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'Slumdog' becomes millionaire 200 times over by USA Today

LOS ANGELES — The milestones just keep coming for Slumdog Millionaire: After winning eight Academy Awards, including best picture, the feel-good indie has now crossed the $200... – Mar 05, 2009 at 10:16 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 22, 2009 at 9:15 PM in Entertainment

Reactions to Academy Awards nominations by The Associated Press

Reactions to nominations for the Academy Awards:"It's great fun for the movie to see it get acknowledged that way, but it's not the goal. It's a fickle business, and there to be... – Jan 22, 2009 at 11:16 AM in Entertainment

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

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

Winners at the Critics' Choice Awards by The Associated Press

Winners at Thursday's 14th annual Critics' Choice Awards:- Picture: "Slumdog Millionaire"- Actor: Sean Penn, "Milk"- Actress: Tie: Anne Hathaway, "Rachel Getting Married," and... – Jan 08, 2009 at 11:15 PM in Entertainment

Critics' final answer: `Slumdog' wins 5 awards by The Associated Press

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) - The critics have spoken, and “Slumdog Millionaire” is their final answer.The rags-to-riches tale won a leading five prizes, including... – Jan 08, 2009 at 4:47 PM in Entertainment

'Milk,' 'Slumdog Millionaire' win top WGA awards by The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The Oscar contenders "Milk" and "Slumdog Millionaire" won top honors Saturday at the Writers Guild of America Awards.Dustin Lance Black won the... – Jan 07, 2009 at 3:47 PM in Entertainment

List of winners of the Golden Globe Awards by The Associated Press

Complete list of winners at the Golden Globes held by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association:MOTION PICTURES:- Picture, Drama: "Slumdog Millionaire."- Picture, Musical or Comedy:... – Dec 11, 2008 at 9:16 AM in Entertainment

National Board: `Slumdog' is 2008's best film by The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) -- The National Board of Review has picked "Slumdog Millionaire" as the year's best film.The board's picks, announced Thursday, are considered the first... – Dec 04, 2008 at 3:30 PM in Entertainment