Mel Gibson has denied claims he refused to make movie 'The Maccabees' because he is anti-Semetic.

Screenwriter Joe Eszterhas claimed the film - which he wrote - would not be made because the 56-year-old star ''hated Jews'' and called them ''oven dodgers'', but Mel has responded saying it was simply a sub-standard script which led to the project being shelved.

Mel Gibson has been accused of ''hating Jews'' by the writer of 'Basic Instinct'.

Joe Eszter has launched a scathing attack on Mel claiming he sabotaged a movie they had planned together, 'The Maccabees' - which tells the story of Judah Maccabee, a Jew who led a revolt against the Seleucid Empire - because he is anti-Semitic.

Mel Gibson has completed his court-ordered anger management course.

The 'Mad Max' star was sentenced in March 2011 to three years' probation - including a 12-month domestic violence counselling programme - over an alleged attack on ex-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva.

Halle Berry has parted ways with her lawyer.

The actress has informed her long-time legal representative Neal Hersh - who helped her through two divorces - that his services are no longer required.

Mel Gibson has been invited to Whitney Houston's funeral.

The 'Braveheart' actor - who himself has dealt with alcohol abuse issues in the past - reportedly tried to help the 'I Didn't Know My Own Strength' hitmaker several years ago while she was struggling with her addictions.

Mel Gibson has been asked to serve jury duty.

The 'Lethal Weapon' star - who has a problematic legal history, most recently pleading no contest to a misdemeanor battery charge in early 2011 - has been seen at a courtroom in Los Angeles waiting to be called into service.