OSCAR STORIES- RUSSELL CROWE (EXCLUSIVE)

Our rep strolls up his friend, Dawn.They are both backstage of Dolby Theatre ,at the Academy Awards. Dawn is giddy and claims that Liam Neeson just passed by her,going into a realistic grass maze- that escaped the climax of The Shinning.

The two friends talk about how cool, that old action star still is, for 10 minutes. They discuss how awesome the Taken movies were, How he "trained" Batman and his semi-godly turn in Clash of the Titans.

The American Gangster star appears and our rep seems to be confused,not seeing the first Darkman.Crowe stuns them both by revealing...

Russell Crowe: I am NOT Liam Neeson.I'm Russell Crowe. I heard every thing you guys said- behind that maze there.

The two shocked, by the celebrity eavesdropper's statement.They are silent, wondering what to say to the acting Gladiator.

RC: You know, From A Beautiful Mind.

Our rep agrees with a knowing head nod.Dawn continues with her confusion,as she's never seen that film.

Crowe just smiles,looks at his expensive watch and said....

RC: Well, back to the salt mines.

Our rep, gets just enough courage to make a lame joke. He wished "Mr Crowe" to "Have a G'Day!"

The actor stops at the door,to mumble something...Assholish and continues to the main stage.

RUSSELL CROWE FIRES SIENNA MILLER FOR BEING SHALLOW?!



ANGELA BASSET TO STAR, IN THE BIGGIE SMALLS MOVIE!

RUSSELL CROWE WANTS TO BE IN STATE OF PLAY.
-If he gets it, Brad Pitt is gone and maybe sued by Universal Pictures.

Pitt left, because he thought the shooting script was garbage and the studio rushed the production of the film- when the writer's strike started. Since, Pitt wasn't about to do "struck" work, he walked off the project. Universal may consider this- a breach of his contract and go after the popular actor in court.

Meanwhile, Russell only has until the end of this week to make a decision. If he declines, all the actors and staff will be released from their contract. Plus, the American Gangster hero's schedule is too tight with a Robin Hood Redex (Nottingham) with director Ridley Scott starting early next year.

OPRAH ON SELF FINANCED BAD TEACHING AND LARRY,THE CABLE GUY HAS A LITTLE BASTARD.

DIRECTOR MEL GIBSON AT THE ARC LIGHT THEATRE, ENJOYING AMERICAN GANGSTER.