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Christian Bale stories: 25 news summaries

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Bale's American Psycho Inspiration: Tom Cruise 

Cruise's lifeless eyes impressed Christian Bale as he studied serial killer role

Oct 22, 09 8:39 AM CDT
(Newser) - To capture the "Martian-like" behavior of serial killer Patrick Bateman in American Psycho, Christian Bale studied a fellow Hollywooder with a well-publicized belief in aliens, says director Mary Harron: Tom Cruise. Bale-as-Bateman looked at the world "like somebody from another planet," she tells BlackBook."One day... More »

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entertainment • Tom Cruise • celebrity • Christian Bale • horror film

 Barbie, He-Man Flicks 
 Launch Casting Rumors 

As two more toy franchises head to the big screen, speculation starts

Sep 25, 09 9:46 AM CDT
(Newser) - Now that Barbie and He-Man are joining fellow toy franchises Transformers and GI Joe on the big screen, who can play the iconic characters? The Independent has some ideas. For Barbie:
  • Anna Faris, Heather Graham, or Katherine Heigl: Would be perfect if not for the
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entertainment • Arnold Schwarzenegger • Paris Hilton • celebrity • Barbie • Daniel Craig • Christian Bale • Katherine Heigl • Reese Witherspoon • Heather Graham • Hayden Panettiere • Dakota Fanning • Anna Faris

 Batman Tougher 
 Than John 
 Connor: 
 Bale 

Using guns much easier than using fists, actor says

May 21, 09 12:06 PM CDT
(Newser) - Who would win in a battle between Batman and John Connor? Christian Bale’s money seems to be on the Dark Knight, the Mirror reports. “Batman’s a hell of a lot tougher to do because he’s all physical,” Bale told E! “He doesn’t use... More »

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entertainment • film • superhero • celebrity • Batman • Christian Bale • Terminator Salvation • role

movie review

 Terminator Splits Critics 

Opinion divided over 'heavy-metal' flick

May 21, 09 10:28 AM CDT
(Newser) - Critics agree on one thing about Terminator Salvation: It’s loud. As to whether quality matches volume, opinion runs the gamut:
  • AO Scott, in the New York Times, praises director McG’s “efficient, reasonably swift storytelling” and “mastery of the vernacular of chases, fights, explosions and crashes.
... More »

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film • movie review • Christian Bale • Terminator Salvation • McG

 Terminator 
 Director 
 Excuses 
 Bale Rant 

McG takes responsibility for leak

May 19, 09 11:04 AM CDT
(Newser) - Terminator Salvation director McG joined the Christian Bale Rant Apology Tour yesterday, telling MTV he takes responsibility. “I lead the way by having a big personality, having a strong opinion, and being very vocal on the set. I’m trying to wind everybody up to a level of adrenaline... More »

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entertainment • celebrity • apology • Christian Bale • rants • Terminator Salvation • McG

 Bale Begins 
 Terminator 
 Apology Tour 

Explanation of recorded rant sure to follow many more times in days to come

May 18, 09 11:53 AM CDT
(Newser) - Christian Bale began his inevitable “I’m sorry for my rant” publicity tour today on Good Morning America. The actor was ostensibly there to discuss Terminator Salvation, but the question about his videotaped diatribe against a crewmember reared its inevitable head. When asked if he has an anger problem,... More »

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entertainment • celebrity • Christian Bale • rants • Terminator Salvation

 10 Most Promising 
 Summer Blockbusters  

Blockbusters that will make the summer even hotter

Apr 26, 09 4:33 AM CDT
(Newser) - In Hollywood, May flowers don’t bring Pilgrims; they bring summer blockbusters. The Wall Street Journal takes a look at the season’s most promising flicks:
  • May 21: Christian Bale stars in Terminator Salvation, a prequel that tries to hew closer to the first two hit films instead of
... More »

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Harry Potter • Hollywood • John Travolta • Adam Sandler • Judd Apatow • Christian Bale • Denzel Washington • Seth Rogen • movies • blockbusters • Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince • summer movies

GOSSIP ROUNDUP

 Jessica, Daisy Dukes Reunited 

Plus: Harry has a new girl, JT and Jess talk marriage, and more

Mar 9, 09 11:11 AM CDT
(Newser) - Romance is in the air: Prince Harry has a new blonde in his life—and she already has an in, being the friend of Prince William’s girlfriend, Kate Middleton, the Mail reports. Meanwhile, the Mirror claims Justin Timberlake is furtively ring-shopping and plans to marry Jessica Biel this summer... More »

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celebrity • Justin Timberlake • Amy Winehouse • Christian Bale • Jessica Simpson • Jessica Biel • celebrity engagements

Sis: 'Angry Christian
Needs Help'

'He's incredibly stressed'

Feb 8, 09 7:39 AM CST
(Newser) - Christian Bale's sister found his profanity-riddled tantrum on a movie set disturbing, and believes the actor "needs help," reports the Telegraph. "It's terribly sad," said Bale's sister, Sharon. "He seems to be incredibly stressed and angry at the moment." Bale was arrested last year... More »

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stress • profanity • The Dark Knight • Christian Bale • actor • meltdown • temper tantrums


 Bale Sorry 
 for 'Ugly' 
 Outburst 

'I acted like a punk,' actor says of Internet sensation tirade

Feb 6, 09 5:53 PM CST
(Newser) - Christian Bale apologized today for his spectacular explosion on the set of Terminator Salvation, People reports. “I was out of order, beyond belief. I acted like a punk,” the actor said of the expletive-laden outburst that's generating massive traffic online. “It is inexcusable.” Asked about... More »

