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As Jamal Malik in "Slumdog Millionaire" (2008)
'The Last Airbender' Pics: First Look at Aang and Zuko
May 22, 2009 11:05:00The first look at key characters of "The Last Airbender" has been shared with the publication of the film's two images by USA Today on its Friday's issue. One of the photos shows off newcomer Noah Ringer as main character Aang. The other one centers on the live-action Zuko, who is portrayed by "Slumdog Millionaire" star Dev Patel.
Accompanying the pictures, the paper included an article about the two actors. Ringer, who is a Texas native with a black belt in tae kwon do, revealed that he keeps his head shaved like his character. "It keeps me cool when I'm doing tae kwon do," the 12-year-old reasoned. "It's so cool to get the part." As for Patel, he fessed up of learning about "Avatar" series when filming "Slumdog".
Full Nominees List of 2009 MTV Movie Awards
May 05, 2009 09:05:11With fans taking charge to select the nominees of 2009 MTV Movie Awards, "Twilight" came up topping the nomination field as MTV unveiled its contending films on Monday, May 4. The Catherine Hardwicke-directed vampire drama scored seven nods from the eleven categories available, nabbing Best Movie gong as well as placing two of its actors, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner in Breakthrough Performance Male.
Those two categories aside, "Twilight" also garnered a Best Female Performance nomination for leading actress Kristen Stewart. It also earned the chances to win the golden popcorn for Best Fight (Robert Pattinson vs. Cam Gigandet); for Best Kiss (Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson); and for a new category, Best Song From a Movie (Paramore's "Decode").
Dev Patel's Mom Confirms Son's Romance With Freida Pinto
April 28, 2009 11:04:17The alleged romance of "Slumdog Millionaire" co-stars, Dev Patel and Freida Pinto, has been confirmed by the actor's mother Anita Patel. "First it was the film and now everything else seems to have slotted into place," the older Patel has been quoted as telling The Daily Mirror.
"Life can't get any better for him. Freida is really beautiful and I am really happy for them," Anita continues. Asked if she is aware that her son flew to Jerusalem to meet Freida on the set of her latest film "Miral," she tells The Daily Mirror, "Yes, we knew he was flying to Israel to see her."
'Slumdog Millionaire' Stars, Freida Pinto and Dev Patel, Snapped Cuddling in Israel
April 24, 2009 11:04:07Previously insisting they were not dating, Freida Pinto and Dev Patel have been snapped cuddling while enjoying an intimate lunch date in Israel where the actress is filming her latest big screen flick "Miral." Both of them were seen acting like an in-love couple and she even put her head on his left shoulder.
"She couldn't help cuddling up to him. They kept staring into each other's eyes," an onlooker testified. "They were certainly acting like a couple, especially when she put her head on his shoulder. The only time they split up was when they left the bar and tried to act like they weren't together."
Robert Pattinson, Chace Crawford, Dev Patel Voted OK! Mag's Most Eligible Men
April 16, 2009 02:04:15OK! Magazine has just made public its list of Most Eligible Men, placing "Twilight" hunk Robert Pattinson on its very top spot. About the British heartthrob, the print media says now that he is famous he won't find any difficulties finding the girl of his dream just like he used to be. He is quoted by the publication as saying, "Last year all I was trying to do was get a girlfriend."
Also making the list is "Gossip Girl" actor Chace Crawford. The 23-year-old star is given the nickname of "The Boy Next Door". Dev Patel is the other actor named as one of OK! Magazine's Most Eligible Men. The "Slumdog Millionaire" leading actor is called "The Shy Guy".
'Slumdog Millionaire' Stars Dev Patel and Freida Pinto Deny Dating Rumors
February 23, 2009 01:02:57Walking together on the red carpet of the 81st Annual Academy Awards, held on Sunday, February 22, Dev Patel and Freida Pinto have denied the circulating rumors of them dating. Contrary to those dating reports, both stars are still single.
"No, no, no," Patel told Ryan Seacrest of E! Online. As for Pinto, the "Slumdog Millionaire" leading actress told Ryan that despite the success of the dramedy flick, no one has asked her to go on a date. "I've been waiting for you to call me up," the actress jokingly told Ryan.
Dev Patel Reveals His Celebrity Crushes and Oscars Date
February 17, 2009 03:02:56British film and TV actor Dev Patel, who earns his breakthrough in movie business after starring as the leading character in "Slumdog Millionaire", mentions Hollywood movie beauties Eva Mendes and Rosario Dawson as his celebrity crushes. Beside them both, Patel admits he also idolizes actor Will Smith.
Switching the topic into the upcoming 81st Annual Academy Awards, where "Slumdog Millionaire" is nominated for 10 different categories, Patel admits he hasn't decided on a date just yet. Though so, he will probably take his "mum [Anita, an elder care worker]" to the prestigious awards show. "She's my good luck charm," so he gushes about his mother.
'Slumdog Millionaire' Star Dev Patel Comments on 'The Last Airbender' Role
February 05, 2009 03:02:08Having been signed to replace Jesse McCartney in "The Last Airbender", Dev Patel sits down with MTV to talk about the project from his role as Zuko to him taking over McCartney's part. "I play a character called Zuko who is the Prince of the Fire Nation," he starts off explaining about his character, "and it's good because it's a dark role."
