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12 YEARS A SLAVE Leads Vancouver Film Critics Circle Nominations
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 23, 2013


Steve McQueen's 12 Years a Slave leads all films in the Vancouver Film Critics Circle's International category with six nominations.

Woody Allen, Coen Brothers Among SCREENWRITERS CHOICE AWARD Nominees
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 19, 2013


Woody Allen and Joel and Ethan Coen are among the nominees in the original screenplay category of the Screenwriters Choice Awards. The nominations were announced today, Thursday, December 19th.

12 YEARS A SLAVE to Return to Select Theaters 1/17
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 18, 2013


Fox Searchlight Pictures Presidents Stephen Gilula and Nancy Utley announced today that the company will re-release director Steve McQueen's Golden Globe Award nominated film 12 YEARS A SLAVE in select cities for a special return engagement on Friday, January 17.

12 YEARS A SLAVE Named Best Picture by 2013 Phoenix Film Critics Society; Full List Announced
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 17, 2013


The Phoenix Film Critics Society is pleased to announce the winners for our 2013 Annual Awards. The winner in each category was announced on Tuesday, December 17, 2013.

HER Tops Austin Film Critics Association 2013 Awards
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 17, 2013


The Austin Film Critics Association announced its 2013 awards today, with Spike Jonze's futuristic feature “Her” winning Best Film as well as two other awards, and leading the group's Top Ten list. “Gravity” and “12 Years a Slave” also won multiple awards this year.

12 YEARS A SLAVE Leads 2014 London Critics' Circle Award Nominations; Full List Announced
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 17, 2013


The nominations for the 34th London Critics' Circle Film Awards were announced today, with British director Steve McQueen's 12 Years A Slave topping members' ballots with 9 nominations.

12 YEARS A SLAVE, AMERICAN HUSTLE Top Critics Choice Award Nominations; Full List Announced
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 16, 2013


'12 Years a Slave" and "American Hustle" top this year's nominations for the Critics' Choice Movie Awards with 13 nominations each.

AMERICAN HUSTLE Tops Australian Academy's Int'l Award Nominations; Full List Announced
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 13, 2013


David O. Russell's AMERICAN HUSTLE dominated the field of nominations for this year's Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) international awards.

Streep, FROZEN Among 2014 Golden Globe Nominations
by BWW Special Coverage - Dec 12, 2013


Among this year's Golden Globe nominations were Tom Hanks for 'Captain Phillips,' Judi Dench, 'Philomena', Amy Adams, 'American Hustle', Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts for the big screen adaptation of Tracy Letts' 'August: Osage County', Idina Menzel's 'Let It Go' from Disney's 'Frozen.'

BREAKING BAD, DOWNTON ABBEY Top 2014 GOLDEN GLOBE Nominations: Full List Announced
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 12, 2013


This morning the Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced the nominees for the Golden Globe Awards 2014 ceremony. The awards honor the year's best in film and television, and are divided into the genres of comedy (or musical) and drama.

12 YEARS A SLAVE, GRAVITY Top 2014 GOLDEN GLOBE Nominations; Full List Announced
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 12, 2013


This morning the Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced the nominees for the Golden Globe Awards 2014 ceremony.

12 YEARS A SLAVE, GRAVITY Among Top Winners at 2013 WAFCA Awards
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 9, 2013


The Washington, D.C. Area Film Critics Association (WAFCA) announced their winners for 2013 this morning, lavishing the lion's share of their praise on one of the most difficult, and critically acclaimed, films of the year.

Gary Clark Jr. Featured On Original Soundtrack of 12 YEARS A SLAVE
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 12, 2013


Two songs covered by Gary Clark Jr. are featured on the just-released soundtrack to the critically acclaimed motion picture 12 Years A Slave. T

Review Roundup - Critics Praise Steve McQueen's 12 YEARS A SLAVE
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 18, 2013


Director Steve McQueen's drama 12 YEARS A SLAVE hits movie theaters today, Friday October 18th. The all-star cast includes Chiwetel Ejiofor, Brad Pitt, Benedict Cumberbatch, Sarah Paulson, Paul Dano, Paul Giamatti and Alfre Woodard.

Director Steve McQueen, Actress Lupita Nyong'o to Be Honored at Hollywood Film Awards
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 30, 2013


Carlos de Abreu, founder and executive producer of the 17th Annual Hollywood Film Awards, announced today that Fox Searchlight's '12 Years a Slave' director, Steve McQueen will be honored with the 'Hollywood Breakout Director Award,'

Photo Coverage: Michael Fassbender & More Attend 12 YEARS A SLAVE Tiff Photo Call
by Walter McBride - Sep 13, 2013


Michael Fassbender was among the cast members of Steve McQueen's 12 YEARS A SLAVE who attended this week's photo call at the Toronto International film Festival. The all-star cast also includes Brad Pitt, Benedict Cumberbatch, Sarah Paulson, Paul Dano, Paul Giamatti and Alfre Woodard. Check out exclusive photos below!

12 YEARS A SLAVE to Premiere at New York Film Festival
by Conor Sheeran - Aug 30, 2013


The Film Society of Lincoln Center and Film Comment Magazine announced today that they will host the U.S. premiere of Steve McQueen's new film, 12 Years A Slave, on Tuesday, October 8that the New York Film Festival.

'12.12.12” All-Star Concert Documentary Among New Entries to TIFF Line-Up
by Matt Tamanini - Aug 20, 2013


According to Variety, the final films have been added to the Toronto International Film Festival and some of popular music's most popular artists will be represented on screen.

AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY to World Premiere at Toronto Film Festival; Full Line-Up Announced
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 23, 2013


John Wells' AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY, the film adaptation of Tracy Lett's Tony Award-winning play, will make its world premiere at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival, TIFF organizers announced this morning.

First Look At Ejiofor, Paulson & More In 12 YEARS A SLAVE
by Pat Cerasaro - Jul 18, 2013


Charismatic Olivier Award-winning stage and screen superstar Chiwetel Ejiofor leads the new drama from acclaimed director Steve McQueen, 12 YEARS A SLAVE, and an impressive new trailer has been released for the upcoming feature film.

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