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Drama, RomanceRelease Date :
December 16, 2005MPAA Rating :
RDirector :
Ang LeeStarring :
Jake Gyllenhaal, Heath Ledger, Anne Hathaway, Randy Quaid, Michelle Williams, Scott Michael Campbell, Anna Faris, Linda Cardellini
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The 2006 MTV Movie Awards Frontrunners
June 05, 2006 12:06:00The 2006 MTV Movie Awards show, held on Saturday June 3rd on a soundstage at Sony Studios, celebrated the big winning of last summer's "Wedding Crashers" which at that time collected three trophies all at once, including the coveted Golden Popcorn for Best Movie.
In addition to that, the flick also brought winning to Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson who both shared the Best On-Screen Team honor, and that for Isla Fisher who won the Breakthrough Performance award. Just behind "Wedding Crashers" there came "Brokeback Mountain" which brought Jake Gyllenhaal to double winning mainly for Best Performance category and Best Kiss which he shared with Heath Ledger.
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GLAAD Named "Brokeback Mountain" Outstanding Film
March 28, 2006 03:03:14Aside from the many new release movies, "Brokeback Mountain" still shows off its charm. The so-called gay cowboy movie has on Monday March 27th, 2006 added one more award to its pouch as the GLAAD Media Awards named it The Year's Best Wide Release Motion Picture at its 17th annual awards.
Accepted the award is the movie director Ang Lee who during that time commented "Finally, an award that actually means something." Further Lee added it would likely be "the very last award I will accept for 'Brokeback Mountain' ... And to end the journey here tonight is like coming home. The fact is 'Brokeback Mountain' has helped to change the world."
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Movies Seized the 78th Oscar
March 06, 2006 01:03:56"Crash", the drama mystery film centers on the race relations that has captivated Hollywood, is proven good and even more a worth to be seen one. The film has on Sunday March 5th, 2006 during the 78th annual Academy Awards seized the Best Film honor over the heavy weight nominees, which include "Brokeback Mountain", "Capote", "Good Night, and Good Luck", and "Munich".
Despite such fact, the heavily favored gay romance "Brokeback Mountain" still is a big winner at the event. Being nominated for four categories, including that for Cinematography and Achievement in Directing, the movie wins three which are Best Director for Ang Lee, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Music. "I just had to do it. It told me so much about what love is about," Lee revealed on why he wanted to direct "Brokeback Mountain."
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BAFTA 2006 Winners
February 20, 2006 10:02:09The gay cowboy romance flick "Brokeback Mountain" scores great at the Orange British Academy Film Awards held Sunday Feb 19th, 2006. It among others lassoes the prizes for the category of Best Film, Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Jake Gyllenhaal, Adapted Screenplay for Larry McMurtry and Diana Ossana, and The David Lean Award for Achievement in Direction for Ang Lee.
Chosen Best British Film is "Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit", while Philip Seymour Hoffman nabs the Best Actor in a Leading Role award thanks to his portrayal in "Capote." Brought home the Best Actress in a Leading Role award is Reese Witherspoon for "Walk the Line" and chosen as Best Actress in a Supporting Role is Thandie Newton for "Crash." Check out the complete list of 2006 BAFTA winners at http://www.chiff.com/art/movies/bafta-awards.htm#bafta_noms_winners.
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Sold, Brokeback Shirts on eBay
February 15, 2006 10:02:46Fans this is a more than interesting offer you surely won't miss, Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger's "Brokeback Mountain" shirts. The stuffs are for sale on eBay as part of an auction to benefit Variety, the Children's Charity of Southern California.
Go join the bid and get the precious shirts. The sale ends next Monday Feb 20th, 2006 at 5 p.m. PT. And by Tuesday morning Feb 14th, the bid had reached $20,450. "We're overwhelmed by the bidding," the charity's executive director, Maria Schmidt, tells the paper. "This is already way over what any of us thought the shirts would bring."
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The Box Office Top 10 Films
February 13, 2006 11:02:12In a weekend with four new wide releases, "The Pink Panther" comes in the front line, leading the box office with an estimated $21.7 million from 3,477 theaters. New Line horror-thriller "Final Destination 3" opens at 2nd place with $20.1 million.
Meanwhile, Universal's big screen adaptation of "Curious George" scores $15.3 million, seizing the 3rd position from "Firewall" which slips one to No. 4 garnering $13.8 million. Last week's champ "When a Stranger Calls" falls to the 5th spot in its second weekend, scores another $10 million for a total of $34.8 million. "Big Momma's House 2" in the meantime has collected another $6.8 million during its third weekend to be at No. 6.
