Zac Efron

Cannes 2012: The Paperboy

Lee Daniels’ plot hole-ridden latest film is still a compelling, if occasionally ludicrous, ride

25 May 2012

Lee Daniels follows up his sleeper hit Precious with an enjoyably trashy, if often misguided, story based on the book by Pete Dexter. It’s 1969 and journalist Ward (Matthew McConaughey) returns to his hometown of Lately, Florida to investigate what…

The Lucky One

Unconvincing, one-dimensional drama starring Zac Efron and Taylor Schilling

17 Apr 2012

(12A) 101mins The latest adaptation of a Nicholas Sparks novel is as schmaltzy as ever but also hopelessly contrived and unconvincing. Stretching credibility from the start, Zac Efron stars as a US Marine who comes across a photo of an unknown blonde…

Geeky student Zac Efron

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19 Sep 2010

Zac Efron was a "geek" at school. The 'High School Musical' hunk - who has been dating co-star Vanessa Hudgens since 2005 - admitted he wasn't always a success with the ladies, and was actually a "late bloomer". He said: "I wasn't a heartthrob at…

Zac Efron's hair flirting

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11 Sep 2010

Zac Efron used to get closer to girls by asking them to braid his hair. The 'High School Musical' hunk - who has been dating his former co-star Vanessa Hudgens on the set of the musical children's movie in 2005 - used to befriend his female…

Zac Efron amazed by Robert

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8 Mar 2010

Zac Efron thinks Robert Pattinson is "amazing". The 'High School Musical' actor is a big admirer of the 'Twilight' hunk and is particularly impressed with the way the 23-year-old British star is handling his fame. He said: "He's absolutely…

Zac Efron wants a Hangover

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19 Jan 2010

Zac Efron wants to star in 'The Hangover' sequel. The 'High School Musical' heartthrob would love a role in the movie because he was such a fan of the first film, which was a worldwide box office smash. He said: "I haven't got that call yet to…

Me and Orson Welles - Richard Linklater interview

4 Dec 2009

Richard Linklater’s new film uncovers the ambition and talent of young Orson Welles. Kaleem Aftab meets a director with nothing left to prove.

Me and Orson Welles

4 Dec 2009

(12A) 113min The distance between insanity and genius is measured only by success. Nobody is greater testament to that than Orson Welles – broadcaster, actor and director who ended his days bloated, impoverished and doing voiceover work on…

Fantasy actor Zac Efron

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28 Nov 2009

Zac Efron likes to "live out his fantasies" through his movies. The 'Me and Orson Welles' actor says his favourite thing about being a Hollywood movie star is being able to explore characters who are "cooler" than him and who lead more interesting…

Zac Efron's Bond ambition

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23 Nov 2009

Zac Efron wants to play a villain in a James Bond movie. The 'Me and Orson Welles' actor - who is best known for his role as clean-cut student Troy Bolton in the 'High School Musical' franchise - loves the series of films about the iconic British spy…

Zac Efron's island-hopping fans

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20 Nov 2009

Zac Efron's fans are so obsessed with him they even travelled to an island to see him. The 'High School Musical' actor was shooting new movie 'Me and Orson Wells' on the Isle of Man - a small island located in the Irish Sea between Britain and…

Zac Efron's High School boredom

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9 Oct 2009

Zac Efron doesn't like his own films. The 'High School Musical' heartthrob insists the early movies he starred don't measure up to his latest, more adult orientated work, 'Me and Orson Wells'. Speaking about the new film, Zac said: "It's the first…

Zac Efron parties in Canada

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30 Jul 2009

Zac Efron has enjoyed a wild night out in Vancouver. The 'High School Musical' actor - who has been desperate to shed his clean cut image in recent months - shocked onlookers by drinking a variety of alcoholic beverages during an evening with friends…

Zac Efron's unclean hair confession

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25 Jul 2009

Zac Efron's top beauty tip is not washing his hair. The '17 Again' star admits he puts little effort into his appearance and can't understand why people want to recreate his look. He revealed: "Someone said to me that guys are trying to copy my…

Zac Efron's facial hair faux pas

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24 Jul 2009

Zac Efron used to have an "unattractive" moustache. The 'High School Musical' actor had a disastrous experiment with facial hair when he was a teenager in a bid to look older. He said: "In high school there were guys who were really tall, there…

Zac Efron still hot for Hudgens

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2 Jun 2009

Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens can't keep their hands off each other. The 'High School Musical' co-stars - who have been dating since they started filming the Disney franchise in 2005 - looked closer than ever as they partied at Teddy's bar in Los…

Zac Efron's octopus dare

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20 Apr 2009

Zac Efron once ate a live octopus for $20. The '17 Again' actor has revealed his father dared him to devour the writhing eight-legged sea creature while they were dining in a sushi bar. He said: "There was an octopus, it was wriggling on the plate…

Zac Efron gets helping hand

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18 Apr 2009

Vanessa Hudgens is giving boyfriend Zac Efron DIY advice. The 'High School Musical' beauty has been helping the 21-year-old hunk improve the interior of his new $1.5 million house - after he revealed he was sleeping on the floor. He said: "She's…

Grandma groover Zac Efron

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17 Apr 2009

Zac Efron would rather dance with his grandma than go partying. The '17 Again' actor - who turned 21 last year - has no desire to become a regular on the Hollywood club scene and would prefer to spend time with his close friends and family. He…

Zac Efron bribes fans

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14 Apr 2009

Zac Efron uses posters of himself as bribes. The '17 Again' actor always keeps memorabilia of his films in the boot of his car to help him get out of difficult situations. Zac, 21, said: "I've kind of got it figured out. I just pull in to the lot…

Zac Efron not ready for kids

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11 Apr 2009

Zac Efron is "frightened" of having children. The '17 Again' actor - who is dating his 'High School Musical' co-star Vanessa Hudgens - admits he not ready to start a family because he is too selfish. He said: "The very idea of kids is frightening…

Zac Efron's secret cinema dates

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9 Apr 2009

Zac Efron loves early morning cinema trips. The '17 Again' star says his and 'High School Musical' co-star girlfriend Vanessa Hudgens enjoy watching movies but avoid busy evening screenings so they can have some privacy. He said: "That's probably…

Zac Efron had sex lessons

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7 Apr 2009

Zac Efron says parents must be "passionate" about sex. The 'High School Musical' actor - who is dating his co-star Vanessa Hudgens - says it is important for adults to be enthusiastic when discussing sex and contraception with their…

Zac Efron's deer drama

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5 Apr 2009

Zac Efron was stunned to discover a deer chewing on his bedcovers. The 'High School Musical' actor - whose new Hollywood Hills home is surrounded by nature and wildlife - found the animal munching on his linen after he had accidentally left the doors…

Zac Efron overwhelmed by fans

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27 Mar 2009

Zac Efron thinks his fans are "insane". The 21-year-old actor was greeted by the deafening shrieks of his young admirers when he arrived at the UK premiere of his new film '17 Again' in London's Leicester Square last night (26.03.09). Zac - who…