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Bayern Munich fans boycott Keanu Reeves movie over stadium blast scene

Keanu Reeves Denies Hitting PaparazzoMelbourne, December 17 : Supporters of German sports club Bayern Munich are boycotting Keanu Reeves'' `The Day The Earth Stood Still' after seeing their stadium being blasted by aliens in the new science fiction thriller.

The trailer of the movie had raged soccer fans after it was aired on the club''s giant TV screens, depicting the Allianz Arena stadium being blown to bits by aliens.

The club's media director Markus Hoerwick said that they had no idea about the scene until it was screened in the match-day trailer.

Batters hold the key to who wins Oz-Proteas series: Warne

Batters hold the key to who wins Oz-Proteas series: WarneMelbourne, Dec. 17 : The top-order batsmen for Australia and South Africa will hold the key for who will be the victor, as both sides have good new-ball bowlers, says former Australian leg-spinner Shane Warne.

In an article for the Daily Telegraph, Warne says that this is where the series will be won or lost, and added that South Africa versus Australia battles have always had hype, but the Proteas have never lived up to the billing and have not been able to deliver.

Naomi Watts, Liev Schreiber name son Samuel Kai

Naomi WattsMelbourne, Dec 16 : Going against the Hollywood trend of "unique" names, Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber have come up with a very simple moniker for their new baby - Samuel Kai Schreiber.

The star and partner Schreiber welcomed their second child, a son, on Saturday - just 16 months after the pair''s first son, Alexander "Sasha" Pete.

Watts and Schreiber met on the set of the 2006 drama The Painted Veil and have been together ever since, reports Couriermail.

Naomi Watts, Liev Schreiber name son Samuel Kai

Naomi WattsMelbourne, Dec 16 : Going against the Hollywood trend of "unique" names, Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber have come up with a very simple moniker for their new baby - Samuel Kai Schreiber.

The star and partner Schreiber welcomed their second child, a son, on Saturday - just 16 months after the pair''s first son, Alexander "Sasha" Pete.

Watts and Schreiber met on the set of the 2006 drama The Painted Veil and have been together ever since, reports Couriermail.

Hugh Jackman panned by critics as Oscar host

Hugh JackmanMelbourne, December 16 : `World's Sexiest Man Alive' Hugh Jackman has been panned by TV critics who have raised questions on the actor's ability to host the Academy Award ceremony on February 22.

The New York Times pondered if the `Van Helsing' star would be able to pull off the three-hour star-studded evening, despite his Emmy-award-winning experience hosting the Tony Awards.

Similarly, LA Times television critic Mary McNamara cited his "less than memorable" career and a "weak" fan following as compared to recent Academy Awards hosts Ellen DeGeneres and Chris Rock.

Dokic's dream teeters with loss in wild card playoffs

Dokic's dream teeters with loss in wild card playoffs Melbourne, Australia  - Jelena Dokic will have to fight to keep her tennis dream alive after losing to a Brisbane teenager Tuesday in the wild card playoffs for next month's Australian Open.

Former world number four Dokic lost on the second day of play at Melbourne Park, falling to Monica Wejnert 4-6, 6-3, 6-4.

"She's probably the highest ranked I've beaten so far in my career, so it's great," the winner said. "I was a bit nervous coming in, but then I stabilized and it was good."

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