(Editing by Michael Roddy and Ruth Pitchford)

Shahid Kapoor: I can't do ISHQ VISHK again!

By Urvi Parikh, Glamsham Editorial

Actor Shahid Kapoor, who stole millions of hearts with his chocolate boy looks and charm in his debut film ISHQ VISHK back in 2003, feels that he is too old to portray the character of Rajiv Mathur again in the sequel of the film.

"I am too outgrown to be a part of ISHQ VISHK sequel. And also I am not aware of this (sequel) hence it would be wrong for me to talk about it. But if he (Ken Ghosh) is making it, then I wish him all the best. He did a great job with first one and I hope he does a better job with second one and gives some more newcomers the opportunity in the industry. But I can't do ISHQ VISHQ again," declares Shahid.

Meanwhile, Shahid Kapoor is currently gearing up for his next film, Vikas Bahl's SHAANDAR opposite Alia Bhatt. The film also stars his father Pankaj Kapoor and is produced by Karan Johar's Dharma Productions.

Sonakshi Sinha shoots a 'grand' song for LINGA!

By Urvi Parikh, Glamsham Editorial

Sonakshi Sinha is quite excited about her Tamil film LINGA opposite 'Thalaiva' Rajinikanth. The film which went on-floors earlier this year also stars Southern actress Anushka Shetty.

While the film is on the verge of a wrap up, the actors are busy shooting for a grand number. Sonakshi confirmed about the same on a micro-blogging site. "Its time to sing and dance... In tamil!! Shooting the last song for Lingaa, royal and grand," confirmed Sinha.

The film is directed by K.S. Ravikumar and the music of the film is done by A.R. Rahman. LINGA is slated to release on December 12, 2014.

After Aamir Khan, Anushka Sharma to pose with transistor!

By Urvi Parikh, Glamsham Editorial

After Aamir Khan, Anushka Sharma is all set to shock the audiences by posing in a transistor, as she gears up to unveil her first look from PK.

Anushka got on to a micro-blogging site and posted about the same. "Mujhe tukur tukur dekhna hai? Toh pehle isse dekho: http://bit.ly/1Ccy2kX," posted Sharma.

While Aamir stunned the audience with his first look in PK poster, one curiously awaits to know Anushka Sharma's look.

Stay tuned!