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Brokeback Mountain Wins More Awards
February 10, 2006 02:02:15As if it is not enough, drama romance "Brokeback Mountain" keeps adding more awards to its collection. Already won four Golden Globes and secured eight Oscar nominations, the film furthermore is named Film of the Year at the 26th London Film Critics' Circle Awards held Feb 8th, 2006.
In addition, the film's great director Ang Lee also is chosen as Director of the Year. In the meantime, the best British Actor and Actress awards went to Ralph Fiennes and Rachel Weisz for "The Constant Gardener."
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The Box Office Rundown for Feb 3rd Period
February 06, 2006 02:02:53"When a Stranger Calls," which is a remake of the 1979 Columbia Pictures cult horror film, debuts at No. 1 on the box office with an estimated $22 million worth of tickets for the three-day, Friday-to-Sunday period. Last week's champ "Big Momma's House 2" falls to 2nd place with $13.35 million, followed then by the comedy flick "Nanny McPhee" at No. 3 with $9.9 million in ticket sales.
No. 4 is the drama romance "Brokeback Mountain" which scores $5.7 million, ahead of "Hoodwinked" at 5th with $5.3 million. Meanwhile, "Underworld: Evolution" comes at No. 6, scores $5.1 million, while the new release "Something New" is at 7th with $5 million. No. 8 to 10 in succession are "Annapolis," $3.5 million, "Walk the Line," $3.4 million, and "Glory Road," $3 million.
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The 58th Writers Guild of America Awards Winners
February 06, 2006 02:02:42"Crash" and "Brokeback Mountain" both won the 58th Annual Writers Guild of America Awards held Saturday night Feb 4th. "Crash," which is of drama mystery genre, won the Best Original Screenplay award for its writers Paul Haggis and Bobby Moresco.
Meanwhile, "Brokeback Mountain," which tells the story a love affair between a pair of lonesome cowboys that spanned decades, won the Best Adapted Screenplay honors for Diana Ossana and Larry McMurtry. That being so, with such attainment the two flicks automatically established themselves as the favorites for the best movie Oscar.
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The 78th Annual Oscar Nominees
January 31, 2006 09:01:49As announced Tuesday Jan 31st by Sid Ganis, Academy President and Mira Sorvino at Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in Beverly Hills, CA, gay romance "Brokeback Mountain" gloriously leads the 78th Annual Academy Awards nominees, taking eight nominations. The flick ups for the categories of Best Picture, Best Actor for Heath Ledger, Best Supporting Actor for Jake Gyllenhaal, Best Supporting Actress for Michelle Williams, Best Director for Ang Lee, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Cinematography, and Best Music Written for Motion Pictures.
Following close behind is "Crash" and "Good Night, and Good Luck" which score six nominations each. As of the previous film, it vies for Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor for Matt Dillon, Best Director for Paul Haggis, Best Original Screenplay, Best Film Editing, and Best Music Written for Motion Picture. Meanwhile, the latter flick is nominated for Best Picture, Best Actor for David Strathairn, Best Director for George Clooney, Best Original Screenplay, Best Art Direction and Best Cinematography.
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Top Ten Box Office Movies - Week January 28
January 30, 2006 05:01:00This time it's Fox's turn to display wide smile for its "Big Momma's House 2" has managed to secure the top position on U.S Box Office charts, opening at $28 million which surprisingly turns out to be the second best gross ever for January. Taking place behind this comedy flick is "Nanny McPhee" with $14.1 million, followed by the former number one movie, "Underworld: Evolution", on the third rank and the PG-13 entry from Disney, "Annapolis", on the fourth.
The rest from the fifth to tenth rank compiled in order are "Hoodwinked", "Brokeback Mountain", "Glory Road", "Last Holiday", "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe", and last but not least, "The Matador" which has amazingly moved up 18 slots from its previous position.
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PGA Named Brokeback Mountain Its Best Picture
January 24, 2006 11:01:44Gay-cowboy romance "Brokeback Mountain" picked more award Sunday Jan 22nd, taking away the top prize at the 15th annual Producers Guild of America Awards.
Named Best Picture of the Year by the PGA, the movie successfully beat the other contenders, which include "Capote," "Walk the Line," "Good Night, and Good Luck," and "Crash."
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Top 10 Winners of US Box Office Competition
January 23, 2006 03:01:12Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters sees the glory of new horror film "Underworld: Evolution" scoring $27.6 million, to be the winner of US box office competition. To dominate the weekend box office at 2nd place is "Hoodwinked" with $11 million in ticket sales.
