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Cannes pits Hollywood against obscure arthouse

Sun, 11 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Clint Eastwood is in the main competition with "Changeling," starring Angelina Jolie.

Hollywood legends and obscure arthouse directors descend on Cannes from Wednesday for the world's biggest film festival that combines edgy cinema with A-list celebrities, glitzy parties and frenetic deal-making.

'Superbad' leads MTV Movie Awards nominees

Tue, 6 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700

A new category -- "Best Summer Movie So Far" -- will debut at the annual awards ceremony.

"Superbad" has supergood chances of winning a trophy at the MTV Movie Awards.

Coens' 'Reading' to open Venice Film Festival

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Clooney, Pitt, Malkovich, Swinton and McDormand star in the film

A spy comedy by Oscar-winning directors Joel and Ethan Coen starring George Clooney, John Malkovich and Brad Pitt will open this year's Venice film festival, organizers said on Monday.

Spike Lee to be honored at Silverdocs film fest

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Lee will screen excerpts from his documentary works including "When the Levees Broke."

Spike Lee, the Oscar-nominated director of "Do the Right Thing," will be honored at this year's Silverdocs film festival for his documentary work including "When the Levees Broke," on the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, organizers said on Wednesday.

TV Hall of Fame inductees named

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Bea Arthur, Larry Gelbart and Merv Griffin are among honorees.

The star of "Maude," a creative force behind "MASH," a talk show host and the creator of "Gilligan's Island" were among those announced Thursday for induction into the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Hall of Fame.

Jane's Addiction to reunite for NME Awards

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700

The inaugural show in Los Angeles is being held by music magazine NME.

The four original members of pioneering alternative rock band Jane's Addiction will perform for the first time in almost 17 years next week, temporarily burying the hatchet so they can receive an award for career achievement.

Inauguration alters 2009 Oscar calendar

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Politics takes precedence over Oscar noms.

What's more significant: the inauguration of a new U.S. president or the announcement of the year's Oscar nominees? The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences decided politics takes precedence, announcing Monday that it has delayed the nominations announcement by two days.

Mike Myers to host 2008 MTV Movie Awards

Wed, 9 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700

The show airs live June 1 from Universal City.

Mike Myers will host the 2008 MTV Movie Awards, which will air live from the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, Calif., on June 1.

Latin Grammys moving to Houston

Tue, 8 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Show will air live on Nov. 13.

The Latin Grammy Awards show is coming to Houston.

"Crash" producer Yari loses appeal for his Oscar

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0700

One of six credited producers, Yari claimed Oscar snub damaged his reputation.

A California appeals court has ruled that a producer of the movie "Crash" can't sue to get an Academy Award retroactively.