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"District 9" no alien to Oscar buzz

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 00:32:14 +0530

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - In a year full of surprise hits without stars, "District 9" stands out as an even more unlikely box office champion than the crowd-pleasing comedy "The Hangover" or the supernatural thriller "Paranormal Activity."

Confusion surrounds Robbie Williams "proposal"

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 23:32:22 +0530

LONDON (Reuters) - British singer Robbie Williams "proposed" to his actress girlfriend, Ayda Field, live on Australian radio on Friday, but his spokesman then said it was a joke.

Top 10 TV series of the decade

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 05:26:04 +0530

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Every decade has its landmark TV shows, and there will or should never be complete agreement on which 10 series belong at the top of the list.

Leona Lewis hopes "Echo" will resound

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 09:35:36 +0530

LONDON (Billboard) - Violence and theft. Not words one would normally associate with Leona Lewis, the squeaky-clean winner of "The X Factor," who went on to stunning worldwide success with her debut album, "Spirit."

Indie Spirit Awards hit milestone 25th year

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 22:53:40 +0530

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - When organizers for the independent film world's Spirit Awards unveil nominees for its honors this coming Tuesday, they will be doing more than just singling out top movies in the low-budget, art house arena.

Top 10 movie flops of the decade

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 00:15:52 +0530

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Movie flops aren't just about losing money. Yes, big budgets that go bust are one consideration. But flops are also about lofty expectations dashed and high profiles brought low. They trigger embarrassing catcalls from the peanut gallery and a general whoever-thought-that-was-a-good-idea-in-the-first-place bewilderment.

Swiss will not release Polanski before Monday

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 16:39:07 +0530

ZURICH (Reuters) - Swiss authorities will not release Roman Polanski into house arrest at his luxury Alpine chalet until Monday at the earliest as bail conditions still have to be met.

Luc Besson says the French are his harshest critics

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 22:59:50 +0530

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - French film director Luc Besson, known worldwide for blockbusters like "The Big Blue" and "The Fifth Element," says his movies face the toughest criticism at home where they are seen as not quite "French enough."

Bob Dylan brings Christmas cheer to those without homes

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 01:40:04 +0530

LONDON (Reuters) - Singer Bob Dylan reminisces about Christmas past, turkey dinners and his favorite holiday songs in a rare interview in a magazine for homeless people.

Hollywood's mansion of magic celebrates 100 years

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 19:48:27 +0530

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - One hundred years ago, a wealthy couple built a mansion in Hollywood and installed a speaking tube allowing them to order a Scotch whisky from their servants -- a handy trick, but nothing compared to what the home's later occupants would conjure up.