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Asian-Americans Help Alter Face of Hollywood

December 19, 2011
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For many years, actors whose ancestors came from Asia and the Pacific Islands landed few major roles in Hollywood. And when they did appear, they were often typecast. But recently, the face of Asian Pacific Islanders in film and TV has been changing. In a recent documentary, “To Whom It May Concern: Ka...

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‘The Artist’ Leads Golden Globes Nominations

December 15, 2011
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‘The Artist’ Leads Golden Globes Nominations

A French film that pays tribute to the silent movie era leads in nominations for the Golden Globes , a high-profile Hollywood award that recognizes the year's best achievements in film and television. The Artist , a silent movie shot in black and white, received six nominations.  They are Best Comedy or Musical,...

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Artists Gather in Beijing for First US-China Forum

November 17, 2011
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Artists Gather in Beijing  for First US-China Forum

As the United States and China continue an ongoing debate about weighty issues of bilateral relations and foreign policy, artists from both countries are gathering in Beijing to share experiences and ideas in this first U.S.-China Forum on the Arts and Culture. The four-day U.S.-China cultural event opened in Beijing Thursday, as many...

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Five Fall Movie Flops That Flew Under the Radar

November 4, 2011
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Five Fall Movie Flops That Flew Under the Radar

The arrival of A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas means Hollywood is in the holiday way—and finally done with its flop-filled fall.  Movies starring Robert De Niro (Killer...

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Are Zoe Saldana and Milla Jovovich Hollywood’s Most Badass Ladies?

August 21, 2011
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Are Zoe Saldana and Milla Jovovich Hollywood’s Most Badass Ladies?

Zoe Saldana is in yet another movie where she plays a badass, Colombiana. That's four movies so far. Is there a female out there that is known for being an action star? Milla Jovovich for...

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Police Academy Star, NFL Great Bubba Smith Dies

August 3, 2011
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Police Academy Star, NFL Great Bubba Smith Dies

Bubba Smith, the former NFL star who made a successful jump to acting with a series of memorable Miller Lite ads and a key role in the hilarious Police Academy movies, has died. He was...

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Woody Allen’s ‘Midnight in Paris’ is Love Letter to City of Light

May 27, 2011
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The films of Woody Allen have famously celebrated the romantic side of his native New York. His latest comedy shines that spotlight on another city that, for many, is synonymous with romance.  Here's a look at Midnight In Paris . GIL: "This is unbelievable! There's no city like this in the world." INEZ:...

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Fatten Up, Renée Zellweger! Third Bridget Jones Movie Still in the Works

May 27, 2011
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Fatten Up, Renée Zellweger! Third Bridget Jones Movie Still in the Works

Bridget Jones may be tweeting herself back into the movies. Helen Fielding, the author of the Bridget Jones's Diary, has not only been tweeting as her literary alter ego...

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Sci-Fi Thriller ‘Source Code’ Gives A Fresh Twist to Time Travel

April 7, 2011
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The new film starring Jake Gyllenhaal returns to science fiction that is less about futuristic technology and more about how an ordinary character deals with extraordinary circumstances. Here's a look at Source Code . "I took your advice. It was very good advice. Sean?" "Look, I can see you think you know me,...

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Sneak Peek! Take a Look at Hop With Russell Brand

April 1, 2011
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Sneak Peek! Take a Look at Hop With Russell Brand

Ready for an eggcellent time at the movies? Hop is hitting theaters this weekend, and we've got an exclusive peek with star Russell Brand on the good times you can expect. (And we...

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