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Oct 5, 2007 2:53 PM CDT

Clooney Wows in Sleek Clayton

Clooney wows critics in thoughtful corporate thriller

(Newser) - It might sound like a familiar corporate thriller—a court case, dark secrets, attacks of conscience—but Entertainment Weekly says Michael Clayton makes it all seem fresh, calling it “better than good.” It’s no Erin Brockovich, raves Slate, fading white and black hats to gray. And George...

Stewart Gets 2nd Shot at Oscars

Sep 12, 2007 3:09 AM CDT

Stewart Gets 2nd Shot at Oscars

Political satirist taking his shtick to Hollywood again

(Newser) - "Daily Show" star Jon Stewart is expected to be announced today as the host of Hollywood's next Oscar awards ceremony, his second time at the famous podium, reports the New York Times. Stewart hosted in 2006, swapping political satire for movie parodies, but didn't draw as many viewers as...

Academy Sues
to Halt Oscar Sell-Out

Sep 2, 2007 9:34 AM CDT

Academy Sues to Halt Oscar Sell-Out

Golden pair won by silent film legend to be sold at auction

(Newser) - Two Oscars won by silent film legend Mary Pickford are on their way to the open market, and the Motion Picture Academy of America is suing to stop the sale. The academy claims that 1950 bylaws give them the right to buy each statue for the nominal sum of $10,...

Dylan Flick Coming Soon to (1 or 2) Screens Near You

Aug 21, 2007 5:55 PM CDT

Dylan Flick Coming Soon to (1 or 2) Screens Near You

Starting small, even with big star power

(Newser) - A little movie looking for a crowd will open on only 4 screens this fall, but its distributor boasts that “I’m going to play every major city in the United States with this movie.” With Heath Ledger, Christian Bale and Cate Blanchett taking star turns in a...

Spielberg May Split From Paramount

Jul 20, 2007 10:23 AM CDT

Spielberg May Split From Paramount

Angry director could pack up DreamWorks and leave studio

(Newser) - Steven Spielberg is so disillusioned with Paramount Pictures that he may bail on the studio, which less than 2 years ago bought the director's DreamWorks for $1.53 billion. The legend behind Jaws, E.T., and Transformers is furious that Paramount takes credit for his movies and mistreats his...

Chic Pups Are Channeling
Nic and Leo

Mar 26, 2007 9:05 AM CDT

Chic Pups Are Channeling Nic and Leo

Oscar knock-offs now come in teacup sizes

(Newser) - Knock-offs of Academy Awards gowns—always a brisk business—now come in even-smaller sizes: An L.A. company has released a new line of Oscar duds for dogs, from Nicole Kidman's red Balenciaga to Leonardo DiCaprio's Armani tux. Little Lily's, which has been dressing posh pooches since 2002, has...