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Internet • film • profanity • anger • apology • Christian Bale • Terminator Salvation

 Bale's Mom 
 Dishes on His 
 Tantrum Demons 

Reveals star's troubled childhood

Feb 5, 09 7:24 AM CST
(Newser) - Christian Bale's infamous F-word-laced meltdown on a movie set was caused by a hair-trigger temper forged in his childhood, his mom tell the Mirror. The perfectionist actor was repeatedly humiliated as a child by his father, said his 61-year-old mum, Jenny, who accused her son of assault last year. “... More »

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Hollywood • film • celebrity • Internet leak • Christian Bale • actor • rants

Rant Just Bale
in Character: Producer

Stress pushed method actor over edge on Terminator 4 set

Feb 3, 09 3:56 PM CST
(Newser) - Christian Bale’s profane tirade on the Terminator Salvation set was just another day on the job, an assistant director/producer tells TMZ. “Christian is a method actor and was completely immersed in his scene,” he insists. “Bale’s reaction was from the heat of the moment.”... More »

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Hollywood • film • gossip • Christian Bale • actor • anger management • Terminator Salvation

(Newser) - Christian Bale's expletive-filled rant on the set of Terminator Salvation leaked on TMZ today. A few months back, Bale exploded when a director of photography wandered on-set during a scene. "Seriously, man we're f***ing done professionally," Bale screamed during his 4-minute tirade. Film execs sent a recording... More »

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celebrity • Christian Bale

 Dark Knight Sweeps 
 People's Choice Awards 

Caped crusader movie goes 5 for 5 as chosen by online voters

Jan 8, 09 12:55 AM CST
(Newser) - The Dark Knight swooped in to collect all five trophies it was nominated for at last night's People's Choice Awards, reports the AP. The flick's awards included favorite movie, best cast, and best on-screen match-up, for Christian Bale and Heath Ledger. "On behalf of all of the cast from... More »

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award show • Batman • The Dark Knight • Heath Ledger • Christian Bale • Reese Witherspoon • Carrie Underwood • actor • People's Choice

(Newser) - The annual ranking of movie stars based on exhibitors' sentiment is out. Thing is, the Quigley Poll bases its list on what industry insiders think the stars brought in, not on hard numbers. Gina Serpe of E! takes a look at the discrepancies.
  • Will Smith: Theater owners had
... More »

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Shia LaBeouf • film • box office • Robert Downey Jr. • The Dark Knight • Christian Bale • Harrison Ford • Will Smith • movies • Iron Man • Hancock • 2008 • Quigley Poll

OPINION

 2008's Hunkiest Guys 

Jackman, Beckham ... and Obama highlight Fox list

Dec 26, 08 11:44 AM CST
(Newser) - Fox News has a holiday gift for everyone: The hottest men of 2008. Here's a sample:
  • Barack Obama: "Slated to become the president with the meanest six-pack in history."
  • David Beckham: "Wow. We want to say something but just ... wow."
  • Brad Pitt: "
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Barack Obama • Brad Pitt • celebrity • hot • David Beckham • Zac Efron • Christian Bale • sexy • Hugh Jackman • Best of 2008

Eddie Murphy Will Play Riddler in Next Batman 

Christian Bale will return with new sidekick Shia LaBeouf

Dec 18, 08 10:51 AM CST
(Newser) - Batman’s next nemesis may be funnier than the Joker. Eddie Murphy, 47, will play the Riddler in the series’ next installment, due in 2010, the Sun reports. “Everyone’s excited to see what he does as the Riddler,” an insider said. Christopher Nolan returns as director, and... More »

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Shia LaBeouf • Batman • Christian Bale • Eddie Murphy • Rachel Weisz • movies • Christopher Nolan

 Hollywood Remaking 
 Sci-Fi Classics 

New takes on Ghostbusters, Terminator among flicks already in production

Nov 27, 08 4:32 PM CST
(Newser) - Hollywood is looking backward with an eye on the future, reports the Los Angeles Times. Plans to launch remakes of 12 sci-fi flicks from the last millennium are already under way:
  • When Worlds Collide, an update of the apocalyptic 1951 film, will hit theaters next year with Steven Spielberg
... More »

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Hollywood • Steven Spielberg • Arnold Schwarzenegger • list • Christian Bale • science fiction • Seth Rogen • movie remakes • Ghostbusters

 No Charges for Bale
 in Mom/Sis Assault

Brit prosecutors says they have 'insufficient evidence' to press the case

Aug 14, 08 1:54 PM CDT
(Newser) - Christian Bale will not be charged in the alleged assault of his mother and sister, the BBC reports. A spokesman for the British prosecutor’s office said there was “insufficient evidence to afford a realistic prospect of conviction.” Bale and his family have been incommunicative with the press... More »

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London • prosecutor • domestic violence • celebrity • Batman • The Dark Knight • Christian Bale • criminal charges

 Dark Knight
 Curse Claims
 More Victims

Be afraid, be very afraid, Radar warns

Aug 10, 08 7:44 AM CDT
(Newser) - First a technician died on the set of the Dark Knight, then Heath Ledger overdosed. Christian Bale allegedly assaulted his mother recently, and now Morgan Freeman is recovering from a nasty car accident and undergoing a divorce. Folks have started muttering about a Dark Knight curse, and Radar insists the... More »

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Morgan Freeman • curse • Batman • The Dark Knight • Heath Ledger • Christian Bale • Maggie Gyllenhaal • Michael Caine

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