Saturday, July 26, 2008

US 'last lecture' academic dies - BBC News


Calgary Herald

US 'last lecture' academic dies
BBC News - 2 hours ago
Randy Pausch, the university professor who created a "last lecture" celebrating life in the face of terminal cancer, has died aged 47.
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Captain America Casting Rumors Begin

A routine Torchwood Q&A took an unexpected turn at Comic Con yesterday when John Barrowman was asked if he would be starring in Marvel's upcoming Captain America movie.

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Tarantino Confirms Brad Pitt For Bastards?

On the red carpet premier of Swing Vote Hollyscoop.com asked Quentin Tarantino if he got a chance to sign Brad Pitt on for the role of Aldo Raine in his upcoming war epic Inglorious Bastards, he said he wasnt allowed to talk about it, but he did say

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SDCC 08: The Goon Panel

The most outrageous panel of this year's San Diego Comic-Con was the panel for The Goon, featuring creator Eric Powell'and Reno 911! writers-stars Ben Garant and Thomas Lennon. A drunk Powell (or so the audience was led to believe) showed up late to his own panel as Garant and Lennon (garbed in matching black jackets) bantered with the audience.

And the OFFICIAL Harry Potter Teaser Trailer will be available on..

) P.S. Sorry I didnt check in with yall yesterday, my oldest kiddo is in the state

SDCC 08: Smith Talks Superman Sequel

Kevin Smith, along with Judd Apatow, Zack Snyder amd Frank Miller, discussed all things comics and movies while attending the "Entertainment Weekly: Visionaries" panel at SDCC.



During the Q & A, Smith was asked by a Superman fan (and not a Superman Returns fan) if he thinks Krypton's Last Son deserves another reboot.

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Bachelor Splits from Fiance - San Francisco Chronicle


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Bachelor Splits from Fiance
San Francisco Chronicle - 14 hours ago
The eldest daughter of soap actor Lorenzo Lamas has ditched her wedding plans after splitting from her reality star fiance Matt Grant.
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'Twilight' Masterminds Catherine Hardwicke, Stephenie Meyer Take In Wild Comic-Con, Talk Movie's Music

"Twilight" author Stephenie Meyer and director Catherine Hardwicke take in their wild Comic-Con reception and talk about the movie's music.

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Mandate Greenlights Harold and Kumar 3

They've gone to White Castle and escaped from Guantanamo Bay, but they aren't done yet: there's a Harold and Kumar 3 in the works.

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A Rough Reality Beneath a Slick Surface - Washington Post


Newsweek

A Rough Reality Beneath a Slick Surface
Washington Post - 16 hours ago
By Robin Givhan It's no surprise that members of the fashion industry are enamored of the AMC series "Mad Men." It is a beautiful homage to early '60s style.
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Miley Cyrus Mocks the Competition - E! Online


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Miley Cyrus Mocks the Competition
E! Online - 20 hours ago
Perhaps being dubbed "the next Miley Cyrus" isn't such a good thing after all. With an E! News source claiming that Selena Gomez and the Hannah Montana star's ex Nick Jonas have been an item for months, a YouTube video from a while back showing Miley ...
Selena Gomez Grows A Pair… Of Wings! Just Jared
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SDCC 08: Kevin Smith Makes a Porno

Let's get this right out of the way: Kevin Smith is not making Zack and Miri Make a Porno to copycat Judd Apatow's brand of success. He's forcing the Knocked Up creator to work extra hard at his A-game.

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SDCC 08: The Spirit Materializes

Lionsgate and Odd Lot Entertainment presented an exclusive look at their upcoming screen adaptation of Will Eisner's The Spirit today at San Diego Comic-Con. Panelists included writer/director Frank Miller, producer Deborah Del Prete and stars Gabriel Macht, Samuel L. Jackson, and Jaime King.

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IGN Scales Witch Mountain

IGN has the details on today's Race to Witch Mountain preview footage, full of car chases, explosions, extra-terrestrial "revelations" and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.

