Monthly Archives: January 2009

"Panda" director Stevenson at helm of "Universe" – Reuters

John Stevenson, the co-director of the animated feature "Kung Fu Panda," has signed on to direct "Masters of the Universe," a live-action version of the popular 1980s cartoon and toy line.

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Child star, parents happy to be part of `Slumdog’ – AP

The makers of “Slumdog Millionaire” have done more for the film’s child stars than their parents ever could, the father of one young actress said.

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Neo-noir "Missing Person" misses the dramatic mark – Reuters

Writer-director Noah Buschel's third feature, "The Missing Person," is a low-key mystery that's initially engaging but ultimately lacks sufficient intrigue to sustain interest. Sundance's endorsement should help to secure further festival play, but theatrical and ancillary prospects are otherwise dubious.

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"Uninvited" delivers shock value but no suspense – Reuters

The latest Hollywood thriller to be inspired by a Korean horror movie, "The Uninvited" has a serviceable premise. The directors and producers have spoken in lofty terms of the Freudian influences on their film, but in truth it's just a … Continue reading

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Scoop: Watts opens up about loss of Ledger

Actress praises late actor’s strength and fragility in an interview with Parade magazine.

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Child star, parents defend ‘Slumdog’ creators

Rafiq Qureshi, whose 7-year-old daughter, Rubina, appears in the film, said that the filmmakers enrolled his daughter in school and “are taking complete care of my child.”

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Heath Ledger insurance suit settles – AP

An agreement has been reached in a lawsuit involving Heath Ledger’s $10 million life insurance policy.

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Stuntman injured on set of Harry Potter movie – AP

British officials are investigating an accident on the set of the latest Harry Potter film that left a stunt man seriously injured.

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James Brown survivors await settlement

Attorneys say the settlement would divide Brown’s remaining assets and give his beneficiaries the ability to make money using his music and likeness.

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Filing: Settlement in Heath Ledger insurance suit – AP

Documents state an agreement has been reached in a lawsuit involving Heath Ledger’s $10 million life insurance policy.

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