Next Role? - DiCaprio to go "Psycho" reports the Daily Variety, Monday 18 April 1998. Lions Gate Films will pay DiCaprio $21 million to play psychotic yuppie killer Patrick Bateman in "American Psycho."  Pic is expected to start principal photography fall 1998 in New York with a budget in the $40 million area. Casting was announced 15 May. Film is schedule to be finished by spring 1999. Produced by Edward Pressman, Chris Hanley, Muse Productions and Christian Halsey Soloman. Executive producers Jeff Sackman, Joe Drake and Ron Rotholz. A new director is being selected. Pic is based on Bret Easton Ellis' controversial novel that tells the story of a charming  young stockbroker who works on Wall Street by day, but leads a violent and nefarious lifestyle by night. When it was published in the late 1980s, the book came under fire from literary, political and feminist circles for its graphic depiction of violence toward women. 

All the Pretty Horses update 15 April - Looks like it was premature. Both Variety and Hollywood Reporter report that Matt Damon will star in All the Pretty Horses. Leonardo DiCaprio was reported to be in negotiations but reports were that he was delaying his commitment. 

The Man In The Iron Mask - In his second film of 1998, "The Man In The Iron Mask",  Leo has dual roles of Louis XIV of France and his twin brother, Phillippe. That's double Leo! For the film, Leonardo had to learn to fence and dance At first the mask was claustrophobic, but he became used to it after a short time. "The Man In The Iron Mask" is opening extremely wide and is expected to have an excellent opening weekend. Opening weekend of Iron Mask marked the first time this decade when one star, Leonardo DiCaprio, had the top two films at the box office. 

Titanic - He started 1998 in the role of Jack Dawson , a young man in love with society girl Rose DeWitt Bukater (Kate Winslet) in the recent blockbuster "Titanic". That movie has now made Leonardo a household word with a legion of fans. 

Most Beautiful People - People's 50 most beautiful people issue hit the stands Friday 1 May and DiCaprio was on the cover. He was also voted by People Magazine , 5 Jan 1998 issue, as one of the 25 Most Intriguing People of the Year (1997). 

Before Titanic - This talented 23-year old has been winning the hearts of young women since his days on the TV Series "Growing Pains" in 1991. Following were some 13 movies including an Oscar nomination and Golden Globe nomination for his role of Arnie Grape in the 1993 film "What's Eating Gilbert Grape?" In 1996 he wowed audiences in the remake of the romantic classic "Romeo and Juliet", and also as Maryl Streep's troubled son "Hank" in the alternately touching and funny film "Marvin's Room." 

Television Appearances 

• 15 commercials for Matchbox Cars, bubble gum, toys, and cereal
• Mickey's Safety Club - educational film
• How to Deal with a Parent Who Takes Drugs - educational film
• Lassie - guest appearance
• The Outsiders - guest appearance
• Santa Barbara - daytime drama
• A Circus Fantasy - guest appearance
• Roseanne - guest appearance
• Parenthood - series in which Leonardo played Garry Buckman
• Growing Pains - series in which Leonardo played Luke Brower in the show's 1991-1992 season. Yes, in one episode he does wear a sailor's outfit.

1991  Critters 3 
1992  Poison Ivy 
1993  This Boy's Life 
1993  What's Eating Gilbert Grape 
1994  The Foot Shooting Party 
1995  The Quick and the Dead 
1995  The Basketball Diaries 
1995  Les Cent et une nuits 
1995  Total Eclipse 
1996  Romeo & Juliet 
1996  Marvin's Room 
1997  Titanic 
1998  Man in the Iron Mask

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"Celebrity" - 1998 date not yet announced. A Woody Allen film shot in New York City. Others joining him in the cast are Woody Allen, Kim Basinger, Melanie Griffith, Winona Ryder, Mira Sorvino - to name a few. 

"Slay the Dreamer" aka "Laws of Madness" -  1998 date not yet announced. A thriller about the true story of a 24-year old law student whose career is jeopardized when he is diagnosed with schizophrenia. Universal and Imagine Entertainment. Directed by Chris Gerolmo. Book by Michael Laudor. Unconfirmed reports in February 98 that DiCaprio was in discussions to be in the film. More recent reports in March 98 that Brad Pitt is negotiating to star in the movie. 

"Don's Plum" - Cast includes Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maquire, Kevin Connelly, Scott Bloom, Amber Benson and Jeny Lewis. The drama is a night in the life of four guys who are hanging out at a coffeehouse. Directed by R. D. Robb. Originally intended as an improvised short film directed by a long time friend of Leonardo's but later expanded to a full length movie. It may or may not be released to the general public. 15 April 98 update - Leonardo DiCaprio along with fellow actor Tobey Maguire are being sued by David Stutman the producer of "Don's Plum".  Stutman claims they have been trying to prevent the release of the film by telling potential distributors that they never agreed to make a full-length feature with him. 

"American Psycho" - 1999 release by Lions Gate Films. DiCaprio to play psychotic yuppie killer Patrick Bateman. Director to be selected. Filming to start fall 1998 in New York. Based on Bret Easton Ellis' controversial novel that tells the story of a charming  young stockbroker who works on Wall Street by day, but leads a violent and nefarious lifestyle by night. 
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Titanic movie information - Information on Titanic the movie. 

Titanic movie review - Film review by Michael Maynez 

Movies Future - Upcoming movies, release dates, and official links to their web sites. 

Movies Past - Links to the official movie web sites for past movies. 
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