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Three-Way Tie for Most Noms at Spirit Awards
December 02, 2008
With six nominations each, "Ballast," "Frozen River" and "Rachel Getting Married" led the nominees for Film Independent's Spirit Awards, announced Tuesday morning.


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Have Indie Films Become Too Strong for Their Own Good?
December 02, 2008
In a few hours, the Independent Spirit awards announce nominees for their annual show. The problem is they'll recognize pretty much a lot of the filmmakers that the Academy is already recognizing.

Five Performers Named to 'Fame' Remake
December 01, 2008
Actors Megan Mullally, Kelsey Grammer, Charles S. Dutton, Bebe Neuwirth and Debbie Allen have been chosen for roles in the remake of "Fame."

Satellite Award Nominations Announced Early
December 01, 2008
Getting a jump on rival awards groups, the International Press Academy announced its nominees Sunday for its 13th annual Satellite Awards.

Michael Cera Comedy Flies Under Radar
November 26, 2008
Look at most movie databases, and you'll find no mention of a new film called "Paper Hearts." But expectations are running for this semi-secret project, which stars Michael Cera.

Hollywood Studios Turn Hopeful Eye Toward Holiday
November 25, 2008
"Four Christmases," "Australia," "Milk": film distributors see the long Thanksgiving session as a lucrative opportunity for new films and holdovers alike.

Qatar Teams Up with De Niro to Host Film Festival
November 24, 2008
Qatar has teamed up with Robert De Niro and other founders of New York's Tribeca Film Festival to host a similar annual event starting next year in this small, oil-rich Persian Gulf nation.




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NY Panel on How to Run a Theater Company
December 02, 2008
Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) and Back Stage will host the networking panel, How to Run That Theater Company That¿s Been Running Your Life, a follow-up to September's panel, on Wednesday, December 17.







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