Saturday, 31 December 2011

Halle Berry slips on a happy face jumper for lunch with boyfriend Olivier Martinez and daughter Nahla

Halle Berry slips on a happy face jumper for lunch with boyfriend Olivier Martinez and daughter Nahla... but can hardly raise a smile

By Mike Larkin

Last updated at 7:51 AM on 31st December 2011

She may have slipped on a smiley face jumper today.

But Halle Berry could barely raise a smile as she stepped out for lunch with her boyfriend Olivier Martinez and daughter Nahla.
The Catwoman star slipped on the oversized orange sweater as the trio dined out in Malibu, California.

Not so happy Halle? Miss Berry stepped out in an orange happy face sweater in Malibu today, but could barely raise a smile

The 45-year-old Monster's Ball actress paired her baggy orange top with turned-up jeans and sandals.

Oliver, also 45, meanwhile looked every inch the Gallic gentleman in a trendy leather jacket, jeans, boots and T-shirt.

They even managed to coordinate their ensembles by wearing matching gold aviator sunglasses.

Family time: Halle was joined by her boyfriend Olivier Martinez and daughter Nahla

Cuddles: Halle carried her daughter to the car after they enjoyed a meal at upscale eatery Geoffrey's

Staying close: Halle embraced her daughter as she got prepared to put her in the backseat

Nahla cuddled up to her mother after the trio finished their meal upscale eatery Geoffrey's.

The day the little one had been spending quality time with her father Gabriel Aubry.

Clever Halle also made sure Olivier was put to good use by earlier sending the Frenchman to the grocery shop to pick up some essential supplies.

Taking the wheel: Olivier was handed driving duties after they enjoyed their tasty lunchtime treat

Real man's work: Oliver was tasked with picking up some shopping earlier

A little tipsy: Generous Olivier handed over some cash to a car park attendant as he got ready to drive off after picking up some shopping

Friday, 30 December 2011

Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez make time for dinner date while Gabriel Aubry looks after Nahla

When the daughter's away... Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez make time for dinner date while Gabriel Aubry looks after Nahla

By Mike Larkin

Last updated at 7:56 AM on 30th December 2011

Halle Berry loves spending as much time as possible with her adorable daughter Nahla.

But as she is away enjoying some quality time with her father Gabriel Aubry, the Catwoman star took advantage of her freedom by going on a date with her beau Olivier Martinez.

The pair were spotted in West Hollywood today after they enjoyed a slap up holiday meal together.

Making the most of free time: Halle Berry enjoyed a dinner date with beau Olivier Martinez today

The pair enjoyed a slap-up meal at posh Italian restaurant Cecconi's, though they both looked surprisingly glum considering they had just enjoyed such a treat.

Halle, 45, looked splendid in a classy grey pullover that kept her warm in the chilly winter weather.

Olivier did not look quite as distinguished in a blue shirt and jeans combo, though he did look chivalrous enough to handle tipping the valet.

Relaxed affair: Halle arrived at the upmarket eatery in a pair of ripped jeans while Olivier was wearing a jumper over a shirt and jeans

Relaxed: As well as her dressed down jeans Halle wore a pair of flats to the restaurant

Happy chappy: The hunky French actor looked like he was excited to be leaving the upmarket restaurant

Why so glum? Despite the slap up meal Halle did not look overly impressed

Instead of using the passenger door Halle climbed into the car using the driver's side before sliding across into her seat.
Olivier then climbed in after her, took the wheel and drove them away.
The dynamic duo met when they filmed the movie Dark Tide together last year, and their relationship seems to be going from strength to strength. They even spent time together in Spain in September.

Ready to roll: Halle Berry looking in a hurry to leave after a lunch date with Olivier Martinez in West Hollywood today

Casual attire: Olivier had donned a blue shirt and jeans for the meal

While Halle was having lunch with her boyfriend, her three-year-old daughter enjoyed an afternoon out at Los Angeles' Pan Pacific Park with her hunky father Gabriel.

The two, who wore matching outfits, had a great time as they explored the fun playground.

Didn't fancy the other door? Halle was seen climbing into the drivers seat before moving across to the passenger one

In the hot seat: Olivier took the wheel and sped away

Gabriel and Halle are continuing to battle over custody of the ambrosial youngster, with the Monster's Ball star winning their most recent court battle.
A Los Angeles judge refused Aubry’s request to rescind a requirement that a nanny be present whenever he has custody of Nahla while the two were in Europe this past October.

