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Hollywood takes break from scandal

Hollywood - Arab Today

Scandal-hit Hollywood left its woes behind Friday to honor Amy Adams for a glittering career that has seen her go from waitress to five-time Oscar nominee. The 43-year-old -- famous for the diversity of her film roles -- told AFP ahead of being presented with the 31st American Cinematheque Award that her proudest moment was her first nod for 2005Read more

Villeneuve 'very disappointed' at Amy Adams Oscar snub

Los Angeles - AFP

Oscar-nominated Canadian filmmaker Denis Villeneuve spoke Saturday of his exasperation at the Academy overlooking Amy Adams's acclaimed performance in sci-fi thriller "Arrival." The alien invasion drama, re-released in US theaters this week, has eight nominations for February's Oscars, including for best film and for Villeneuve's direction. But Adams, widely expected to get a sixth Oscar nomination for "Arrival" -- andRead more

A star for a star!

Los Angeles - Arab Today

Actress Amy Adams may have missed out on a Golden Globe win this year, but her career was recognized on Wednesday with a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame landmark. Adams, 42, received the plaque in honor of her latest role in the Paramount Pictures sci-fi film “Arrival,” which has been earning her nominations during the current awards season inRead more

‘Well-mannered aliens’ make contact in Venice

Venice - Arab Today

A group of civilized if many-legged aliens makes contact with the world in “Arrival,” in competition at the Venice film festival Thursday, and it’s up to Amy Adams to figure out what they want. Adams, the US star of “The Master” and “American Hustle,” plays expert linguist Louise Banks who is brought in by the US Army to help translateRead more

New Zealand government seeking business help in cybercrime fight

Wellington - Arab Today

Leading international cyber security specialists will discuss how New Zealand businesses can help fight cybercrime at the first government-backed Cyber Security Summit in Auckland next week, Communications Minister Amy Adams said Thursday. "Cyber-attacks can and do damage our economy. Businesses are acutely aware of the 257 million NZ dollars (178.2 million U.S. dollars) lost to cybercrime last year," Adams saidRead more