Arts & Culture
Michael Jackson's death, Avatar's record-breaking debut, and the films, music, and cultural moments of 2009.
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Avatar Theatrical Release (2009)
James Cameron's science fiction epic *Avatar* received its wide theatrical release on December 18...
The Twilight Saga: New Moon
*The Twilight Saga: New Moon* was released theatrically on November 20, 2009, directed by Chris W...
The Beatles 09/09/09 Remasters and Rock Band
On September 9, 2009 — a date rendered as 09/09/09 and chosen partly for the number nine's long a...
Michael Jackson Memorial Service at the Staples Center
Michael Jackson's public memorial service was held on July 7, 2009 at Los Angeles's Staples Cente...
Death of Michael Jackson (June 25, 2009)
Michael Jackson, widely regarded as one of the most influential entertainers of the twentieth cen...
Up (Pixar Film)
Pixar released *Up*, an animated feature film, on May 29, 2009 (Memorial Day weekend), which beca...
Star Trek (2009 Film)
*Star Trek*, directed by J.J. Abrams and released May 8, 2009, revived the dormant *Star Trek* fi...
Susan Boyle's Britain's Got Talent Breakthrough
On April 11, 2009, Susan Boyle, a 48-year-old Scottish singer from Blackburn, West Lothian, audit...
*Watchmen* Film Adaptation
Warner Bros. released *Watchmen*, a live-action film adaptation of the seminal 1986–1987 graphic ...
Slumdog Millionaire at the 81st Academy Awards
At the 81st Academy Awards, held on February 22, 2009, at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, the Bri...
51st Grammy Awards
The 51st Annual Grammy Awards took place on February 8, 2009, at the Staples Center in Los Angele...