Oscar-nominated film-maker David Fincher in talks to direct a Hollywood movie based on the rise of social networking website Facebook, it was reported Wednesday. Fincher, who earned an Oscar nod for his period romance "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" earlier this year, is in advanced negotiations with Columbia Pictures over the possible movie, Daily Variety reported. The report said ...

Winners at the 81st annual Academy Awards: _ Motion Picture: "Slumdog Millionaire." _ Actor: Sean Penn, "Milk." _ Actress: Kate Winslet, "The Reader." _ Supporting Actor: Heath Ledger, "The Dark Knight." _ Supporting Actress: Penelope Cruz, "Vicky Cristina Barcelona." _ Director: Danny Boyle, "Slumdog Millionaire." _ Foreign Film: "Departures," Japan ...

Late Australian actor Heath Ledger won a posthumous Oscar and "Slumdog Millionaire" scooped four honors Sunday as the 81st Academy Awards got off to an electrifying and poignant start in Hollywood. , who died last year of an accidental drug overdose at the age of 28, won the best supporting actor for his portrayal of Batman's arch-enemy the Joker in ...

Domestic box-office totals for the most-honored films at the 81st annual Academy Awards: ___ MOVIE: "Slumdog Millionaire," Fox Searchlight. OSCARS: Eight, including best picture and director. RELEASED: November. BOX OFFICE: $98 million so far. ___ MOVIE: "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," Paramount Pictures. OSCARS: Three, including best art ...