Movies
MPAA permits Weinstein Co. to use ‘Lee Daniels’ ‘The Butler’ title
July 20, 2013
Lee Daniels says racism played role in ‘Butler’s’ struggle for money
Aug. 14, 2013
NEW YORK -- Lee Daniels is never one to hold back on hot-button topics like race and the movie business.
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It took 37 credited producers to bring “Lee Daniels’ ‘The Butler’” to the big screen — and now Damon Dash is demanding to be recognized as No. 38.
Aug. 15, 2014
In a heartfelt letter, director Lee Daniels pleaded with Warner Bros.
July 4, 2013
Television
‘Lee Daniels’ The Butler,’ ‘12 Years A Slave’ top Image Awards nods
Jan. 9, 2014
The new trailer for Lee Daniels’ “The Butler” shows an up-from-his-bootstraps man moving, Zelig-like, through U.S. presidential history, demonstrating how “one man overcame his past.”
May 8, 2013
‘The Butler’ puts a new spin on LBJ, says Liev Schreiber
Awards
“Lee Daniels’ The Butler” will be the No. 1 movie at the box office this weekend after taking in about $9 million in ticket sales last night.
Aug. 17, 2013