Much more fun: Gabriel Aubry and Nahla looked like they were having a wild time as they explored the park together

Happy couple: The pair love spending time together and were pictured here in Spain in September

Thursday, 29 December 2011

Tom Hanks says Cloud Atlas is “going to be a beast”

by Liam on November 19, 2011

Apart from a few set images in September we haven’t heard or seen much from the movie adaptation of David Mitchell’s Cloud Atlas, which is being directed by The Wachowskis (The Matrix) and Tom Tykwer (Run Lola Run). Halle Berry broke her foot chasing a goat during the second week of filming, which caused some shooting to be delayed, but the cast have been in Berlin for the past month and will continue shooting at various places around the world until mid-December.
While promoting the DVD and Blu-ray release of Larry Crowne Tom Hanks said Cloud Atlas is a “beast” and is going to be “wild”. He also echoed what Tom Tykwer said earlier this year that it’s essentially a “big-scale adult movie”.
From Flickering Myth:

Boy, that’s going to be a beast. It’s going to be wild. Those guys are geniuses! I admire those guys’ films because they throw deep and long. Those are uncompromising movies that are forcing the audience to go on a very deep and different track. Very adult kind of journey. Quite frankly, I want to be tested like that. Then you match it up with the material of Cloud Atlas, which is pretty spectacular. And the screenplay is off the scale! I just want to be part of something that is much, much bigger than showing up and hitting the marks. I’ve had good experiences of being the guy in a movie, and in huge pieces of commerce, like the Robert Langton movies, and it’s part burden and part challenge. It’s part ‘Let’s just get the friggin’ thing done’, as well as how as artists do we make sure this beat is about something. And that is a little bit about what the Wachowskis are going to demand from Cloud Atlas, of me, and plenty of other people. It’s a big ensemble – so it’s not a vehicle for any one of us that are in it.

The movie, which also stars Hugo Weaving, Keith David, Jim Broadbent, Jim Sturgess, Ben Whishaw, David Gyasi, Hugh Grant, Susan Sarandon, Chinese actress Zhou Xun and South Korea’s Doona Bae, follows six storylines ranging from the South Pacific in the 19th Century to California in the 1970s to a post-apocalyptic future. Most of the cast will be playing multiple characters, and they’ll be swapping race and gender.
No release date has been set for Cloud Atlas, but Warner Bros. is expected to release the movie sometime in late 2012.

Gabriel Aubry and Nahla wear matching outfits on playdate at the park

Like father, like daughter: Gabriel Aubry and Nahla wear matching outfits on playdate at the park

By Laura Schreffler

Last updated at 8:27 AM on 29th December 2011

Halle Berry may be her mother, but Nahla Aubry is turning into the spitting image of her father, Gabriel.

The three-year-old enjoyed an afternoon out at Los Angeles' Pan Pacific Park with her model dad today.

The two, who were clad in nearly identical outfits, seemed to have a blast as they romped around the playground.

Father-daughter moment: Gabriel Aubry and his little girl Nahla enjoyed a day at the Pan Pacific Park in LA today

The 35-year-old model, who has appeared in campaigns for Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein and Gianni Versace, was the epitome of hipster cool.
He wore perfectly fitted blue jeans with a plaid shirt, agape enough to reveal the T-shirt underneath.
He accessorised with a grey beanie, two bracelets and trendy boots.
His daughter also wore darling little denim trousers, a purple plaid shirt and little grey trainers to match her handsome father's cap.

Cuddle time: The 35-year-old model held his daughter close during their day out

Sandcastle time: Aubry knelt down in the sand with his daughter as she constructed sandcastles barefoot

Nahla found a friend: The father and daughter duo met up with a mystery woman and her kids

She, too, wore a hat, though hers was baseball style and emblazoned with a rainbow and clouds.
Nahla is clearly the apple of Gabriel's eye, as he doted on her throughout the day.
He made sure she was safe at all times, protected by a helmet on her scooter or, when she rode on his shoulders, holding tightly onto her leg.

Swingtime: Gabriel looked like he was having a blast pushing his daughter on the swingset

Nice ice: Nahla and Gabriel pause for a sweet treat during their dad and daughter day out

Who's that lady? Gabriel and Nahla were joined by a mystery female and another child

Who's that lady? Gabriel and Nahla were joined by a mystery female who had brought along two children

They even made time for a quick cuddle on a park bench, showing a truly tender moment as he hugged his daughter close.

He wasn't afraid to get hands on, either, kneeling with his little girl as she played in the sandbox or pushing her on a swingset.

The two weren't entirely alone, however: they met up with a mystery woman and her kids during the day; the two even treated the girls to a midday ice cream treat.

Ice cream treat! Gabriel and his mystery female friend took the girls for ice cream

Hand-holding: The model makes sure his daughter is safe at all times

Concentrating hard: Whether she's walking or swinging, Nahla keeps her tongue in between her teeth

Although her identity is not known, it would be only fair that Gabriel should move on, given that his ex is now dating her Dark Tide co-star Olivier Martinez.

The two share legal custody of Nahla, though the 45-year-old Oscar winner won the latest court battle over their daughter.

A Los Angeles judge refused Aubry’s request to rescind a requirement that a nanny be present whenever he has custody of Nahla while the two were in Europe this past October.

Mama's little girl: Nahla and mother Halle Berry enjoyed a beach day in Malibu this past August