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A Rogue’s Progress - New York Times


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A Rogue’s Progress
New York Times - 7 hours ago
By LYNN HIRSCHBERG In “Brideshead Revisited,” which opened July 25, Matthew Goode plays Charles Ryder, the would-be artist created by Evelyn Waugh who becomes utterly enthralled with an aristocratic family.
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Honorary Scholar Poy Enters Pinoy Dream Academy

Since the scholars will be cut to 10 by Saturday night, Pinoy Dream Academy decided to adopt an honorary scholar. Poy is a dreamer from Zamboanga who almost made it as an official scholar this season. But now, the academy decided to add a little twist

In Comic-Con Galaxy, Stars and Terrestrials Meet - New York Times


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In Comic-Con Galaxy, Stars and Terrestrials Meet
New York Times - 8 hours ago
By MICHAEL CIEPLY SAN DIEGO - Deference hung thick over the Comic-Con International fantasy convention here on Friday, as Frank Miller, a revered figure in the comics world, explained how he found the temerity to direct a movie version of “The Spirit,” ...
'The Spirit' of Comic-Con: The hyper-real Samuel L. Jackson, Frank ... Los Angeles Times
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Stan Lee to make a cameo in new 'X-Men' movie - The Associated Press


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Stan Lee to make a cameo in new 'X-Men' movie
The Associated Press - 23 hours ago
SAN DIEGO (AP) - The creator of "X-Men" bumped into Wolverine at Comic-Con. After happy introductions between Stan Lee and Hugh Jackman, the actor announced that Lee would make a cameo in the upcoming 20th Century Fox movie "X-Men Origins: Wolverine," ...
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Disney Debuts Tron 2 Teaser

Disney showed up at Comic Con with a surprise treat for attendees: footage from Tron 2, starring Jeff Bridges.

Comic-Con: Watchmen Footage Wows, Rattles - E! Online


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Comic-Con: Watchmen Footage Wows, Rattles
E! Online - 13 hours ago
The most buzzed-about movie at this year's San Diego Comic-Con is, without a doubt, the brainy, violent superhero flick Watchmen.
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Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging

Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging is the much anticipated Gurinder Chadha adaptation of Louise Rennison's best-selling collection of books about the growing pains of 14-year-old Georgia Nicolson. Chadha is back on Bend It Like Beckham form in this comedy about Georgia's attempts to woo a "Sex God", her tiffs with her best mates, the drama of her dad wanting to move to New Zealand and the ever expanding waist line of her cat Angus. Chadha tells IGN what motivated her.

'Twilight,' 'Watchmen' And 'Terminator Salvation' Panels Have Us Geeked For Comic-Con

Panels on "Twilight," "Watchmen," "Terminator Salvation" and much more have us geeked for this year's Comic-Con.

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Harold and Kumar 3 Happening

Harold and Kumar have been to White Castle, and they've escaped from Guantanamo Bay. Now, the goofy twosome are getting ready for another big-screen outing courtesy of Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg.

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SDCC 08: Red Sonja Posters

Your first look at Rose McGowan in the role.

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Poll: Simon Cowell Favorite Reality TV Villain, Paula Abdul Worst ... - FOXNews


Poll: Simon Cowell Favorite Reality TV Villain, Paula Abdul Worst ...
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AP Notoriously nasty "American Idol" judge Simon Cowell is the favorite reality TV villain in America ... and Paula Abdul is the worst reality TV judge, according to a poll released on Thursday.
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Britney Spears to pay more support, get more time with her sons - Los Angeles Times


Britney Spears to pay more support, get more time with her sons
Los Angeles Times - 3 hours ago
Kevin Federline retains custody under a new deal, and she will pay his lawyer. Her lawyer says she's 'at peace' with the arrangement.
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Rose McGowan says 'Red Sonja' costume will be 'um, visually ... - Los Angeles Times


Rose McGowan says 'Red Sonja' costume will be 'um, visually ...
Los Angeles Times - 19 hours ago
Rose McGowan says she can't wait to wear the chain mail bikini of Red Sonja, the barbarian queen. Why? "The suffragettes would have loved her.
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New Max Payne Clips Screened, Posters Revealed

20th Century Fox arrived at Comic Con with its Max Payne stars on hand -- not to mention new posters and clips from the upcoming adaptation -- and IGN was there to give you the lowdown.

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Watching the Watchmen Trailer: A Detailed Analysis

Weekly Ketchup columnist (and huge Watchmen fan) Greg Dean Schmitz has put together a detailed analysis of what's happening in the teaser trailer for the long-anticipated adaptation of the graphic novel.

SAG Meeting Scheduled for Saturday

SAG leaders will sit down with their national board on Saturday, meeting for the first time since the guild's contract with the AMPTP expired, and at least one member is predicting "fireworks."

