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monstersandcritics.com –
2009-11-19
The actress dated the 'Brokeback Mountain star for two years, before the couple split in 2004, and admits they haven't remained on friendly terms. She said: "It would be nice to see him. ... Full Article
Helgeland appointed to NFI
cineuropa.org –
2009-11-02
Helgeland has been working in the film industry for the last 17 years. In 1997, she joined Sandrew Metronome Norge as Publicity and Marketing Manager, handling both local acquisitions and Warner Bros releases. ... Full Article
NEW YORK - A celebrated chronicler of rural life, E. Annie Proulx , has found a literary home in the big city. Proulx, whose works include the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel " The Shipping News " and the short story "... ... Full Article
SXSW Film announces first speakers
austin360.com –
2009-10-14
Academy Award-winning Argentine composer, solo artist and producer Gustavo Santaolalla has scored films as diverse as "Babel," "Brokeback Mountain" and "Amores Perros." He has also produced acclaimed albums for the likes of Cafe Tacuba and The Kronos Quartet. ... Full Article
Evi Quaids told to return to California
newkerala.com –
2009-09-30
Houston native Quaid and his partner were taken into custody in Marfa, Texas last week (24Sep09) after a California judge issued an arrest warrant for the pair, citing an outstanding USD 10,000 (GBP 6,660) hotel bill they allegedly racked up... ... Full Article
Williams and Jonze split
hollywood.com –
2009-09-18
The Brokeback Mountain star began dating the filmmaker in July 2008, just months after Williams' ex-fiance Heath Ledger died from an accidental drug overdose in January (08). ... Full Article
Williams speaks of Ledger grief
bbc.co.uk –
2009-09-16
The 29-year-old said she "didn't know if I could keep it all together" after the actor's death last January from an accidental prescription drug overdose. ... Full Article
Queer Eye in Brokeback Mountain
associatedcontent.com –
2009-09-11
The 'queerness' in the film Brokeback Mountain is consistent with the short story. The characters, setting and more importantly the mood of the story are the same. ... Full Article
Italian film opens Venice festival
bbc.co.uk –
2009-09-03
The Venice Film Festival has begun, with Brokeback Mountain director Ang Lee declaring it the "greatest film festival in the world". The Taiwanese film-maker is heading this year's festival panel, which will choose the winner of the Golden Lion. ... Full Article
In previous years, the Academy rules stated that members voted for only one potential nominee in the Best Picture race each year (the one category all members can submit nominees for). ... Full Article