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Cannes 2012: Icon UK Group Backs Lee Daniels' 'The Butler' 4 days ago

The Icon UK Group will back Lee Daniels' "The Butler," the company said Tuesday. The story of Eugene Allen, a White...

By Brent Lang

Jamie Foxx to Present Music Doc 'Thunder Soul'

February 4, 2011 By Brent Lang 1 year ago

"Ray" star is throwing his weight behind the story of a high school funk band

'Precious' Author Sapphire Sells Second Novel

November 12, 2010 By the New York Observer 1 year ago

"The Kid" focuses on the son of "Push's" main character as he approaches manhood -- "alone, brutalized and with the soul of an artist

Good Morning Oscar, October 1: Too Old, Too White?

October 1, 2010 By Steve Pond 1 year ago

David Fincher is ready for his AMPAS closeup … and so are a lot of other white people

'Precious,' 'Glee,' 'Modern Family' Earn Humanitas Prizes

September 16, 2010 By William Yelles 1 year ago

Awards are given out for projects that entertain and uplift audiences

Lee Daniels Grilled on Discovering Racism, Being Oprah

September 7, 2010 By Jordan Riefe 1 year ago

"I’ve found as I’ve gotten older that there is deep racism in America, and that’s a scary thing. I’m happy I didn’t know it when I was starting out"

Paula Patton Joins Tom Cruise & Jeremy Renner in 4th 'Mission'

September 1, 2010 By Jeff Sneider 1 year ago

Director Brad Bird has cast the "Precious" actress as a young operative in Paramount's action sequel

Lee Daniels to Rewrite & Direct 'The Butler' for Sony

July 30, 2010 By Jeff Sneider 1 year ago

Danny Strong (HBO's "Recount") wrote the original draft for producer Laura Ziskin

Lionsgate, Weinstein Co. Settle 'Precious' Suit

July 23, 2010 By Wrap Staff 1 year ago

Dispute over who bought rights first at Sundance is "amicably resolved"

'Precious' Actress to Join 'Law & Order: SVU'

July 21, 2010 By John Consoli 1 year ago

Paula Pattons signs for a multi-episode stint this season

The Wrappies -- How You Voted

March 7, 2010 By Wrap Staff 2 years ago

Best Sandra Bullock sex scene? Most memorable alien language? The winners...

A 'Precious' Night at the Spirit Awards?

March 5, 2010 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

Lee Daniels' film looks likely to win the top prizes, but the move downtown leaves big questions of its own

Lee Daniels Nabs Jackman for 'Selma'

March 4, 2010 By Wrap Staff 2 years ago

'Precious' director says Hugh will play lead in civil rights drama

Oprah's Network Gets 'Precious'

March 1, 2010 By Josef Adalian 2 years ago

OWN acquires broadcast premiere of the Oscar-nominated movie Winfrey helped produce and promote

From 'Precious' to 'Humpday': 2009 Sundance Distribution Deals

January 20, 2010 By Wrap Staff 2 years ago

The movies that earned theatrical releases at last year's festival

'Precious,' 'Glee,' Gaga Are GLADD Nominees

January 13, 2010 By Brent Lang 2 years ago

Anti-defamation group cites Adam Lambert, "I Love You Man," and others for portrayals of LGBT community

Oscars: 10 Lessons Learned from the Guilds' Noms

January 11, 2010 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

They have delivered a message with their nominations: James Cameron will like it, but Clint Eastwood won't

Fun, Games, Awards -- and a Dazed Mariah (Video)

January 6, 2010 By Mikey Glazer 2 years ago

“Some of you getting this (Carey’s speech) for YouTube?” Sean Penn asked the P.S. Filmfest crowd

'Precious' Tops NAACP Image Award Nominations

January 6, 2010 By Brent Lang 2 years ago

NAACP also shows love to "The Princess and the Frog" and "The Blind Side"

Good Morning, Oscar: All-Mo'Nique Edition

December 21, 2009 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

The Internet is aflutter over Mo’Nique’s decision to skip the New York Film Critics awards

SAG Boosts 'Basterds' and Bullock, Not Molina or Moore

December 17, 2009 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

Screen Actors Guild gives "Up in the Air" three nominations, but not best ensemble cast

More Critics Prizes: 'Up in the Air,' 'Basterds,' 'Precious' ...

December 17, 2009 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

The latest batch of critics' awards spreads the wealth, from George Clooney to Nicolas Cage

Good Morning, Oscar: December 8

December 8, 2009 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

Mo’Nique gets Oscar campaigning lessons, and the celebrity “Precious” producers won’t be taking home the gold

'Up in the Air' Wins Best Film From DC Area Film Critics Association

December 6, 2009 By Wrap Staff 2 years ago

George Clooney wins best actor from Jason Reitman-directed film

National Board of Review Picks 'Up in the Air,' Snubs 'Precious"

December 3, 2009 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

Jason Reitman's film is named the year's best, while "Precious" and "Nine" are left off the 10 best list.

Indie Spirit Aftermath: The Real Winners & Losers

December 1, 2009 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

"The Last Station" got a boost and "Precious" held its own ... but not everybody came out on the plus side in the Spirit Awards nominations.

'Precious,' 'Last Station' Top Spirit Awards Nominations

November 30, 2009 By Wrap Staff 2 years ago

Fox Searchlight and Sony Pictures Classics tied for first, with seven nominations each.