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The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

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In this image released by Disney/Pixar, a scene from the animated feature, "Up," is shown. The Associated Press

‘Up’ with Pixar: ‘WALL-E’ makers offer sneak peek

By David Germain • February 12, 2009
Chris Pizzello, The Associated Press

Danny Boyle’s ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ wins DGA honor

By David Germain • February 2, 2009

SAG Awards shape up as crystal ball for Oscars

By David Germain • January 26, 2009
In this image released by Paramount Pictures, Brad Pitt is shown in a scene from, "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button." Merrick Morton, The Associated Press

‘Button’ rules Oscars, Batman’s a bridesmaid

By David Germain • January 23, 2009
Shea Walsh, The Associated Press

Sundance documentary wants people to know ‘it’s Cazale’

By David Germain • January 19, 2009

‘Twilight’ time: Vampire tale seeks blockbuster bite

By David Germain • November 17, 2008
In this image released by Focus Features, Sean Penn is shown as Harvey Milk, center, in a scene from "Milk." Phil Bray, The Associated Press

Will economy make crowds shun gloomy Oscar flicks?

By David Germain • November 11, 2008
In this May 18, 2008 file photo, director Steven Spielberg is seen at the "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" press conference during the 61st International film festival in Cannes, southern France. Francois Mori, The Associated Press

Spielberg’s DreamWorks joins Universal

By David Germain • October 14, 2008
Jonathan Hayward, The Associated Press

Mortensen packs big gun for Western ‘Appaloosa’

By David Germain • September 18, 2008

‘Thunder’ reigns again with $16.1 million weekend

By David Germain • August 25, 2008

Superheroes dominate at box office

By David Germain • July 14, 2008

‘Hancock’ grabs heroic $107.3M over long weekend

By David Germain • July 7, 2008

Marvel ‘Hulks’ out with $54.5M opening weekend

By David Germain • June 16, 2008

Whos’ on first again at box office as ‘Horton’ hauls in another $25M; ‘Browns’ opens in 2nd

By David Germain • March 24, 2008

George Lucas offers theater owners a sneak peek at new ‘Star Wars: The Clone Wars’ adventure

By David Germain • March 14, 2008

Oscars become Coen country as brothers’ latest crime tale ‘No Country for Old Men’ wins big

By David Germain • February 25, 2008

Coens ‘No Country for Old Men’ wins four Oscars, including best picture, director

By David Germain • February 25, 2008
The cast and crew of "The Office" hold the award for outstanding performance by an ensemble in a comedy series at the 14th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday in Los Angeles. The Associate Press

SAG awards celebrate despite strike

By David Germain • January 29, 2008
Rene Russo arrives for the Directors Guild of America Awards Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008, in Los Angeles. Mark J. Terrill, The Associated Press

Coens win top Directors Guild honor for ‘No Country for Old Men’

By David Germain • January 28, 2008
Actress Kathy Bates, left, and Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences President Sid Ganis pose for photographers after they announced the nominations for the 80th annual Academy Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif., Tuesday morning, Jan. 22, 2008. Chris Pizzello, The Associated Press

‘No Country for Old Men,’ ‘There Will Be Blood’ tie for most Oscar nominations with 8

By David Germain • January 22, 2008

Razzies ‘honor’ worst movies of year

By David Germain • January 22, 2008

Oscar nominations arrive, but will show go on amid writers strike?

By David Germain • January 21, 2008
This image released by Warner Bros. Entertainment shows Emile Hirsch in a scene from "Speed Racer." The Associated Press

Movies arrive in 2008 despite writer strike

By David Germain • January 15, 2008
Dayna Devon announces Julian Schnabel as the winner for Best Director - Motion Picture at the 65th Annual Golden Globes, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Mark J. Terrill, The Associated Press

‘Atonement’ wins best drama Globe at show sapped of star glitz by writers strike

By David Germain • January 14, 2008
 

Dylan film “I’m Not There” leads nominees for indie Spirit Awards

By David Germain • November 28, 2007
This undated photo released by Warner Bros. Studios shows actor Will Smith as Robert Neville in a scene from the sci-fi action adventure "I Am Legend." Warner Bros.

Elves, princesses, mobsters and monsters crowd Hollywood’s holidays

By David Germain • October 30, 2007
 

William Shatner saddened that his Capt. Kirk isn’t aboard for new ‘Star Trek’ movie

By David Germain • October 26, 2007
Actress Reese Witherspoon poses during an interview about her new film "Rendition" at the Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, Friday, Sept. 7. Carolyn Kaster, The Associated Press

Reese Witherspoon walks the line of drama, politics in new film ‘Rendition’

By David Germain • October 17, 2007

Behind the camera: Sean Penn, Helen Hunt, David Schwimmer among actors taking director’s chair

By David Germain • September 14, 2007

‘Superbad’ keeps teens on top with $18 million weekend

By David Germain • August 27, 2007
 

‘Superbad’ delivers super debut with $31.2 million debut

By David Germain • August 20, 2007
 

‘Order of the Phoenix’ features more of the same old magic

By David Germain • July 10, 2007
n this undated photo released by Universal Studios actor Steve Carell as Evan Baxter is shown in a scene from "Evan Almighty." The Associated Press

Carell lords it over box office with $32 million ‘Evan’ debut, but doesn’t match ‘Bruce’

By David Germain • June 25, 2007

Globes may foreshadow Oscars

By David Germain • January 16, 2007