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Academy Awards: Which Best Picture nominee won at the box office?
Nine films will be vying for the Best Picture trophy at the 84th Annual Academy Awards, taking place Sunday at 8 pm. The Best Picture Oscar won’t be announced until late in the evening, but when it comes to the box office, clear winners and losers have already emerged. While there was no runaway blockbuster among this year’s Oscar nominations, the films nominated ran the gamut in terms of profitability: Some made back nearly four times their filming budgets, while others failed to break even. Here’s all nine Best Picture nominees, ranked according to profit margin. Box office numbers are based on worldwide earnings. Can you guess which film was the best bang for its buck?
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In Pictures: Stars on skateboards
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In Pictures: Summer sequels 2011
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Chapter & Verse William Faulkner sues Woody Allen?
William Faulkner’s estate is suing Sony Pictures for its use of a 10-word quote from Faulkner in the 2011 Woody Allen film, 'Midnight in Paris.'
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Culture Cafe Emma Stone: A superhero movie is only one of many genres for the star
Stone's appearance in 'The Amazing Spider-Man' checks superheroes off her list. Anything left?
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Global News Blog France celebrates historic sweep of Oscars (+video)
'The Artist' won five Oscars last night, including the first Best Picture and Best Actor awards for France. 'Hugo' also won five awards.
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Academy Awards: Which Best Picture nominee won at the box office?
Nine films will be vying for the Best Picture trophy at the 84th Annual Academy Awards, taking place Sunday at 8 pm. The Best Picture Oscar won’t be announced until late in the evening, but when it comes to the box office, clear winners and losers have already emerged. While there was no runaway blockbuster among this year’s Oscar nominations, the films nominated ran the gamut in terms of profitability: Some made back nearly four times their filming budgets, while others failed to break even. Here’s all nine Best Picture nominees, ranked according to profit margin. Box office numbers are based on worldwide earnings. Can you guess which film was the best bang for its buck?
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Steve Martin, Owen Wilson, and Jack Black star in 'The Big Year': movie review
The new bromantic comedy 'The Big Year,' starring Steve Martin, Owen Wilson, and Jack Black, about bird-watching doesn't go far enough in portraying the passion of the hobby.
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In Pictures: Stars on skateboards
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Cars 2: movie review
'Cars 2' is marginally better than 'Cars' and pulls in some familiar voices, such as Larry the Cable Guy and Owen Wilson.
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Midnight in Paris: movie review
Woody Allen's latest film, starring Owen Wilson, Rachel McAdams, and Marion Cotillard, is a pleasure even for those who are not Allen fans. The film follows screenwriter Gil Pender's (Wilson) search for inspiration.
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In Pictures: Summer sequels 2011
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Ben Stiller has high hopes for ‘Zoolander’ sequel
Stiller sees the sequel taking place ten years after the original film, catching up with the eponymous Derek and his fellow model friend Hansel.
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Midnight in Paris: movie review
Woody Allen’s latest film, 'Midnight in Paris,' delivers his trademark wit and some retrofantasy set in an idyllic Paris.
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Hall Pass: movie review
In 'Hall Pass,' two husbands plunge into chasing women after being granted a week off from their marriages by their wives in this crass comedy.
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Owen Wilson, Reese Witherspoon star in 'How Do You Know': movie review
Owen Wilson is in the romantic comedy 'How Do You Know,' where Reese Witherspoon plays a professional softball player caught in a love triangle.
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The Last Stand
Gen. George Custer for US president? Not if Ulysses S. Grant could help it.
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Spotting stars at the White House Correspondents dinner
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Review: 'I Love You, Man'
Goofy comedy with a heavy lewd streak follows the travails of a groom looking for a best man.
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(Owen) Wilson's War
In 'Drillbit Taylor,' a group of geeky friends hire a bodyguard to help ward off the bullies.
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New on DVD: 'The Darjeeling Limited' and 'I Could Never Be Your Woman'
Three brothers journey across India in Wes Anderson's typically whimsical comedy; Michelle Pfeiffer lights up an uneven, direct-to-DVD film by Amy Heckerling.







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