Titanic (1997) star Kate Winslet has disappointed Irish movie-maker JIM SHERIDAN by pulling out of his new film at the last minute.

Kate had been lined-up to star opposite Ewan McGregor in the big budget EAST OF HARLEM. But she says she is committed to another movie which is sue to be shot at the same time. Her place has now been taken by another actress, whose name Sheridan will reveal shortly.

McGregor also pulled out of the project earlier this year (01), and his place has been taken by rising British actor PADDY CONSIDINE. (RXT/IOS/RP)