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2013 African Movie Academy Awards Nominations Announced

  • By Courtney
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  • March 16, 2013 3:17 PM
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Hot off the presses! You'll recognize several of these films, as we've covered them in previous posts; like Kwaku Ananse, Fuelling Poverty, Stones In The Sun, Woolwich Boys, Last Flight To Abuja, Virgin Magarida, Nairobi Half Life, and more.
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Mariette Monpierre's 'Elza' Wins Top Award At FESPACO

  • By Sergio
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  • March 5, 2013 12:27 PM
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Filmmaker Mariette Monpierre's touching feature film Elza was awarded the Paul Robeson Award for Best Film of the Diaspora at FESPACO 2013.
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DRC-Set 'War Witch' ('Rebelle') Sweeps Canadian Academy Screen Awards

  • By Tambay A. Obenson
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  • March 3, 2013 10:09 PM
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Congratulations to director Kim Nguyen, star Rachel Mwanza, and the rest of the crew and cast that made War Witch (Rebelle) possible!
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Let's Talk 2013 Oscars - Surprises? Disappointments? Gaffes? Props? Ho-Hum? (Open Thread)

  • By Tambay A. Obenson
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  • February 25, 2013 10:25 AM
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I had a bit of fun live-tweeting and *Facebooking* the Oscars last night, and I thank all of you who participated, and gave what could've been an otherwise dull evening, some life.
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Ving Rhames Gave His Golden Globe To Jack Lemmon; What If That Happened At The Oscars?

  • By Tambay A. Obenson
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  • February 24, 2013 1:24 PM
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It's not an Oscar moment - I should've remembered to post this when the Golden Globes were handed out - but it's still an awards moment worth sharing, and one that I'm not sure everyone is aware of.
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2013 Independent Spirit Awards Full Winners List ('Nowhere,' 'Beasts,' 'Stones,' 'Waiting,' 'Loot')

  • By Courtney
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  • February 23, 2013 7:03 PM
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Here's the full list of winners at the 28th annual Independent Spirit Awards, which was held in Santa Monica, CA this afternoon/evening, hosted by Andy Samberg.
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'Middle Of Nowhere' Wins John Cassavetes Award (Best Feature Under $500,000) At Spirit Awards

  • By Courtney
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  • February 23, 2013 5:49 PM
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The 2013 Spirit Awards celebration is still ongoing at this very moment, as winners are revealed. 
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Reginald Hudlin Honored by Bevy Smith, CAA and Blackhouse for His 'Django Unchained' Oscar Nod

  • By Jai Tiggett
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  • February 21, 2013 8:51 PM
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As the Academy Awards approach this weekend, celebrations are in full swing. On Tuesday producer Reginald Hudlin was honored at a dinner hosted by Bevy Smith recognizing his Best Picture nomination for Django Unchained.
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Melvin Van Peebles To Receive Lifetime Achievement Award At Chicago Movies And Music Festival

  • By Sergio
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  • February 21, 2013 6:13 PM
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Melvin Van Peebles will be the recipient of the Lifetime Achivement Award at the 5th annual Chicago International Movies and Music Festival which will run from April 18-21.
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The Curious Case Of Hattie McDaniel's Missing Oscar... Did You Know?

  • By Courtney
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  • February 20, 2013 7:26 PM
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Expect some interesting black Oscar trivia you may not be aware of, but should be, as we get close to this Sunday's ceremony.
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