Halle Berry, Sandra Bullock to present Oscars

Halle Berry, Sandra Bullock to present Oscars Actresses Halle Berry, Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman and Reese Witherspoon, who have won Oscars in the past, will present at this year's Academy Awards on February 24. Berry won the award for her performance in 'Monster's Ball' (2001), Bullock for 'The Blind Side' (2009), Kidman for 'The Hours' (2002) and Witherspoon for 'Walk the Line' (2005). ...
11:10 AM, Feb 14, 2013

Martin Scorsese plans to shoot movies digitally

Martin Scorsese plans to shoot movies digitally London: Hollywood director Martin Scorsese is abandoning film to shoot movies digitally, according to his long-time editor Thelma Schoonmaker. The 69-year-old director, who won an Oscar for his first 3D film Hugo which released last year, has lost the battle with traditional ways of filming motion pictures, according to Schoonmaker, reported Contactmusic. "It would appear that we've lost the battle. I think Marty just feels it's unfortunately over, and there's...
05:12 PM, Jun 29, 2012

Haven't seen any Indian film: 'The Artist' actor

Haven't seen any Indian film: 'The Artist' actor Mumbai: Jean Dujardin is beaming with joy after winning his first ever Oscar for his performance in black and white silent French movie 'The Artist' and says he has work opportunities at home, but this is the start of an American movie career for him. "I began contemplating a career in acting while serving my mandatory military service. Thereafter, I went on to work in 'OSS 117'. At present I...
01:07 PM, Mar 01, 2012

Jean Dujardin wants to make another silent film

Jean Dujardin wants to make another silent film London: 'The Artist' star Jean Dujardin would happily make another silent movie if it helped his chances of Hollywood success. The French actor, who won the Academy Award for Best Actor prize for his movie 'The Artist', said he has some ideas of where he wants his career to go, reported Contactmusic. "I'm not an American actor, I'm French and I continue in France. If I could make another silent...
09:13 AM, Feb 28, 2012

Best quotes from the Oscars 2012

Best quotes from the Oscars 2012 Los Angeles: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences handed out Oscars, the film industry's top honor, at the 84th annual Academy Awards on 26 February, 2012. Following is a collection of memorable quotes from the show: Meryl Streep, winner, Best Actress, 'The Iron Lady': "When they called my name, I had this feeling I could hear half of America going, 'Oh no. Come on...Her, again?' You know. But,...
12:42 PM, Feb 27, 2012

'The Artist' shines at French film awards

'The Artist' shines at French film awards Paris : Silent movie 'The Artist' shone at home, netting best film and a string of other awards at France's annual Cesars, held two days before the Oscars in which the black-and-white film is a top favourite. Michel Hazanavicius won both best film and best director for his tribute to Hollywood's golden age, about a silent movie star struggling after the arrival of the talkies, at the 37th Cesars ceremony...
11:59 AM, Feb 25, 2012

Friday Release: Stylized reality in 'The Artist'

Friday Release: Stylized reality in 'The Artist' New Delhi: His black and white silent film 'The Artist' has won three Golden Globes and seven Baftas (awards of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts) this year. French director Michel Hazanavicius says he doesn't make movies to reproduce reality but loves to create a show. "I'm not a naturalistic director. What I love is to create a show and for people to enjoy it...I am interested in...
04:43 PM, Feb 23, 2012

'Artist,' 'Descendants' score top Globe wins

'Artist,' 'Descendants' score top Globe wins Beverly Hills: The black-and-white silent film 'The Artist' led the Golden Globes with three wins at a show that spread Hollywood's love around among a broad range of films, including best drama recipient 'The Descendants' and its star, George Clooney. Wins for 'The Artist' included best musical or comedy and best actor in a musical or comedy for Jean Dujardin. Along with best drama, "The Descendants" won the dramatic-actor Globe...
07:11 AM, Jan 16, 2012