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'The Tree of Life' garners top prize at 2011 Cannes film festivalupdated: Mon May 23 2011 04:52:00

"The Tree of Life," an American film helmed by director Terrence Malick and starring Brad Pitt, took home the top prize Sunday at the Cannes film festival.

People.com: Oscars' Five Best Momentsupdated: Mon Feb 28 2011 12:55:00

Kunis cracks up, Christian Bale chokes up, and other memorable tidbits from the show

Website kickstarts fantasy film, iPod wristwatchupdated: Mon Nov 29 2010 17:16:00

Christopher Salmon just wanted to make an animated film from a short story he loved.

People.com: Lisa Blount Diesupdated: Thu Oct 28 2010 11:29:00

The An Officer and a Gentleman costar was found dead in her Arkansas home by her mother

William Kentridge, the South African artist drawing apartheidupdated: Sat Aug 14 2010 14:07:00

One of South Africa's best-known artists, William Kentridge makes unsettling work about apartheid -- and he is now making a name for himself internationally.

Wanuri Kahiu: 'In Kenya, I'm a hustler'updated: Tue Mar 30 2010 08:44:00

She might have won Africa's best director award in 2009, but back in her homeland Kenya Wanuri Kahiu is still struggling to win recognition -- even within her close family.

Oscars make historyupdated: Mon Mar 08 2010 15:31:00

The 82nd annual Academy Awards is one for the history books. CNN's Brooke Anderson reports.

Oscars were 'Ladies' Night in a Boys' Town'updated: Mon Mar 08 2010 15:31:00

When Alec Baldwin closed out the Academy Awards on Sunday night by slapping director Kathryn Bigelow squarely on the backside, that pretty much said it all.

Reitmans are cool father-son director duoupdated: Mon Dec 21 2009 15:58:00

There are certain families -- like, say, the Coppolas and the Gyllenhaals -- where coolness seems to be infused in the DNA. I'd like to add another to the list: the Reitmans.

'District 9' determined not to stick to formulaupdated: Thu Aug 13 2009 08:05:00

Science fiction flicks featuring aliens can be a little formulaic: Aliens invade American territory, mass destruction ensues, and nine times out of 10, Will Smith rides to the rescue

Fans snap up Michael Jackson's musicupdated: Fri Jun 26 2009 13:57:00

On Friday morning, fans of Michael Jackson reached out to grab one of the largest parts of his legacy: his music.

The Screening Room Mobile Phone Movie competitionupdated: Tue Mar 24 2009 14:30:00

If you have ever fancied yourself as a movie director but thought it was too difficult or expensive, think again. The answer could be in your pocket.

Complete list of Academy Award winners and nomineesupdated: Mon Feb 23 2009 03:49:00

Who walked away with Oscars this year? The following is a complete list of winners at the 81st annual Academy Awards.

Little-known Oscar nominees soak up the spotlightupdated: Fri Feb 20 2009 11:36:00

Cameras click as members of the media shout, "Look this way please!" and "Over here!" while pushing at each other to get the best shot.

Complete list of Academy Award nominationsupdated: Tue Feb 17 2009 11:10:00

Who'll walk away with Oscars this year? The following are the nominations for the 81st annual Academy Awards. Winners will be announced February 22.

Will.i.am: A new dayupdated: Sun Jan 25 2009 13:04:00

Performer Will.i.am shares his inauguration experience.

Will.i.am's hopes for the future with Obamaupdated: Sun Jan 25 2009 13:04:00

Will.i.am is in a good mood. This minute, he's in Vancouver, Canada, but he's feeling very American.

Screening Room: Ano Unaupdated: Fri Nov 14 2008 10:37:00

Film Director Jonas Cuaron talks to The Screening Room about his new still photographed film, 'Ano Una'.

Cuarón's son makes picture perfect filmupdated: Fri Nov 14 2008 10:37:00

In most households, photo albums sit on shelves or in drawers for years on end collecting dust.

Six of the best: London film festivalsupdated: Wed Oct 22 2008 12:27:00

As Hollywood stars such as Gwyneth Paltrow and Penelope Cruz grace the red carpet at the 52nd London Film Festival, the UK's capital city shows it has become a thriving, creative hub for filmmaking.

People.com: Natalie Portman Makes Her Directorial Debutupdated: Wed Aug 13 2008 15:58:00

The star's short film, Eve, will premiere at the Venice Film Festival in September

Isabella Rossellini's 'Porno'updated: Mon May 05 2008 13:07:00

Actress Isabella Rossellini talks about her newest project 'Green Porno', in which she shows how critters mate.

Famed actress investigates 'Green Porno'updated: Mon May 05 2008 13:07:00

When it comes to sex, Isabella Rossellini is an animal.

Complete list of Academy Award nominees and winnersupdated: Mon Feb 25 2008 10:47:00

Who won and who walked away empty-handed? The following are the nominees and the winners at the 80th annual Academy Awards.

People.com: Juno, Michael Clayton Among Top Oscar Nomineesupdated: Tue Jan 22 2008 20:43:00

George Clooney and 20-year-old Juno star Ellen Page woke up to great news on Tuesday – they are among the top nominees for the 80th annual Academy Awards, announced at dawn in Beverly Hills.

People.com: Oscar Nominees: The Complete Listupdated: Tue Jan 22 2008 14:43:00

The nominees for the 80th Academy Awards were announced Tuesday morning in Beverly Hills. Here's a complete list:

Complete list of Academy Award nomineesupdated: Tue Jan 22 2008 11:45:00

Who'll win and who will lose? The following are the nominations for the 80th annual Academy Awards. Winners will be announced February 24.

