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Review: Les Miserables

— by RON WILKINSON — This heavily updated version of Victor Hugo’s classic adds timely touches of tragedy. Set in today’s Montfermeil suburb of Paris, the social estate called “les Bosquets” is home to multinationals starting a new life in France. North African, Middle Ea[...]

85th Annual Academy Awards Results

— by ADAM POYNTER — Last night, the most prestigious awards of the year were presented to the leaders in the entertainment industry at the 85th Annual Academy Awards. Oscar host Seth MacFarlane presided over the festivities as emcee, and while he did an OK job, the entire night was prett[...]

Review: Les Misérables

— by BEV QUESTAD — During the first 90 minutes, I was embarrassed. I couldn’t figure out what was happening in France at the turn of the 19th century, I couldn’t understand all the British accents and I found the music a little boring (oh no!). I was also having trouble figuring out [...]

Samantha Barks Gets Les Misérables Lead

— by CHERRY BELL DAMASCO-FARRINGTON — Samantha Barks has beaten out Taylor Swift for the upcoming movie adaptation of the “Les Misérables,” TheInsider.com is reporting. It had been rumored for months that Swift was close to getting the part, but Banks was surprised[...]

‘The Wolverine’ Starts Shooting in October

— by SHERICE ANTOINETTE — During a phone interview with Darren Osbourne of Chfi.com, Hugh Jackman revealed “The Wolverine” will begin filming this October. “We shoot in October, so it will probably come out a year after that,” he said. “That’s usually around the timeline.” [...]