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LA Film critics reward The Social Network
Los Angeles critics delivered an early fillip to The Social Network’s Oscar prospects as they anointed the drama their film of the year last night [12], with Carlos claiming the runner-up spot.
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Tepid domestic weekend rewards Narnia's $24.5m debut
Walden Media / Fox’s The Chronicles Of Narnia won a diffident North American session at the box office thanks to an estimated $24.5m haul.
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Dawn Treader claims overseas crown, races to $80m
The Chronicles Of Narnia: Voyage Of The Dawn Treader dominated Harry Potter with a confirmed $66.2m launch through Fox International that firmly established it at the top of the international box office.
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The Social Network, Kids among AFI best of 2010
The American Film Institute (AFI) unveiled its annual selection of the year’s outstanding films last night [12] and gave two special awards to The King’s Speech and Waiting For ‘Superman’.
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Academy unveils 15 films on effects shortlist
The Academy Of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences announced today [10] that 15 films have been selected as semi-finalists for the visual effects Oscar.
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Korean cultural agencies set 2010 Dari Awards for Dec 13
The Korea Cultural Center Of Los Angeles (KCCLA) and the Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA) will host the annual DARI Awards ceremony on December 13.
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Sundance chooses 22 projects for documentary support
Sundance Institute today announced the 22 Documentary Film Program grant recipients for autumn 2010.
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Fox unleashes Dawn Treader around the world
Fox International’s holiday season release is the latest day-and-date launch in a busy year-end season. Tron: Legacy opens worldwide next weekend.
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Bold lines up Swaim, Metkina for Trouble in 2011
The company is teaming up with Paranormal Activity producer Jason Blum on the project, which co-president Gary Michael Walters described last night [9] as being like a throwback to Fatal Attraction.
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Worldview joins Voltage as co-financier on dark comedy Killer Joe
New York City-based finance and production company Worldview Entertainment has come aboard the dark comedy Killer Joe.
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Michael Lang named new Miramax CEO
Michael Lang has been appointed CEO of the reconstituted Miramax, effective immediately.
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The Globes’ critical role
A Golden Globe is one of the industry’s most coveted awards, and its show (Jan 16) one of the most entertaining — detractors aside. Jeremy Kay reports
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PSIFF hands O Russell directors award
In a fillip for The Fighter’s awards campaign today [8] organisers at the 22nd annual Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) announced David O Russell will be named its director of the year.
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Police say ex-con killed Chasen in "robbery gone bad"
Police now believe Hollywood publicist Ronni Chasen died in “a robbery gone bad” carried out by Harold Martin Smith, the ex-con who shot himself dead himself last week as officers approached for questioning.
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My Idiot Brother, Kaboom among Sundance Film Festival USA tour
The Sundance Institute has unveiled the nine films that will go on the road for a da y as part of the Sundance Film Festival USA initiative.
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MPAA overturns NC-17 rating for Blue Valentine
The MPAA’s classification and rating appeals board agreed to downgrade to R following a personal plea by Harvy Weinstein today [8].
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Magnet-TF1 US deal takes Sundance's Hobo off the shelf
Magnet Releasing has taken US rights to Hobo With A Shotgun ahead of its world premiere in Sundance’s Park City At Midnight section.
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SuperVision brings Lord Of The Dance 3D to global theatres
The 3D film of Michael Flatley’s stage phenomenon will arrive on screens around the world on St Patrick’s Day – March 17, 2011.
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Blanchett returns to Middle Earth for Hobbit films
Cate Blanchett is returning to the fantasy realm and has joined the cast of New Line, Warner Bros and MGM’s The Hobbit.
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Sony Corp extends Amy Pascal's contract
The Sony Pictures co-chairman first joined Columbia Pictures in 1988.