Oprah Reveals She Was Turned Down for Doubt

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Miramax, Adaptation, Drama, Religious, Casting, Celeb News

In the first few weeks of 2009, Oprah Winfrey has revealed a great deal to her audience. Not only is mad at herself for falling off the weight wagon (again), she was once recently told “No.”

On Tuesday’s episode of her talk show, Winfrey told recent Golden Globe nominee Meryl Streep some surprising news. She asked director John Patrick Shanley to audition for Meryl’s film, Doubt.

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2009 Golden Globe Nominations (Film)

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: DreamWorks, Disney, Fox Searchlight, Paramount, Universal, Warner Bros, Weinstein Company, Adaptation, Animation, Drama, Family, Foreign, Foreign Language, Independent, Musicals, Period, Political, Romance, Sequels, Comedy, Awards, Lists

Although a looming SAG strike may threaten next year’s Academy Awards, the Golden Globes ceremony should finally go on as planned. The 66th annual event is scheduled to air on Sunday, January 11th, just 11 days before the Oscar nominations are announced.

Here are some of the noteworthy mentions from this year’s list of film nominees:

• Frost/Nixon and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button both led the field with five nominations each.
• Despite being chosen Best Film by the New York Film Critics, Sean Penn was the only nod Milk received by the HFPA.
• Meryl Streep earned two nominations for her work in Doubt and Mamma Mia.
• Kate Winslet is also up for two awards. Her films - Revolutionary Road and The Reader - are also up for Best Picture.
• Heath Ledger did get a posthumous nomination as expected.
• Although he was recently recognized for his acting work in Gran Torino, director Clint Eastwood (Changeling) was only acknowledged for his musical achievements.

(You can find the full list of film nominees after the jump. Click here for the TV nominations.)

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In Theaters This Weekend: December 12, 2008

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: 20th Century Fox, IFC Films, Magnolia, Miramax, Warner Bros, Yari Film Group Releasing, Adaptation, Adventure, Animation, Drama, Foreign, Period, Romance, Science Fiction, Comedy, Thrillers, Lists, New Releases

Here are some possible suggestions for your upcoming weekend:

• The Day The Earth Stood Still (PG-13): starring Keanu Reeves, Jennifer Connelly, Kathy Bates (directed by Scott Derrickson)
• Delgo (PG): starring Freddie Prinze, Jr., Jennifer Love Hewitt, Chris Kattan (directed by Marc Adler and Jason Maurer)
• Nothing Like the Holidays (PG-13): starring John Leguizamo, Alfred Molina, Elizabeth Pena (directed by Alfredo De Villa)

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