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By SARAH BULL and MIKE LARKIN

Going hell for leather: The first official photo of Anne Hathaway as Catwoman in The Dark Knight Rises has now been released

Batman bosses have kept fans guessing with how Anne Hathaway is going to portray Catwoman in upcoming movie The Dark Knight Rises.

And now, with the first official photo of the actress in character, it seems Catwoman is going to be tougher than ever in the sequel.

While Hathaway's outfit can't really be seen, it appears the 28-year-old actress is wearing a black leather catsuit, with a zip up the front, teamed with a pair of black goggles and lashings of red lipstick.


Don't mess with her: Anne looks like a lean mean machine as she rides a futuristic motorbike


The shot shows Catwoman on a motorbike, which looks very similar to the one owned by Batman in the last film, The Dark Knight Rises.

Very little information has been revealed about the storyline of the new film, in which Hathaway stars as Selina Kyle, also known as Catwoman.

However, a source recently told Hollywoodlife.com of Anne's Catwoman costume: 'Anne's outfit is more tactical, like the comic book, than the previous Batman movies.


Heads down: Bodies fall to the floor as Anne whizzes around on her extraordinary vehicle


Previous incarnations: Halle Berry as Catwoman in the 2004 film and Michelle Pfeiffer in the role in 1992 movie Batman Returns


'She will definitely be wearing the goggles, and it's going to be less sexy than Halle Berry and Michelle Pfeiffer's Catwoman costumes. She's going to look more like a robber.'

Hathaway was yesterday spotted on the set of the new film, showing off her legs in a pair of tiny black shorts.

Anne, who was wearing heavy make-up, chatted with a member of the production staff while she stretched her legs during a spot of down time.


Clawfully good-looking: Hathaway showed off the wonderful form that landed her the part of Catwoman in The Dark Knight Rises during filming in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania


Caught in the act: Marion Cotillard is snapped as she takes part in a scene for the upcoming film


Prepations: A stuntman was seen on Catwoman's bike on the set earlier in the day


Although the ladies on set provided the glamour, it was the stunt men who generated the excitement.

One was seen shooting down a set of stairs in a exotically-designed motorbike during one of the more thrilling moments of the day.

The Dark Knight Rises also stars Christian Bale, Morgan Freeman and Michael Caine and is set to be released in July 2012.

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By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Kapow: Christian Bale and Tom Hardy fight it out while filming scenes for upcoming movie The Dark Knight Rises in Pittsburgh today

Fight scenes on the set of new Batman movie The Dark Night Rises were never going to be a walk in the park.

But when Christian Bale and Tom Hardy got into character today to film scenes for the action flick it literally left one of the stars with ripped clothes and bumps and bruises.

Bale, who plays Batman, was on the front steps of Gotham City Hall in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with Hardy, who plays villain Bane.


Flashing the flesh: Hardy - why plays villain Bane - ended up with a 'wardrobe malfunction' of ripped trousers after the fight sequence


Winter battle: Bale got into character on the set that was flooded with fake snow and got his fists ready for action


The two actors fought it out and onlookers saw elbows flying and plenty of action to whet the appetite of fans of the comic book series.

At one point in the fight scene Hardy's pants had a wardrobe malfunction as his whole thigh was showing out of his villain outfit.

The scene had hundreds of extras dressed as police men and bad guys fighting and there was also a snow machine on hand blowing onto the scene as they fought.


Pow: Batman and his arch nemesis duke it out face to face in the much anticipated film based on the famed comic book series


Causing a commotion: The scene had hundreds of extras dressed as police men and bad guys fighting in front of the building


Christian choreography: Bale practised his moves earlier on in the day wearing his normal attire


That particular action sequence will be for the storyline that depicts a breakout of convicts from Blackgate Prison.

The building they used for the fake prison was the Software Engineering Building.

Earlier in the day, Bale arrived on the set wearing a grey T-shirt and black shorts and practised his fighting choreography on the stairs.


Put em up: The outspoken Terminator star looked ready for action surrounded by the out of costume extras and crew members


Battle vehicle: Hardy is seen standing on top of a car that they were calling a tumbler that was in camouflage colours


Gas guzzler: The large vehicle looked menacing on the streets of Pennsylvania


Big production: Onlookers were eager to get a glimpse of the movie set which shut off street in the Oakland area of city




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By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Blooming beautiful: Pregnant Jessica Alba looked radiant today as she attended the premiere of her new movie Spy Kids 4: All The Time In The World in Hollywood

She's due to give birth any day now.

