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Daniel Day-Lewis Wanted For Charles Dickens Biopic

Daniel Day-Lewis, perhaps the finest actor working, is extremely picky about his roles, often going years between performances. But we can forgive him for that, because each one is extraordinary (There Will Be Blood, In the Name of The Father to nam...
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Trailer + Poster for ‘Love Ranch’ Starring Helen Mirren

The trailer for Love Ranch, which debuted at Cannes this afternoon, has appeared online. The real life drama, which stars the lovely Helen Mirren and sees the return of Joe Pesci, tells the story of a brothel owning couple who acquire a prize boxer in the 1970's....
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Oscars Visual Effects Category Expands To Five Nominees

The Best Visual Effects category was introduced to the Oscars in 1984 and since then only three films have competed for the award. Finally, after 26 years, the executive committee of the Motion Picture Academy's Visual Effects branch has voted to expand the number of nominees in the category to five....
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Hilary Swank Soldiers Up For ‘Dreams Of A Dying Heart’

Despite the critical and commercial bombing of her last star vehicle, Amelia, Hilary Swank is seemingly having no trouble securing leading roles. The two-time Oscar winner has added Dreams of a Dying Heart to her plate where she will play a soldier returning home from the war....

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