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Sundance Talk: What To See

This Sundance I dragooned New York-based Screen critic David D'Arcy into sharing his Sundance experience with us via Podcast. The first is an round-up of what we've seen and hear buzz about. We'll reconnoiter again for a wrap-up. Check back for our Sundance wrap on Monday.
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  • By Anne Thompson
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  • January 27, 2012
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More: Sundance 2012, Festivals, Sundance, Festivals

In the Works: Charlie Kaufman adds Kate Winslet and Catherine Keener to Impressive Cast of "Frank or Francis"

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Charlie Kaufman's latest mind-bender, the meta-musical Hollywood comedy "Frank or Francis," has already attracted a bevy of comedic pros: Steve Carell, Jack Black, Nicolas Cage, and Kevin Kline.
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  • By Maggie Lange
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  • January 27, 2012
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More: Kate Winslet, Catherine Keener, Kevin Kline, Steve Carell, Jack Black, Nicolas Cage

First Look: 'The Artist' Blooper Reel Stumbles Onto the Internet

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Need a dose of slapstick physical humor? We thought so. Two minutes of gloriously silly bloopers from Best Picture front nominee "The Artist" have emerged online -- and some of the mugging, toothy grins, and crack-ups nearly rival what made the final cut.
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  • By Maggie Lange
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  • January 27, 2012
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IMDb Releases Top 10 of the Last 10 Years Lists

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In commemoration of the 10th anniversary of its IMDBPro service, IMDb has released several "Top 10 of the Last 10 Years" lists, compiled from data collected by the site through the last decade.
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  • By Jacob Combs
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  • January 27, 2012
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More: Lists, Johnny Depp, Chris Nolan

First Look: 'Hunger Games'' Liam Hemsworth to Star in 'Timeless'

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Relativity Media has signed "Hunger Games" star Liam Hemsworth as the lead in "Timeless," a romantic thriller about a man so consumed by love of his recently deceased wife that he attempts to achieve the scientifically impossible.
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  • By Maggie Lange
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  • January 27, 2012
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More: CASTING WATCH, Relativity Media, Relativity, Action

John Hurt to Receive Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema Award at BAFTAs

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John Hurt will receive the Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema Award at this year's BAFTAs, to be held on February 12 at London's Royal Opera House.
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  • By Jacob Combs
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  • January 27, 2012
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More: John Hurt, BAFTA, Harry Potter

Sundance Selects Acquires AIDS Doc "How to Survive a Plague"

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Sundance Selects is acquiring the North American rights to the AIDS documentary "How to Survive a Plague," the company announced today at the Sundance festival.
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  • By Jacob Combs
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  • January 26, 2012
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More: Sundance 2012 News, Documentaries, Sundance, Sundance 2012

First Listen: Interscope Releases Original Soundtrack for Madonna's 'W.E. '

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"W.E." the period romance co-written and directed by Madonna, was originally rumored to be a musical about the Duke and Duchess of Windsor.  Though a time-jumping romantic drama resulted instead, Interscope is highlighting the music from the motion picture in a soundtrack release on January 31st.
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  • By Maggie Lange
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  • January 26, 2012
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More: Madonna, Madonna, Sound and Score, The Weinstein Co., Weinstein Co., The Weinstein Company

Sundance News: Entertainment One Acquires Psychological Thriller 'Wish You Were Here'

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Entertainment One has purchased North American rights to the Australian Sundance opener "Wish You Were Here." Directed by Kieran Darcy-Smith, the mystery thriller stars Joel Edgerton ("Warrior" and Baz Luhrmann's upcoming "The Great Gatsby"). The movie will most likely be released in Fall of 2012.  "Wish You Were Here" depicts what happens to three friends after one goes missing on a trip to Cambodia. It was criticized for weak plotting, but praised for its performances and production value. 
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  • By Maggie Lange
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  • January 26, 2012
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More: Sundance 2012 Reviews, Sundance 2012 Films, Sundance 2012 News, Sundance 2012, Sundance, Joel Edgerton

Oscar Watch: Entertainment Weekly's Annual Oscar Issue - Snubs, Shocks, Surprises

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Entertainment Weekly's Annual Oscar Issue breaks down the nominees, throws down some surprising predictions, gives tribute to the shocking snubs, and adds insights on what you might have missed. (Another amusing way to catch up: LA Times' The Envelope's interactive cheat sheet.)
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  • By Anne Thompson and Maggie Lange
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  • January 26, 2012
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More: Academy Awards, Viola Davis, Meryl Streep, George Clooney, George Clooney, Martin Scorsese, Martin Scorsese, Woody Allen, Woody Allen

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