Melbourne, Mar. 7 : Russell Crowe has said that he has filmed what appears to be several flying objects flying over Sydney's Royal Botanic Gardens earlier this week.

The 48-year-old actor posted a video on YouTube of what appeared to be flying objects whizzing over the gardens.

Crowe wrote that he and his friend set camera to capture fruit bats rising from Botanic Gardens and being able to film the UFO's was a big surprise, News. com. au reported.

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Melbourne, Jan 15 : Russell Crowe has rubbished reports that he has been getting intimate with burlesque dancer Dita von Teese in New York City.

According to the New York Post, the `Les Miserables' star was spotted at the Four Seasons Hotel with von Teese enjoying a romantic couple's massage at 6.30am.

New York, December 15 : Russell Crowe took to his Twitter on Wednesday to quash rumors that he is dating cookbook author and TV personality Katie Lee, insisting that all he wants is his wife and family back.

The actor, who is currently estranged from wife Danielle Spencer, tweeted on Wednesday, "As soon as I finish this job and can get home, my priority is to try to bring my family back together."

Washington, Dec 13 : Russell Crowe has rubbished reports that he has embarked on a new romance with Billy Joel's ex-wife Katie Lee following his rumoured marriage breakdown, insisting that he is dedicated to keeping his family together.

The `Gladiator' star has spent a large part of 2012 on film sets far away from the Australian home he shares with his wife Danielle Spencer and their two young sons, Charles and Tennyson.

London, December 12 : Russell Crowe, whose split from wife Danielle Spencer was made public only a few weeks ago, has apparently moved on.

The New Zealand-born actor, 48, is said to be ''casually seeing'' TV food critic Katie Lee - ex-wife of Billy Joel, reports the Daily Mail.

London, October 24 : Russell Crowe, who recently separated from his wife of nine year Danielle Spencer, has thanked a fan for her support in the wake of his marriage split and revealed his pain over his time apart from his sons.

The 48-year-old actor did not speak about the split until a kind tweet from a fan prompted a response.

The fan named Sarah tweeted "Heard about your separation today. I said a prayer for you and your family."

Sydney, Oct 17 : Russell Crowe has spoken out for the first time about his split from his wife of almost a decade Danielle Spencer, lamenting how he "missed" her.

Spencer and her two sons with Crowe now live in a glamourous 10-million-dollar Rose Bay mansion.

The Oscar winner, currently in New York where he co-hosted the Indoor Garden Party with Alan Doyle at the Gramercy Theatre on Saturday night, sent a touching tweet to Spencer.

Melbourne, October 16 : Russell Crowe apparently has no time to comment on his rumoured split from wife Danielle Spencer, thanks to his vigorous fitness regime.

"18 km stat bike, 25 mins weights, now for Yoga,” he wrote on Twitter on Tuesday.

Some of Crowe''s followers responded with messages saying they wished him well through a difficult time. The actor has not yet spoken about the breakup, the Herald Sun reported.

Wellington, October 16 : It was Danielle Spencer who pulled the plug on her nine-year marriage with Russell Crowe.

While the singer and musician has refused to comment on their marriage break up, friends have told the Sydney Morning Herald the mother of Crowe''s two sons was ''''handling things well,'''' later confirming that ''''yes, it was her decision'''', Stuff. co. nz reported.

London, October 15 : Danielle Spencer, who has split from Russell Crowe after nine years of marriage, is expected to walk away with a settlement predictably estimated at 25 million dollars, it has been revealed.

According to the Sydney Morning Herald, the decision to separate is amicable with both parents committed to protecting their boys.

London, September 3 : Oscar-winning actor Russell Crowe lost his way kayaking in the waters off New York''s Long Island and was rescued by a US Coast Guard boat, officials said.

The 48-year-old was kayaking with a friend on Saturday. They launched their kayak from Cold Spring Harbour on the Long Island Sound but lost their way, as it got dark.

London, July 24 - Actor Russell Crowe is set to don the director's hat for a feature film. He will direct a biopic on late comedy legend Bill Hicks.

The 48-year-old was originally in talks to play the lead role in the project, but will now step behind the camera for the film, written by his former schoolmate Mark Staufer, reports starpulse. com.

London, July 12 : Russell Crowe has been roped in to play Count Dracula in a new reimaged version of Bram Stoker's book called `Harker.'

Lee Shipman and Brian McGreevy are scripting the new movie.

According to website Deadline, the 48-year-old actor is attached to play Dracula, who will be tracked in the movie by Scotland Yard detective Jonathon Harker, the Telegraph reported.

Melbourne, Apr 23 : Oscar winner Russell Crowe is to play Noah in the film `Noah's Ark', Paramount Pictures and New Regency announced on Sunday.

According to The Wrap, Darren Aronofsky, who pledged to "breath new life into the biblical epic, will helm the movie.

"I'd like to thank Paramount and Regency for backing my team's work," the Herald Sun quoted Aronofsky as saying.

London, Feb 14 - Actor Russell Crowe is in talks to recreate the popular character of Jonathan Harker in the modern-day adaptation of Bram Stoker's classic novel "Dracula".

He would be seen playing the role of a tough London detective on the hunt for the ghoulish figure behind a string of gory murders, reports contactmusic. com.

The movie will be directed by Jaume Collet-Serra and produced by Leonardo DiCaprio. (IANS)

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.