Stories tagged with "danny boyle"

'Slumdog' child star, 9, to publish life story by USA Today

LONDON (AP) — One of the child stars of the Oscar-winning movie Slumdog Millionaire is to publish her life story.Transworld Publishers says Rubina Ali's book will tell the... – Jun 05, 2009 at 1:07 PM in Entertainment

Every 'Slumdog' has its day: 'Millionaire wins best picture by USA Today

LOS ANGELES — Slumdog Millionaire is the Academy Awards champion, wrapping up its ghetto-to-glory story by winning best picture and seven other Oscars, including the directing... – Feb 23, 2009 at 1:15 AM in Entertainment

Every 'Slumdog' has its day: 'Millionaire' wins best picture by USA Today

LOS ANGELES — Slumdog Millionaire is the Academy Awards champion, wrapping up its ghetto-to-glory story by winning best picture and seven other Oscars, including the directing... – Feb 22, 2009 at 9:15 PM in Entertainment

A view from the table: Oscars luncheon under way by The Associated Press

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) -- Oscar nominees by the dozen are doing lunch.The Academy Awards luncheon was under way Monday in Beverly Hills, an annual event that draws a... – Feb 02, 2009 at 4:31 PM in Entertainment

Danny Boyle's `Slumdog Millionaire' wins DGA honor by The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- "Slumdog Millionaire" continued its rags-to-riches march through Hollywood's awards season as its filmmaker, Danny Boyle, won the top honor Saturday... – Jan 31, 2009 at 12:31 PM in Entertainment

`Slumdog Millionaire' snags top producer award by The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- "Slumdog Millionaire" scored the top award from the Producers Guild of America on Saturday, building more momentum for the rags-to-riches drama in the... – Jan 25, 2009 at 2:02 AM in Entertainment

'Slumdog' gets weak welcome in real Mumbai slums by The Associated Press

MUMBAI, India (AP) -- "Slumdog Millionaire" was made about the people of Mumbai's teeming slums, but it was not made for them.In the squalid shantytowns of Nehru Nagar,... – Jan 23, 2009 at 12:01 PM in Entertainment

'Benjamin Button' leads Oscars with 13 nominations by indystar

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — The romantic fantasy “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” led Academy Awards contenders Thursday with 13 nominations, among them best picture and acting... – Jan 22, 2009 at 9:02 AM in News

India celebrates 10 'Slumdog' Oscar nominations by The Associated Press

MUMBAI, India (AP) -- India's film industry basked Friday in the glow of 10 Oscar nominations for "Slumdog Millionaire" as the rags-to-riches story finally hit theaters to... – Jan 22, 2009 at 8:32 AM in Entertainment

`Button' rules Oscars, Batman's a bridesmaid by The Associated Press

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) -- "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" is the Academy Awards heavyweight with 13 nominations, yet the shadow of Batman loomed large with the... – Jan 22, 2009 at 1:01 AM in Entertainment

Anne Hathaway gets starstruck over 'Slumdog' star by The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) -- Anne Hathaway is a fan of "Slumdog Millionaire" - and the young star of the film, Dev Patel. A starstruck Hathaway expressed her love for the actor's... – Jan 16, 2009 at 2:02 PM in Entertainment

Main star of 'Slumdog' is Mumbai: British director by The Associated Press

NEW DELHI (AP) -- The main star of "Slumdog Millionaire" is the sharply contrasting city of Mumbai, said its director Danny Boyle on Wednesday, describing the Indian... – Jan 13, 2009 at 6:31 AM in Entertainment

Once an underdog, `Slumdog' is now a heavyweight by The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) -- In May, "Slumdog Millionaire" appeared headed for that shameful scrap heap of movies: a direct-to-video release.But with the film's four-award sweep at... – Jan 12, 2009 at 6:31 PM in Entertainment

Golden Globe nominees talk about preparations by The Associated Press

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) -- The British Academy of Film and Television Arts in Los Angeles held its annual awards-season kickoff tea party Saturday, attracting a slew of... – Jan 11, 2009 at 11:46 AM in Entertainment

Nolan nabs directing nomination for `Dark Knight' by The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- "The Dark Knight" has landed a Directors Guild of America nomination for filmmaker Christopher Nolan.The guild's best-director nominees Thursday also... – Jan 08, 2009 at 1:46 PM in Entertainment

'Slumdog' named best picture at UK film awards most recent comment by Ben Neff

Has anyone here seen “Waltz With... – Jan 07, 2009 at 11:57 AM

`Dark Knight' vies for Producers Guild best pic by The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The Batman blockbuster "The Dark Knight," slighted in earlier Hollywood honors, was among best-picture nominees Monday for the Producers Guild of... – Jan 05, 2009 at 3:01 PM in Entertainment

Reactions to the 66th annual Golden Globe Awards by The Associated Press

Reactions to the 66th annual Golden Globe Awards, announced Sunday in Beverly Hills, Calif.:---"It's always beautiful to think of him and remember him." - Aaron Eckhart, who... – Dec 11, 2008 at 4:31 PM in Entertainment

Howard, Mendes snag Globe noms for best director by The Associated Press

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) -- Ron Howard and Sam Mendes are among this year's Golden Globe nominees for best director.The award-winning directors helmed "Frost/Nixon" and... – Dec 11, 2008 at 9:32 AM in Entertainment

'Slumdog' hits the jackpot at the Golden Globes by The Associated Press

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) - Heath Ledger was honored with a Golden Globe, and Kate Winslet came away with two. But the top dog was “Slumdog Millionaire,” the... – Dec 11, 2008 at 12:45 AM in Entertainment