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| Leonard Cohen wins Spanish literary prize Posted: 01 Jun 2011 07:49 AM PDT  The jury called Cohen one of the most influential writers of modern times. — Reuters file pic The jury of the Principe de Asturias Foundation said the 76-year-old singer-songwriter, poet and novelist was one of the most influential writers of modern times. He won "for a literary work which has influenced three generations around the world by creating a sentimental imagery in which poetry and music are melded into an unchanging worth," the jury citation read. Cohen beat a field of 32 from countries including Argentina, France, Austria, Mexico and Britain. Past winners include German Nobel Laureate Guenther Grass and US playwright Arthur Miller. The Asturias Foundation awards eight prizes every year for fields ranging from science to the arts. Winners are due to collect 50,000 euros (RM217,052) each at the awards ceremony in October, and a statue by Catalan artist Joan Miro. — Reuters Full Feed Generated by Get Full RSS, sponsored by USA Best Price. |
| ‘The Hobbit’ films get titles and release dates Posted: 01 Jun 2011 04:17 AM PDT  Cast members of "The Hobbit" attend a news conference at Jackson's Park Road Post facility in Wellington in this file photo. — Reuters file pic The first of the two films, which are currently being filmed back-to-back in New Zealand, "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey," arrives in theaters on December 14, 2012. The sequel, opening December 13, 2013, will be known as "The Hobbit: There and Back Again." Both will be released through Warner Bros. The two prequels to Jackson's "Lord of the Rings" trilogy follow the adventures of Bilbo Baggins — to be played by Martin Freeman, with Ian Holm reprising his role as the elder Bilbo — in his quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor from the dragon Smaug. The sprawling cast includes a number of other "Rings" veterans: Ian McKellen as Gandalf the Grey; Cate Blanchett as Galadriel; Orlando Bloom as Legolas; Christopher Lee as Saruman; Hugo Weaving as Elrond; Elijah Wood as Frodo; and Andy Serkis as Gollum. — Reuters Full Feed Generated by Get Full RSS, sponsored by USA Best Price. |
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