People talk 1/15/04

Stone takes on epic 'Alexander' in Thailand

BANGKOK, Thailand -- Oliver Stone will begin shooting scenes for his historical epic "Alexander" in Thailand. Hundreds of Thai and foreign cast and crew members will gather today to start filming scenes for the movie about the life of Alexander the Great, which stars Colin Farrell as the Macedonian conqueror. "Alexander" also stars Angelina Jolie, Anthony Hopkins and Val Kilmer.

Scorsese lending star power to Lake Placid

LAKE PLACID, N.Y. -- Martin Scorsese, director of films such as "Taxi Driver," "Raging Bull" and "GoodFellas," will leave New York City's mean streets for serene Lake Placid in June. Scorsese, 61, has agreed to participate in the fifth annual Lake Placid Film Festival, set for June 2-6.

Dolly Parton hosting Flameworthy awards

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Dolly Parton will host Country Music Television's Flameworthy Video Music Awards in April. Parton also will perform during the fan-voted awards show, which airs live from Nashville on April 21.

-- From wire reports