Daily entertainment news covering Wall-E en-US http://backend.userland.com/rss 60 http://www.starpulse.com/ http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/10/20/review_astro_boy_is_pretty_forgettable Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:29:59 EST Entertainment News 141667@http://www.starpulse.com/news LOS ANGELES (AP) — The animated "Astro Boy" is a shiny hodgepodge of "Pinocchio," ''Wall-E," ''Oliver Twist," ''Gladiator" and "Superman,"

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Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/09/16/cloudy_with_a_chance_of_meatballs_isn_t_ Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:16:46 EST Entertainment News 137755@http://www.starpulse.com/news An animated film described as "a kids movie that the parents will enjoy" is becoming a bit of a hackneyed characterization. Really, what animated film in 2009 isn't described like that?

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Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/06/25/blockbusters_comedies_aamp_animated_film Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:34:15 EST Entertainment News 127821@http://www.starpulse.com/news In a move that had everybody checking their calendars to make sure it wasn't still April 1, The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences just announced that this year there will be TEN Best Picture nominees

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/06/12/best_space_movies Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:53:31 EST Entertainment News 126226@http://www.starpulse.com/news The subject of space is a difficult one in terms of selecting films. Qualifying elements are somewhat subjective. Does the film have to take place in space? Must it include aliens?

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/06/03/dvd_versus_bluray_enjoying_a_film_at_its Wed, 03 Jun 2009 09:00:31 EST Entertainment News 124874@http://www.starpulse.com/news One can only assume the somewhat recent onslaught of the "need" for Blu-ray comes only from a desire to have people buy films and television show sets over again.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/05/26/this_week_s_movie_buzz_see_it_rent_it_or_13 Tue, 26 May 2009 08:57:29 EST Entertainment News 123891@http://www.starpulse.com/news This week is probably the least exciting of the summer movie season so far because we don't have an epic blockbuster premiering. There are three movies coming out,

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/05/01/summer_movie_preview Fri, 01 May 2009 10:06:41 EST Entertainment News 120783@http://www.starpulse.com/news Since the dawn of the American cinematic blockbuster in the late 1970s and early 1980s, moviegoers have eagerly waited for May - the unofficial beginning of summertime. This summer is no different.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/04/10/summer_movie_video_games_seek_to_termina Fri, 10 Apr 2009 08:31:27 EST Entertainment News 117772@http://www.starpulse.com/news LOS ANGELES (AP) — Video games based on blockbuster movies typically get panned, yet shamelessly benefit from the buzz of their film inspirations.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/02/23/mega_oscar_diary_ Mon, 23 Feb 2009 09:22:41 EST Entertainment News 111414@http://www.starpulse.com/news Before we get started on the Mega Oscar Diary, let's go to a few random ramblings from the cadre of pre-shows around the dial:

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/02/23/oscars_glory_for_penn_winslet_ledger_cru Mon, 23 Feb 2009 08:35:21 EST Entertainment News 111400@http://www.starpulse.com/news Sean Penn, Kate Winslet, Penelope Cruz, the late Heath Ledger and movie sensation Slumdog Millionaire were the big winners at the 81st Academy Awards in Hollywood.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/02/20/2009_oscar_predictions_who_should_win_aa Fri, 20 Feb 2009 10:42:37 EST Entertainment News 111272@http://www.starpulse.com/news After months of speculation, it's finally time to man up and throw down with some hardcore Oscar predictions. But before we tell you who will and should win the Oscar on Sunday night

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Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/02/18/special_guest_deadspin_founder_will_leit Wed, 18 Feb 2009 10:52:33 EST Entertainment News 111046@http://www.starpulse.com/news Special guest Will Leitch, Deadspin founder and current contributing editor at New York Magazine, and our own Mike Ryan have taken their Oscar disagreements public in a series of open letters

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/02/09/slumdog_named_best_picture_at_uk_film_aw Mon, 09 Feb 2009 10:06:43 EST Entertainment News 110172@http://www.starpulse.com/news LONDON (AP) — Rags-to-riches story "Slumdog Millionaire" continued its fairy-tale journey Sunday, winning seven prizes including best picture at the British Academy Film Awards

