news media "His body is so incredible, he is intensly karismatic, and I think that all of this is really sexy..." - VG Nett read more "We called our first fight the 'sexy sword fight' and then we had sword fight one, two, three..." - E.T. Online read more "They instantly become my friend, and then I can't even remember them in the morning. ..." - FHM (For Him Magazine) read more "Though she's proud to say her sword never left a welt on Banderas, she has to admit she injured him during a rehearsal for their sensuous dance sequence. - Jam Magazine read more "My mother's Irish and my father's Welsh. But, we've tried to track our family back, and we're blocked..." - TNT's Rough Cut read more "It was like Mexican boot camp," recalls Welsh-born Catherine Zeta-Jones of her preparations... - LiveMag read more "Suddenly I felt like this really self-confident woman. I knew had some sort of sensual power..." - VG Nett read more

CZJ on Letterman July 22nd
HOLLYWOOD Thursday July 22, 1999 05:33 AM PST (411CZJ Newswire) - On Thursday, July 22nd, Catherine Zeta-Jones will be appearing on Letterman's Late Show in promotion of her new movie "The Haunting." After appearing 2 times on Leno for promotion of Mask of Zorro and Entrapment, Zeta-Jones has chosen to broaden her exposure by going on CBS. Check local listings for details.

Paparazzi pics in People, Celebrity & McClean
HOLLYWOOD Monday May 31, 1999 07:33 AM PST (411CZJ Newswire) - Just wanted to let you folks know that there are shots of Catherine in People Magazine for the week of May 24th. That shot has a picture of Catherine at the Cannes film festival with Sean Connery. McClean also has a paparazzi shot of her from the Cannes film festival. Celebrity magazine has a shot of her from the Oscars.

Catherine in E!'s coverage of Cannes
HOLLYWOOD Sunday May 30, 1999 07:33 AM PST (411CZJ Newswire) - Catherine Zeta Jones was on E!'s coverage of the Cannes Film Festival. They first showed her during the premiere of Entrapment in a pink gown posing with Sean Connery. Then they showed her on a panel answering questions along with Sean Connery. The last clip has her exiting the building with Sean Connery. Initial showing and rebroadcasts include Sunday May 30 at 10 PM, Monday May 31 at 1 PM, Wednesday June 2 at 3 PM, and Thursday June 3 at 9 PM.

Catherine Zeta-Jones Spotted at Cannes Film Festival
HOLLYWOOD May 24, 1999 09:07 PM PST (411CZJ Newswire) - As the Cannes festival wrapped up with the awards ceremony, Catherine Zeta-Jones was spotted with Sean Connery during the week. Zeta-Jones was spotted wearing a pink dress during a premiere even as she strutted with co-star Sean Connery from Entrapment.

Entrapment Still in Top 3 After 4 weekends
HOLLYWOOD May 23, 1999 01:07 AM PST (411CZJ Newswire) - Into it's fourth weekend and facing the likes of Star War: Episode I, Zeta-Jones' Entrapment remained in the top 3 movies at the box office. Of course, the number 1 spot went to Phantom Menace while the Mummy slipped to second place position. Entrapment got jolted from the top 2 falling to 3rd place after its 4th week. The sleeper hit Entrapment has already surpassed the expected $60 million Fox executives forcast it to earn during its entire shelf-life at the theaters.

Zeta-Jones scheduled for appearance at MTV Movie Awards
HOLLYWOOD May 17, 1999 01:07 AM PST (411CZJ Newswire) - Catherine Zeta-Jones is expected to make an appearance at the 1999 MTV Movie Awards. The awards will be shown on June 10th. Zeta-Jones will be on stage as a presenter, and hopefully as a recipient of an award too. As reported earlier, Catherine Zeta Jones was nominated for 2 MTV Movie Awards. Zeta-Jones is nominated for both Best Breakthrough Performance and Best Fight with Antonio Banderas and votes may be casted until May 22.

Zeta-Jones to be a Victim
HOLLYWOOD May 15, 1999 07:50 AM PST (411CZJ Newswire) - Variety has reported that Catherine Zeta-Jones has signed a contract that will make her a victim, likely the 10th one to be exact. Catherine has committed to be the female lead and to be directed by Lee Tamahori in the romantic sci-fi thriller "The Tenth Victim", a remake of the 1965 Italian film, "La Decima Vittima." The story will be based around a future utopia where man's need for violence is focused on organized killing games. Catherine Zeta-Jones and another rival male contestant (not cast yet) will play love interests as they rebel against the system. 20th Century Fox is reportedly interested in handling the film domestically.

