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Hollywood Lends Support to Jailed Iranian Filmmakers

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Several leading Hollywood organizations representing writers, directors, actors and the group that awards the Oscars, issued a sharply-worded statement on Wednesday lending their support to jailed Iranian filmmakers.
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DirecTV Says May Pull the Plug on Fox TV Shows

A dispute has broken out between News Corp owned Fox Networks and DirecTV Group, the largest U.S. satellite TV provider, over carriage fees that could potentially lead to DirecTV pulling the plug on Fox channels from Nov 1.
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Director Holland of the film "In Darkness" poses for a portrait during the Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto

Foreign Language Oscar Brings 63 Entrants

Oscar organizers Thursday said they received entrants from 63 countries for this year's foreign language film award, including a first-time submission from New Zealand called The Orator.
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Dawn Hudson: New Academy Museum on Fast Track

The new Academy museum could open in the old May Company building at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art as soon as three years from now, Academy CEO Dawn Hudson told TheWrap on Wednesday.
Director Pedro Almodovar attends a news conference for the film ''La Piel Que Habito'', in competition at the 64th Cannes Film Festival

Catalan Film Beats Almodovar into Oscar Race

Spain nominated a film in Catalan for the first time ever on Wednesday as its candidate for Best Foreign Language Film at the upcoming Academy Awards, ahead of a picture by two-time Oscar winner Pedro Almodovar which stars Antonio Banderas.
Tom Sherak, president of The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, speaks at a news conference during preparations for the 83rd Academy Awards in Hollywood, California

Oscar organizers crack down on movie campaigns

Oscar organizers on Wednesday unveiled a tough new set of rules that cracks down on the types of events Academy Award voters can attend before making their picks for the world's top film awards.
Eddie Murphy

Eddie Murphy to Host the Oscars

Comedian Eddie Murphy, whose movies range from Beverly Hills Cop to voicing the smart-mouthed donkey in Shrek, has been picked to host the Academy Awards in February for the first time in his career.
Comedian Eddie Murphy

Eddie Murphy to be Oscars 2012 Host?

There are various reports suggesting that stand-up comedian Eddie Murphy could be the leading candidate or may be the finalized host for next year's Oscars.
Actor George Clooney signs autographs for fans as he arrives for European premiere of "Leatherheads" at Leicester Square Odeon cinema in London

Star-Studded Venice Festival Gts Movie Mojo Back

The Venice film festival has rediscovered its movie mojo this year, putting high costs and growing competition from Toronto aside to provide a line-up full of hotly anticipated titles and big Hollywood stars.
British singer Amy Winehouse

Amy Winehouse tops UK albums chart after death

"Back to Black" by Amy Winehouse shot back to the top of the British albums chart Sunday, a week after the troubled singer died at the age of 27. Winehouse, famous for her distinctive soul songs and beehive hairdo, struggled with drinking and drug problems throughout much of her career. The cause of her death has not yet been determined as officials await results of toxicology tests.
Director Roman Polanski reacts after winning the Best Director award

Polanski, Le Carre lead Venice film lineup

Roman Polanski's "Carnage" and Tomas Alfredson's adaptation of John Le Carre's Cold War thriller "Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy" will be among highlights at the 2011 Venice film festival, organizers said Thursday.
Harry Potter Cast

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 Reviews: Oscar Buzz?

It's the biggest movie phenomenon on the planet. I remember when 'ET' was the highest earning movie all time -- $870 million. With Harry Potter, you're talking $6 billion, said actor Richard Griffiths who plays Harry's uncle Vernon. As the highest earning movie franchise in Hollywood history, many wonder why the Harry Potter series has been virtually ignored by the Academy except for in technical, music, and costume categories. It's sad it's only technical aw...

Oprah Winfrey Tipped to Host 2012 Oscars

She has been an incredible lady with 25 years talk show career which ended in May and now been counted as the most favorite host for the Oscars ceremony that going to be held in Feburary 2012.

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