Eastwood a hero to most





Most Americans watch their favorite shows on a TV set, and given a choice more would prefer to star in a Clint Eastwood (pictured) western than a romantic comedy with George Clooney, according to an online poll.

Nearly 70 percent of adults questioned in the 60 Minutes/Vanity Fair survey said they watch TV when the programs run in their usual time slots but 20 percent admitted to using a DVR or TiVO.

Not surprisingly, the poll showed younger Americans were more likely to record their top television shows or use the Internet or an iPod to view them.

"It is a way to listen in on the public conversation," Kevin Tedesco, the executive director of communications at CBS News, said about the monthly poll.

"We try to be current," he added.

Eastwood was the top choice with 20 percent of those questioned when asked which type of film they would like to star in, but Clooney and Cameron Diaz were not far behind at 18 percent, followed by an action movie with Will Smith, a comedy with Will Farrell and a drama with actress Meryl Streep.

Ninety percent of people said they were sure they would spend more time with their families this year and a similar number were confident they would pay their taxes on time.

But less than 60 percent thought they would lose weight and an even smaller number were sure they would quit smoking.

If given a choice of a having a superpower, 30 percent of people said reading people's minds would be their top choice, followed by the ability to fly at 19 percent and to be invisible, which was selected by 13 percent.

Mendes takes 007 reins

It's Mendes. Sam Mendes. The British director is in talks to direct the 23rd film in the venerable James Bond spy movie franchise. Production could begin as early as June with an eye toward a 2011 release date.

Daniel Craig will reprise his role as British secret agent 007 after winning over fans playing Bond previously in Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace.

The Bond film will be Mendes' first action-heavy project, although his 2005 movie Jarhead was set amid the US-led war in Kuwait. Mendes, the husband of actress Kate Winslet, is better known for dramas such as Revolutionary Road and American Beauty, which earned him the Best Director Oscar.

Bond regulars Neal Purvis and Robert Wade are writing a screenplay along with Frost/Nixon screenwriter Peter Morgan. Michael Wilson and Barbara Broccoli are producing.

Clooney finds dream girl

George Clooney's girlfriend is an "erotic dream".

According to fashion designer Roberto Cavalli, Italian beauty Elisabetta Canalis - who has been dating George since last year - is perfect for the Hollywood hunk because she is beautiful and intelligent.

Roberto said: "Elisabetta is beautiful and very sensual. She's an erotic dream for many men. It's that mix of undeniable beauty and the down-to-earth spontaneity of the girl next door. And I think that's exactly why she's successful - a stellar smile in a sweet face, combined with an intriguing, sensual expression."

Cavalli - who worked with Canalis, 31, on his new underwear campaign and is a close friend of Clooney, 48 - believes their relationship is the perfect love story.

He told Hello! magazine: "George and Elisabetta are in love. They're both gorgeous, fascinating people and their romance is a dream. People need to dream and this couple's love story reminds you of those legendary romances of the past.

"I think I was one of the first people she confided in about George.

"At first, I did wonder how an Italian girl like Elisabetta could date such an American guy like George, but time has shown that this great love is going to last. In fact, I'd bet anything on it, and it's my wish for both of them."