Use the Force, Catherine
HOLLYWOOD May 09, 1999 08:57 AM PST (411CZJ Newswire) - According to gossip columnist Janet Charlton, the 29 year old Catherine Zeta Jones has been spotted holding hands with 55 year old George Lucas. She caught the eye of filmmaker Steven Spielberg who cast her in last year's hit The Mask of Zorro. And apparently, George and Catherine only had eyes for each other at a party in Hollywood last week. Being cast a part in Episode 2 would smashing.

Reviews are in, Entrapment a Hit!
HOLLYWOOD May 04, 1999 07:15 PM PST (411CZJ Newswire) - Webmaster's Review - I arrived at the theater for the 1pm showing. Unfortunately I didn't get my sneak preview tickets as promised. There was a lot of excitement and the crowd was sizable for the first showing of a lazy Sunday afternoon. The movie starts of quick with a high tech heist and continues to accelerate with other heists as "Gin" baker (Zeta-Jones) teams with master thief Mac (Sean Connery). The movie has a lot of twists and just when you think you know what's really going on, you really don't. The movie really plays on Catherine's sexuality especially during the parts where she has to maneuver through some makeshift laser beams. Connery's onscreen grunts and growls at Zeta-Jones was hard to differentiate from gasps of half the male audience in the movie theater. I have to commend Zeta-Jones' acting in this movie. Of course she is gorgeous, but her acting skills and facial expressions make an everlasting impression. I give this movie 4 out of 5 stars. (c h i)
Other Reviews:
3 1/2 of 4 stars - San Diego Union's David Elliot
3 of 5 stars - Chicago Sun's Roger Ebert
3 of 5 stars - Entertainment Asylum Poll Average on AOL (out of 6,323 participants)
A minus - At the Movies' Shaun

Entrapment Debut Breaks April Box Office Record
HOLLYWOOD May 02, 1999 08:15 AM PST (411CZJ Newswire) - The Entrapment beat a box-office record for the month of April as it knocked off "The Matrix" which had the #1 spot for several weeks in a row. The movie debuted at around $20.7 million in ticket sales which beat the previous record holder "Life" a couple weeks ago. This was the 2nd highest opening debut for a Sean Connery movie following his 1996 movie "The Rock".

Entertainment Tonight has Zeta-Jones April 27th
HOLLYWOOD April 27, 1999 02:30 AM PST (411CZJ Newswire) - Entertainment Tonight will have the two stars of Entrapment, Sean Connery and Catherine Zeta-Jones, giving a tour of Britian. This will be a week exclusive event with different British stars giving a tour of the islands of the UK. Set your VCRs for April 27th and check your local listings. Don't forget, Zeta-Jones will also be on MTV's Total Request Live earlier in the day.

April 29th, CZJ does Jay Leno's Tonight Show
HOLLYWOOD April 25, 1999 12:30 AM PST (411CZJ Newswire) - Jay Leno apparently rates better than David Letterman at more than just late-night talk. Leno, whose Tonight Show is a consistent ratings winner over Letterman's Late Show will be having Catherine Zeta Jones on the 29th according to "Markeee." This will be Catherine Zeta Jones' second appearance on the covetted talk show as she made an appearance last year in promotion for The Mask of Zorro.

Rosie O'Donnel to have Zeta-Jones April 28th
HOLLYWOOD April 24, 1999 10:30 AM PST (411CZJ Newswire) - CURVEDMAXI has brought to our attention that according to Entertainment Weekly magazine, Catherine Zeta Jones is slated to appear on the Rosie O'Donnel show on Wednesday the 28th. Talk-show host Rosie O'Donnell is a long and outspoken advocate for Hostess Twinkies and the cinematic oeuvre of Tom Cruise.

Catherine nominated for 2 MTV Movie Awards
HOLLYWOOD April 23, 1999 8:30 PM PST (411CZJ Newswire) - Catherine Zeta Jones has been nominated for 2 MTV Movie Awards. Please cast your vote for Zeta-Jones as she is nominated for both Best Breakthrough Performance and Best Fight with Antonio Banderas. Voting may be done at MTV Online, participating Blockbuster locations, or by calling 1-900-786-8686 to register votes by phone. Ballots are being tabulated until May 22. The show will be shown on June 10th, so lets get Catherine Zeta Jones onstage to accept these awards!

