Movies News

6:49 AM
20-November
2009 Jennifer Hudson To Play "Winnie" In Mandela BiopicOscar Award winner Jennifer Hudson has been tapped to play the ex-wife of former South African President Nelson Mandela. The "American Idol" alum will play Winnie Mandela in an upcoming Darrell J. Roodt-directed film.
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5:52 AM
19-November
2009 DVD Of "My Sister's Keeper" Reveals Extra Dramatic Footage"My Sister's Keeper" is currently available on DVD and Blu-ray Hi-Def. The family drama, available from Warner Home Video, was released on November 17. Based on the best-selling novel by Jodi Picoult, it follows the story of a family struck by tragedy in a story that Joe Morgenstern of The Wall Street Journal refers to as "?heartfelt and deeply affecting."
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11:46 AM
18-November
2009 Eric Dane Joins "Burlesque" CastEric Dane is the latest cast member added to "Burlesque," the musical drama starring Christina Aguilera and Cher. The "Grey's Anatomy" star rounds out an already star-studded cast which also includes Stanley Tucci, Kristen Bell, Alan Cumming, and "Twilight" star Cam Gigandet.
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8:14 AM
18-November
2009 Brett Ratner Reportedly Releasing English Version Of Bollywood Film "Kites"Filmmaker Brett Ratner will be adapting the Bollywood blockbuster "Kites" into a Western film. The "Rush Hour" director is reportedly "editing" an English version of the Asian film.
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6:45 AM
18-November
2009 John Woo Movie To Debut On HDNet Prior To American PremiereA renowned filmmaker will return to the roots that made him famous. Hong Kong movie-maker John Woo's 2008 film "Red Cliff" will be making its American theatrical debut on November 20, but HDNet will give viewers a chance to watch it before it hits theaters. HDNet Movies will offer a sneak preview of the movie at 8 p.m. ET on November 18.
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6:09 AM
18-November
2009 "March Of The Penguins" DVD Set Includes New DocumentaryThe "March of the Penguins" Limited Edition gift set is currently available on DVD. The 2005 documentary by French filmmaker Luc Jacquet comes in a specially contained package from Warner Home Video.
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9:56 AM
17-November
2009 Leona Lewis Sings For James Cameron's "Avatar" ThemeBritish songstress Leona Lewis has been tapped to sing the theme song for James Cameron's much-hyped sci-fi film "Avatar." The "X Factor" champ has recorded "I See You" for the closing credit of the movie.
Topics: Music, Movies

6:20 AM
17-November
2009 Iranian Women's Difficulties Observed In "The Glass House"American film and television viewers will get the chance to observe life in another part of the world. The documentary "The Glass House" premiered Monday night at 9 p.m. ET/PT on the Sundance Channel.
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5:50 AM
17-November
2009 Three Kevin Smith Films Come To Blu-rayThe Kevin Smith Collection is currently available on Blu-ray Hi-Def. The Kevin Smith Collection, released today, is a box set containing three of the filmmaker's best-loved movies: "Clerks," "Chasing Amy" and "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back."
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1:48 PM
16-November
2009 "2012" Grosses $65 Million During Opening WeekendApocalyptic film "2012" makes 2009 its year at the box office. The Sony Pictures sci-fi film garnered $65 million at the box office during its opening weekend, and marched past $225 million for its first five days in the big screen.
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