Reuters - A lot of people, including Steve Carell himself, were surprised when the genial star of "The Office" landed the coveted role of Maxwell Smart in the new film version of the classic 1960s TV show "Get Smart."

AP - What's a kiss from 007 worth?

Reuters - A week-long film festival in Chechnya had been designed to prove the south Russian republic has ditched its war-torn past. Instead it coincided with an upsurge in rebel attacks.

AP - Hollywood will enshrine an eclectic bunch in its famous curbside Walk of Fame next year, including Hugh Jackman, Ben Kingsley, The Village People and fictional Tinkerbell.

E! Online - Bruno is all set to pull a Borat.

Reuters - After the "Austin Powers" trilogy, there was a sense that comedian Mike Myers had elevated his game. He evolved the series from slapdash skits into real movies that had connective tissue and continuing characters. "Love Guru" is a regressive step in the extreme.

E! Online - Attention, Barack Obama!

E! Online - Sienna Miller is reporting for maiden duty.

E! Online - Nicole Kidman can't believe she's pregnant.

E! Online - Ali Lohan may be hooking up with a troll.

E! Online - The American Medical Association has really rattled Ricky Lake.

Reuters - For those ready to move past the endless stream of dark dramas from fall 2007, get ready for a new barrage -- from the 1960s, the 1940s and the 1780s.