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Will Smith on the Real Reason Why He Turned Down 'Django Unchained'

Mike Sampson — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:37:41 +0000

Quentin Tarantino wrote 'Django Unchained' with Will Smith in mind to star and Smith was the first actor Tarantino approached with the script. So why didn't Will Smith star in the film? We've heard previously from Smith who said he had some "issues" with the script but never heard what those issues were. Now the actor has explained and, well, at least he's being honest.

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Quentin Tarantino Lets Loose on a Journalist Over Gun Violence in Movies

Eric Walkuski — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 16:28:54 +0000

Violence in pop culture and its relation to real-life violence and 'Django Unchained': these are white hot controversies streaming through the public discourse right now. And they've just rammed into each other in captivating fashion in an interview between 'Django' writer-director Quentin Tarantino and British journalist Krishnan Guru-Murthy. This is must-see TV, folks.

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Weekend Box Office Report: 'Texas Chainsaw 3D' Slashes Through the Competition

Jacob Hall — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 19:01:42 +0000

Here's the thing about January: it's usually a wasteland. With the studios concentrating on their Oscar campaigns and the profitable summer months still half a year away, this month is where all of the crap usually gets dumped. However, this is also one of the few months where crap has a chance of performing well, hence the success of last year's 'The Devil Inside' and now 'Texas Chainsaw 3D,' which took the weekend with a strong $23 million opening.

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Weekend Box Office Report: 'Django' and 'Les Mis' Anchor a Strong Weekend

Jacob Hall — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 18:56:50 +0000

Well, now we know why the box office was so incredibly light last week: everyone was waiting to see things this week! Although 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' clung to the top spot for the third week in a row, it was a very tight race, with only $4 million separating the top three films.

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Holiday Box Office Update: 'Les Miserables' and 'Django Unchained' Start Strong

Jacob Hall — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 15:38:15 +0000

Who says Christmas is about staying warm by the fire and exchanging gifts with your loved ones? Everyone knows that the holidays are all about movies! A depressing musical adaptation of a Victor Hugo novel and an ultra-violent revenge fantasy may not sound like Christmas material, but the opening days of 'Les Miserables' and 'Django Unchained' prove otherwise.

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2013 Golden Globes Nominations: 'Django Unchained,' 'Lincoln' and 'Les Mis' Lead the Pack

ScreenCrush Staff — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 13:15:11 +0000

The 2013 Golden Globes nominations are in and we already can't wait for the awards ceremony! While the Oscars has Seth MacFarlane, comedic duo Tina Fey and Amy Poehler are taking over hosting duties for the Globes, which will be a nice change from Ricky Gervais' run these past few years. But enough of that, let's get down to the list of nominees!

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Quentin Tarantino Talks Retirement, Planning a Novel and HBO Miniseries?

Mike Sampson — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 18:40:00 +0000

Quentin Tarantino is serious about this retirement business. The 'Django Unchained' director hinted that he might only have a few movies left in him and he's not just talking to hear himself talk. In a new interview, Tarantino insists he's almost ready to hang it up and talks about plans he has for the future.

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'Django Unchained' Trailer: Let Freedom Ring

Damon Houx — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 00:12:27 +0000

Though they may have taken a long time in finishing their shoot, it looks like Quentin Tarantino's latest 'Django Unchained' will be hitting theaters just in time for Christmas (release date: December 25), and though we haven't heard much about the film recently, we've just gotten a new trailer.

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