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Jared Leto to co-star in 'Blade Runner' sequel
August 19, 2016
Jared Leto has joined the cast of the eagerly awaited follow-up to 1982's "Blade Runner," Alcon Entertainment confirmed Thursday.
Barkhad Abdi joins 'Blade Runner' movie sequel cast
June 29, 2016
Barkhad Abdi has joined the cast of the upcoming "Blade Runner" sequel, Alcon Entertainment announced.
2014 Oscar Winners: Best Picture goes to '2 Years a Slave'
March 3, 2014
"12 Years a Slave" didn't dissapoint rapturous film critics who predicted it would go on to win this year's Academy Award for Best Picture, beating out nine other nominees in a crowded category.
Barkhad Abdi, actor in 'Captain Phillips,' says he's broke
March 2, 2014
Barkhad Abdi told the New Yorker he's now broke after making $65,000 for his role in "Captain Phillips" two years ago.
'Gravity,' 'American Hustle,' 'Slave' lead Oscar field
March 2, 2014
"Gravity" and "American Hustle" go into Sunday's Oscar race in Los Angeles with 10 nods apiece, while "12 Years a Slave" is close behind with nine nominations.