New Matt Damon movie may bring Iraq war into mainstream

2010-03-10T14:30:33Z

<div><p>NEW YORK (Reuters) - They conjured box office magic with their "Bourne" spy movies, but Matt Damon and Paul Greengrass risk their reputation as sure-fire hitmakers when the Iraq war thriller "Green Zone" debu...

US Iraq commander likes 'Hurt Locker'

2010-03-09T17:15:53Z

<div><p>The commander of US troops in Iraq on Tuesday praised Oscar-winning drama "The Hurt Locker," saying that unlike some media coverage it showed the complexities on the field.</p><p>General Ray...

Oscar's big question: How did David slay Goliath?

2010-03-08T18:30:23Z

<div id="subtitle">How did the little movie best the huge one? Theories on how 'Hurt Locker' beat 'Avatar'</div><div><p>For Hollywood pundits, industry folk and Oscar fans still paying attention on Monday, a major question remained: How did David slay Goliath?</p><p>For as much as "The Hurt Locker" was the critics' darling, it had three major strikes against it in its battle against the mighty

Bigelow makes Oscar history as war drama triumphs

2010-03-08T02:15:13Z

<div><p>LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Hollywood finally entrusted a female director with an Oscar on Sunday.</p><p>Kathryn Bigelow became the first woman in the 82-year history of the Academy Awards to take the prize as her gritty

James Cameron, Golden Globes lead Oscar losers

2010-03-07T23:45:28Z

<div><p>LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Twelve years ago, James Cameron declared he was "king of the world" when "Titanic" won the Oscar for best picture.</p><p>But on Sunday, his hopes for a repeat with the 3D blockbuster "

2010-03-07T21:45:47Z

<div><p>LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Kathryn Bigelow became the first woman ever to win a best director Oscar on Sunday for her hard-nosed work on "The Hurt Locker," the Iraq war film about a team of

"The Hurt Locker" wins Oscar for best picture

2010-03-07T21:16:16Z

<div><p>LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "The Hurt Locker" won the Academy Award for best picture on Sunday, capping a historic Oscar ceremony that saw the low-budget Iraq war drama vanquish the sci-fi blockbuster "...

List of winners at the 82nd annual Oscars

2010-03-07T21:15:45Z

<div id="subtitle">Complete list of winners at the 82nd annual Academy Awards</div><div><p>List of winners at the 82nd annual Academy Awards:</p><p>_ Motion Picture: "The Hurt Locker."</p><p>_ Actor: Jeff Bridges, "Crazy Hea...

`Avatar,' `Hurt Locker' lead expanded Oscar parade

2010-03-07T13:15:09Z

<div id="subtitle">`Avatar,' `Hurt Locker' lead expanded Oscar parade as 10 films vie for top honors</div><div><p>Academy Awards voters are expected to go very big or very small on their best-picture winner at Sunday's Oscars.</p><p>The two favorites in the expanded field of 10 best-picture nominees are the as-big-as-it-gets blockbuster "Avatar" and the crit...

Oscar Bounty

2010-03-04T14:01:56Z

FILE - In this file film publicity image released by Summit Entertainment, Jeremy Renner, left, and Anthony Mackie are shown in a scene from, "The Hurt Locker." (AP Photo/Summit Entertainment)

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Jeff Bridges among Oscar gamblers' top picks

2010-03-04T10:00:19Z

<div><p>LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Those who are betting real cash on the Oscars have determined that "Crazy Heart's" Jeff Bridges is a lock for best actor, so much so that most online bookies will require you to risk $6 just to win $...

U.S. bomb expert says "Hurt Locker" stole his story

2010-03-04T06:30:43Z

<div><p>SOUTHFIELD, Mich (Reuters) - A U.S. Army sergeant who is suing the makers of Oscar-nominated film "The Hurt Locker" said on Wednesday he felt betrayed because they stole his story.</p><p>Master Sergeant Jeffrey S. Sarver, 38, has filed a lawsuit claiming that the film makers turned an accoun...

Army bomb expert claims `Hurt Locker' based on him

2010-03-04T05:33:07Z

<div id="subtitle">Army bomb expert sues `Hurt Locker' makers, claiming main character was based on him</div><div><p>An Army bomb disposal expert who served in the Iraq war is suing the makers of "The Hurt Locker," claiming the Oscar-nominated film's lead character is based on him and that they cheated him out of "financial participation" in the film.</p><p>Attorney Mark Boal, from the film "The Hurt Locker", poses for a portrait after the Academy Award Nominees Luncheon in Beverly Hills, Calif. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)

Oscars David vs Sci-Fi Goliath

2010-03-03T08:46:04Z

In this film publicity image released by Summit Entertainment, Jeremy Renner, left, and Anthony Mackie are shown in a scene from, "The Hurt Locker." (AP Photo/Summit Entertainment)

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"Hurt Locker" producer punished for Oscar violation

2010-03-02T18:15:23Z

<div><p>Los Angeles (Reuters) - "The Hurt Locker" producer Nicolas Chartier on Tuesday was denied attendance at the upcoming Oscar ceremony for sending an e-mail to Academy Award voters urging them to name his movie as best film.</p><p...

'Hurt Locker' producer barred from Oscars

2010-03-02T17:33:49Z

<div id="subtitle">'Hurt Locker' producer barred from Oscars for disparaging competing film</div><div><p>A producer of the war story "The Hurt Locker" will not be allowed to attend Sunday's Academy Awards because of e-mails he sent urging academy members to vote for his movie, Oscar overseers said Tuesday.</p><p>But

2010-03-02T12:45:34Z

<div><p>LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - World War Two produced Oscar winner "The Bridge over the River Kwai". The Vietnam war was immortalized on screen by Academy Award winners "The Deer Hunter" and "Platoon".</p><p>Now the Michael Moore was booed off the Oscars stage for protesting the invasion of Iraq, a film depicting the conflict is poised to take the top prize at the Academy Awards.</p><p>With less than a week to go until the Oscars are handed out at the Jeremy Renner is shown in a scene from, "The Hurt Locker." The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is considering action against a producer of "The Hurt Locker" who sent out multiple e-mails urging academy members to vote for his movie in th...

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