Inspirational films "Glory Road" and "Last Holiday" ranked 3rd and 4th in a row, taking in $9.1 million each. "Brokeback Mountain," the gay-cowboy romance bounces four places to No. 5 with $7.8 million in its seventh weekend. Comedy flick "Fun with Dick and Jane" comes at No. 6 scoring $6.1 million in ticket sales.
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Cowboy Romance "Brokeback Mountain" Won 4 Globes
January 17, 2006 02:01:37"Walk the Line" yes scored great at the 63rd annual Golden Globe awards held Monday January 16th. Though, the cowboy romance "Brokeback Mountain" scored greater than the drama genre, won 4 awards. What an achievement.
Not only "Brokeback Mountain" secured the Best Motion Picture - Drama award, but also it took home the Best Director - Motion Picture honor for its director Ang Lee. Also it nabbed the Best Screenplay - Motion Picture thanks to Larry McMurtry and Diana Ossana, and Best Original Song - Motion Picture for "A Love That Will Never Grow Old" as well.
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The 11th Annual Critics' Choice Awards Winners
January 11, 2006 08:01:47The gay cowboy romance flick "Brokeback Mountain" is a big winner at the 11th annual Critics' Choice Awards held Monday Jan 9. Gaining eight nominations, the movie gloriously brings home 3 awards, including the all-important Best Picture prize, which is considered a key Oscar prognosticator. Moreover, the film's creator, Ang Lee, also is voted the year's Best Director.
Meanwhile, the film's cast Michelle Williams is handed Best Supporting Actress award which she shares with Amy Adams of "Junebug." Paul Giamatti is the Best Supporting Actor thanks to his portrayal in "Cinderella Man." Best Actor award goes to Philip Seymour Hoffman of "Capote," while Best Actress prize goes to Reese Witherspoon of "Walk the Line." A complete roundup of the 2005 winners click http://www.bfca.org/nomineesWinners.html.
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The Winners of the 2005 NSFC
January 10, 2006 11:01:36While "Brokeback Mountain" is a big winner at the 11th annual Critics' Choice Awards, "Capote" on the other hand is the Best Film of 2005 according to the National Society of Film Critics. The event held at Manhattan eatery Sardi's on Saturday Jan 7th named "A History of Violence" as its 2nd Best Movie and "2046" the 3rd.
Bringing home the Best Actor prize is Philip Seymour Hoffman, with Jeff Daniels of "The Squid and the Whale" as the 2nd and Heath Ledger of "Brokeback Mountain" as the 3rd. For more look on the complete list of the 2005 NSFC winners visit http://news.yahoo.com/s/eo/20060110/en_movies_eo/18110.
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The 2006 Producers Guild Awards Nominees
January 05, 2006 09:01:11The WGA nominees have been announced and now come the nominees for the 2006 Producers Guild Awards.
The Producers Guild of America have chosen the likes of "Brokeback Mountain", "Capote", "Crash", "Good Night, and Good Luck", and "Walk the Line" to compete for Best Film category.
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AAFCA's Top 10 Films of the Year
January 03, 2006 09:01:57Focusing on the story about the prejudices of intersecting characters, "Crash" delightfully has been placed number one on the Top Films of the Year list compiled by African-American Film Critics Association (AAFCA). Also included in the list were "The Constant Gardener", "Good Night And Good Luck", "Brokeback Mountain", "Syriana", "Walk the Line", "Hustle & Flow", "Capote", "Batman Begins", and "North Country."
"The films selected for 2005 boldly reflect a bridge towards tolerance," said Gil Robertson IV, President of AAFCA, in relation of the selection of these ten compelling movies.
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The 78th Oscars Nominees
December 21, 2005 04:12:41This is what moviegoers around the globe are waiting for, the list on who's won what leading up to the 78th Oscars. Comes first on the list is "Brokeback Mountain" which ups for six nominations all at once, which are Best Picture, Best Director for Ang Lee, Best Actor for Heath Ledger, Best Supporting Actor for Jake Gyllenhaal, Best Supporting Actress for Michelle Williams, and Best Screenplay.
Then comes "Capote" which earns 4 nominations, mainly for Best Actor for Philip Seymour Hoffman, Best Supporting Actress for Catherine Keener, Best First Film, and Best Screenplay. "The Constant Gardener" comes next with 3 nominations; Best Picture, Best Director for Fernando Meirelles, and Best Supporting Actress for Rachel Weisz.
