Archive for May 13th, 2008

Hollywood star Natalie Portman has dropped out of a forthcoming big-screen adaptation of Wuthering Heights over conflicts in her schedule.

The Star Wars actress was set to play the film’s lead role, Cathy Earnshaw, in John Maybury’s take on the classic Emily Bronte novel, but has quit the project in favour of an unknown movie venture.

Portman was slated to appear opposite German actor Michael Fassbender, who will play the iconic Heathcliff in the film.

Oscar winner Jon Voight has called on Israel to avoid political negotiations with Palestinian militants.

The star paid a visit to Israel on Monday, where he met children whose fathers were killed in suicide bombings.

He then urged Israel not to negotiate with Palestinian militants because they “spat” on Israeli attempts at making peace with the nation.

Jon Voight