London, Feb 7 - Actor Russell Crowe has thanked former "Baywatch" star David Hasselhoff for taking time out of his busy schedule to visit a children's hospital in Sydney.

According to contactmusic. com, Hasselhoff not only danced for the young patients at the Sydney Children's Hospital but also made them laugh by running in slow motion, singing and having pictures taken with them.

Washington, Dec 22 : Russell Crowe has revealed that he is adhering to a grueling training schedule for his role in `Man of Steel' so that he is in the best shape possible for his part.

The 47-year-old actor portrays the character of Superman's father, Jor-El, in the upcoming movie and has been opting for gym sessions, long bike rides, runs and walks so that he is physically fit for the part.

London, Dec 22 - Actor Russell Crowe is undergoing a gruelling training schedule for his role in the film "Man of Steel".

The 47-year-old actor plays Superman's father, Jor-El, in the upcoming movie and has been opting for gym sessions, long bike rides, runs and walks so that he is fit for the part.

Washington, Oct 20 : Actor Russell Crowe has revealed that he spent “umpteen hours” filming fight scenes for ‘Superman: Man of Steel’.

The 47-year-old actor, who plays Jor-El in the upcoming superhero movie has been training hard for the film, has revealed the action scenes with Michael Shannon, who plays General Zod, are taking days to complete.

Washington, Sept 10 : Musician and actor Russell Crowe will reportedly join Hugh Jackman in the movie adaptation of hit musical ‘Les Miserables’.

According to trade paper Variety, Crowe is said to have signed on to play Inspector Javert in the project, Contactmusic reported.

The film is to be directed by ‘The King’s Speech’s Tom Hooper and is due for release by 12 December 2012. (ANI)

London, Aug 10 - Actor Russell Crowe is set to star alongside Mark Wahlberg in Allen Hughes's "Broken City".

The film will tell the story of a private detective, played by Wahlberg, who is hired by the Mayor of New York City to investigate if his wife is having an affair.

However, the detective will find himself drawn deeper into a world of crime and corruption.

Crowe will enact Mayor's role in the flick which will release in 2014. (IANS)

London, July 12 : Actor Russell Crowe is trying to lose weight by following a tough diet and exercise regime.

"First ride in quite some time. Sore legs, sore ass, be worse tomorrow and the next day," Crowe posted on micro-blogging site Twitter. "If i stop exercising, my body tries to return to its heaviest weight."

The 47-year-old is on a 105-day training period. His diet plan includes beverages with 2,400 calories, reports femalefirst. co. uk.(IANS)

London, June 17 : Actor Russell Crowe is likely to play Jor-El, Superman's biological father, in the upcoming movie "Man of Steel".

Crowe's "Gladiator" co-star Connie Nielsen is also reportedly in negotiation to play his wife Lara in the movie, reports dailystar. co. uk.

If Crowe signs on, he'll join Amy Adams, Diane Lane and Kevin Costner in the movie to be directed by Zack Snyder.

London, June 16 : It has emerged that Russell Crowe might play the father of Superman in ‘Man of Steel’.

In the classic 1988 movie, Marlon Brando played the role of Jor-El.

According to movie industry magazine Variety, producer Christopher Nolan is said to be a driving force behind the decision to cast Crowe as the ill-fated character, reports the Daily Mail.

London, June 16 : Actor Russell Crowe is reportedly in talks to play Superman's father Jor-El in "Man of Steel".

The role was previously played by late screen legend Marlon Brando in the original 1978 film starring the late Christopher Reeve.

The movie is being directed by Zack Snyder and the filmmaker says he is approaching the project as if the five previous movies do not exist, reports contactmusic. com.

Melbourne, June 11 : Russell Crowe has apologised for his Twitter comment in which he slammed circumcision, calling the practice "barbaric and stupid."

The Gladiator star questioned the `Old Testament' mandate for the practice on Jewish males in his conversation with his own Jew friend and actor Eli Roth.

However, the comment sparked immediate criticism, with media outlets reporting it as possibly anti-Semitic.

London, Mar 26: Russell Crowe has filmed a video message for the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal to urge fans to donate cash in order to help aid efforts in the stricken city.

The Hollywood actor has joined the effort to help his fellow New Zealanders to rebuild the city of Christchurch after a devastating earthquake hit the region last month (Feb11).

Sydney, Mar 22: Oscar-winning actor Russell Crowe and his wife, Danielle Spencer, have spent 10 million dollars on a Sydney house after a four-year search.

