"Equality Defines Us" Brad Pitt speaks about Gay Marriage and more.

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Recently, during a press day for his new movie "Killing them Softly", Mr. Pitt spoke with MTV about the film and about some of the interesting news happening now.  In addition to being a talented actor, a devoted father, and a handsome man, he is very social responsible.  Brad has no problem donating his money or celebrity to causes in which he believes.

"Equality, absolutely, that's what defines us. It's what makes us great," Pitt said when asked about what he thinks about Maine, Maryland and Washington legalizing gay marriage. "If it doesn't sit well with your religion, let your God sort it out in the end, but that's us. We're equal."

At one time, Brad and his long time partner Angelina Jolie, stated that they wouldn't consider getting married until everyone was able to - Brad was quoted by ABC News at the Killing them Softly premier as saying, "The time is nigh. It will be soon. I got a good feeling about it

 Apparently, they are feeling some pressure from the kids!


  Brad says that he doesn't understand linking marriage equality and the legalization of marijuana. "I do believe that we should be responsible for our own choices in talking about the drug laws, and that the drug war is an ultimate failure and that the billions and billions of dollars that we've committed to it, there's got to be a better way. I don't believe in incarceration over education — don't get me started. But there's real damage to drugs; that is not the same as with gay marriage. Since the last round [of elections], they've been linked in every article. I find that curious."


So what will he say to his children about drugs?  He, like most parents, is dreading the conversation.  

 "I think there's an age of understanding and there's a reason why there are no old drug addicts: It either kills you or you get out," he said. "I'm going to leave it at that point right there."

Actors certainly don't have the market cornered with their opinions about social issues, after all they are people just like the rest of us (except maybe better looking!). However, Mr. Pitt backs his socially progressive ideas with good works and a socially responsible lifestyle.  There is something to be said for walking the walk while talking the talk.

Killing them Softly premiered SVA Theater on Monday (November 26) in New York City.

Source: MTV

Pax, Zahara, and Vivienne Jolie-Pitt to play roles in Maleficent

Two months ago the studio established that Vivienne Jolie-Pitt will play a younger version of Elle Fanning's Princess Aurora. Now Pax (8) and Zahara (7) will also have smaller non-speaking parts in the film.  Shiloh was also going to be in the live-action Disney movie, but was bored the day of her filming and decided not to be in the film.  Though, Shiloh did appear briefly in her Dad's film "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button".

What do you think about star's children appearing in their films?

Source: US 

Angelina as Maleficent!

 Long live the misunderstood villain!  Aren't they always the most interesting? (Loki, anyone?)

Donning horns, yellowed eyes and blood red lipstick, Angelina Jolie looks every bit the (wonderful!) evil sorceress depicted in Disney's 1959 animated feature Sleeping Beauty.

In this updated version, the focus switches to the events that hardened Maleficent's heart, leading her to curse the baby Aurora (Sleeping Beauty), played by Elle Fanning.

This Wicked-esque vision of the classic tale began filming in London on June 13.

 Maleficent – in 3D – is scheduled to hit theaters March 14, 2014. 

Source: People

Sneak peek of Angelina Jolie's new film

Below is the sneak peek of Angelina Jolie's "In the Land of Blood and Honey,"
a film that "depicts the pre-war romance between Danijel and Ajla, a Muslim artist."

The film stars Goran Kostić, Zana Marjanović, and Rade Šerbedžija.
The film premiered in Berin this week. It is Jolie's directorial debut.

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First trailer for Jolie's "In the Land of Blood and Honey"

Here's the first trailer for Angelina Jolie's "In the Land of Blood and Honey."

The film which is Jolie's directorial debut focuses on "the love between a Muslim woman and a Serbian soldier during the Bosnian war in the mid-90's." It stars Goran Kostić, Zana Marjanović, and Rade Šerbedžija. Shot in two versions, English and Serbo-Croatian, the film was shot in October 2010. It is due to be released in the United States on December 23rd, 2011.

SOURCE: MovieFone; IMDB

A sequel for Angelina Jolie's "Salt"

It's been reported that 2010 action film Salt starring American actress Angelina Jolie was given a go for a sequel.

The film directed by Phillip Noyce is about Evelyn Salt, a government operative who is accused of being a sleeper agent. Sony Pictures has ordered the film's sequel script which screenwriter Kurt Wimmer had started working on. It was also reported that Jolie is interested in reprising her role as the spy Salt.

Salt earned about $300 million dollars in the box office all over the world.


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Jolie decides a title for directorial debut

American actress Angelina Jolie finally had decided which title to give her directorial debut.

The film which is a love story set during the 1990s Bosnian war was shot using the languages BHS and English.

Jolie stated that she had a long list of titles and finally decided to call her first film as a director In the Land of Blood and Honey.

Jolie told Entertainment Weekly that she is almost done editing her film and that she had to momentarily step out of the editing room to attend Cannes Film Festival.

In the Land of Blood and Honey is set to be released on December 23rd in the United States.

SOURCES: Bang via Yahoo!UK; Image