Gloria Stuart, Titanic star, who had played the role of the old ‘Rose’ in the movie, died at the age of 100. Gloria had become famous as she played the older character of ‘Rose’ in the movie Titanic, in which Kate Winslet played the character of the younger Rose. Gloria Stuart died at her residence in Los Angeles, California, on Sunday.

Gloria Stuart’s daughter, Sylvia Thompson stated, that her mother was diagnosed with Lung cancer a few years ago. Mrs. Stuart was born in Santa Monica, California and did her education at the University of California in Berkeley. She had done a number of successful movies in her career, which include, Invisible Man and Roman Scandals.

It was until Titanic in the year 1997, where she had received he last success, and she was nominated for the Academy Awards. It was a record for her, as she became the oldest person to be nominated at the Academy awards for her role. Truly, she became a legend after she appeared in Titanic, she was at her best, and it was a life time opportunity to watch Mrs. Stuart in the role of Rose in movie Titanic. She will be engraved in the hearts of many for her extravagant role and performance. We shall miss he indeed.

Rest In Peace and God Bless Her Soul

Paramount pictures refused to talk about the three dimensional release of their blockbuster ‘Titanic’.

James Cameron’s, Titanic’s 3d release in 2012, is one of the most important elements of Paramount’s 100th birthday.

Titanic, which was released 13 years ago worldwide would be converted into a 3d movie. The official date of its release would be announced soon after.

Whereas, Cameron’s recent block buster ‘Avatar’ will have a two week long release of never seen before footage, from August 27 in IMAX theatres all over the world.

Cameron’s Avatar is the most popularized 3d movie till date and the sources feel that this is the reason why Cameron is planning his Titanic to convert into a 3d movie.

Hollywood actress Kate Winslet and director Sam Mendes have announced that they have split after 6 years of marriage.

Reports say that the 34-year-old Titanic actress split from her husband, American Beauty director Sam earlier this year and it was mutual. They have a child together, six-year-old Joe Alfie Winslet Mendes.

According to a statement made from law firm Schillings, it said: “Kate and Sam are saddened to announce that they separated earlier this year. The split is entirely amicable and is by mutual agreement. Both parties are fully committed to the future joint parenting of their children. They ask that the media respect their privacy at this time.”

This was the second marriage for Oscar-winner Kate Winslet, who was previously married to film assistant Jim Threapleton in 1998. The couple divorced in 2001 and have one child, nine-year-old Mia.

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Oscar winning actress Kate Winslet has reportedly signed on to be the star of the HBO mini-series version of Mildred Pierce.

The Mildred Pierce story is about a single mother who works a a waitress so that she can provide for her two daughters during the Depression. Mildred becomes very fond of her eldest girl once her younger child passes away, but the older girl seems very unappreciative of all the work that she does and eventually shoots her stepdad.

Mildred Pierce is a 1945 movie that won actress Joan Crawford an Academy Award. This role also happens to be Kate Winslet’s first five-hour TV special ever since her role in the The Reader last year.

Kate Winslet is one of Hollywood’s biggest actresses and is well known for her award winning role of ‘Rose’ in the blockbuster movie Titanic.

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