June 2008

Dutch anti-Islam politician won’t be charged – AP

Published on: 30th June, 2008

Dutch anti-Islam politician won't be charged - AP  | read this item

Dutch legislator Geert Wilders will not be prosecuted for inciting hatred of Muslims with his film denouncing the Quran, prosecutor said Monday. Full Story

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Western extras play bit parts in new Egyptian film – AP

Published on: 30th June, 2008

Western extras play bit parts in new Egyptian film - AP  | read this item

A motley group of foreigners English teachers, students of Arabic, even a journalist gathered on a recent chilly night in the Egyptian port city of Alexandria, brought together by a love of cinema, curiosity and a furtive hope of catching a glimpse of Omar Sharif. Full Story

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Publicist confirms: Thurman is engaged to Busson – AP

Published on: 30th June, 2008

Publicist confirms: Thurman is engaged to Busson - AP  | read this item

It’s official: Uma Thurman will marry financier Arpad “Arki” Busson. Full Story

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Monday Movie Buzz: `WALL-E’ revels in robot love – AP

Published on: 30th June, 2008

Monday Movie Buzz: `WALL-E' revels in robot love - AP  | read this item

Though the feeling can’t yet be reciprocated, Hollywood has a crush on robots. Full Story

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SAG president doesn’t want to hear strike talk – AP

Published on: 30th June, 2008

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The head of the Screen Actors Guild doesn’t want to hear the s-word as a deadline for contract expiration looms. Full Story

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"Mamma Mia!" will pull in money, money, money – Reuters

Published on: 30th June, 2008

"Mamma Mia!" will pull in money, money, money - Reuters  | read this item

No matter how many blockbusters there are, Universal's screen version of the global hit stage musical "Mamma Mia!" is the most fun to be had at the movies this or any other recent summer. Full Story

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Del Toro's "Hellboy" sequel a devilish delight – Reuters

Published on: 30th June, 2008

Del Toro's "Hellboy" sequel a devilish delight - Reuters  | read this item

When is a big studio picture not a big studio picture? When we're talking Universal's "Hellboy II: The Golden Army" and the filmmaker happens to be Guillermo del Toro. Full Story

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LAFF ’08 | "Prince of Broadway," "Loot" Win Big Cash Awards as L.A. Fest Closes – indieWIRE

Published on: 30th June, 2008

LAFF '08 | "Prince of Broadway," "Loot" Win Big Cash Awards as L.A. Fest Closes - indieWIRE  | read this item

“Prince of Broadway,” the latest feature by Sean Baker, won the Target Filmmaker Award, the top narrative feature prize at the 2008 Los Angeles Film Festival. Darius Marder’s “Loot” simultaneously won the Target Documentary Award as the Film Independent event came to a close in California on Sunday night. Both filmmakers received the sizable, unrestriced [...]

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Wim Wenders will head Venice fest's jury – Reuters

Published on: 30th June, 2008

Wim Wenders will head Venice fest's jury - Reuters  | read this item

German filmmaker Wim Wenders will head the jury at the 65th annual Venice Film Festival, which runs August 27-September 6. Full Story

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"Lost" star Matthew Fox spots "Smoke" – Reuters

Published on: 30th June, 2008

"Lost" star Matthew Fox spots "Smoke" - Reuters  | read this item

Warner Bros. has acquired "Billy Smoke," an upcoming comic book series, and is developing the project as a vehicle for "Lost" actor Matthew Fox, who is in negotiations to star. Full Story

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