February 2009

"WALL-E" the film to beat for animation Oscar – Reuters

Published on: 11th February, 2009

And then there were three — though there could have been five. Full Story

Gunn, Roberts to host Oscars red-carpet arrivals – AP

Published on: 11th February, 2009

Take “Good Morning America” and “Project Runway,” add some Entertainment Weekly, and you’ve got the hosts of the red-carpet arrivals show at the Oscars. Full Story

Project Oscars: Designers create gowns, you vote – AP

Published on: 11th February, 2009

Calling all fashionistas: Oscar wants you. The film academy is adding a “Project Runway” element to the Oscars this year by asking the public to vote on which dress the trophy presenter will wear. Full Story

Chen remembers heroism of Peking Opera star Mei – Reuters

Published on: 11th February, 2009

Chinese director Chen Kaige pays tribute to the power of an "ordinary person" in his latest work — a film about a cross-dressing falsetto singer who became a hero in China for defying the Japanese in World War Two. Full Story

How "Push" came to shove for two film distributors – Reuters

Published on: 11th February, 2009

As Lionsgate and the Weinstein Co. await the fate of their dueling lawsuits over the Sundance hit "Push," a portrait of a chaotic set of circumstances is emerging. Full Story

Zachary Levi joins Chipmunks in "Squeakquel" – Reuters

Published on: 11th February, 2009

Alvin, Simon, Theodore and … Chuck? Full Story

Actor Sam Rockwell wades into "Waters" – Reuters

Published on: 11th February, 2009

Sam Rockwell, currently on the big screen as journalist James Reston Jr. in "Frost/Nixon," has joined Hilary Swank in the legal drama "Betty Anne Waters." Full Story

Old Hollywood dominates at Oscar fashion preview – Reuters

Published on: 11th February, 2009

Charcoal gray, platinum and white gowns paired with diamonds dominated a preview of red carpet Oscar fashions on Tuesday, recalling the glamour and understated elegance of old Hollywood stars like Grace Kelly. Full Story

DA asks police for more investigation of Brown – AP

Published on: 11th February, 2009

Prosecutors said Tuesday they want more evidence from police before determining whether to press charges against Chris Brown, who’s accused in a domestic dispute that reportedly involves pop superstar Rihanna. Full Story

Brenda Blethyn brings grace to terrorism drama – Reuters

Published on: 11th February, 2009

Set in the aftermath of the terrorist bombings on July 7, 2005, "London River" is the compelling drama of two parents in search of their missing children. Full Story

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