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   The Weinstein Co. Acquires North American Rights to Nelson Mandela Biopic

   5:00 am 2/22/2013

   • by Pamela McClintock

   "Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom" is produced by Anant Singh and based on Mandela's autobiography of the same name; Idris Elba plays the famed civil rights leader.Read more

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   BBC’s Ben Stephenson to keynote the MIPTV Conference

   8:29 am 2/1/2013

   • by Rhonda Richford

   The four-day event will feature two talks from the BBC’s Commissioner of Drama during the annual TV industry meeting in April.Read more

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3. 'Pacific Rim' Trailer

   12:23 pm 12/13/2012

   • by David Simpson

   Charlie Hunnam, Ron Perlman and Idris Alba star in Guillermo del Toro's sci-fi alien movie. Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures is set to release the film on July 12, 2013. Read more

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   'Pacific Rim' Trailer Boasts Monsters, Robots and Fiery Oratory (Video)

   5:07 pm 12/12/2012

   • by Aaron Couch

   Guillermo del Toro’s sci-fi tentpole hits theaters July 12, 2013.Read more

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   THR’s Book of the Week: The Emmy-Nominated ‘Luther’ TV Series’ Prequel Novel

   3:22 pm 9/13/2012

   • by Andy Lewis

   In “The Calling” creator Neil Cross offers a gripping exploration of the troubled detective’s backstoryRead more

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   'Prometheus': What the Critics are Saying

   2:01 pm 6/7/2012

   • by Kelly Payton

   Premiering June 8, Ridley Scott's sci-fi epic will "hit the spot with thrill-seeking audiences worldwide" according to THR's Todd McCarthy.Read more

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7. Noomi Rapace Gets Her 'Prometheus' Introduction in New Promo Clip (Video)

   7:06 am 5/17/2012

   • by Jordan Zakarin

   Ridley Scott's "Alien" precursor continues its viral campaign with a tease of Rapace's archaeologist character.Read more

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   Mexican Star Kate del Castillo Joins Screen Gems Thriller 'No Good Deed' (Exclusive)

   5:58 pm 5/2/2012

   • by Borys Kit

   Del Castillo, best known for Telemundo's telenovela "La Reina del Sur," co-stars opposite Idris Elba and Taraji P. Henson in the thriller.Read more

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   Weekly International News Wrap: Global Box Office Booms, Lionsgate's Stock Slips and India, Pakistan Break Bread

   2:27 am 3/23/2012

   • by Scott Roxborough

   The top global media stories of the past seven days.Read more

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    Idris Elba's Nelson Mandela Biopic, ‘Long Walk to Freedom,' Gets a Start Date

    10:47 am 3/19/2012

    • by Stuart Kemp

    Backed by South African producer Anant Singh’s Distant Horizon and French-owned, British-based production house Pathe, the movie will detail the former president’s life story.Read more

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