But Jessica Alba still managed to squeeze in a public appearance today as she attended the premiere of her new movie, Sky Kids 4: All The Time In The World, today in Hollywood.

The stunning actress was supported by her husband Cash Warren and three-year-old daughter Honor at the event.


Red carpet royalty: The actress wore a full-length maxi dress with a star pattern


Jessica looked stunning in a floor-length black and white, star patterned maxi dress.

She wore her hair in a stylish updo and cradled her bump as she posed for photographs on the red carpet.

At one point her co-star Joel McHale jokingly hid her burgeoning belly behind his suit jacket as they had a group snap taken along with Jeremy Piven, who also appears in the film.

The movie is the fourth in the Spy Kids franchise, but the first time Alba has had a role.


We're coming too: She was supported by her husband Cash Warren and three-year-old daughter Honor


She plays the part of retired spy Marissa, who is thrust back into action along with her two step children, played by Rowan Blanchard and Mason Cook, after maniacal Timekeeper (Jeremy Piven) attempts to take over the world.

In a recent interview, Alba revealed that her three-year-old daughter thinks she is old enough to 'drink vino and drive'.

Little Honor Marie is set to become a big sister when her mother and dad Cash Warren welcome their second child later this year.


Cute: the father and daughter share a giggle as they arrive to support Jessica


And appearing on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Alba said her new status has convinced Honor that she is ready to become an adult.

'She's excited, she says she's going to actually be the mommy [and] I'm going to be the grandma. That's the way she phrases it,' she said.

'My girlfriend asked her, "Are you excited about being a big sister?" And she's like, "Yeah, because I'm going to be a grown-up. I'm going to drink vino and drive."'


Hiding the bump: Co-star Joel McHale covers Alba's burgeoning belly with his jacket as the pose with fellow co-star Jeremy Piven


Cast call: From left, Piven, Alexa Vega, writer/director Robert Rodriguez, child actors Mason Cook and Rowan Blanchard, Alba and McHale

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By ANDREA MAGRATH

Dazzling: Katy Perry arrives at the world premiere of The Smurfs in a very little white dress emblazoned with her character, Smurfette

It is her big screen debut tonight, so Katy Perry would have wanted to ensure nobody stole the spotlight.

The quirky signer arrived at the premiere of The Smurfs movie in New York wearing a cute white dress emblazoned with a picture of her character, Smurfette, in sparkling sequins on the front.

Her newly blonde locks also made their red carpet debut at the event, where Katy was joined by he co-stars, both human and Smurf.


Co-stars: The singer voices the character of Smurfette in the family film


The 26-year-old E.T. singer showed off plenty of her porcelain skin in the tiny frock which she was with blue pumps and matching eye make-up.

Katy also accessorised with a Smurf manicure - the star had the cartoon characters painted on to her nails for the event.

Perry tweeted on her way to the screening: 'Headed to SMURF VILLAGE for the premiere of The Smurfs!!! I'm SMURFETTE!!! I'm blue... aba de aba die aba de aba di aba de aba di! YAY!'

Joining Katy at the screening were the film's human stars, Sofia Vergara and Jayma Mays.


Quirky: Even Katy's nails were themed, with a different Smurf on each finger


Modern Family actress Sofia was typically stunning in a long purple gown with stacked bangles and turquoise earrings.

Glee star Jayma Mays, who plays the wife of Neil Patrick Harris in the family film, rivalled Katy's tony frock in her own strapless green mini.

Neil Patrick Harris, looking dapper in a suit, brought along partner David Burtka.

In the movie, the evil wizard Gargamel, voiced by Hank Azaria, exiles the Smurfs from their village into the real world.



Purple patch: Sofia Vergara looked stunning as usual in a long purple gown, and flirted with the Smurfs


Gleek in green: Glee star Jayma Mays rivalled Katy in a tiny green dress


The Smurfs are voiced by Perry as Smurfette, Alan Cumming as Gutsy, Jonathan Winters as Papa Smurf and George Lopez as Grouchy.

It is Katy's debut on film, after her small cameo role in husband Russell Brand's film Get Him to the Greek ended up on the cutting room floor.

The larger-than-life performer also has a role in another upcoming family film, The Muppets.