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The 10th Annual Satellite Awards Winners
December 19, 2005 04:12:14"Brokeback Mountain" really is a big winner at this year movie awards season. Has been named as one of AFI's Best Movies of 2005 and becoming the lead nominee of the 63rd annual Golden Globe Awards, the flick also is scoring great at the 10th annual Satellite Awards, an event organized by critics formerly affiliated with the Hollywood Foreign Press Assn.
At the ceremony held Saturday Dec 17th at the Four Seasons Hotel, the film won four trophies all at once, mainly for Best Motion Picture Drama, Editing, Song, and Director for Ang Lee. Another winner was Philip Seymour Hoffman who was named Best Actor in A Motion Picture Drama for "Capote" and Felicity Huffman who was granted the Best Dramatic Film Actress prize for "Transamerica."
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The 63rd Golden Globe Nominations
December 14, 2005 02:12:32The 63rd Annual Golden Globe Awards coming soon. The big event will be held Monday, January 16, 2006, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel with a live telecast airing on NBC at 8 PM (EST). And to make it clear for you, here we have the list of the awards nominees.
Up for Best Motion Picture-Drama category are "Brokeback Mountain," "The Constant Gardener," "Good Night And Good Luck," "A History of Violence," and "Match Point." The nominees for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture Drama include Maria Bello, Felicity Huffman, Gwyneth Paltrow, Charlize Theron, and Zhang Ziyi.
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AFI's Most Outstanding Motion Pictures of the Year
December 12, 2005 01:12:46American Film Institute (AFI) has on Sunday named several qualified movies as its 10 best movies of 2005. Among those judged as the most outstanding motion pictures of the year is drama romance "Brokeback Mountain." Also there are "Syriana," "Munich," and "The 40-Year-Old Virgin."
Besides them all, AFI also named the likes of "Capote," "King Kong," "Crash," "Good Night, and Good Luck," "The Squid and the Whale" and "A History of Violence." The AFI will then honor the creative ensembles behind each of the honorees January 13 at a luncheon at the Four Seasons in Los Angeles.
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The Critics Choice Awards Nominees
December 12, 2005 10:12:55Comes early during nowadays film awards season is the 11th Critics Choice Awards held Sunday December 11th with its awards to be given to winners at a ceremony in Los Angeles on January 17 next year. Chosen as big winner is the gay love story "Brokeback Mountain" which earns eight nominations including Best Film, Best Director for Ang Lee and Best Actor for Heath Ledger.
Meanwhile, drama mystery "Crash" earns nominations in six categories which include Best Film, Best Director for Paul Haggis and Best Acting Ensemble. "Capote," "Walk the Line," and "Cinderella Man," have all nominated for four categories, including Best Film for all three movies. For a complete list of other nominees for other categories just click http://www.bfca.org/.
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Low-Budget Films Up for Independent Spirit Award
November 30, 2005 09:11:11The Independent Spirit Awards, the American art-house world's version of the Oscars, already reaches its 21st year. The event, which honors low-budget films based on such criteria as original, provocative subject matter and degree of independent financing, will announce its winners March 4 next year, the day before the Academy Awards.
Contenders for the award were announced Tuesday. Among them was the low-budget drama about a family torn apart by divorce "The Squid and the Whale." Led the nomination with six all at once, the flick obviously ahead of higher-profile entries, including "Capote" and "Good Night, and Good Luck" with four each.
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'Great American Love Story' Wins Golden Lion
September 12, 2005 10:09:56What do you think and what would you say about "Brokeback Mountain"? Well, as for the movie director Ang Lee, he tends to describe his movie as a "great American love story" that is "unique and so universal." "I'm so glad it's prevailed here and was received so warmly here," so he said as his movie won the Venice Film Festival's Top Award Saturday.
"Brokeback Mountain," starring Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal, actually is based on a novella by "The Shipping News" author E. Annie Proulx. It tells about the homosexual love between two cowboys set in the conservative West of the 1960s and has topped 19 other competitors, including favorite "Good Night, and Good Luck," by George Clooney.
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Brokeback Mountain in Venice Festival
September 05, 2005 10:09:25One of 20 movies vying for the coveted Golden Lion at the world's oldest cinema competition Venice festival is the most eye-catching "Brokeback Mountain." The Ang Lee's film has created a sensation for audiences attending the ceremony with its homosexual love scene in the wilds of Wyoming.
The film, stars Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal, focuses on a tale of forbidden love that begins in 1963 and ends 20 years later and is predicted to be one of Hollywood A-listers that will obviously gain huge success. Well, let's hope so.
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Reader's Reviews
no me gusto porque heath era gey en esa pelicula
posted by ANGELICA on Sep 16, 2008