'Transformers' hits $300 million in 14 days, trails just 'Dark Knight' on blockbuster paceJuly 8th, 2009 'Transformers' hits $300 million mark in 14 daysLOS ANGELES — "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" has reached another Hollywood milestone. The sci-fi blockbuster shot past the $300 million mark domestically on Tuesday — after just 14 days in release.
'Dark Knight' wins 8 Key Art Awards, including best poster and TV spot, WALL-E wins 7June 13th, 2009 'Dark Knight' wins 8 Key Art Awards, best posterLOS ANGELES — "The Dark Knight" has taken eight Key Art Awards, including best theatrical poster and best TV spot, in the annual competition to honor the best in movie promotions in all mediums. The awards show was held Friday night at the Geffen Contemporary at the Museum of Contemporary Art in downtown Los Angeles.
Twilight, Slumdog lead MTV movie award nominationsMay 5th, 2009 LOS ANGELES - Teen vampire movie 'Twilight' led the MTV movie award nominations announced Monday with seven nods, just ahead of Oscar winner 'Slumdog Millionaire', which earned six nominations. In an online poll, 'Twilight' earned nods for best movie, best female performance (Kristen Stewart) and breakthrough performance male (Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner).
Christian Bale hopes Christopher Nolan takes up third Batman filmMay 1st, 2009 LONDON - Welsh born English actor Christian Bale has revealed that he hopes 'The Dark Knight' director Christopher Nolan signs up for the third Batman film. Bale, 35, said the reason he wants Nolan, 39, to direct the next movie, is because nobody would be able to do as good a job.
Dark Knight composer scores double nods at Classical BritsApril 21st, 2009 LONDON - Music composer James Newton Howard has been nominated twice in the best soundtrack category at the Classical Brits for his work on films The Dark Knight and I Am Legend. Co-composer Hans Zimmer is also nominated for his work in the Dark Knight, reports The BBC.
Chris Brown withdraws from Kids' Choice AwardsMarch 12th, 2009 LOS ANGELES - R&B star Chris Brown has withdrawn from the popular Kids' Choice Awards scheduled for March 28, after his double nomination sparked controversy. Thousands of parents signed a petition calling on the Nickelodeon children's channel to toss him out after his alleged attack last month on pop star Rihanna for which he now faces assault charges.
Chris Brown pulls out of Nickledeon Kid's Choice AwardsMarch 12th, 2009 LONDON - Singer Chris Brown, who was a few days ago urging young kids to vote for him, has reportedly pulled out of the Nickledeon Kid's Choice awards, after being charged with two felony counts for his alleged attack on Rihanna. Brown was nominated in the 'Favorite male singer' and 'Favorite song' categories, but enraged fans launched online petition urging organizers Nickleodeon to remove his name.
Another win for 'Slumdog Millionaire'February 15th, 2009 NEW YORK - After winning top honours at the Golden Globes and BAFTA, Oscar favourite 'Slumdog Millionaire' has won an award at the Art Directors Guild Awards. Danny Boyle's movie was named the Best Contemporary Film at the black-tie ceremony held at Beverly Hills Saturday.
Sourav to choose Knight Riders cheerleaders as Reality Show judgeFebruary 8th, 2009 RAICHAK - Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly will be one of the judges in a television reality show to select cheerleaders for Kolkata Knight Riders. The show is to be produced by super star Shah Rukh Khan's Red Chillies Entertainment -- which co-owns Knight Riders -- and shown on NDTV Imagine.
'Benjamin Button' leads Oscar nominations, 'Slumdog Millionaire' is secondJanuary 21st, 2009 LOS ANGELES - The Brad Pitt starrer reverse-ageing drama 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button' has turned out to be the frontrunner for the 81st Annual Academy Awards with 13 Oscar nominations followed by British filmmaker Danny Boyle's Golden Globe winning drama 'Slumdog Millionaire' that has got 10 nominations. Indian composer A.R.
No sequel to 'The Dark Knight'?January 10th, 2009 LONDON - Charles Roven, the producer of box office smash 'The Dark Knight', has revealed that he is uncertain about plans for a sequel to the film. The Warner Bros.
Slumdog no underdog in Critics Choice AwardsJanuary 8th, 2009 LOS ANGELES - Mumbai-based movie Slumdog Millionaire has won five prizes at the Critics Choice Awards, cementing its position as a surprise favourite just as the Oscar season moves into high gear. The tale of an Indian orphan whose life experiences take him to the final of a big-money Indian game show, won prizes for best picture, as well as for director Danny Boyle, writer Simon Beaufoy, star Dev Patel and composer A.R.
'Iron Man' beats 'The Dark Knight' in best movie pollDecember 31st, 2008 LONDON - The movie 'Iron Man' has beaten 'The Dark Knight' in the best movie poll conducted by inthenews.co.uk. According to contactmusic.com, 'Iron Man' took in an estimated $101 million and earned 23.4 percent of the vote.
'The Dark Knight' not released in ChinaDecember 26th, 2008 LONDON - Record-breaking Batman movie 'The Dark Knight' has not been released in China due to cultural sensitivities. Despite the movie opening in Hong Kong, Warner Bros.
'The Dark Knight' release cancelled in ChinaDecember 23rd, 2008 LONDON - Hollywood studios Warner Bros. have cancelled the release of 2008 record-breaking hit 'The Dark Knight' in China.
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