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/02/09/list_of_the_51st_grammy_awards_winners_ Mon, 09 Feb 2009 09:07:07 EST Entertainment News 110156@http://www.starpulse.com/news Former Led Zeppelin star Robert Plant and his new performance partner Alison Krauss were the toast of the 51st Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday night after claiming a fistful of honors.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/02/08/jessica_biel_hosts_sci_tech_oscars_ Sun, 08 Feb 2009 11:27:21 EST Entertainment News 110133@http://www.starpulse.com/news BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) - Host Jessica Biel wore Oscar de la Renta, but it was bearded, buttoned-down Pixar co-founder Ed Catmull who got whoops and whistles at the first Academy Awards presentation of the year.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/02/06/kids_choice_award_nominees Fri, 06 Feb 2009 10:21:58 EST Entertainment News 109997@http://www.starpulse.com/news Nickelodeon unfolds the luminous list of the 2009 Kids’ Choice Award Nominees. This year, when kids honor their favorites from the worlds of film, music, TV and sports

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/02/01/kung_fu_panda_wins_10_annie_awards Sun, 01 Feb 2009 17:00:19 EST Entertainment News 109360@http://www.starpulse.com/news Animated hit Kung Fu Panda was the toast of the 36th annual Annie Awards on Friday night - triumphing in 10 categories.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/01/23/oscar_nomination_reaction_the_snubs_surp Fri, 23 Jan 2009 09:55:22 EST Entertainment News 108638@http://www.starpulse.com/news There's nothing better than a good surprise on Oscar morning, and this year we had one in almost every category. Before we get to the snubs, the surprises and who shouldn't be nominated,

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/01/22/benjamin_button_leads_oscar_nominations_13 Thu, 22 Jan 2009 09:12:54 EST Entertainment News 108502@http://www.starpulse.com/news BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — The romantic fantasy "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" led Academy Awards contenders Thursday with 13 nominations,

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/01/21/final_oscar_nominee_predictions Wed, 21 Jan 2009 10:46:01 EST Entertainment News 108420@http://www.starpulse.com/news The time has come, after several months of campaigning and voting, we're finally set for the big day. No, not the inauguration. Please. We're talking about Oscar morning.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/01/20/wall_e_picks_up_best_picture_award Tue, 20 Jan 2009 09:44:12 EST Entertainment News 108324@http://www.starpulse.com/news The makers of Wall-E can add another award to their growing stack of honors - the animated film has been named Best Picture Of The Year by The Online Film Critics Society.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/01/15/kate_winslet_nominated_twice_for_best_ac Thu, 15 Jan 2009 12:29:42 EST Entertainment News 108064@http://www.starpulse.com/news Two-time Golden Globe winner Kate Winslet is set for more glory - she is nominated twice in the best actress category at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts Awards (BAFTAs).

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/01/12/bruce_springsteen_delighted_with_golden_ Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:37:25 EST Entertainment News 107782@http://www.starpulse.com/news Rock legend Bruce Springsteen could barely contain his delight after winning a Golden Globe award.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/01/12/golden_globes_go_slumming_as_indian_film Mon, 12 Jan 2009 08:17:34 EST Entertainment News 107727@http://www.starpulse.com/news BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Heath Ledger got his Golden Globe, and Kate Winslet came away with two. Yet the Globes otherwise went slumming, with "Slumdog Millionaire" taking top honors

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/01/09/winners_at_the_critics_choice_awards_slu_5 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 08:30:32 EST Entertainment News 107549@http://www.starpulse.com/news Winners at Thursday's 14th annual Critics' Choice Awards: — Picture: "Slumdog Millionaire"

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/01/08/dark_knight_sweeps_people_s_choice_award Thu, 08 Jan 2009 08:27:45 EST Entertainment News 107481@http://www.starpulse.com/news LOS ANGELES (AP) — Holy People's Choice Awards, Batman! "The Dark Knight" soared away with every trophy it was nominated for Wednesday at the 35th annual fan-favorite CBS ceremony.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/01/06/dark_knight_30_rick_vie_for_producers_gu Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:00:11 EST Entertainment News 107298@http://www.starpulse.com/news 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 America Awards.

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