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  • Mark Wahlberg

    Mark Wahlberg

    Micky Ward

  • Christian Bale

    Christian Bale

    Dickey Eklund

  • Amy Adams

    Amy Adams

    Charlene Fleming

  • Melissa Leo

    Melissa Leo

    Alice Ward

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  • David O. Russell

    David O. Russell

    Director

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  1. David O. Russell on His Career and 'Silver Linings Playbook'

    12:49 pm PST 12/21/2012
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    Director David O. Russell sits down with our awards analyst Scott Feinberg to discuss growing up in New York and getting started in filmmaking. READ MORE

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  2. In the Magazine
    Mental Illness, Replacement Stars, Major Rewrites: The Making of 'Silver Linings Playbook'

    Mental Illness, Replacement Stars, Major Rewrites: The Making of 'Silver Linings Playbook'

    8:00 am PST 12/6/2012
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    With two producers' deaths, two actors lost and a delay to film "The Fighter," there were a few clouds along the way for director David O. Russell's wholly original rom-com. READ MORE

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  3. Next Gen 2012: Hollywood's All-Star Alumni

    Next Gen 2012: Hollywood's All-Star Alumni

    1:35 pm PST 11/7/2012
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    For nearly two decades, The Hollywood Reporter's annual Next Generation list has proved a definitive guide to the industry's rising stars, an accurate predictor of the men and women who soon will run the industry. Let these seven Next Gen honorees from the list’s early years serve as proof. READ MORE

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  4. 'The Muppets' Producer Mandeville Re-Ups With Disney (Exclusive)

    'The Muppets' Producer Mandeville Re-Ups With Disney (Exclusive)

    4:06 pm PDT 8/16/2012
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    The company, run by David Hoberman and Todd Lieberman, signs a three-year deal. READ MORE

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  5. Relativity Promotes Kenneth Halsband to President of Physical and Postproduction

    12:59 pm PDT 7/12/2012
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    The exec, who joined the company in 2007 as a vp, has overseen physical production on such movies as "The Fighter," "Immortals" and "Dear John." READ MORE

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  6. David O. Russell Set to Direct 'American Bulls**t'

    David O. Russell Set to Direct 'American Bulls**t'

    1:57 pm PDT 3/21/2012
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    The director of "The Fighter" and "I Heart Huckabees" is in the early stages of tackling the true story of a Congressional sting that was set up in 1980 by "the world's greatest con man." READ MORE

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  7. The Race
    Will the DGA's New Awards Date Alter 2013 Oscar Race?

    Will the DGA's New Awards Date Alter 2013 Oscar Race?

    4:06 pm PDT 3/19/2012
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    The Directors Guild of America moved the date of its annual awards to Feb. 2, 2013, a move that could change the dynamics of the Oscar race. READ MORE

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  8. The Producers Behind 'The Muppets' On What It's Like to Relaunch A Classic, and the Possibility of a Sequel

    4:17 pm PST 12/8/2011
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    EXECUTIVE SUITE: Mandeville Films' David Hoberman and Todd Lieberman also discuss the pressure of turning theme-park rides into films ("Jungle Cruise" and "Swiss Family Robinson" are upcoming) and reveal "Phineas & Ferb" details. READ MORE

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  9. Steven Tyler Talks About 'Snorting F---ing Lunesta' at Prism Awards

    Steven Tyler Talks About 'Snorting F---ing Lunesta' at Prism Awards

    11:09 pm PDT 4/28/2011
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    The "American Idol" judge presented an award to songwriter Richie Supa at the ceremony, which honors accurate depictions of substance abuse and mental health issues in media. READ MORE

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  10. Steven Tyler Talks About 'Snorting F---ing Lunesta' at Prism Awards

    Steven Tyler Talks About 'Snorting F---ing Lunesta' at Prism Awards

    11:09 pm PDT 4/28/2011
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    The "American Idol" judge presented an award to songwriter Richie Supa at the ceremony, which honors accurate depictions of substance abuse and mental health issues in media. READ MORE

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  11. Alice Ward, Portrayed by Melissa Leo in 'The Fighter,' Dies

    Alice Ward, Portrayed by Melissa Leo in 'The Fighter,' Dies

    4:03 pm PDT 4/27/2011
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    The mother of retired boxing champion "Irish" Micky Ward was 79 years old. READ MORE

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  12. Senator Secures Turnaround in 2010

    9:05 am PDT 4/26/2011
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    German film group books operating profit after major restructuring. READ MORE

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  13. 'The Fighter' Sweeps DVD Sales, Rental Charts

    3:32 pm PDT 3/23/2011
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    The Oscar-nominated drama, which snagged wins for Christian Bale and Melissa Leo, also topped the Blu-ray sales list. READ MORE

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  14. Christian Bale in Never-Before-Seen 'Fighter' Footage

    4:53 pm PST 3/11/2011
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    The actor won an Oscar for his role as Dicky Eklund, but this emotional scene was never made it to the big screen. READ MORE

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  15. VIDEO: The Fighter: Deleted Scene

    10:13 am PST 3/11/2011
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  16. Inside the Governor's Ball: Oscar Nominee Hailee Steinfeld the Belle of the Ball

    1:18 am PST 2/28/2011
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    "The Fighter's" Mark Wahlberg and Christian Bale were eager to introduce themselves to "True Grit's" young star at the post-Oscar party. READ MORE

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  17. Oscars: Christian Bale Jokes About 'F-Bomb' Tirade While Accepting Supporting Actor Trophy

    6:50 pm PST 2/27/2011
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    He pokes fun at his past scandal while teasing "Fighter" co-star Melissa Leo for her crass language at the Academy Awards. READ MORE

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  18. Anne Hathaway Delivers Sushi to Audience Member During Oscar Break

    6:28 pm PST 2/27/2011
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    She also pokes fun at Melissa Leo dropping the F-bomb during the Academy Awards Sunday. READ MORE

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  19. Melissa Leo Bleeped Accepting Best Supporting Actress at Oscars

    6:12 pm PST 2/27/2011
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    "The Fighter" star drops the F-bomb. READ MORE

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  20. Oscars: James Franco, Anne Hathaway Open Show With Movie Spoofs

    5:56 pm PST 2/27/2011
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    The co-hosts pop up in scenes from best picture nominees including "Inception" and "The King's Speech" -- and even "Back to the Future." READ MORE

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Summary

The Fighter, is a drama about boxer "Irish" Micky Ward's unlikely road to the world light welterweight title. His Rocky-like rise was shepherded by half-brother Dicky, a boxer-turned-trainer who rebounded in life after nearly being KO'd by drugs and crime.