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Cannes 2012: Is 'The Paperboy' a Camp Classic, or an Appalling Mess? 3 days ago

Lee Daniels' "The Paperboy," which screened on Thursday at the Cannes Film Festival, is a camp classic that will delight...

By Steve Pond

Cannes 2012: Nicole Kidman and Zac Efron Get Sweaty, Trampy in 'Paperboy'

May 24, 2012 By Dana Kennedy 3 days ago

Nicole Kidman says she gave herself over to the graphic scenes in Lee Daniel's pulpy "The Paperboy," which has become the talk of the Croisette

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

May 22, 2012 By Brent Lang 5 days ago

Daniels' historical epic will center on an African American White House butler and will star Forest Whitaker and Oprah Winfrey

Cannes Will Be Speaking English This Year: David Cronenberg, Lee Daniels, Andrew Dominik...

April 19, 2012 By Steve Pond 5 weeks ago

The Cannes Film Festival unveils a lineup long on English-language films, with stars like Brad Pitt, Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart

NBC Buys 'Valley of the Dolls' Adaptation

September 26, 2011 By Tim Kenneally 34 weeks ago

Series based on Jacqueline Susann's novel will be written and directed by "Precious" producer Lee Daniels

Cannes: Lee Daniels to Direct Steamy Thriller 'The Paperboy'

May 13, 2011 By Steve Pond 1 year ago

Southern-set erotic drama will feature Matthew McConaughey, Tobey Maguire, Sofia Vergara and Zac Efron

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"

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

Zanuck, Daniels Among Mentors at 'Produced By'

May 26, 2010 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

Producers Guild event announces two dozen participants in Mentoring Roundtables

David Oyelowo to play MLK Jr. in Lee Daniels' 'Selma'

March 17, 2010 By Jeff Sneider 2 years ago

Civil rights drama stars Hugh Jackman and Lenny Kravitz

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

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

The Party's Over: Last Days of Oscar Campaign Bash

November 25, 2009 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

Now awards campaigns comprise mostly trade ads and guild screenings featuring Q&As with the filmmakers.

Daniels Eyes 'Selma'

November 18, 2009 By Variety 2 years ago

"Precious" director in negotiations for civil rights drama.

Hollyblog: 'Precious' Fails the Black Community

November 13, 2009 By Lew Harris 2 years ago

"As dangerous as it is offensive, it is not representative of any community, past or present."

'Precious' Fails the Black Community

November 13, 2009 By Anthony Smith 2 years ago

This film is as dangerous as it is offensive, and it is not representative of any community, past or present.

'Precious' Director and Star on Movie’s Message of Hope (Video)

November 9, 2009 By Wrap Staff 2 years ago

Steve Pond talks to Lee Daniels and Gabourey Sidibe at TheWrap's Screening Series.

'Precious'' Gabby Sidibe: A New Kind of Leading Actress for Hollywood

November 8, 2009 By Sharon Waxman 2 years ago

“I understand it may be a harder road for me, which is OK. I’m ready to lie on that sword.”

Diva? What Diva? Mo'Nique Charms

November 2, 2009 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

Amid talk that she's shunning the promo circuit, Mo'Nique steals the show at a "Precious" screening.

'Precious' Director, Star Speak at TheWrap Screening

October 28, 2009 By Wrap Staff 2 years ago

Director: 'Precious' Blessed by Angels

October 28, 2009 By Brent Lang 2 years ago

At TheWrap's special screening, Lee Daniels and star Gabourey Sidibe discuss the story of incest and abuse.

Good Morning, Oscar: October 23

October 23, 2009 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

It’s not a good day for honorary Oscar winners: one cancels a show, while another gets branded an untalented pothead.

'Precious' Kicks Off TheWrap Screening Series

October 21, 2009 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

Director Lee Daniels and star Gabourney Sidibe will join us next Tuesday to screen and discuss one of the year's most acclaimed movies.

Wagner to Produce 'Miss Saigon' Film

October 21, 2009 By Variety 2 years ago

"Precious" director will helm movie based on Broadway musical.

This Year's NYFF Theme: Divisiveness

October 3, 2009 By Eric Kohn 2 years ago

Both "Precious" and "Trash Humpers" bring on the dissent

Toronto Giving Off Intense Oscar-Season Heat

September 13, 2009 By Sharon Waxman 2 years ago

When Oprah starts rolling up her sleeves, you know it’s getting serious.