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Dark Knight's kind of town: Gotham City gets windy
CHICAGO - Christian Bale's Batman is perched atop a skyscraper, looking over a dark and foggy skyline pierced by glittering lights, preparing for a dive to the gritty streets below.
Nations:U.S. People:Christopher Nolan Mike Wallace Tim Burton Heath Ledger Christian Bale Jack Nicholson
2008-07-21
Stan Winston dies of cancer at 62
LOS ANGELES - Stan Winston, the Oscar-winning special-effects maestro responsible for bringing the dinosaurs of "Jurrasic Park" and other iconic movie creatures to life, has died. He was 62.
Nations:U.S. People:Jon Favreau Tim Burton Steven Spielberg James Cameron Arnold Schwarzenegger Source:(AP)
2008-06-16
Heston left cinematic, political mark
Nancy Reagan was heartbroken over Charlton Heston's death. President Bush hailed him as a "strong advocate for liberty," while John McCain called Heston a devotee for civil and constitutional rights.
People:Charlton Heston Nancy Reagan John McCain Michael Moore Ronald Reagan Tim Burton
2008-04-07
Oscar picture nominees made by and about outsiders
Rarely has a slate of best picture Oscar contenders centered on characters so much at odds with society.
Nations:Romania People:Tony Gilroy Jason Reitman Stephen Frears Paul Haggis Javier Bardem Josh Brolin Activities:2008 Oscar Awards
2008-02-22
Hollywood begins tense Oscar countdown
Nominees for the 80th Academy Awards were to be unveiled early Tuesday, with Hollywood on tenterhooks as experts predicted a wide open battle for the Oscars' best picture prize.
Nations:Mexico People:Marion Cotillard Bob Dylan Javier Bardem Julie Christie Paul Thomas Anderson Cate Blanchett Activities:2008 Oscar Awards
2008-01-21
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