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Actors sue for profits from TV and movie classics
Reuters
18 (Reuters) -The red-haired bully from the movie "A Christmas Story" is preparing for a courtroom slugfest with Warner Bros Entertainment Inc. Actor Zack Ward, who played Scut Farkus in the 1983 film, has sued Warner Bros for using his image in toy ...
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Movie review: 'One Day'
Los Angeles Times
"Starter for 10," his earlier go at British class issues, school and love in 2006 turned out to be an enjoyable entertainment with James McAvoy its winning lead (though "The Last King of Scotland" would be that year's game-changer for the actor). ...
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Los Angeles Times
Politicians help Lisa Kudrow craft series
Sioux City Journal
We worried that our first webisode ran seven minutes. But now you see people watching movies on their phones. So it's going to be OK." Kudrow, meanwhile, doesn't rely on the Internet for herentertainment. "Oh, I'll answer emails and sometimes I'll ...
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Ridley Scott to direct new Blade Runner movie
Times LIVE
Actor Harrison Ford attends the 'Cowboys and Aliens' UK film premiere at the 02 Arena in London, England. Director Ridley Scott is to helm a new version of his dystopian cult classic Blade Runner. The original 1982 sci-fi movie starred Harrison Ford as ...
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Times LIVE
Pick of the week: A killer clown takes on fascism
Salon
(I remember Prost fans saying that Senna looked less like a real racing driver than like an actor playing one in a movie, and that's about right.) They were friends, then bitter enemies and finally forged an uneasy peace toward the end -- but except ...
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Salon
Win Passes to See SCARFACE in St. Louis – AMC Chesterfield 14
We Are Movie Geeks
NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant televisionproduction operations, a leading television stations group and world-renowned theme parks. ...
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We Are Movie Geeks
10 Most Famous Bollywood Actors
Screen Junkies
These top 10 most famous Bollywood actors have made a definite name for themselves, not only in the Indian entertainment industry, but around the world. Most of these stars have emerged in the last 20 years, but some of them are veterans to the world ...
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411 Fact or Fiction Movies/TV 8.19.11: Week 293
411mania.com
411's Ben Piper and Jeremy Thomas debate these topics and more in this week's 411 Fact or Fiction: Movies/TV! Hey there, everyone. According to the clock on the wall, it's time for us to get our fact or fiction on. This time sees Jeremy Thomas stepping ...
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Jack Garner: The Little fest to focus on best films
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
I'm grateful that I'm just barely old enough to remember the wonders of radio, when it was America's number-one form of home entertainment. We didn't get our first TV till I was 6, (and even with theTV, we still listened to radio programs for a few ...
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Actress Terri J. Vaughn Opens Entertainment Lounge in Buckhead
Patch.com
“We are all transplants from LA” Vaughn, Nash and Bobb kept thinking about what kind of place in Atlanta could serve the actor and the entertainment community and they could never find anything. Through research and collaboration with each other, ...
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State probes talent-agency complaint by Michael 'The Situation' Sorrentino
Sun-Sentinel
Production companies have flocked here in recent years, drawn in part by the state's $242 millionentertainment industry tax incentive program. The Broward Office of Film and Entertainment said 375 commercial, movie and television projects have been ...
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Robert Redford: Sundance Film Festival Creator Turns 75
Christian Post
“It's not just Redford, it's what he represents,” wrote Gael Fashingbauer Cooper on TodayEntertainment. “The kind of actor who made classy, smart movies, from 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid' to 'All the Presidents Men.' The kind of actor who ...
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Actor relishes new role in Lakewood's drama ministry
Houston Chronicle
Earlier in his Hollywood career, he acted in TV and movies, including the role of Jerry Payne opposite Liza Minnelli in the 1969 film The Sterile Cuckoo. His TV credits include the 1981 mini-series East of Eden and The Dick Van Dyke Show. ...
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Houston Chronicle
Comic-Con 2011: Day 4 & 5 - San Diego Convention Center, California
PopMatters
It usually brings in the largest crowds and has the biggest movie and tv panels. That has changed a bit since the convention hit capacity, and this year's Saturday may have been the weakest in recent memory. With major movie studios like Disney, ...
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PopMatters
'True Blood' Star Joe Manganiello In Talks to Join 'Magic Mike'
AceShowbiz
In the movie, young Tatum will be portrayed by Pettyfer, while the "Step Up" actorhimself will play the titular character. He will teach Pettyfer how to hustle on and off the stage. Although the movie will likely have a lot of scenes which involve ...
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AceShowbiz
Readers react
Inquirer.net
On recent or current “controversies”: “The short filmmaker (in more ways than one) who disparaged theater actors shouldn't have bothered them at all with his ill-advised comments. He's clearly uninformed and deserves to be left alone—in the dark. ...
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Edie Wasserman dies at 95; Hollywood philanthropist and wife of studio chief
Los Angeles Times
The couple helped raise millions for the Motion Picture and Television Fund, which cares for aging actors and others in the industry. (Los Angeles Public Library) By Valerie J. Nelson and Barbara Thomas, Los Angeles Times Edie Wasserman, ...
