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Is Precious another Slumdog in the making?

Over a decade ago, Oprah [ Images ] Winfrey produced and starred in a much admired film version of the Toni Morrison novel Beloved but the film bombed at the box-office. Full Article at Rediff

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  1. Cast member Gabourey "Gabby" Sidibe answers a question at a news conference for "Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire" during the 34th Toronto International Film Festival in this September 13, 2009 file photo.
  2. TORONTO, ON - SEPTEMBER 18:  (L-R) Actors Harman Baweja, Priyanka Chopra and director Ashutosh Gowariker from the film 'What's Your Rashee' poses for a portrait during the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival at The Sutton Place Hotel on September 18, 2009 in Toronto, Canada.
  3. TORONTO, ON - SEPTEMBER 18:  Musician Jack White from the film 'White Stripes Under the Great White Northern Lights' poses for a portrait during the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival at The Sutton Place Hotel on September 18, 2009 in Toronto, Canada.
  4. TORONTO, ON - SEPTEMBER 18:  Actor Romalito Mallari from the film 'If I Knew What You Said' poses for a portrait during the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival at The Sutton Place Hotel on September 18, 2009 in Toronto, Canada.
  5. TORONTO, ON - SEPTEMBER 18:  (L-R) Directors Espen Sandberg and Joachim Ronning from the film 'Max Manus' poses for a portrait during the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival at The Sutton Place Hotel on September 18, 2009 in Toronto, Canada.
  6. TORONTO, ON - SEPTEMBER 17:  (L-R)Writer/director Claire McCarthy, actress Radha Mitchell, actor Samrat Chakrabarti and cinematographer Denson Baker onstage at the 'The Waiting City' screening during the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival held at the Visa Screening Room at the Elign Theatre...
  7. U.S. actress Zoe Saldana poses for a photograph during a portrait session with Reuters in central London December 12, 2009.
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  9. HOLLYWOOD - DECEMBER 08:  Actresses AnnaLynne McCord and Jessica Lowndes arrive at PRVCY Premium Denim's launch party for its 'Lives Inspired' book and 'United We Cure' CD  to benefit breast cancer research on December 8, 2009 in Hollywood, California.

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