Movie Info
Genre :
Animation, Action, ComedyRelease Date :
October 07, 2005MPAA Rating :
GDirector :
Steve Box, Nick ParkStarring :
Peter Sallis, Helena Bonham Carter, Ralph Fiennes, John Thomson, Peter Kay
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"Gromit" Has a New Role in HMV
April 03, 2007 10:04:15Looks like the intelligent dog from "Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit" will have another job to do for some period of time apart from his 'acting stint.'
Yes, Gromit has been announced to be part of the famous logo of music firm HMV, serving as stand in for its iconic image Nipper the dog in supporting the company's promotion of children's DVDs at its stores for three months.
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"Wallace & Grommit" Lands Top Honor at Children's BAFTA
November 28, 2006 03:11:59Seems the award season does not end yet for "Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit." Previously took home an Academy Award earlier this year, the engaging animated flick triumphantly took the Best Film title at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts Children's Awards held Sunday night, November 26, 2006.
Responding to this attainment, the movie's creator Nick Park humbly remarked that part of the attraction with the characters was that they appealed both to children and adults, thereby making the picture really work among all ages.
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Some Movies Score at the 78th Academy Awards
March 06, 2006 12:03:54Is one among the three nominees vie for Animated Feature Oscar, "Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit" beats off the strong contenders "Howl's Moving Castle" and "Corpse Bride" to bring home the prestigious award.
Meanwhile, "Memoirs of a Geisha" which is up for six nominations all at once only wins three mainly for Achievement In Costume Design, Cinematography, and Art Direction. The giant ape "King Kong" in chain wins three from the four categories it is nominated, they are Achievement In Sound Editing, Sound Mixing, and Visual Effects.
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Nominees of the 2006 Empire Magazine Film Awards
March 03, 2006 04:03:18Being shunned at Academy Awards, "King Kong" delightfully shines at another event as the movie made its way to lead the nominations for Empire Magazine's 2006 Film Awards, securing five nods with its stars, Andy Serkis and Naomi Watts, each scored nomination in Best Actor and Actress categories. Came behind the great ape flick were "Pride and Prejudice", "Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit", and "Crash" which all garnered four nominations, the latter being one of other four competitors of "King Kong" in Best Film category.
Meanwhile, other big screen productions which have been included in the nominees' list were among others "Batman Begins" for Best Thriller, "Wedding Crashers" for Best Comedy, and "Land of the Dead" for Best Horror Movie. As for the movie stars, names like Christian Bale, Matt Dillon, Johnny Depp, Keira Knightley, plus Thandie Newton also appeared on list. For the complete list of nominations, do take a look at http://www.empireonline.com/awards2006/nominations/.
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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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The 20th Genesis Awards Winners
February 18, 2006 01:02:56The Genesis Awards is about to celebrate its 20th anniversary. Just for your notice, the Genesis Awards, which is presented by the Hollywood Office of the Humane Society of the United States, recognize positive treatment of animal issues in the news and entertainment media.
Set to have its 20th anniversary on March 18 at the Beverly Hilton, the event has had several movie titles to be honored. Among the many the entertainment titles there are "Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit", "An Unfinished Life", and "Duma".
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"Wallace" Topped the 33rd Annual Annie Awards
February 06, 2006 01:02:15DreamWorks animation action comedy "Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit" really is a big winner at the 33rd annual Annie Awards held Saturday Feb 4th. The film gloriously brought home ten awards, including that of Best Animated Feature.
Moreover, the flick also won the categories of Effects Animation for Jason Wen, Character Animation for Claire Billett, Character Design in an Animated Feature for Nick Park, Directing in an Animated Feature Production for Nick Park and Steve Box, and Music in an Animated Feature Production for Julian Nott.
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"Wallace & Gromit" Led Annie Awards Nominees
December 07, 2005 10:12:22The animation action comedy "Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit" scored another attainment Monday, leading 15 nominations at the 33rd annual Annie Awards to be presented Feb. 4 next year. The awards, which is presented by the International Animated Film Society, recognize the year's best in animation from film, television, commercials and short subjects.