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Los Angeles Times
A little bit of love
Calcutta Telegraph
Such a snap dismissal of Bridges would be unfair, says Phil Gallo, Billboard's senior correspondent for film and TV music. “To make a sophisticated record like Jeff's takes time, and he carved out a year from movies to work on the album,” Gallo says. ...
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Calcutta Telegraph
Movie Review: New CONAN is Barbaric Fun
Newsarama
And that's one reason why it's easy to overlook some of the movie's shortcomings: theactors are likeable and extremely committed to their roles. Ron Perlman especially nails his brief role; so what if he looks like a Hyborian homeless guy? ...
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Newsarama
Brothers Team Up to Shoot Feature Film in Wyandotte
Patch.com
She has appeared in other Ring of Fire Entertainment films, Protangeline and the soon to be released The Tank II. Concessi, an attorney, said it is nice to have acting as an outlet. “It's great to see Scott's creativity coming to life,” she said. ...
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ENTERTAINMENT SPOTLIGHT
The Japan Times
"Terrence takes the actors — and then the audience — on a journey. It's a flawed world, full of flawed people. It's about realism." The journey itself takes a while to unfold, and some critics have joked that the project seems to be more of a ...
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The Japan Times
Greg Travis returns to scene of cult classic or lousy flick, take your pick
Tahoe Daily Tribune
21, what with his movie and television career in-between his standup. When not on stage he gets to work with some of the best directors out there, such as Zach Snyder, David Lynch, Paul Verhoeven, Bob Rafelson and Milos Forman. ...
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Gambia: All Eyes On Hypnotic Movie Launching
AllAfrica.com
Preparation is currently in high gear ahead of the much anticipated launching of Hypnotic movie in The Gambia. The movie which is set to be launched in September, is described by many as an opportunity for the country's actors and actresses, ...
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Wanna Try Your Hand at Show Business? Get Some Tips from Hire Me, Hollywood!
ReelzChannel.com
(Purveyors of Wonder) Entertainment and we attempt to make movies andtelevision shows. Let's dive in with a little bit of the background. When did the light bulb go off where you realized you wanted to pursue a job in entertainment? ...
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ReelzChannel.com
American Foundation for Equal Rights, Broadway Impact cast for reading of ...
Windy City Times
Reiner's career as one of the nation's most accomplished actors and directors includes his Emmy Award-winning role in "All in the Family" and directing the films This is Spinal Tap, Stand by Me, The Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally, Misery, ...
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26th Annual Imagen Awards Honoring Latinos in Entertainment
Bell Gardens Sun
The following are winners for this year's Imagen Awards: Best Primetime TelevisionProgram or Movie-of-the-Week: Law & Order: Los Angeles (NBC); BestActor/Television: Freddy Rodriguez, CHAOS (CBS); Best Actress/Television: Martha Higareda, ...
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Bell Gardens Sun
Movie Review - 'Fright Night'
WorthPlaying.com
It's a dichotomy that not every actor can pull off. With such a cast of colorful characters, "Fright Night" works best when they are all on-screen interacting with each other. The movie hits a lull in the center bit during an extended chase sequence, ...
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'Could not have happened to a better person'
The Telegram
Submitted photo Colleen Quinton of Catalina, Trinity Bay, has been nominated for an Emmy — a trophy touted as the highest award in television. Quinton is nominated in the category of outstanding makeup for a mini-series or movie for her work on “The ...
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The Telegram
Couldn't chat? Here's the transcript
STLtoday.com
Did you get any insight as to why no one has any more fresh ideas for shows/movies. It seems like a lot of things are a remake these days. I don't get it! If you could remake a show they haven't what would it be and what current actors would protray ...
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David Blue In Groundbreaking Roddenberry Film
Airlock Alpha
Instead, the actors involved with "White Room: 02B3" has to incorporate a number of story elements for characters who would otherwise have been off-camera in a normalmovie shoot. "Roddenberry has always been a pioneer in pushing the envelope, ...
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'Midnight In Paris' set to get second theatrical run
FamilyVideo.com
Fans of both the actor and director may want to check out some of their best moviesincluding Wilson's turn in "The Royal Tenenbaums" and Allen's work behind the camera in "Manhattan Murder Mystery."
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FamilyVideo.com
I was the best person to direct this film: Parvin Dabas
Mumbai Mirror
Parvin Dabas has created a place for himself as an actor with movies like Monsoon Wedding and Khosla Ka Ghosla. His last silver screen appearance was for a cameo role in My Name Is Khan. Sahi Dhandhe Galat Bande, produced under the Very FishyFilms ...
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Mumbai Mirror
Three years later, Fox changes tune about mixed-martial arts
USA Today (blog)
And recently in Pittsburgh he shot a scene for an upcoming Batman movie in which he plays a football coach. While it's seems like his background would allow him to get into the role, he admits he doesn't dominate the film: "Don't reach for your popcorn ...
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USA Today (blog)
Enchanting Arrietty provides family entertainment
Gazette Daily
As it rides and flies through its various movie references, Cowboys & Aliens is both dull and derivative. The Planet of the Apes franchise has always held the potential to spill over into all-out farce with actors running around in overgrown ape suits, ...