He has reportedly settled for a six-bedroom house in the exclusive suburb of Rose Bay.

Melbourne, Feb 1 : Russell Crowe has apparently decided to take a break from acting and go behind the film camera''s lens to expand his entertainment portfolio.

In the next 12 months or so, the Oscar-winning actor will step away from the spotlight.

The 46-year-old intends to ride “the magic wave that is rising in Australian film,” reports the Daily Telegraph.

Melbourne, Dec 10 : Russell Crowe might soon finalize a deal to buy the family home of former Australian ambassador to France John Spender and his ex-wife Carla Zampatti.

The two parties, Crowe and Spender, met each other at the Wellington St Woollahra house and it’s the third time the actor is understood to have inspected Headingley House, reports the Daily Telegraph.

London, Nov 22 - Hollywood star Russell Crowe, famous for his toned body in "Gladiator", has started looking a bit obese these days.

Wearing tracksuit bottoms and a blue sweater, the actor looked a world away from his "Gladiator" and "Robin Hood" days, dailymail. co. uk reports.

The actor had recently said that being a celebrity was an "unfortunate" byproduct of his acting profession.

London, Nov 20 - Hollywood actor Russell Crowe has revealed he hates celebrity culture and considers it an "unfortunate byproduct" of his acting career.

The star who is married to singer-and-actress Danielle Spencer has no interest in being famous and thinks society's obsession with people in the public eye is detrimental to the movie-making industry.

Los Angeles, Aug 7 : Hollywood actor Russell Crowe will step into the shoes of late Heath Ledger in upcoming Australian film "Dirt Music".

Ledger, who passed away in 2008, had originally signed up to star in the film adaptation of Tim Winton's novel alongside Rachel Weisz, but he later quit the production in order to tackle the role of the Joker in Batman movie "The Dark Knight".

Melbourne, August 06 : Russell Crowe will soon be seen in his first Australian feature in more than a decade.

The Oscar-winning actor will star in the film adaptation of Tim Winton''s novel ‘Dirt Music’, director Phillip Noyce confirmed.

He will play bereaved WA fisherman Luther Fox.

"When is another matter. We are still working on the script," news. com. au quoted Noyce as telling film writer Vicky Roach.

Melbourne, August 06 : Russell Crowe will soon be seen in his first Australian feature in more than a decade.

The Oscar-winning actor will star in the film adaptation of Tim Winton''s novel ‘Dirt Music’, director Phillip Noyce confirmed.

He will play bereaved WA fisherman Luther Fox.

"When is another matter. We are still working on the script," news. com. au quoted Noyce as telling film writer Vicky Roach.

Melbourne, July 29 : Actor Russell Crowe credits his 6-year-old son for making him quit smoking.

The 46-year-old actor admits that he decided to quit the habit when his son Charlie saw him stub out a late-night cigarette.

"I have been smoking for 36 years, I would continuously lie to myself about how much I smoked," heraldsun. com. au quoted her as saying.

Melbourne, July 27 : Russell Crowe is all geared up to go back to the old days of ancient Rome, as he has joined the cast of theatre epic ‘Ben Hur’ in Australia.

‘Ben Hur - The Stadium Spectacular’, a massive live production based on the Hollywood movie starring Charlton Heston and featuring a full-scale chariot race and a sea battle, will be held at ANZ Stadium in Sydney on October
22 and 23.

London, June 17 : Oscar-winning actor Russell Crowe is set to play Robert McCall in a big screen adaptation of hit TV show "The Equalizer".

The "Robin Hood" star will play the dark character, made famous by Edward Woodward in the 1980s TV crime series, reports femalefirst. co. uk.

The storyline of the movie is yet to be finalised. (IANS)

Los Angeles, June 11 - After Tom Cruise, actor Russell Crowe is the latest star to have fallen victim to false Internet death reports.

The news of the "Robin Hood" star's death quickly spread around the Internet after New York City radio station Z100 reported that the actor passed away after falling 50 feet off a mountain in Kitzbuhel, Austria, while filming a movie.

His representatives denied reports saying the story is nothing but a hoax, reports usmagazine. com.

London, June 4 - Actor Russell Crowe, who gave up smoking a day before Sunday's World Anti-Tobacco Day, is trying hard to stay away from cigarettes.

"Day 2 (two) much harder. My skin is really salty and I'm coughing a lot," dailystar. co. uk quoted Crowe as posting on Twitter. The actor was recently seen in the movie "Robin Hood". (IANS)