Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire (movie)

'The Butler' puts a new spin on LBJ, says Liev Schreiber

2013-05-08 12:30:00

The new trailer for Lee Daniels’ “The Butler” shows an up-from-his-bootstraps man moving, Zelig-like, through U.S. presidential history, demonstrating how “one man overcame his past.” But for at least one of the actors...

Millennium Entertainment is for sale, says CEO Bill Lee

2013-04-22 14:06:00

After enjoying what it says were record revenue and earnings in 2012, Millennium Entertainment, the distribution arm of Avi Lerner’s Nu Image, is on the auction block. Millennium Chief Executive Bill Lee said in a news release Monday that Los...

'Gimme the Loot' director says film 'hit the jackpot'

2013-03-23 10:00:00

With its loose, freewheeling style, the unassuming "Gimme the Loot" has already led something of a charmed life. The film picked up the grand jury prize when it premiered at the South by Southwest film festival last year, going on to play the...

New Releases: 'Searching for Sugar Man' and more

2013-01-20 09:00:00

Searching for Sugar Man Sony, $30.99; Blu-ray, $35.99 Available on VOD beginning Tuesday Detroit-based singer-songwriter Sixto Diaz Rodr�guez couldn't get any airplay in the U.S. in the '70s with his soulful, political folk-rock, but his 1970 album,...

Daniel Day-Lewis, documentary 'Bully' to be honored

2012-12-18 09:17:00

Two-time Academy Award-winning actor Daniel Day-Lewis and the acclaimed documentary "Bully" will be receiving special awards in January. Day-Lewis, who is currently starring as the 16th president in Steven Spielberg's epic "Lincoln," is the recipient of...

Tribeca 2012: 'Precious' screenwriter on board for short film contest

2012-04-27 04:37:21

Viola Davis worked hard to get 'The Help' right

2011-11-10 00:00:00

Viola Davis has long considered herself a cynic. It's a reflection of the 16 years she has spent in an industry that does little to support the career of black women. It's being a part of a Hollywood that continually asks her to play the "urban single...

Jon Feltheimer buys Holmby Hills estate for $9,812,500

2010-01-04 00:00:00

Lions Gate Chief Executive Officer Jon Feltheimer has purchased a Holmby Hills estate bordering the Los Angeles Country Club for $9,812,500. The Mediterranean home sits alongside a fairway in a row of houses that includes Candy Spelling's residence and...

Gold Derby nuggets: 'Shutter Island' goes for kudos | 'Glee,' 'Modern Family' win Humanitas | Update on Oscar race for docus

2010-09-17 16:34:13

'Hurt' locks it up

2010-03-08 00:00:00

"The Hurt Locker," a gritty, challenging and little-seen drama about bomb disposal in the Iraq war, was the leading winner with six Academy Awards on Sunday night, including best picture and the first directing honor for a female filmmaker. Academy Award...

Movie soundtracks of 2009

2009-12-25 21:34:04

Why 'Inglourious Basterds' will win best picture at the Oscars (Part 2)

2009-12-30 16:33:11

Director Lee Daniels' followup to "Precious" received some harsh reviews, but Kidman's highly sexualized performance did earn some kind critical words. Apparently they were enough to get Kidman nominated, despite general dislike of the film.

2012-12-12 07:12:42

Baltimore native actress and comedian Mo'Nique, who rose to fame with the UPN show "The Parkers," received her first Academy Award for her captivating performance in "Precious."

2012-03-09 10:14:32

With significant upcoming roles in the action flick "Red Tails" and "The Paperboy" from "Precious" director Lee Daniels, Oyelowo may capitalize on his memorable work as Muddy Waters in "Who Do You Love" as well as a significant part in "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" and a smaller one in "The Help.

2011-12-27 15:34:37