Helen Mirren to do screen version of The Tempest

The Queen actress is to take the lead role of Prospero in a movie version of the Shakespeare classic after American director Julie Taymor changed the character's gender to woo her on board

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Thursday October 9, 2008

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• Thursday October 9, 2008
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• Katherine Jenkins and Tony Blair share pyjama moment
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• Mariah throws birthday bash for husband Nick
• Eric Clapton to auction off arms from collection
• "My success intimidates men" reveals Dame Shirley
• Chris Hoy is a proud Scot at Team GB celebration
• Nick Nolte battles fire at his LA home
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• Paris searches for a new 'best friend' in London
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• White House hopeful Barack Obama is fighting fit
• Wednesday October 8, 2008
• Juan Carlos welcomes Malaysian royals to Madrid
• Jade Jagger enjoys night of French cinema
• Ruby Wax among guests at launch of new expo
• Eva Longoria shimmers in gold for gala
• David Walliams debuts on West End in Pinter play
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• Mr Obama comes out ahead of McCain in TV debate
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• Jessica Alba shops with little Honor Marie
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• Tuesday October 7, 2008
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