Star power: Neil Patrick Harris, who stars as Patrick Winslow in the film, brought along partner David Bartka


Celebrity guests: Reality star Olivia Palermo (left) Brooke shields both watched the film


Katy will appear alongside a host of stars including Amy Adams, Jason Segel, Mila Kunis, Selena Gomez, Zach Galifianakis and her Smurfs co-star Neil Patrick Harris.

Reality star Olivia Palermo turned up to the event and looked elegant in a sheer white skirt and off the shoulder nude top.

Brooke Shields brought along her husband Chris Henchy and their children Rowan, eight, and Grier, five.

The actress wore a sleeveless white top with a bright blue skirt to match the theme of the evening.


Family fun: Melissa Joan Hart and Brooke Shields both brought along their families


Make it work: Tim Gunn, who has a cameo in the film posed on the blue carpet, and Alan Cumming cuddles up to a Smurf

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By DAILY MAIL REPORTER


Glamorous: Fans went wild for Girls Aloud singers at the Horrid Henry premiere at BFI Southbank

While they all looked stunning on the red carpet, their beaming smiles couldn't hide the absence of a certain bandmate.

Sarah Harding and Nicola Roberts showed their support for Kimberley Walsh by attending the premiere of her new film Horrid Henry - but their Geordie friend was a no-show.

After a sensational week of revelations from Ashley Cole's latest bedroom conquests, the former X Factor judge was in desperate need of cheering up.

But she chose to remain behind closed doors after finally telling her ex-husband, 'It's over'.

After a terrible week of gloomy rain, the trio brought out the sunshine at the BFI Southbank Centre.

Nicola, who is currently embarking on a solo career with debut song Beat Of My Drum, dressed for the weather in a delicate ankle-length gown with a daring cutaway neckline.


Lady in red: Fans thrust their memorabilia at Kimberley so she can autograph it for them


Sarah looked typically stylish in a curve-hugging mini dress, as she showed off an impressive tan from holidaying in Ibiza with fiancée Tom Crane.

As the girls dedicated time to signing autographs, they stole the show from the child stars of the film.

Kimberley was the most colourful, looking radiant in a red frock and lashings of lipstick to match.


Elegant: Sarah shows off her curves in a flattering backless dress as the sun finally comes out


But little Theo Stevenson, who has already starred on the silver screen alongside Vince Vaughn in Fred Claus, tried to regain control of the crowd by throwing a variety of comedy poses for fans.

The film, based on the books of the same name, follows Henry as he forms an unlikely friendship with Moody Margaret, the infuriating girl next door, and his irritating little brother Perfect Peter.

The star-studded cast boasts performances from Noel Fielding, Angelica Huston, Richard E Grant, Jo Brand and Mathew Horne - with Kimberley taking on the role of Henry's cousin Prissy Polly.

She follows in the footsteps of Sarah, who made her move into films with a role in St Trinian's.


Star of the show: Little Theo Stevenson was upstaged by the Girls Aloud trio


Look at me! Theo tries to make the crowd laugh and take the attentions away from Sarah, Kimberley and Nicola



Rising stars: Theo Stevenson, Ross Marron and Scarlett Stitt look thrilled as they pose for their close-up

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By JODY THOMPSON

Yummy madre!: Penélope Cruz looked sensational in a tiny red dress with black dots on it as she filmed the new Woody Allen film in Rome today

She's regularly voted one of the sexiest women in the world - and Woody Allen appears to be playing on Penélope Cruz's sensuous reputation for his new movie.

The 37-year-old sexbomb has been shooting scenes for new movie Bop Decameron in Rome wearing a tight strapless scarlet mini dress and skyscraper red patent peeptoe heels.

The star also demonstrated she'd easily got her figure is back to it's sensational best after giving birth to first baby Leo at the start of the year


Va-va-voom: The mother-of-one showed she's got her pre-baby body back already on the set in Rome


Later on in the scenes, she was seen wrapping up in a silk black and white polka dotted gown.

Woody previously directed Penélope to Oscar winning effect in 2008's Vicky Christina Barcelona.

Their latest collaboration isn’t set to hit the big screen until 2012 but includes 30 Rock star Alec Baldwin, Juno star Ellen Page and The Social Network actor Jesse Eisenberg.


Street walking: The all-red outfit is far more tarty than Penélope would ever wear in real life


Penelope won the gold statuette for her role as Maria Elena in 2008's Vicky Cristina, she played opposite Bardem as one of his girlfriends, the other being Scarlett Johansson.