As of "Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit," it collected nominations for Directing, Writing, Storyboarding, Effects, Music, Character Design and Best Animated Feature. Also the film dominated the Voice-Acting category, with its four lead actors Helena Bonham Carter, Ralph Fiennes, Peter Sallis and Nicholas Smith, all earning nods. Other contenders for Best-Animated Feature include "Chicken Little," "Corpse Bride," "Howl's Moving Castle" and "Madagascar."
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Saw 2 Is Number 1 Movie
October 31, 2005 01:10:59It's close to Halloween party and the time has just right for "Saw 2" to top this weekend's box office with a total gross of $30.5 million. The second best movie is new release "The Legend of Zorro," which taking in $16.5 million. At No. 3 is "Prime," scoring $6.4 million, ahead of "Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story" at No. 4 with $6.3 million.
Clings at No. 5 is "Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit," with a tepid $4.4 million. Number six is "The Weather Man," $4.2 million, followed behind by "Doom" with $4.1 million at No. 7. Securing number 8 to 10 in succession is "North Country," $3.7 million; "The Fog," $3.3 million; and "Flightplan," $2.6 million.
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'Doom' Bloom at Box Office
October 24, 2005 02:10:15This weekend's box office is "Doom." The movie, adapted from the sci-fi video game, debuts atop at box office, scoring $15.4 million in ticket sales in its first three days. Enjoy the second success is "Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story," which earns $9.3 million, ahead of "Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit" at No. 3 with $8.7 million, and "The Fog" at No. 4 with $7.3 million.
The Warner Bros. release "North Country" secures the 5th place with only $6.5 million, followed right behind at No. 6 by "Elizabethtown," which taking in $5.7 million. In the meantime, "Flightplan" takes another $4.7 million to place at No. 7, while "In Her Shoes" taking in $3.9 million to place at No. 8. Cling at 9th position is "A History of Violence" with $2.7 million and finishing this weekend's Top 10 is "Two for the Money" with $2.4 million.
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The Fog Blur Box Office Competitors
October 17, 2005 01:10:50"The Fog" causes a box office confusion if not a chaos. Grossing $12.2 million the Columbia Pictures' film successfully seizes this weekend No. 1 from last week's champ "Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit," which drops one to 2nd with $11.7 million. In time, another new release "Elizabethtown" secures the 3rd place with just $11 million.
At No. 4 is "Flightplan" with $6.5 million, ahead of "In Her Shoes" at No 5 with $6.1 million, and "Domino" at No. 6 with $4.7 million. Finishing seventh is "Two for the Money" grossing $4.6 million, followed by "A History of Violence" at No. 8 with $3.6 million and "Tim Burton's Corpse Bride" at No. 9 taking in just $3.5 million. Finishing this weekend's Top 10 is "The Gospel" with only $3.2 million.
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This Weekend Top Movie: "Wallace & Gromit"
October 10, 2005 10:10:36The clay-animated family film "Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit" becomes this weekend top movie, earning $16.1 million during the three days beginning October 7. The new release successfully tops last week's champ, the airplane thriller "Flightplan," which slips to No. 2 with $10.8 million, ahead of the new wide release "In Her Shoes," which debuts at No. 3 with $10 million.
Elsewhere, the sports gambling drama "Two for the Money" debuts in 4th place with $8.4 million, followed behind by "The Gospel" at No. 5 with $8.0 million. Securing the 6th place at this weekend box office is "Tim Burton's Corpse Bride," with $6.5 million. Taking in $5.7 million, "Waiting" secures the 7th place, while "A History of Violence," wins the 8th rank with $5.1 million. Rounding out this weekend's Top 10 is "Serenity" at 9th with $4.9 million and "Into the Blue" at 10th with $4.8 million.
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