90s nostalgia as Weinsteins and Miramax reunite for 'Shakespeare in Love' sequel

Posted by · 2:15 pm · December 16th, 2013

A new 20-year deal between The Weinstein Company and Miramax gives the Weinsteins access to the creative library they left behind at their old company — meaning sequels to “Shakespeare in Love” and “Rounders” are in the works.

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Ben Affleck's first Oscar

Posted by · 1:40 pm · February 8th, 2013

If indeed “Argo” beats the odds and the history and the stats and manages to take the Best Picture Oscar in a few weeks, Ben Affleck, in lieu of recognition as a director, will be able to take the stage at the Dolby Theatre and hold an Academy Award aloft. But as we all know, it wouldn’t be his first time clutching the little golden guy. That moment came on March 23, 1998.

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Matt Damon and John Krasinski join the season in Gus Van Sant's 'Promised Land'

Posted by · 12:02 pm · August 23rd, 2012

Alright, make some room. Another potential Oscar play has joined the party.

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