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Other than getting rave reviews in the Cannes Film Festival in May, the film Gomorra also assisted authorities in the capture of a wanted organized crime figure who appeared as Giovanni Venosa in the film. The film was screened in a Naples prison where there are inmates jailed for the activities related to the Gomorra (Naples version of the Mafia).

While watching, the inmates recognized the actor as part of their group. He is said to be part of the crime syndicate with a passion for acting. He auditioned for director Matteo Garrone and was selected to be part of the no-name cast. Police were able to track him and now lies in prison in the Northern Italian City of Modena.

The prisoner’s character in Gomorra killed 2 teenagers but police would not divulge what he is accused of in real life.

It’s official — Brangelina are having twins.   According to the sexy actress,  the sonogram revealed that they will have daughters and are unlikely to be identical.  The couple are currently staying in France for the Cannes Film Festival where Jolie’s movies Kung Fu Panda and Clint Eastwood’s The Changeling are in the competition.  Jolie co-voices an animated character in Dreamwork’s Panda together with Dustin Hoffman and Jack Black.  They are currently staying in the private mansion of Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen and will likely stay there until she gives birth.

During an interview, when she was told that taking care of twins was a hefty task, she  looked excited, exclaiming that they haven’t even hired a baby nurse yet.  Brad joined in and chided that they will have it the other way around and have 2 adults instead with six kids.  The couple hasn’t picked any names yet.  But judging from the names of other kids — Maddox, Zahar, Pax, and Shiloh — it will be something to look forward to.  Even with the actress’ tummy almost about to pop, she remains gorgeous and captivating.

Other than their film assignments, the couple had been busy with various Third World causes.  They have been responsible for over $8 million in donations, which included an orphanage in Cambodia.  It appears that these various endeavors have made the couple stronger with both finding fulfillment in their life through the causes that has already benefited so many children in poor countries.  Despite most people’s skepticism towards their partnership and their donations, I am rooting for them.  Regardless of whatever drives them towards their objective, the help they have extended to so many people is undeniable and cannot be ignored.