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'Django Unchained' Mysteriously Pulled From Chinese Theaters

Jacob Hall — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 18:21:16 +0000

Despite being the second largest film market in the world after the United States, China still enforces strict censorship laws regarding what can and can't be seen in its cinemas. The latest victim of Chinese censors is Quentin Tarantino's Oscar-winning 'Django Unchained,' which was yanked out of theaters on the first day of its release.

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Will Smith on the Real Reason Why He Turned Down 'Django Unchained'

Mike Sampson — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:37:41 +0000

Quentin Tarantino wrote 'Django Unchained' with Will Smith in mind to star and Smith was the first actor Tarantino approached with the script. So why didn't Will Smith star in the film? We've heard previously from Smith who said he had some "issues" with the script but never heard what those issues were. Now the actor has explained and, well, at least he's being honest.

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Christoph Waltz Wins Best Supporting Actor at the 2013 Oscars

Jacob Hall — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 02:02:59 +0000

It was one of the most hotly contested categories at the 2013 Academy Awards, but Christoph Waltz squeaked ahead of some very tough competition and took home some Oscar gold, winning Best Supporting Actor for his role in Quentin Tarantino's 'Django Unchained.' This was not an easy victory, especially since every nominee in this category was a past winner!

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2013 Oscars: Download All of This Year's Nominated Scripts

Mike Sampson — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 17:40:38 +0000

The 2013 Oscars are right around the corner and it's always more fun to watch the awards when you have a rooting interest. Even if you haven't seen all the nominated films, we can help you get caught up in two major categories: Best Original and Best Adapted Screenplay. We've got all ten of the Oscar-nominated scripts - from 'Django' to 'Argo' and everything in-between - available for you to download and read right now.

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'SNL' Taps 'Django Unchained's Waltz as Next Host

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 20:18:31 +0000

'SNL's recent run of putting musicians in the hosting position may have failed to impress, between such stars as Maroon 5's Adam Levine, Bruno Mars, and likely this Saturday's Justin Bieber double-feature, but movie stars will take back the limelight on February 16 when 'Django Unchained' and 'Inglorious Basterds' star Christoph Waltz takes the stage as host for the first time! Joined by the Alabama Shakes, what can we expect from Waltz's first turn on the 'SNL' stage? Find out inside!

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Quentin Tarantino Wins Best Screenplay For 'Django Unchained' at the 2013 Golden Globes

Mike Sampson — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 02:29:08 +0000

How's this for a surprise? Quentin Tarantino won Best Screenplay for 'Django Unchained' at the 2013 Golden Globes.

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Tarantino Goes Off Over Gun Violence in Movies

Eric Walkuski — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 16:28:54 +0000

Violence in pop culture and its relation to real-life violence and 'Django Unchained': these are white hot controversies streaming through the public discourse right now. And they've just rammed into each other in captivating fashion in an interview between 'Django' writer-director Quentin Tarantino and British journalist Krishnan Guru-Murthy. This is must-see TV, folks.

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Weekend Box Office Report: 'Texas Chainsaw 3D' Slashes Through the Competition

Jacob Hall — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 19:01:42 +0000

Here's the thing about January: it's usually a wasteland. With the studios concentrating on their Oscar campaigns and the profitable summer months still half a year away, this month is where all of the crap usually gets dumped. However, this is also one of the few months where crap has a chance of performing well, hence the success of last year's 'The Devil Inside' and now 'Texas Chainsaw 3D,' which took the weekend with a strong $23 million opening.

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Weekend Box Office Report: 'Django' and 'Les Mis' Anchor a Strong Weekend

Jacob Hall — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 18:56:50 +0000

Well, now we know why the box office was so incredibly light last week: everyone was waiting to see things this week! Although 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' clung to the top spot for the third week in a row, it was a very tight race, with only $4 million separating the top three films.

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'Inglourious Basterds' Spin-Off: Tarantino Talks Possible Film

Britt Hayes — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 17:49:10 +0000

'Django Unchained' hit theaters on Christmas Day, and writer/director Quentin Tarantino is dropping all kinds of tasty bits of news on his press tour -- including word of a possible 'Inglourious Basterds' spin-off film, and a little hate for legendary director John Ford.

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