It’ll make the Da Vinci Code trans-Europe Eurostar outing look like a scene from Thomas the Tank Engine.

MI3 sold $48 million worth of tickets in cinemas across the US and Canada during its first three days.

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However, what seems to have stuck in some peoples throats is the 8million Bulgari (BVLGARI) necklace, an exact copy of the one Keira Knightley wore to the last Oscars. One seething comment from a Hollywood celebrity gossip board at the weekend read ” …..we don’t hear about any other hollywood celeb splashing or showing off to that extent, even the richest of them. The Beckhams have a lot to learn from Bill Gates who does not stop at giving away horrendous amounts of money to charity…”

Well my dear, in our books The Beckhams are not (yet!) Hollywood celebs and Bill Gates does not play football….although he might for charity!

Who best to ask what they think of a film than the lead actor. Tom Hanks seemed to play down the film when interviewed by the London Evening Standard, referring to it as “a good story not to be taken too seriously.”

Who best to ask what they think of a film than the lead actor. Tom Hanks seemed to play down the film when interviewed by the London Evening Standard, referring to it as “a good story not to be taken too seriously,” perhaps his comments were more aimed at the Roman Catholic community to ensure they are not missing when it comes to box office takings. A senior Vatican official, Archbishop Angelo Amato, called for a boycott of the film, describing the book as “stridently anti-Christian.” Watch the film and you’ll understand!

So first the Da Vinci Code book, then the Quest online game, then the film, now the train….yes the Da Vinci Code train left Waterloo station this morning on it’s way to Cannes. Eurostar chairman Guillaume Pepy, Tom Hanks, Audrey Tautou , Sir Ian McKellen, director Ron Howard and author Dan Brown got together to unveil the latest part of the film’s promotional ‘brand-wagon’ by way of a co-branded Eurostar train. If you think it stops there think again, after the celebrities have had their fun you’ll be able to book “The Da Vinci Adventure” travelling on The Da Vinci Code Train, visit the Louvre Museum and join a treasure hunt to win 200,000 Euros, Da Vinci Code hotel rooms thrown in as part of the package.

Anyway back on track – Two days after the world premier the French police have indicated that they intend to go on strike outside the Palais des Festivals, headquarters of the Cannes International Film Festival, although we are led to believe that the strike has nothing to do with the festival, it is more to do with “working conditions”………heat, celebrities, Hollywood gossip, parties etc.

The Da Vinci Code premiers Wednesday 17th May 2006 at the Cannes Film Festival.

If you didn’t there’s still a little time for you to arrange for some prime celebrity spotting, although it you wanted a press pass I’m afraid you’ve missed the deadline.

So what can we expect? 2006 Cannes will present 55 films representing 30 countries, 48 world premieres, 20 feature films from 13 countries with 8 debut films.

Who’ll be there? Tom Hanks, Audrey Tautou, Jean Reno, Jean-Pierre Marielle. Then, by film, Penelope Cruz, Carmen Maura, Cillian Murphy, Liam Cunningham, Kirsten Dunst, Judy Davis, Asia Argento, Marianne Faithfull, Steve Coogan, Michele Placido, Cate Blanchett, Gael Garca Bernal, Sami Bouajila, Jamel Debbouze, Samy Naceri, Roschdy Zem, Patricia Arquette, Ethan Hawke, The Rock, Sean William Scott, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Sergi Lpez, Ccile De France, Grard Depardieu, Jean-Pierre Bacri, Vincent Lindon, Benot Magimel, Benot Poelvoorde, Fanny Ardant, Bruce Willis, Nick Nolte, Juliette Binoche, Willem Dafoe, Ben Gazzara, Bob Hoskins, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Ludivine Sagnier, Gena Rowlands, Hugh Jackman, Halle Berry, Ian McKellen, Kris Kristofferson, Nanni Moretti, Silvio Orlando, as well as the actors present on the Jury: Tim Roth, Samuel L. Jackson, Helena Bonham-Carter, Zhang Ziyi and Monica Belluci….to name but a few.

And what will they be wearing?……….we’ll let you know.

Stay tuned for the latest celebrity gossip.

Festival de Cannes – The 59th Festival will take place between May 17-28, 2006. The Award Ceremony will be held on Sunday May 28th.