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Tears, jeers and cross-dressing: Oscar night drama in store
HOLLYWOOD (AFP) - From winners sobbing uncontrollably to shocking political outbursts, bizarre snubs and streakers, the Oscars have seen it all, and Sunday's Academy Awards will likely provide fresh drama of its own.
People:Roberto Benigni Michael Moore Marlon Brando Adrien Brody George W. Bush Halle Berry Activities:2009 Oscar Awards Source:(AFP)
2009-02-17
Oscar gold no guarantee of future success
HOLLYWOOD (AFP) - A passport to plum roles or a weighty albatross? They might be the most coveted awards in showbusiness, but winning an Oscar is no guarantee of future glory if history is any guide.
Nations:U.S. People:Adrien Brody Renee Zellweger Halle Berry Charlize Theron Activities:2009 Oscar Awards
2009-02-17
Nazi themes dominate holiday cinema season
LOS ANGELES - 'Tis the season to gather, be grateful for what we have and share what we can. But for cinephiles, it's awards season, and that means dreary fare -- particularly with a World War II or Holocaust focus. No fewer than six are set for release this holiday season.
Nations:U.S. People:Daniel Craig Liev Schreiber Roman Polanski Adrien Brody Meryl Streep Kate Winslet Activities:Holocaust Darfur Genocide Crisis
2008-12-24
'Christmases' repeats at No. 1 with $18.2M take
LOS ANGELES - Movie crowds kept up their holiday spirit as Reese Witherspoon and Vince Vaughn's comedy "Four Christmases" rang up $18.2 million to lead the box office for a second-straight weekend.
Nations:Australia People:Beyonce Knowles Richard Nixon Ron Howard Adrien Brody Vince Vaughn Reese Witherspoon
2008-12-07
Actor Adrien Brody scores in latest film with Rachel Weisz
TORONTO (AFP) - A kiss is sometimes just a kiss, unless it's Adrien Brody smacking Halle Berry's lips after his Oscar win in 2002 for "The Pianist" or his latest smooch with co-star Rachel Weisz in "The Brothers Bloom."
Nations:U.S. People:Adrien Brody Mark Ruffalo Rachel Weisz Halle Berry Activities:2008 Toronto Film Festival Source:(AFP)
2008-09-09
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