Malcolm X bio among finalists for new book prize: the Andrew Carnegie Medal
The Associated Press
17 May, 2012 0
NEW YORK, N.Y. - A Pulitzer Prize-winning biography of Malcolm X and a bestseller about Catherine the Great are among the finalists for a new literary prize. The American Library Association and the Carnegie Corporation of New York announced the nominees for the Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence
Cannes entry 'After the Battle' turns Egypt's messy revolution into drama
The Associated Press
17 May, 2012 0
CANNES, France - If there were a prize for most topical movie at the Cannes Film Festival, it would go to "After the Battle." Egyptian director Yousry Nasrallah's film depicts the aftermath of last year's overthrow of President Hosni Mubarak — filmed while the uprising and its uncertain aftermath we
Got story? Hollywood happy to build narratives, characters around popular brands
Sandy Cohen, The Associated Press
17 May, 2012 0
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Hollywood is known for snatching up bestselling books and turning them into big-screen blockbusters: "Twilight," ''Harry Potter," ''The Hunger Games," ''The Help" and countless others. But the adaptations hitting theatres this week didn't need a novel's characters or built-in n
Fan Bingbing's nostalgic nod to Ancient China on Cannes red carpet
The Associated Press
17 May, 2012 0
CANNES, France - There's vintage fashion and there's ancient fashion — and Chinese actress Fan Bingbing tapped into the latter for the opening of the Cannes Film Festival. The Chinese actress wore an elegant pale strapless gown by her friend Christopher Bu, decorated with bright floral designs and t
A clown at Cannes: Bill Murray soaks up the French Riviera, enthralling festival
Jake Coyle, The Associated Press
17 May, 2012 0
CANNES, France - Clad in a plaid jacket that could have come out of Rodney Dangerfield's wardrobe in "Caddyshack," Bill Murray clashed with traditional Cannes fashion but made the most of the film festival in every other way. Murray has been soaking up the atmosphere on the French Riviera, where he
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