Tanks roll along Beijing streets in rehearsal for 60th anniversary paradeSeptember 6th, 2009 Tanks out in Beijing in 60th anniversary rehearsalBEIJING — Tanks, armored personnel carriers and rocket launchers rolled along a major Beijing boulevard Sunday in practice for a parade next month to mark China's 60th anniversary. The main east-west artery of Beijing was closed for a rehearsal of the elaborate military parade planned for Oct.
China holds first rehearsal of 60th anniversary parade on Beijing streetsAugust 28th, 2009 China holds National Day rehearsal paradeBEIJING — Beijing closed down its streets overnight Friday in the heart of the city near Tiananmen Square as tens of thousands of people joined in the first dress rehearsal for China's 60th anniversary parade. On Oct. 1, the People's Republic of China celebrates six decades since its founding.
Attorney says Jackson's dermatologist has no plans to intervene in guardianshp arrangementAugust 27th, 2009 Jackson dermatologist won't file in guardianshipLOS ANGELES — A lawyer for Michael Jackson's former dermatologist says he now has no plans to petition a court for a role in the lives of the singer's three children. Mark Vincent Kaplan says Dr.
Screen Actor's Guild board opposes closing historic motion picture old-age home in Los AngelesJuly 28th, 2009 SAG votes to oppose Hollywood hospital closureLOS ANGELES — The Screen Actors Guild has voted to oppose closing a motion picture home where many actors and others have spent their last years. By a slender margin, the SAG board voted Saturday to oppose closing the Motion Picture & Television Fund's long-term care facility in Woodland Hills.
Mayor: Jackson's father to attend memorial in family's hometown of Gary, Ind.July 9th, 2009 Mayor: Jackson's dad to attend Ind. hometown eventGARY, Ind.
Obama adviser Axelrod says president has written Michael Jackson's familyJune 28th, 2009 Obama aide: President has written Jackson familyWASHINGTON — A top White House adviser says President Barack Obama has written a private letter to Michael Jackson's family. David Axelrod says Obama expressed condolences to the Jacksons.
Fractured rib causes Melissa Rycroft to miss Monday's 'Dancing With the Stars'April 28th, 2009 Injury causes Melissa Rycroft to miss 'Dancing'LOS ANGELES — Melissa Rycroft was the top scorer on "Dancing With the Stars" last week, but she was absent from Monday's show. Host Tom Bergeron says Rycroft sustained a painful rib injury that prevented her from performing.
In last place until the end, Winter View picks up the pace to win by 2 lengthsApril 24th, 2009 Winter View takes her time, wins Keeneland featureLEXINGTON, Ky. — Winter View trailed in last place until the last quarter-mile, then pushed ahead to win the $150,000 Grade 3 Grey Goose Bewitch Stakes at Keeneland on Thursday.
Martin Scorsese to be honoured with Humanitarian awardApril 8th, 2009 LONDON - Legendary director Martin Scorsese will be honored with the 'Humanitarian' award by the Multicultural Motion Picture Association (MPAA). The Oscar-winner will become the second recipient of the prestigious award, as Clint Eastwood was the first person to be honoured with it last year, reports the Daily express.
Naveen Patnaik wins trust voteMarch 11th, 2009 BHUBANESWAR - Orissa Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik won a trust vote in the state assembly Wednesday amid pandemonium caused by the Congress objecting to the motion on a technicality. The motion was passed by voice vote.
Motion Picture Association opens office in IndiaFebruary 15th, 2009 MUMBAI - Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), a trade organization for American film industry, opened its first Indian office here Monday. Called the Motion Picture Dist.
Angry senators file privilege motion against PCB chiefFebruary 11th, 2009 KARACHI - The Senate's standing committee on sports Thursday decided to hit back at Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ijaz Butt for his outburst against its members by moving a privilege motion against him. The motion took cognisance of Butt's remarks quoted in Thursday's media reports after he appeared before the Senate's standing committee on sports.
Walt Disney to distribute DreamWorks-Reliance filmsFebruary 10th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The Walt Disney Studios has agreed to distribute all upcoming live-action motion pictures produced by DreamWorks under their partnership with Reliance BIG Entertainment, part of the Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group. The agreement to enter into an exclusive long-term distribution arrangement with DreamWorks Studios co-founder Steven Spielberg and CEO Stacey Snider was announced in Burbank, California Monday.
Disney to distribute Anil Ambani-DreamWorks moviesFebruary 10th, 2009 MUMBAI - Walt Disney Studios will distribute movies that the Steven Spielberg-promoted DreamWorks Studios produces in partnership with Reliance Big Entertainment, part of the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group. Under the terms of a long-term arrangement, Disney will handle distribution and marketing of approximately six DreamWorks films each year.
List of major Golden Globe Award winnersJanuary 11th, 2009 LOS ANGELES - The following is a list of winners of the Golden Globe Awards in the major categories. Best Motion Picture, Drama: 'Slumdog Millionaire'
Best Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy: 'Vicky Christina Barcelona'
Foreign Language Picture: 'Waltz With Bashir'
Best Director: Danny Boyle, 'Slumdog Millionaire'
Best Dramatic Actor: Mickey Rourke, 'The Wrestler'
Best Dramatic Actress: Kate Winslet, 'Revolutionary Road'
Best Actor, Comedy or Musical: Colin Farrel, 'In Bruges'
Best Actress, Comedy or Musical: Sally Hawkins, 'Happy-Go-Lucky'
Supporting Actor: Heath Ledger, 'The Dark Knight'
Supporting Actress: Kate Winslet, 'The Reader'
Screenplay: Simon Beaufoy, 'Slumdog Millionaire'
Original Score: A.R.
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