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The Artist Tops Critics' Choice Movie Awards

• Jan 13, 2012 09:39 AM ET
• by Robyn Ross

The Artist came away as the big winner at the Critic' Choice Movie Awards, taking home the trophy for Best Picture, Director, Costume Design and Score.

"I don't like to speak so much," director Michel Hazanavicius said upon accepting his award Thursday night. "There are so many beautiful people here. I have to force myself not to ask for autographs."

The Artist and Hugo Top Broadcast Film Critics Nominations; George Clooney Sets Record

• Dec 13, 2011 10:05 AM ET
• by Joyce Eng

The Artist and Hugo, two films that pay homage to the early days of moviemaking, led Tuesday's Broadcast Film Critics Association nominations with 11 each.

They were followed by The Help and Drive, both of which scored eight nods, and The Descendants and War Horse, each with seven. All six are up for Best Picture against Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close, Midnight in Paris, Moneyball and The Tree of Life.

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Viola Davis Adopts a Baby Boy

• Oct 18, 2011 09:18 AM ET
• by Joyce Eng

Viola Davis has adopted a baby boy, People reports.

The Tony-winning actress, who received an Oscar nomination for 2008's Doubt, revealed the news Monday in her speech at the ELLE Women in Hollywood event in Los Angeles. The boy's name is Genesis.

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Davis' The Help co-star, Octavia Spencer, also shared ...
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The Help Wins the Preliminary Holiday Weekend Box Office

• Sep 4, 2011 07:49 PM ET
• by Robyn Ross

The Help continued to dominate the box office over Labor Day weekend, taking in another $19 million, according to Box Office Mojo.

Staying at No. 1 for the third week in a row, the film starring Emma Stone and Viola Davis has earned a total of... read more

The Help, Rise of the Planet of the Apes Beat Four New Films

• Aug 21, 2011 06:28 PM ET
• by Joyce Eng

Four new movies proved to be no match for The Help and Rise of the Planet of the Apes.

In its second weekend, The Help rose one spot to top the weekend box office with $20.5 million, Box Office Mojo reports. The drama, starring Emma Stone and Viola Davis, dropped only 21 percent and its cumulative total now stands at $71.8 million.

After two weeks at No. 1, Apes slipped to No. 2 with $16.3 million. The film has grossed $133.8 million so far.

Rise of the Planet of the Apes stays on top; The Help surprises

Spy Kids: All the Time in the World fared best among the newcomers, nabbing third place with $12 million, slightly ahead ...
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