"I'm not playing the hero, whereas in 'Slumdog' it was real character acting and performance-oriented," the star of "Slumdog Millionaire" then continues, pointing on the difference between Zuko and Jamal Malik. "This is [as well], but it's much more physical, with martial arts. I'm learning on the job, so this is a great new experience for me."
Jesse McCartney Out of 'The Last Airbender', Dev Patel to Replace
February 02, 2009 04:02:18Despite his earlier assurance to fans that he is putting his best foot forward for his role in "The Last Airbender", Jesse McCartney is no longer attached to the feature film adaptation. Of the matter, Variety reported the pop singer has to bow out from the project due to scheduling conflict with his touring dates.
Explaining McCartney's exit, director/writer/producer M. Night Shyamalan stated, "Jesse had tour dates that conflicted with a boot camp I always hold on my films, and where the actors here have to train for martial arts." The "Leavin'" singer was actually attached to Zuko character, who is the Fire Nation's evil prince.
BAFTA Awards Unveil 2009 Nominees
January 15, 2009 04:01:07Nominees of the 2009 Orange British Academy Film Awards a.k.a. BAFTA Awards have been announced on Thursday, January 15. Through the announcement, it has been revealed that "Slumdog Millionaire" and "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" have dominated the awards as they each collected eleven counts, including nomination for Best Film.
Beside Best Film, "Slumdog" was also up for Outstanding British Film, Best Director, Leading Actor for Dev Patel and Supporting Actress for Freida Pinto amongst other categories. Meanwhile, the nominations for "Benjamin Button" included Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Actor for Brad Pitt.
2009 Evening Standard British Film Awards Announces Nominees
January 14, 2009 01:01:04Hot on the heels of the 66th Golden Globe Awards celebration last Sunday, January 11, British newspaper Evening Standard announced the nominations of the 2009 Evening Standard British Film Awards. On Tuesday, January 13, it was made public that "Frost/Nixon", "Slumdog Millionaire", "Hunger" and "The Reader" are among those vying for the awards.
"Frost/Nixon" and "Hunger" were both up for the Best Film title along with Joanna Hogg-directed "Unrelated". The two had also secured a nod for Best Actor category, Michael Sheen for "Frost/Nixon" and Michael Fassbender for "Hunger". "Frost/Nixon", in addition, had collected a Best Screenplay gong for its scribbler Peter Morgan, while "Hunger" gave its editor Joe Walker a chance to win an award in the Technical Achievement field.
Complete Winners List of 14th Annual Critics' Choice Awards
January 09, 2009 12:01:33The winners of the 14th annual Critics' Choice Awards have been announced by the Broadcast Film Critics Association (BFCA) at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium on Thursday, January 8, and "Slumdog Millionaire" has come out victorious. The rag-to-riches drama nailed five out of six prizes it was nominated for.
Hailed as the best picture of 2008, it won over strong contenders, including "Changeling", "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" and "Milk". It also brought recognitions to its director Danny Boyle, writer Simon Beaufoy, actor Dev Patel and composer A.R. Rahman, who brought home Best Director, Best Writer, Best Young Actor/Actress and Best Composer award respectively.
Complete Nominees List of the 29th London Critics' Circle Film Awards
December 19, 2008 02:12:52"Slumdog Millionaire" has dominated another awards as the London Critics' Circle announced their nominees for the 29th London Critics' Circle Film Awards. Though a press release on Thursday, December 18, the indie movie about an orphan who gets the shot to be a millionaire from a game show has been revealed to be the one movie which collected most of the nods with six nominations.
One of the counts put "Slumdog" on the run for the British Film of the Year, competing with "Happy-Go-Lucky", "Hunger", "In Bruges" and "Man on Wire". Another one gave Simon Beaufoy, the film's writer, a Screenwriter of the Year nod. Two others
gave its director, Danny Boyle, a chance to win both Best Director and Best British Director titles, while the rest belonged to its star, Dev Patel, who received nominations for British Actor of the Year and Young British Performer of the Year.
2008 National Board of Review's Winners Announced
December 05, 2008 04:12:30Winners of the 2008 National Board of Review have been unveiled on Thursday, December 4 and among the awards recipients is "Slumdog Millionaire". The Danny Boyle's drama about a poor Indian boy who gets a shot at winning millions in a television game show has been given three kudos, including for the coveted Best Film prize.
Apart from taking the Best Film title, "Slumdog" also brings recognition to its actor, Dev Patel who won Breakthrough Performance by an Actor. Additionally, it also gives Best Adapted Screenplay for screenwriter Simon Beaufoy, who shares the prize with "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" writer Eric Roth.
Full Winners List of British Independent Film Awards 2008
December 01, 2008 11:12:01The winners of the 11th British Independent Film Awards have been announced on Sunday, November 30, and one that is shinning brighter than the others is "Slumdog Millionaire". In the announcement made at Old Billingsgate Market in London, the Danny Boyle-directed movie about a poor Indian boy who gets a shot at winning millions in a television game show brought home three kudos.
Nominated for six categories, "Slumdog" has nailed three of the coveted awards given away, including the Best British Independent Film title. The romantic comedy drama has also brought recognition to its director Danny Boyle, who received the Best Director prize, and its star Dev Patel, who is hailed to be the Most Promising Newcomer.
