Slumdog star has book deal
Stuff Sun, 07 Jun 2009 21:25 PM PDT
One of the child stars of the Oscar-winning movie Slumdog Millionaire will write her life story, her publishers said. Transworld Publishers said Rubina Ali's book will tell the story of her life in the shantytown where she grew up. |
Shakespeare festival to begin Friday
The Daily Mississippian Sun, 07 Jun 2009 21:22 PM PDT
By Aline Carambat Assignment Editor As summer’s new comedies, dramas and romance flicks continue to pop up in movie theaters, the University of Mississippi theatre department has taken a different approach by referring back to one of the most entertaining playwrights in history, William Shakespeare. Joe Turner Cantú, the festival’s artistic director, said the three plays being performed in this ... |
Staerkel Planetarium show debunks "Bad Astronomy"
Daily Illini Sun, 07 Jun 2009 21:19 PM PDT
While the special-effect lasers and explosions of "Star Wars" may make for an exciting movie, the effects are often wildly inaccurate, according to a program titled "Bad Astronomy: Myths and Misconceptions," currently showing at Parkland College's Staerkel Planetarium, 2400 West Bradley Ave. |
Tony Awards: 'Billy Elliot' dominates
Chicago Tribune Sun, 07 Jun 2009 21:18 PM PDT
"Billy Elliot," the inspirational movie-turned-musical about a working-class Yorkshire kid who dances away from strife and poverty, dominated the 63rd annual Tony Awards, winning 10 Tony Awards, including the coveted best musical Tony ( WINNER'S LIST ). "You opened your wallets and you opened your hearts," said composer Elton John, noting that the show opened in the middle of last fall's ... |
Motorcycles get revved up for the big screen
Los Angeles Times Sun, 07 Jun 2009 21:18 PM PDT
Although sales are down in the U.S., 2009 has been a blockbuster year for bikes in films. Manufacturers are hoping the product placements give them traction with new buyers. The summer movie season is here, in all its action-packed and, increasingly, motorcycle-enhanced glory. In just the last month, a pack of Ducati Hypermotards has streamed down the legs of a giant robot in "Terminator ... |
Parent's guide to new movie releases
The Post and Courier Sun, 07 Jun 2009 21:13 PM PDT
Rating: PG-13 for crude and sexual content, and for language including a drug reference. What it's about: Disgraced scientist discovers all his theories about parallel universes are true, to his dismay. |
'Billy Elliot' dominates Tonys, wins best musical
Miami Herald Sun, 07 Jun 2009 21:10 PM PDT
An movie-inspired British musical and a withering French comedy triumphed over Broadway's American fare on Sunday when the 63rd annual Tony Awards were presented at Manhattan's Radio City Music Hall. |
'Billy Elliot' dominates the Tonys
Chicago Tribune Sun, 07 Jun 2009 21:00 PM PDT
"Billy Elliot," the inspirational movie-turned-musical about a working-class Yorkshire kid who dances away from strife and poverty, dominated the 63rd annual Tony Awards, winning 10 Tony Awards, including the coveted best musical Tony. |
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