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Reese Witherspoon West Memphis Drama, ‘Devil’s Knot,’ Gets Worldview Financing 1 week ago

"The Devil's Knot," a drama starring Reese Witherspoon and Colin Firth and dealing with the three teenagers falsely convicted...

By Sharon Waxman

West Memphis 3 Defendant Jason Baldwin to Executive Produce 'Devil's Knot' (Exclusive)

March 4, 2012 By Joshua L. Weinstein 11 weeks ago

Jason Baldwin, one of the West Memphis Three, will executive produce "Devil's Knot," a film based on the murder case. Colin Firth and Reese Witherspoon will star

Colin Firth, Natalie Portman, Christian Bale and Melissa Leo Returning to the Oscars

February 23, 2012 By Steve Pond 13 weeks ago

Last year's acting winners had to wait longer than usual, but they were finally confirmed as presenters

Oscar 2012 Parties: 'The Battle Plan Is Unbelievable'

February 21, 2012 By Mikey Glazer 13 weeks ago

Here are the talking points for the best of this week's parties before and after the Oscar ceremony

Colin Firth to Star in West Memphis 3 Movie 'Devil's Knot'

February 1, 2012 By Joshua L. Weinstein 16 weeks ago

Colin Firth will play Ron Lax, a private investigator who found the DNA evidence that is credited for getting the West Memphis 3 released from prison

The Oscars Have a Sloppy, Silly Week

January 27, 2012 By Steve Pond 17 weeks ago

From press-release errors to breaking with tradition for dubious reasons, the Academy has been acting strange lately

'Melancholia' Tops European Film Awards

December 3, 2011 By Steve Pond 25 weeks ago

Lars von Trier film beats Oscar-winner "The King's Speech"; Tilda Swinton and Colin Firth win acting awards

Anne Hathaway, Kate Winslet, Colin Firth and Others Sign on for Audio-Book Line

September 30, 2011 By Tim Kenneally 34 weeks ago

For those who've yearned to be lulled to sleep by Samuel L. Jackson reading Chester Himes, here's some very good news

Colin Firth to Be Honored by the Queen of England

June 10, 2011 By Tim Kenneally 50 weeks ago

"The King's Speech" star to receive honor after impressing royal family with his portrayal of the Queen's father

Cannes Deal Central: Marketplace Announcements

May 11, 2011 By Steve Pond 1 year ago

A list of project announcements in Cannes' Marche du Film marketplace, continuously updated

Cannes: Weinstein Starts Buying with 'Dragon,' Nears 'Artist' Deal

May 11, 2011 By Steve Pond 1 year ago

Weinstein Company acquires martial arts film from Peter Ho-Sun Chan, pursues silent comedy from Michel Hazanavicius

Alan Rickman, Tom Courtenay Join 'Gambit' Remake

March 22, 2011 By Brent Lang 1 year ago

The update of the caper film stars Cameron Diaz and Colin Firth

Colin Firth and Cameron Diaz Movie 'Gambit' Goes to CBS Films

March 9, 2011 By Joshua L. Weinstein 1 year ago

Joel and Ethan Coen wrote the script for the remake of the caper comedy

Post Oscar: Elton + Florence, Mick + The Biebs, And a Sneak SNL Announcement on Oscar Night

February 28, 2011 By Mikey Glazer 1 year ago

Academy Awards may have been full of star power but the after parties were where the fun really was ... just ask Steven Tyler or Colin Firth

'Tinker, Tailor, Soldier'...Firth, Coming from Universal

February 28, 2011 By Joshua L. Weinstein 1 year ago

Spy movie was strongly received in Berlin and will be released this winter Stateside

'King's Speech' Gets Post-Oscar Boxoffice Bump

February 28, 2011 By Steve Pond 1 year ago

Best Picture winner sells double the tickets it did last week; "The Fighter" and "Black Swan" don't see sales increase

Backstage at the Oscars: Firth, Bale, Leo, Hooper ...

February 27, 2011 By Joshua L. Weinstein 1 year ago

Live and direct from the mouths of Sunday night's big Oscar winners...

Colin Firth Backstage at the Oscars: 'I Don't Support' PG-13 'King's Speech'

February 27, 2011 By Joshua L. Weinstein 1 year ago

Oscar-winning actor takes exception that his film is being watered down for a softer rating

Seth MacFarlane on Charlie Sheen Antics: 'We Have a No Assholes Policy'

February 25, 2011 By Mikey Glazer 1 year ago

Celebrating Awards season, "Family Guy" kingpin says he wouldn't tolerate "Two and a Half Men" star's behaviour on his shows; Oscar co-host Anne Hathaway dines with "King's Speech" director and Weinsteins

Our Oscar 2011 Predictions: Acceptance Speeches for the King

February 24, 2011 By Steve Pond 1 year ago

From the easy calls (Colin Firth) to the tough races (Foreign-Language Film), TheWrap's guide to all 24 Academy Award categories

Piers Morgan Gets Colin Firth Tonight -- Unless There's Breaking News

February 17, 2011 By Dylan Stableford 1 year ago

Host's taped hour with "King's Speech" cast -- originally scheduled for Jan. 28 -- has been bumped twice by Egypt

BAFTA Crowns 'The King's Speech'

February 13, 2011 By Steve Pond 1 year ago

Colin Firth, Natalie Portman win for acting; "Social Network" lands Best Director award

Last in Line: Oscars Crippled by the Calendar

February 10, 2011 By Steve Pond 1 year ago

As acceptance speeches provide big helpings of deja vu, the Academy continues to work on the logistics of moving the show earlier

British Critics Like 'Social Network,' Too

February 10, 2011 By Steve Pond 1 year ago

One last critics group goes for the Facebook movie, as BAFTA Awards approach; "King's Speech" also takes three awards

FilmNation, Alliance Make Deal on Colin Firth, Cameron Diaz Caper Film

February 10, 2011 By Joshua L. Weinstein 1 year ago

Pact over the Joel and Ethan Coen-scripted movie is the first major deal of this year's European Film Market

Rock Royalty Joins 'King's Speech' at Chateau

February 8, 2011 By Mikey Glazer 1 year ago

Mick, Renee, Gerard toast the frontrunner at A-list Weinstein bash.

Oscar Nominees Luncheon: Food, Fashion and Who's the Favorite

February 7, 2011 By Brent Lang 1 year ago

From the press room: James Franco, Natalie Portman, Nicole Kidman and the rest of the leading contenders on what they're looking forward to on Hollywood's biggest night