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Place your bets for Oscars 2010 Comments Off

Posted on March 05, 2010
The Academy Awards are traditionally a time for friendly bartering and finger-crossing, but the actual stakes are much higher according to bookies. Gamblers have taken to the Oscars in recent years with a dedication more suited to Las Vegas than Hollywood, and the odds-makers are quick to capitalise on the popularity ... Read More >>

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Celebrated French film-author Eric Rohmer dead at 89 Comments Off

Posted on January 12, 2010
Eric Rohmer, the famous French film-maker has died at the age of 89. His producer has told reporters that he died on Monday after spending a week in hospital for an undisclosed illness. During his illustrious career, he also was a film critic, screenwriter, journalist, novelist and teacher. He was considered ... Read More >>

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The longest film in the world to be screened Comments Off

Posted on November 12, 2009
Lasting 150 hours and 30 years in the making, the world’s longest movie is to be screened in France. Cinematon was initiated in 1978 and is made up of a series of three-and-a half minute clips from artists, philosophers, celebrities and journalists, as well as children. Gerard Courant, the film’s author, said ... Read More >>

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Epic Islam Film In The Works Comments Off

Posted on November 02, 2009
A Prophet Mohammad cinematic project which promises to offer an epic film experience and benefits from support of "The Lord of the Rings" producer is being masterminded with the goal of bridging cultural gaps. The production of the English-language £90 million movie endeavour is scheduled to begin in 2011, with Barrie ... Read More >>

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Jackson’s This Is It finally has its global premiere Comments Off

Posted on October 29, 2009
After what appears to be an eternity of hype and constant media hoopla, the King of Pop's posthumous curtain call, screened simultaneously in 18 different nations worldwide, and finally satisfied the armies of Michael Jackson fans. Several thousands of Jackson fans stayed up late, got up in the middle of night ... Read More >>

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London Film Festival Kicks Off Comments Off

Posted on October 15, 2009
London is poised to host its 53rd annual Film Festival. The 15 day big screen extravaganza is scheduled to take place in several locations across the capital, featuring talent from the UK as well as internationally recognised film talent. The London Film Festival this year showcases 191 features and 113 short films ... Read More >>

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Gordon Ramsay ‘cartooned’ in Toronto Comments Off

Posted on September 30, 2009
A Toronto studio specialising in animation is currently working with famous British chef Gordon Ramsay to develop a stop-motion animated series of shows portraying his outsized persona. Toronto’s Cuppa Coffee Studios are planning to create a series of 20 episodes of a show titled Gordon Ramsay, At Your Service, according to ... Read More >>

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Jackson’s ‘This Is It’ Film Poised For Box Office History Comments Off

Posted on September 29, 2009
This Is It, the film documentary about Jackson's ill-fated comeback tour to have been held in London, is on the way to break records and become the biggest sensation in box office history, pre-sale numbers show. In America, the documentary has been accounting for 80% of all online ticket booking service ... Read More >>

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Hollywood To Make Securitas Depot Robbery Film Comments Off

Posted on September 22, 2009
According to Variety magazine, Hollywood is set to chart of film the story behind Britain's largest cash robbery in history. Director of The Wrestler, Darren Aronofsky, will co-produce and direct the movie which will feature the 2006 armed robbery at Kent’s Securitas Depot which yielded £53m in cold hard cash. The Securitas ... Read More >>

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A New Winnie the Pooh Film In The Works Comments Off

Posted on September 11, 2009
Disney announced recently that it has started production the Pooh’s first feature movie in decades, and is scheduled for release in the spring of 2011. Writers have returned to the original books authored by AA Milne and are basing the new movie on five never released on film Pooh tales which ... Read More >>

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