Movies
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Spirit Awards Move Inland, Go to Late Night
It’s no longer a day at the beach for the Independent Spirit Awards, which will celebrate their 25th anniversary in downtown Los Angeles.
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Good Morning, Oscar: October 15
One contender drops out, “Amelia” goes on the offensive, and Jason Reitman makes a pie chart.
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‘Paranormal’s’ Peli on Real Ghosts, Spooking Spielberg
“We kept the detergent on a shelf, pushed back to the wall. In the middle of the night, it just fell off.”
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Where’s the ‘Wild Things’ Audience? (updated)
The film opens Friday, and it’s still not clear if it’s for kids, adults or hip adolescents.
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Movie Kiddie Fare: Dead Puppies, Flying Monkeys?
“Where the Wild Things Are” isn’t the first film that turned out scarier than the book it’s based on.
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Disney Picks Up ‘What’s He Got?’
Josh Duhamel starrer is first project under new boss Rich Ross.
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A Stormy Premiere Week for the Fantastically Controversial ‘Mr. Fox’
A lavish London junket comes on the heels of charges that director Wes Anderson is sociopath who directs via email.
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Polanski Trying to Complete Film From Jail
Film’s co-writer Harris says director “can communicate” his wishes for “Ghost.”
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‘Fantastic Mr. Fox’ Launches London Film Fest
World premiere of Wes Anderson’s “Mr. Fox,” featuring the voice of George Clooney.
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Good Morning, Oscar: October 14
Oscar’s potential double-dippers revealed, more awards dispensed, and what not to ask Jason Reitman.
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Van Sant, Ellis Team to Pen Suicide Saga
Based on Vanity Fair article on deaths of Theresa Duncan, Jeremy Blake.
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And the Oscar Goes to … HBO?!
After ruling the Emmys for years, the network has stealthily used Oscar rules to become a major player in the documentary races.
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Fox Co-President Young Gets Bounced (updated)
Alex Young, criticized internally for performance of franchises, leaves Emma Watt in charge of studio production
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Ad Age Offers 4 Marketing Lessons from ‘Paranormal’
“Don’t waste money on large-scale TV campaigns when you can talk directly to your fans.”