CBS' Craig Kilborn to have Catherine April 30th
HOLLYWOOD April 20, 1999 1:30 AM PST (411CZJ Newswire) - In another spectacular turn of events, Catherine Zeta Jones will be appearing on CBS's "Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn" on April 30th. Evidently, this is the same day that her new movie "Entrapment" is released in theaters nation wide. This tidbit was provided to us thanks to both Markeee & CURVEDMAXI. Note, the Making of Entrpament will air April 24th on HBO.

MTV to have Zeta-Jones April 27th
HOLLYWOOD April 10, 1999 8:30 PM PST (411CZJ Newswire) - Get your VCRs ready, mark your calendars, take sick leave from school or work if you have too, but Catherine Zeta Jones will be on MTV's Total Request Live promoting her new movie "Entrapment." Total Request Live is an hour long MTV show that counts down the top 10 requested videos each weekday. This tidbit was provided to us thanks to both Markeee & CURVEDMAXI. Markeee also notes that Catherine Zeta Jones is in this month's In Style magazine.

Zeta-Jones to be wrapped in Mylar
HOLLYWOOD April 8, 1999 8:30 PM PST (411CZJ Newswire) - Maxim, the official guide to machismo, will be wrapping Zeta-Jones in mylar packaging for its next issue. Spokeswoman Pam Cohen indicates, "We don't want people to burn their fingers." That issue will contain an insert on "The 50 Sexiest Women in the World 1999" including Catherine Zeta Jones.

Catherine Zeta Jones Dazzles at the Oscars
HOLLYWOOD March 22, 1999 2:11 PM PST (411CZJ Newswire) - The Oscar nominees may have felt a bit envious when Catherine Zeta Jones dazzled the crowd with her beauty at the 1999 Oscars. Heads turned in awe as Zeta-Jones walked down the aisle in her red strapless Versace gown. Entertainment Wire awarded Jones with "Most Classic Hairstyle, Female." E! Online stated "She's a stunner!" Mr. Showbiz followed up that comment saying, "The Welsh stunner made one of the most memorable Oscar debuts in recent years..." This year's Oscars was the last one of this century and the first ever held on a Sunday.
• E! Online's CZJ Review
• Mr. Showbiz's Best & Worst

Nomination for Breakthrough Performance of 1998
HOLLYWOOD March 11, 1999 2:11 PM PST (411CZJ Newswire) - The first-ever Movieline Young Hollywood Awards, honoring emerging talent in film and music during 1998, will be held during a glamorous, star-filled ceremony on the evening of March 13, 1999, as a special event during the 14th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival. The ceremony will begin at 6 pm sharp, and be held in a ballroom at Fess Parker's Doubletree Resort in Santa Barbara, CA.
In the category for "The Breakthrough Performance of 1998 - Female", included are Catherine Zeta-Jones, The Mask of Zorro; Cate Blanchett, Elizabeth; Christina Ricci, The Opposite of Sex; Charlize Theron, Mighty Joe Young; Reese Witherspoon, Pleasantville.

Catherine cast as Wonder Woman
HOLLYWOOD March 7, 1999 2:11 PM PST (411CZJ Newswire) - Whispers on the street indicate that Catherine Zeta-Jones ("The Mask of Zorro") will step into Lynda Carter's shoes. She's signed to play the mighty Amazon in a new big-screen version of the DC Comics series.

Zeta-Jones Strips for Esquire
HOLLYWOOD January 22, 1999 10:07 AM PST (411CZJ Newswire) - Mask of Zorro star Catherine Zeta Jones removed her clothes for a photo shoot with Esquire Magazine. Unfortunately, she still bore a fur rug for the February cover of the British version of the men's magazine. Zeta-Jones can also be found in a pictorial for Movieline Magazine's February issue.

Clinched with Billy Zane
HOLLYWOOD January 18, 1999 10:07 AM PST (411CZJ Newswire) - At the Les Bains nightclub in Paris, Kate Moss celebrated her 25th birthday this weekend. Catherine Zeta-Jones helped present the cake alongside supermodels Naomi Campbell and Eva Herzigova and was spotted spotted dancing in a rather a steamy clinch with Billy Zane of Titanic. Zeta-Jones wore a long sparking Versace gown with crystal-fringing.

