Cameron Diaz is CinemaCon's Female Star of the Year

Cameron Diaz has been named CinemaCon's female star of the year, announced the group's managing director Mitch Neuhauser.

Diaz made her first appearance on the big screen inThe Maskand Neuhauser says since then"she's continued to capture the attention of audiences around the world with her inescapable charm, innate comedic timing, and unparalleled screen presence.”

“From the outrageously comedicThere’s Something About Mary,to the action packedCharlie’s Angels,and the critically acclaimedBeing John Malkovich,"he adds."Diaz has proven to audiences that she can take on any role and we are thrilled to be able to present such a remarkable actress with the‘CinemaCon Female Star of the Year Award.’”

Diaz will next appear inBad Teacheralongside Justin Timberlake in theaters June 24.  She will also star in the Coen Brothers' remake ofGambitalong with Colin Firth.

The actress will accept her CinemaCon award at a Columbia Pictures event on March 30, during CinemaCon which runs from March 28-31 in Las Vegas.

 

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Cameron Diaz& Colin Firth To Star in Coen Bros. Film

Cameron Diaz and Colin Firth are set to star in the filmGambitscripted by Joel and Ethan Coen.  The movie is a remake of the 1966 flick starring Michael Caine and Shirley MacLaine.

The story is about a London art curator (Firth) who plans an elaborate con to get a wealthy collector to buy a fake Monet painting. He hires a Texas steer roper (Diaz) to help him with the scheme, playing a woman whose grandfather got the painting at the end of WWII.

The film will be directed by Michael Hoffman (The Last Station)and produced by Mike Lobbell.

Shooting will begin in London in May.

Firth is currently the Oscar front-runner to win Best Actor for his role inThe King's Speech.  Diaz's filmThe Green Hornetis doing well in theaters.

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