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Gazette Daily
Niche, Scripted Programming Faces Road to TV
Tubefilter News
Hanley, a TV alum (The Nanny), produced the half-hour pilot independently to pitch to televisionnetworks. Having screened at the multiple festivals, the series boasts rare on-location shots of Fire Island and a talented cast of TV actors including ...
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Deepika Padukone: 'I Do Films That Excite Me'
San Leandro India West
As an actor, I would love to do an action film because I enjoy watching action movies too. But besides my role exciting or challenging me as an actor, I have now realized that it is very important to see the set-up, like the right banner and a good ...
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MDA cuts telethon to 6 hours
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
A smiling Brad Pitt has been seen waving to fans in the Scottish city of Glasgow as he left the set of his latest movie “World War Z.” The US actor was in town this week to shoot the zombie horrormovie, which is based on a book by Max Brooks. ...
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Super 8 - win cinema tickets
DI-VE
The two dads are also very good, both are familiar from TV series rather than the big screen, in fact most of the main cast are either new faces or actors on TV or possibly small roles in movies, so there are no stars but just an ensemble of actors ...
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TV Bits: NBC Picks Up New Sarah Silverman Sitcom, Henson Puppets Get Starring ...
/FILM (blog)
[The Hollywood Reporter] After the jump, a Daily Show writer plays with Henson puppets, a Sopranosactor returns to organized crime, and Clone Wars' fourth season gets a trailer. I told you August was a busy time for TV news! ...
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FilmOut Q&A with Matthew Montgomery, star of "Finding Mr. Wright"
San Diego Gay & Lesbian News
Q: You have built a cult-like following for movies such as “Gone But Not Forgotten,” “Long-Term Relationship” and “Back Soon.” Why do you think audiences relate so well with for this Texan? Q: What are the challenges of being an openly gay actor, ...
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San Diego Gay & Lesbian News
IN PHOTOS: Steve Martin & The Steep Canyon Rangers live in San Diego
Examiner.com
Best known as a stand-up comic, Emmy award winning writer, playwright, producer, and mostlyactor/movie star, few know that Steve Martin is also a Grammy Award winning musician and composer. Martin and his band, The Steep Canyon Rangers sold out ...
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Bellflower: Review By Bryan Yentz
MovieWeb
I don't care about that actor... I'm not even here for such drivel which would be labeled as guiltyentertainment at best, I'm f*cking here for BELLFLOWER! And with that, we bid Conan farewell and hopped, skipped and bounced our way into what would ...
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Disney Exec Admits Story Doesn't Matter In Movies; Have You Proven Him Correct?
Moviefone (blog)
They are bigger than any one writer or actor, so it's perfectly sound business sense to use them as the basis for movies, video games, clothing lines, fast food meals and smartphone apps. Such commercial entertainment offerings make no pretense of ...
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Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart News: Steamy New 'Breaking Dawn' Pictures
Zimbio
Actor Taylor Lautner, actress Kristen Stewart and actor Rob Pattinson attend the Summit Entertainment "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1" press conference at the Hilton Bayfront during Comic-Con 2011 on July 21, 2011 in San Diego, California....
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Woodstock Film Festival Unveils Sneak Peak Of 2011 Line-Up!
SHOOT Online
The Creative Coalition includes Hollywood's leading activist actors. This year, in collaboration with the Consulate of Spain in New York, WFF will present two distinguished films by Spanish filmmakers, with both directors in attendance for the Q&A ...
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McConaughey joins stripper movie - :: Cincinnati news story ...
Matthew McConaughey has signed on to play a retired exotic dancer in Channing Tatum's upcomingmovie about male strippers. ... Weird News · Celebrity Birthdays · Box Office · Fun & Games · Horoscopes · Lottery · Movies · TV Listings · Entertainment Tonight · Home : Entertainment ... ActorMatthew McConaughey arrives on the red carpet of the Los Angeles Premiere of 'Tropic Thunder' at the Mann's Village Theater on August 11, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. ...
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Actors sue for profits from TV and movie classics | WEEK News 25 ...
The red-haired bully from the movie "A Christmas Story" is preparing for a courtroom slugfest with Warner Bros Entertainment Inc.
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Popular Indian actor Shammi Kapoor dies at 79 - MSN Entertainment News
Versatile Indian actor Shammi Kapoor dies of kidney failure at age 79. ... Kapoor was hailed for his lighthearted roles in movies. ...
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Aamir Khan neglecting Dhoom 3 for TV show? - Entertainment
The show is Aamir's debut on television and therefore the actor is looking into small details. The chat show includes many short films and documentaries as ...
entertainment.oneindia.in/.../aamir-khan-neglecting-dhoom-3-...
ViewHeadlines.com - Actors sue for profits from TV and movie classics
Entertainment : Actors sue for profits from TV and movie classics. Source: REUTERS | 2011-08-18 21:11:26 | Thu, ... OTHER REUTERS ENTERTAINMENT NEWS: ...
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