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Male star of the year Hugh Jackman,
who reprises the role of Logan in “X-Men: The Last Stand,” strikes
a familiar pose at ShoWest 2006’s March 16 final
night awards banquet. The film opens May 26. |

Female star of the year Natalie Portman,
on screen in “V
For Vendetta,” was surprised by a chimpanzee who
crashed a backstage press conference. |

Female star of tomorrow Jennifer Hudson
stars in “Dreamgirls,” due
in
cinemas Dec. 21. |

Comedy star of the year Vince Vaughn
next appears in “The
Break Up,” due June 2. |
Director of the year M. Night
Shyamalan greets supporting actress of the year
Dakota Fanning. Shyamalan’s “Lady
in the Water” bows July 21. Fanning’s “Charlotte’s
Web” debuts Dec. 20. |

Laurence Fishburne, recipient of the
Distinguished Decade of Achievement in Film Award, appears
next in “Mission: Impossible III,” out May 5. |

Male star of tomorrow Brandon Routh
next plays the title role in “Superman Returns,” flying
toward a June 30 arrival.  |