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Weinstein Dates 'Butler' for August 16 Release

Weinstein Dates 'Butler' for August 16 Release

The Weinsteins slot Lee Daniels' The Butler in prime, early Oscar positioning with an August 16 release date.

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First 'August: Osage County' Trailer with Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts

First 'August: Osage County' Trailer with Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts

Watch the first trailer for August: Osage County starring Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts and set to hit theaters on August 8.

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Oscar Rule Changes Mean Nothing Until There is Full Transparency

Oscar Rule Changes Mean Nothing Until There is Full Transparency

The Academy announced another rule change for the upcoming 2014 Oscars, but the rules mean nothing until there is full transparency within the process.

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2014 Golden Globe Dates Set and Seth MacFarlane Back for 2014 Oscars?

2014 Golden Globe Dates Set and Seth MacFarlane Back for 2014 Oscars?

Rumors say the Academy is reaching out to Seth MacFarlane to return as 2014 Oscar host and the HFPA has set the dates for the 2014 Golden Globe Awards.

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Is 'Oblivion' Our First Major 2014 Oscar Sound Contender?

Is 'Oblivion' Our First Major 2014 Oscar Sound Contender?

If you ask me, Oblivion is the first major Oscar contender for sound, score and visual effects for this year, take a look at how they put together the sound for the film in this Soundworks featurette.

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Robert Downey Jr. is Cool with Winning Zero Oscars... or Two

Robert Downey Jr. is Cool with Winning Zero Oscars... or Two

Robert Downey Jr. answers questions regarding his thoughts on winning an Oscar and his future as Iron Man.

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David O. Russell's Abscam Film Officially Titled 'American Hustle'

David O. Russell's Abscam Film Officially Titled 'American Hustle'

David O. Russell's new Abscam film starring Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Bradley Cooper and Jeremy Renner is officially titled American Hustle.

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Movie Poster for 'Salinger' Documentary Due This September

Movie Poster for 'Salinger' Documentary Due This September

Check out the weathered poster for Salinger, the J.D. Salinger documentary from director Shane Salerno due in theaters September 2013.

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Fox Searchlight Picks Up Anderson's 'Budapest Hotel' and Dates McQueen's 'Slave'

Fox Searchlight Picks Up Anderson's 'Budapest Hotel' and Dates McQueen's 'Slave'

Fox Searchlight is padding their awards stable with Wes Anderson's Grand Budapest Hotel and Steve McQueen's Twelve Years a Slave.

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Early 2014 Oscar Predictions: First Best Adapted Screenplay Line-Up

Early 2014 Oscar Predictions: First Best Adapted Screenplay Line-Up

Yesterday we looked at 25 Best Original Screenplay contenders and today we turn our attention to Best Adapted Screenplay. The field here isn't as big, boasting 17 total contenders right now, but perhaps after looking over the list you'll think of a couple contenders I may have overlooked. For the time being my top five [...]

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