`12 Years a Slave` Review: Hauntingly disturbing

Last Updated: Friday, January 31, 2014, 13:56

Based on a true story of Solomon Northup published in 1853, `12 Years a Slave` is a cold-hearted, even-toned film about American slavery

Keira Knightley roots for Chiwetel Ejiofor

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 19:20

Keira Knightley is hoping that her "Love Actually" co-star Chiwetel Ejiofor will win the best actor in a leading role category at the 86th Academy Awards for his performance as Solomon Northup in the movie "12 Years A Slave".

Michael Fassbender terrified by `12 Years...` role

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 16:55

Michael Fassbender, seen as a brutal plantation owner and slave master Edwin Epps in "12 Years A Slave", describes it as one of the most petrifying characters he has come across.

Brad Pitt bans children from watching `12 Years...`

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 06:50

Actor Brad Pitt says he will not let his children watch "12 Years A Slave", which he has co-produced.

`American Hustle,` `Gravity` lead crowded Oscars race

Last Updated: Friday, January 17, 2014, 03:20

Crime caper "American Hustle" and 3D space spectacular "Gravity" topped the Oscars nominations list Thursday with 10 each, leading a crowded field of contenders for Hollywood`s most coveted honors.

`12 Years A Slave` beats `American Hustle` at UK Box Office

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 19:37

Slavery drama `12 Years A Slave` has been appreciated by movie aficionados so much that in its debut weekend in Britain it has topped the box office.

'12 Years a Slave', 'Gravity' up for Producers Guild Awards

Last Updated: Friday, January 3, 2014, 14:36

American slavery drama "12 Years a Slave," 1970s con-men caper "American Hustle" and space thriller "Gravity" were among the 10 films nominated on Thursday for outstanding producer of a motion picture in the Producers Guild Awards.

Brad Pitt refuses part in slave film to avoid showing shocking images to kids

Last Updated: Thursday, November 21, 2013, 10:39

Brad Pitt has reportedly refused a main part in his upcoming film `12 Years A Slave` amid concerns that his young children would get disturbed by the shocking imagery.

Brad Pitt`s Plan and Paramount clash over `12 Years a Slave`?

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 29, 2013, 11:08

Trouble is reportedly brewing between Hollywood superstar Brad Pitt`s production company Plan B and Paramount studio over `12 Years a Slave`.

`12 Years a Slave` cuts to the base of our humanity: Brad Pitt

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 16, 2013, 19:13

Brad Pitt has revealed that his latest film `12 Years of Slave` is very important to him and that he would allow his son Maddox to watch the R-rated film.

Michael Fassbender won`t campaign for Oscars

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 16, 2013, 15:44

Michael Fassbender has decided not to campaign for the Oscars this year despite having a strong role of an evil plantation owner in McQueen`s `12 Years a Slave`.