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Chinese cinema gears up for its biggest night of the year
It wouldn't really be the Chinese film industry's night of nights without a little controversy -- and a hint of a scandal. And Taiwan's Golden Horse awards -- to be held in the capital Taipei this Saturday) -- have already delivered a little bit of both.
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15 films to compete in Marrakech festival
Tuesday, 24 November 2009
Fifteen films of as many nationalities will be in competition at the Ninth Marrakech International Film Festival, hosted by the Moroccan city from December 4 to 12, organisers said Monday.
This week’s US film releases: Disney duo and Oscar contenders
Tuesday, 24 November 2009
This week, most film releases in the US are scheduled for Wednesday, November 25, the day before Thanksgiving to take advantage of the long holiday weekend.
Hugh Jackman to star in sci-fi boxing tale
Tuesday, 24 November 2009
Australian heartthrob Hugh Jackman is joining forces with Steven Spielberg in a futuristic movie about robot boxers, entertainment industry press reported Tuesday.
'New Moon' number one around the world, breaks records
Monday, 23 November 2009
The third highest grossing movie in Hollywood history, The Twilight Saga: New Moon won the highest opening day score with $67.2 million, the film's studio Summit Entertainment reported.
Beauties and their beasts
Sunday, 22 November 2009
'New Moon' shows the lure of loving a monster. Danny Brierley and David Usborne report.
John Woo exporting Hollywood values to China
Sunday, 22 November 2009
Fittingly for a director who has scored cinematic hits in Hong Kong and Hollywood, John Woo says his next film will depict Chinese and Americans working side-by-side successfully.
'Twilight' sequel breaks opening day record
Sunday, 22 November 2009
All the hype surrounding the "Twilight" vampire romance sequel is scoring big at the box office, with industry reports estimating Saturday it took in the largest opening-day receipts on record.
Weekend top 5 studios estimates, November 20-22, 2009
Sunday, 22 November 2009
'The Twilight Saga: New Moon' topped the box office this weekend with an estimated $140.7 million.
'Twilight' sequel a bleeding money-maker
Sunday, 22 November 2009
The "Twilight" vampire romance sequel "New Moon" raked in 140.7 million dollars in its premiere weekend, a spectacular showing for the cult series, Exhibitor Relations said Sunday.
Bollywood changes its tune with English lyrics
Sunday, 22 November 2009
First came offshore locations, then foreign special effects experts, fashion designers and movie titles.
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