Wednesday, February 25, 2009

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Will anyone watch the 'Watchmen'?
February 25, 2009 at 8:09 am

Fans have come to glimpse the miracle. They have come to witness the revolution. They have come for "Watchmen" -- the allegedly unfilmable superhero movie, the long-awaited adaptation of the comic book that changed the face of comic books forever.

Disabled musicians inspire through song
February 25, 2009 at 6:58 am

Liyana, a group of eight physically disabled Zimbabwean musicians, have been touring the U.S. with a message: "Never give up"

TV viewing at 'all-time high,' Nielsen says
February 24, 2009 at 6:02 pm

Americans are watching more video online, on their cell phones and on television, according to the Nielsen Company's latest "three screen" report.

AM's 2009 Oscar Blog
February 24, 2009 at 2:47 pm

Graham Flanagan's Top 5 Oscar Moments of 2009

Clooney's quest for peace in Darfur
February 24, 2009 at 9:43 am

On Monday night, CNN's Larry King had an exclusive interview with actor George Clooney, who returned from the strife-torn Darfur region of Sudan and just finished meeting with Vice President Joe Biden.

Recession? What recession?
February 24, 2009 at 8:02 am

Movie ticket sales are way up in this down economy. Seem counterintuitive? Observers say struggling people are looking for a $10, two-hour escape. The recession also is likely to affect the types of movies being made. Based on recent successes, there's evidence to suggest studios will continue to focus on comedies and action films.

YSL auction of a lifetime set to fetch $380M
February 24, 2009 at 6:44 am

A three-day auction of art and furnishings that belonged to the late fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent is seeing sale prices far exceeding estimates, with dollar amounts almost as spectacular as the range of items being sold.

'Slumdog' kids live Hollywood dream
February 23, 2009 at 4:05 pm

The children in their party outfits on the red carpet were in full agreement with the woman in the middle of the slum: "It's unbelievable!"

Behind the scenes at the Academy Awards
February 23, 2009 at 11:41 am

When you're at home, you can sit back and be critical. When you're inside the theater, the whole show seems to work, especially the big production numbers.

'Slumdog' claims historic Oscar night success
February 23, 2009 at 11:27 am

"Slumdog Millionaire" won best picture Sunday night, earning a total of eight Oscars at the 81st annual Academy Awards. Sean Penn won best actor, Kate Winslet won best actress and the late Heath Ledger won best supporting actor.

Is Bollywood coming to Hollywood?
February 23, 2009 at 10:52 am

"Slumdog Millionaire" took home eight Oscars on Sunday night, a surprising achievement for a film once thought to be straight-to-DVD fodder. Could it mean more crossover between Indian cinema and Hollywood?

Oscar red carpet fashion
February 23, 2009 at 8:58 am

While the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has been celebrating film's best and brightest for more than 80 years, the glamour we associate with the Oscars truly started in the 1950s, when stars such as Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly and Janet Leigh brought high style to the ceremony.

Highlights from this year's Academy Awards
February 23, 2009 at 2:15 am


Ledger wins best supporting actor
February 22, 2009 at 10:25 pm

The late Heath Ledger won best supporting actor for his performance in "The Dark Knight." The actor's family accepted the Oscar for him. "Slumdog Millionaire" got on the board early, winning best adapted screenplay and best cinematography.

Academy Award winners and nominees
February 22, 2009 at 10:18 pm

Who is walking away with Oscars this year? The following is a list of nominees and winners as they are announced at the 81st annual Academy Awards.

Video coverage of the Academy Awards
February 22, 2009 at 9:53 pm


Terminally ill reality TV star Jade Goody weds
February 22, 2009 at 4:49 pm

British reality TV star Jade Goody made final preparations for her wedding Sunday after being told by doctors that her cancer is terminal.

'Madea Goes to Jail' wins big at the box office
February 22, 2009 at 3:49 pm

If anybody had a reason to doubt whether Tyler Perry has become one of the most bankable brands in all of movies, be skeptical no longer.

SAG turns down 'final offer' from studios
February 22, 2009 at 6:15 am

The board of the Screen Actors Guild rejected the "last, best and final offer" by producers Saturday night, continuing a months-long deadlock over contract talks.

Sisters' spat leads to 40 years of Oscar bliss
February 22, 2009 at 5:50 am

Sandi Stratton wanted to see a Dodgers game. Babe Churchill wanted to go to the Academy Awards. Babe won that small argument -- and the decision affected them both for many years to come.

Mike Myers, Paris Hilton big 'winners' at Razzies
February 22, 2009 at 3:49 am

It was a night for neon pink bowties and words like "disaster" and "monstrosity." It was not the night, however, to be Paris Hilton, Mike Myers or Uwe Boll.



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