List of Oscar nomineesupdated: Tue Jan 22 2008 09:09:00

Following is a complete list of the nominees for the 80th annual Academy Awards:

People.com: Josh Lucas: Salma Will Be a 'Loving and Doting' Momupdated: Mon Sep 24 2007 21:24:00

Salma Hayek has been spreading the news about giving birth - by text messaging her friends.

People.com: Jennifer Aniston Gets Back into Career Modeupdated: Fri Aug 17 2007 12:13:00

Jennifer Aniston is just not that into unemployment.

Ken Loach on Cannesupdated: Wed May 23 2007 08:06:00

Last year at Cannes, British director Ken Loach carried away the Palme d'Or for his film, "The Wind that Shakes the Barley." This year, he, along with 32 other leading directors, took part in the Cannes "Chacun a son cinema," a series of three-minute films to celebrate the festival's 60th anniversary.

Today's Buzz storiesupdated: Wed Apr 25 2007 13:03:00

Angelina Jolie has filed legal papers to change the name of her newly adopted son to Pax Thien Jolie-Pitt.

Coming to your phone: Mobile moviesupdated: Tue Feb 13 2007 04:04:00

Hosting a technical conference like 3GSM in a beautiful city like Barcelona may seem odd. After all, few people will see much the city has to offer in the daylight.

Jonas Åkerlund: Biographyupdated: Wed Oct 11 2006 09:12:00

Swedish filmmaker Jonas Åkerlund is known for his hard-hitting, frenetic and often violent takes on the darker side of humanity. The world's most controversial music video director, he has worked with the biggest names in the industry.

Fortune: Pixar's magic manupdated: Mon May 15 2006 14:50:00

Here's the scene: It's 3 P.M., Wednesday, Jan. 25, in Sound Stage 7 on the studio lot of Walt Disney Co. in Burbank. Five hundred cartoon people - artists, producers, voice artists, etc. - are jammed into the warehouse-like building, murmuring and fidgeting in anticipation.

Fortune: Pixar's Magic Manupdated: Mon May 15 2006 14:49:00

HERE'S THE SCENE: It's 3 P.M., Wednesday, Jan. 25, in Sound Stage 7 on the studio lot of Walt Disney Co. in Burbank. Five hundred cartoon people--artists, producers, voice artists, etc.--are jammed into the warehouse-like building, murmuring and fidgeting in anticipation. Just yesterday, Disney CEO Bob Iger and Pixar chairman Steve Jobs announced a surprise $7.4 billion deal in which Pixar Animation Studios, which brought the world the Toy Story movies, Finding Nemo, and The Incredibles, would become a wholly-owned part of Disney. The deal is surprising because Pixar's longtime distribution pact with Disney fell apart in acrimony and is due to expire after the release in June of Cars, a kaleidoscopic celebration of racing, Route 66, and life in the slow lane. But in an amazing plot twist, not only is Pixar becoming part of Disney, but the upstart studio is also taking over the creative direction of Disney's own flailing animation operations--the people in this very room! For Iger, the deal is a bet-the-ho...

Short film delivers nanotech for the massesupdated: Thu May 04 2006 13:52:00

A baseball zooms through clouds, straight through a wall and into the waiting hand of actor Adam Smith, who is tricked out like a magician, complete with wand, tuxedo and top hat. "How do you do it?" Smith asks conspiratorially. "You just need a small enough ball, of course."

Brosnan, Gilliam to judge best of short filmsupdated: Wed May 03 2006 08:08:00

Actor Pierce Brosnan and director Terry Gilliam will be among other high-profile judges at this year's TCM Classic Shorts film competition.

A grand day out for Brits at the Oscarsupdated: Mon Mar 06 2006 06:48:00

Actress Rachel Weisz and the creators of animated pair Wallace and Gromit were the British winners at the 78th Academy Awards.

EW review: Snarky, sexy 'Grey's Anatomy'updated: Wed Feb 15 2006 14:38:00

Bedside manner assumes a whole new meaning on ABC's doctor dramedy "Grey's Anatomy" -- what with interns babysitting severed penises, elevators doubling as boudoirs, syphilis running rampant among the staff, and the whole series opening with a crucial one-night stand.

'Jane Lloyd' wins short film award at London festivalupdated: Wed Nov 02 2005 09:32:00

"Jane Lloyd," a four-minute film that tells its story without the use of dialogue, won top honors Wednesday at the TCM Classic Shorts competition.

Short films in spotlight at London festivalupdated: Thu Oct 20 2005 07:38:00

The international film community -- with all its glam and glitter -- will share the spotlight next week with up-and-coming talent at the 49th annual London Film Festival.

Entertainment Weekly: The Must Listupdated: Mon Sep 12 2005 13:25:00

Short films, long passes, and 8 other things we recommend this week

CNNMoney: Amazon.com debuts short filmsupdated: Tue Nov 09 2004 09:56:00

Amazon.com is giving shoppers another reason to visit its site as the holidays approach.

showbuzzupdated: Mon Sep 20 2004 15:15:00

A word of advice from Elton John to up-and-coming musicians: Pay your dues.

List of Oscar nomineesupdated: Tue Jan 27 2004 10:14:00

Here is the complete list of nominations for the 76th annual Academy Awards:

Fortune: Life in the fast lane A guide to the Internet's best broadband destinations.updated: Mon Oct 09 2000 00:01:00

You've ditched your jet-age 56Kbps dial-up connection for one that delivers warp speed. It's called extra bandwidth. With your DSL, cable, T1, or T3 line, you're one of the lucky drivers cruising i...

Fortune: Full Stream Ahead Web entertainment sites are attracting fans, Hollywood talent, and investors willing to embrace risk. Now all updated: Mon Oct 09 2000 00:01:00

Pop.com sounded like a can't-miss idea. The Internet entertainment venture was created last fall by some of the most powerful and talented executives in Hollywood, including Steven Spielberg, Jeffr...

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