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NewsHFPA propels The King's Speech into awards race elite
The King’s Speech confirmed its robust awards potential today [Dec 14] as the Hollywood Foreign Press Association rewarded it with seven nominations, ahead of The Social Network and The Fighter on six apiece. Paramount’s Western remake True Grit from the Coen brothers was completely shut out.
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NewsPalm Springs to honour composer Diane Warren
Diane Warren will receive the 22nd annual Palm Springs International Film Festival’s (PSIFF) Frederick Loewe Music Award.
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NewsNew York critics award two top prizes to The Social Network
The New York Film Critics Circle (NYFCC) has honoured The Social Network as best film of 2010 and David Fincher as best director.
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NewsBlack Swan seduces Broadcast Film Critics on 12 nominations
Black Swan has earned 12 nominations from the Broadcast Film Critics Association (BFCA) heading into the 16th annual Critics’ Choice Movie Awards on January 14, 2011.The psycho-thriller is in contention for best picture, actress for Natalie Portman, director for Darren Aronofsky, supporting actress for Mila Kunis, among others.True Gritand The ...
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NewsCFI to honour The Fighter's Amy Adams
Amy Adams will attend the 33rd Mill Valley Film Festival to collect the California Film Institute Award on December 15.
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NewsLA 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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NewsTepid 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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NewsDawn 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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NewsThe 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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NewsAcademy 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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NewsFox 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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NewsBold 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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NewsMichael Lang named new Miramax CEO
Michael Lang has been appointed CEO of the reconstituted Miramax, effective immediately.
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FeaturesThe 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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NewsPolice 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.