This time round of course, the pair are married with a six-month-old son.

Cruz arrived in Rome with just Leo and two bodyguards and husband Javier Bardem has already been out to visit them both on breaks from his filming schedule.


Rear-ly lovely: The new mother-of-one is regularly voted one of the world's sexiest women


'I'm really happy to be in Rome and to shoot a film with Woody Allen,' Cruz said when she arrived in the city a fortnight ago.

The film will be a modern-day take on Giovanni Boccaccio's The Decameron and will consist of four vignettes.

In his story, Allen and his wife travel to Rome and meet the family of the Italian man that their daughter is going to marry; Cruz is rumoured to be playing his wife.



Curvaceous: The star looked in incredible shape as she covered up with a silk polka dotted gown

source: dailymail

By SARAH FITZMAURICE and JODY THOMPSON

Shining in the rain: Jennifer Aniston was wearing a shimmering stone-grey Valentino dress at the somewhat soggy London premiere of her new move Horrible Bosses tonight


Jennifer Aniston managed to brighten up a dull, grey evening on London's South Bank at the UK premiere of her new movie Horrible Bosses - despite wearing a stone coloured dress to match the leaden, rain-sodden skies.

Though muted in colour, the star still dazzled in her shimmering Valentino, accompanied with her sparkling smile and shiny white satin Tom Ford shoes.

The subtle but still glamorous frock was a sleeveless shift style embellished with sequins.


Hollywood glamour: The star looked stunning in a beautifully subtle dress with some gorgeous detailing



Smiling through: Jennifer lit up the grey evening with her high-beam smile


The star soon got out of the chilly-for-July weather however to pose for more photos in the reception of the BFI.

Joining her were her co-star Jason Sudeikis, co-stars Jason Bateman and his wife Amanda Anka, co-star Charlie Day and wife Mary Elizabeth Ellis, as well Radio 1 presenter Edith Bowman and T4 presenter Jameela Jamil.


Hand in hand: Later on Jennifer changed into an LBD for the after party at Shoreditch House in London and left with boyfriend Justin Theroux


Also grabbing the chance to rub shoulders with Jen on the blue carpet were actress Amanda Peet, TV presenter Zara Martin, as well as Made In Chelsea stars Millie Mackintosh, Francis Boulle, Gabriella Ellis, Hugo Taylor and Frederik Ferrier.

In the movie, Jennifer takes on the role of a sex-starved dentist and earlier in the day at a photocall ahead of the premiere, opted for something a little racy in keeping with her character.

The 42-year-old actress wore a simple yet seductive black leather dress.


Top billing: Jennifer back in the warm of the BFI with her co-star Jason Sudeikis


All friends together: Jennifer's co-stars Jason Bateman (L) with his wife Amanda Anka, and Charlie Day with his wife Mary Elizabeth Ellis


Ready for her close up: The star adjusted her famous hair after getting out of the rainy blustery British weather


The star, who is best known for playing Rachel Green in Friends, accessorised with a pair of strappy sandals and two bracelets on her left wrist.

Jennifer showed off an inking, seen on the inside of her right foot, which is a tribute to her dog Norman, who passed away in May.

Jennifer joined co-stars Jason Sudeikis, Charlie Day, Jason Bateman and Kevin Spacey who star in the comedy.



How does she do it? Miss Aniston (left) at 42 and (right) as Rachel in her Friends days during her 20s


Then again, as she posed for photographers in London yesterday, it seemed that Miss Aniston is simply enjoying a little fortysomething confidence.

‘I absolutely get more comfortable in my body and in who I am as I get older,’ she has said.


Broadcast beauties: Jameela Jamil (L) and Edith Bowman (R) had both donned their glad rags to rub shoulders with Jennifer Aniston on the blue carpet


Ways and means: Made In Chelsea stars Milli Mackintosh, Hugo Taylor and Frederik Ferrier and friend all managed to get on the guest list for the Horrible Bosses London premiere


No more girl next door: Jennifer Aniston attended a photocall for the London film premiere of Horrible Bosses earlier in the day dressed in a racy black leather mini- dress


Making a statement: The simple but seductive dress showed off the actress's amazing figure and her deep tan


Comic cast: Jason Sudeikis, Charlie Day, Jason Bateman, Jennifer Aniston and Kevin Spacey all took part in the photocall at the Dorchester Hotel ahead of the premiere



source: dailymail