LOS ANGELES, Feb. 22 (UPI) -- "Slumdog Millionaire," praised by its champions as a story of hope over despair, won eight Oscars including one for best picture Sunday night in Los Angeles.

LONDON, Feb. 8 (UPI) -- "Slumdog Millionaire" was named best film of 2008 and took seven prizes overall at the Orange British Academy Film Awards in London Sunday night.

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 8 (UPI) -- "Milk" and "Slumdog Millionaire" won the top honors Saturday night at the 2009 Writers Guild Awards, presented in dual ceremonies in Los Angeles and New York.

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 8 (UPI) -- The Broadcast Film Critics Association named "Slumdog Millionaire" the best picture of 2008 at its Critics' Choice Awards show in Los Angeles Thursday night.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 (UPI) -- The Washington, D.C. Area Film Critics Association has declared "Slumdog Millionaire" the best film of 2008.

LONDON, May 26 (UPI) -- A top British literary agent, whose clients included "The Full Monty" author, was stabbed to death in his London home, it was reported Wednesday.

LONDON, Sept. 5 (UPI) -- The first film officially launched over the Internet, "This is Not a Love Song," was to make its debut Friday.