The fine folks at Giggster have conducted a small study to find out if a bigger budget leads to success at the awards. Looking at the winners of some of the most prestigious movie awards of the 21st century, namely the Academy Award for Best Picture, the BAFTA Award for Best Film and the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama, we can reveal just how much an award is worth, and which movies have received the most on the smallest budget.
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In order to figure out which films received the most nominations, the USDish team gathered data from five different awards organizations: the Academy Awards (Oscars), the Golden Globes, the Screen Actors Guild Awards, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), and the Critics Choice Awards. The information and conclusions in this article are based solely on data from only these five organizations.
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During awards season, no one can escape the pop culture buzz around which nominated movies, directors, or actors will bag the Oscar. But do all those movie nominations and reviews have a real impact on the movies people see in theaters or at home? As part of the DISH promise to “tune in to you,” USDISH went and found out. We asked one thousand American adults what they think of movie reviews, nominations, and awards.
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Although the film industry frequents some states more than others, every state has its claim to Hollywood fame—and when you recognize a cherished landmark from your own home state, it can inspire an excitement that’s hard for other blockbusters to match. The team at USDISH gathered a list of the highest-grossing movies ever filmed in each state. Find the one that took the most box office earnings in your state—and then stream it On Demand to see if you can spot the scenes filmed on your home turf.
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From E.T. to Hocus Pocus, the Halloween movies you loved as a kid are classics to this day for a reason—they’re the best spooky movies for kids. As spooky movie buffs who can’t wait to binge-watch the classics (using USDISH’s satellite TV package) this Halloween, the team at USDish set out to find which spooky children’s movies each state’s residents still love. Will your state watch the meddling kids in Scooby-Doo, or try saying “Beetlejuice” three times to make the famous poltergeist appear?
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A romantic comedy, or rom-com, is a type of movie that reduces romance lovers to tears and causes a fresh case of swooning over the likes of Tom Hanks and Richard Gere. Romantic comedies have been entertaining the masses for decades, but ’90s romantic comedies are known as some of the best. So are these classic films still near and dear to our hearts more than two decades later? (Yes, despite what we like to tell ourselves, the ’90s were no longer “just ten years ago”). Turns out our love for the likes of Pretty Women and While You Were Sleeping is still going strong throughout all 50 states.
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Appearing on the silver screen will often increase the profile of any actor that graces a big-budget Hollywood flick, but what about the various vehicles that make appearances too? We’ve looked into some high-profile cars from some of our favorite films and franchises, and studied how much their value increased simply by appearing in these movies. CarLeaseSpecialOfficers has assembled excellent data below.
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Contributing to his rising popularity could be a reason that many view him as a wholesome guy. He’s known for being an average Joe who takes the train and enjoys horseback riding and surfing, both hobbies inspired by previous movie roles. Keanu’s roles have made him into the star he is today, but his wholesome and relatable offscreen persona makes him even more beloved. The creative folks at ACE Cash Express have created this excellent infographic to show the actor and his films off:
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You’ve probably heard a phone number in a movie or TV show. However, have you ever thought about who owns the number? Perhaps you’ve even tried calling the number before, only to reach a real person on the other line. One well-known example of this includes the widely famous song by Tommy Tutone, “867-5309/Jenny”. Can you imagine how many calls this phone number received when the song was released? You may have even been one of the callers.
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While we wait to see the gadgets that Bond has in store for us in No Time To Die, MotorEasy spoke to vehicle armouring specialists Armormax to reveal the extreme security features drivers can get their hands on to create their own 007 spy car. MotorEasy have revealed 6 security features, all found on Bond’s previous cars and estimated how much in total it would cost to install all of the security upgrades on your own car. By installing these features, drivers could turn their Ford Fiesta into a car so secure it could chauffer James Bond himself.
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Few franchises have influenced American culture like “James Bond” has—and that includes architecture. Manicured estates, Prairie-style house plans and well-furnished lodges provide more than incredible film sets and backdrops for the movies. They have inspired millions of fans over the years and have served as travel inspiration for every corner of the world. To pay tribute to these structures, HomeAdvisor compiled a comprehensive list of beautiful architecture from every Bond film to create a series of posters – immortalized by artist Leonie Wharton. These minimalist posters explore Bond’s architectural history and remind viewers of key scenes ahead of the release of No Time to Die later in 2021.
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