Again 411 in VGnett
HOLLYWOOD January 13, 1999 08:23 AM PST (411CZJ Newswire) - Again, Catherine Zeta Jones was featured at VGnett, a Norwegian online pubication, which again provided a link to the 411 on Catherine Zeta Jones. This time, they talk about Catherine's upcoming movie Entrapment.
• full story here

411 in Norway's VGnett
HOLLYWOOD December 15, 1998 08:23 PM PST (411CZJ Newswire) - Catherine Zeta Jones was featured at VGnett, a Norwegian online pubication, which provided a link to the 411 on Catherine Zeta Jones. With assistance from Kristian Hetland and Skullhead, a translation was made from Norwiegen to English.
• full story here

Catherine Goes without Underwear
HOLLYWOOD December 12, 1998 03:53 PM PST (411CZJ Newswire) - For Catherine Zeta Jones, Mexico was hot compared to her native isles of the UK. The sun was pounding and the air was dry for the filming of "Mask of Zorro." Of course, she still had to wear the Victorian wardrobe which includes dresses down to her knees. But did you know that Zeta-Jones went without underwear during some scenes? It is especially obvious during the climax of the movie where she jumps over cart rails to save the caged peasants, her dress flies up and nothing is to be seen underneath. That's a little tidbit that'll keep you rivited until the very end of the movie.

POLL: Catherine for Presidential Aide
HOLLYWOOD December 7, 1998 07:21 PM PST (411CZJ Newswire) - In a poll conducted by 411 with 4,617 total participants, it was found that if they were president, 81% of respondents would have an improper relationship with Catherine Zeta Jones while 9% would not due to robust morals. Go figure...

A Clue into "Entrapment"
HOLLYWOOD December 1, 1998 9:35 AM PST (411CZJ Newswire) - As we wait for Catherine Zeta Jone's next featured film, "Entrapment," leaks on what it's about is finally spilling out of locked doors. According to sources, Sean Connery will play an aging, yet expert jewel thief that meets his match by a younger thief played by Catherine Zeta Jones. The two eventually join forces against a greater enemy, and end up pitting their cunning intellect... ahem... Well, we shouldn't give away the plot too early. Look for Entrapment which is due to be released in 1999.

Mask of Zorro Video on Sale December 1st
HOLLYWOOD November 21, 1998 9:15 AM PST (411CZJ Newswire) - Soon, fans will be able to take Catherine Zeta Jones home for the hollidays when Mask of Zorro goes on sale at Video stores around the country December 1st. DVD folks will get a special features including Featurette, Photo gallery, & Theatrical trailer. Here are the vital statistics:
Year:1998 Running Time:137 minutesRating:PG-13 Starring:Antonio Banderas, Anthony Hopkins, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Stuart Wilson, Matthew Letscher, Maury Chaykin Summary:LBX 2.35:1/ English:5.1 Surround & Dolby Surround/ SUB: English/ VHS 14.95 DVD $24.95.

POLL: Next Leading Man DiCaprio?
HOLLYWOOD October 12, 1998 10:00 PM PST (411CZJ Newswire) - Would Leonardo DiCaprio be preferred as the next leading man to star with Catherine Zeta Jones? NOT, says the 411 poll. Twenty Eight percent chose Mel Gibson with Val Kilmer and Brad Pit rounding out the top 3.

POLL: Most Think Catherine is Latina
HOLLYWOOD October 7, 1998 8:00 PM PST (411CZJ Newswire) - In a poll conducted by 411, it was found that out of visitors to this site, 45% think that Catherine is Latina, 32% think she is European, while 12% think she is part Asian.

Austin Powers Sequel Snubbed
HOLLYWOOD Sep. 27, 1998 9:00 PM PST (411CZJ Newswire) - Catherine Zeta Jones was supposedly the first choice for the sequel to the hit movie Austin Powers. But once Catherine found out that she would be cast with the hideous name "Felicity Shagwell," the role was turned down. It's been whispered that the part of the leading lady was accepted by Heather Graham of "Boogie Nights" fame.

First Catherine Zeta Jones Site Located!
HOLLYWOOD Sep. 25, 1998 1:00 PM PST (411CZJ Newswire) - 411 archeologists have uncovered what they believe to be the first site dedicated to Catherine Zeta Jones. Dated with a last modification of Tuesday, November 12, 1996 13:17:04 GMT, this site talks of CZJ's motoviation for moving out of Britian and going Hollywood and her lastest movie at that time, The Phantom. Encyclopedia Angelica: Catherine Zeta Jones is truely a scientific finding.
UPDATE: 12.15.1998 - Site now appears dead.

Catherine to play Tomb Raider's Laura Croft?
HOLLYWOOD Aug. 24, 1998 1:00 PM PST (GotZeta Newswire) - It's been whispered that Catherine Zeta Jones' next feature role could be the Movie adaption of the popular video game Tomb Raider. Catherine Zeta Jones could be the one playing Lara. She's English, has a figure and can act. Got to admit, she's a smart piece of fluff.