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Guy Ritchie says marriage is "fine" - Reuters


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Guy Ritchie says marriage is "fine"
Reuters - 14 hours ago
SAN DIEGO, California (Reuters) - Film director Guy Ritchie broke his silence on Friday over rumours that his marriage to Madonna is on the rocks, telling People magazine it was "fine".
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SDCC 08: Piranha 3-D Video Interview



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DiCaprio Crossing Over Into the Twilight Zone

Leonardo DiCaprio's Appian Way shingle is "in the early stages of seeking material" for a new Twilight Zone movie.

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Weekly Ketchup: Anchorman 2, Dracula: Year Zero, Twilight Zone and Much More

In this week's Weekly Ketchup we've got the latest on plenty of remakes and sequels coming your way. Plus, check back Monday for an extra special edition of the Ketchup, in which we'll give you all the hot news out of Comic-Con.

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'X-Files: I Want To Believe' Is For Loyal Fans <i>And</i> Newcomers, Cast And Crew Insist

Chris Carter's "The X-Files: I Want to Believe," starring David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson, offers something for loyal fans and newcomers alike.

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SDCC 08: Watchmen Video Interviews


War declared on paparazzi after fight at Brad Pitt and Angelina ... - New York Daily News


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War declared on paparazzi after fight at Brad Pitt and Angelina ...
New York Daily News - 6 hours ago
BY NANCY DILLON Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are fed up with paparazzi trying to get onto their French estate. Paparazzi trying to get photos of Pitt and Jolie's newborn twins might not get a look at the business end of Jolie's gun, ...
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'Twilight' Star Robert Pattinson Reveals His Inner Geek, Has Beatles Moment At Comic-Con

"Twilight" star Robert Pattinson, feeling overwhelmed by the crowds who came out to see him at San Diego Comic-Con, admits he's something of a geek himself.

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Say Hi to RT Editors at Comic-Con and Get Swag!

So if you see us, come up, say hello and share a few words for the camera. Mention that you're a faithful RT commenter or forum denizen and maybe we'll give you double swag or something.

SDCC 08: Wolfman Attacks the Con

IGN Entertainment Editorial Director Chris Carle moderated today's presentation of Universal's The Wolfman at San Diego Comic-Con. Oscar-winning special effects artist Rick Baker, who designed the title character, and the film's stars Benicio Del Toro and Emily Blunt were on the panel, which presented exclusive first-look footage from the Joe Johnston-directed remake of the 1941 horror classic.

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Walking on air

Twin towers wire-walker Philippe Petit and "Man on Wire" director James Marsh talk about taking risks and making magic in troubled times.

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'Step Brothers': Baby Talk, By Kurt Loder

Kurt Loder reviews "Step Brothers," the new movie by the team that produced "Talladega Nights": Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly, Judd Apatow and Adam McKay.

'The X-Files': That '90s Show. By Kurt Loder

Kurt Loder calls "The X-Files: I Want to Believe" a lackadaisical adventure and suggests fans don't get their hopes up.

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High-Res Images: Rose McGowan as Red Sonja

Can't quite picture Rose McGowan as the flame-haired barbarian swordswoman Red Sonja? We've got the first look at the sexy teaser poster and character art unveiled yesterday at Comic-Con! Images after the jump.

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Midnight Movie: Is the Best Comic Store in the World in Silverlake?

LA Observed asks if Secret Headquarters in Silverlake is the best comic store in the world. Boing Boing editor, Corey Doctorow, says yes!

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MGM Confirms Aronofsky for Robocop

It's been rumoured for a few weeks, but now MGM Studios has confirmed it: Darren Aronofsky will be directing a remake of cult sci-fi satire Robocop.

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SDCC 08: IGN Watches The Watchmen

On Friday, July 25, 2008, Warner Brothers Pictures screened a five-minute reel at San Diego Comic-Con of footage from the upcoming adaptation of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' iconic comic book maxi-series Watchmen. Following an introduction by director Zack Snyder and members of the cast including Billy Crudup, Malin Akerman, Matthew Goode, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Jackie Earle Haley, Carla Gugino, and Patrick Wilson, Warner showed a collection of shots from the film to a capacity crowd in the convention's largest screening room, Hall H.

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Taking Stock: The Gibson-Goldstein Index

Some say that every cloud has silver lining. Those people are dumb, but looking at this week's list and the abundance of up-down pairs, well, let's just call it a coincidence. Hollywood The Max Payne movie posters look awesome, but Rush Hour veteran

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X-Files: I Want to Believe Review by Nick Wolfwood

X-Files: I Want to Believe is the new film from Director and X-Files creator, Chris Carter. The story picks up with Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson) working at a hospital and trying to find a cure for a very sick boy. The FBI contacts Scully in hopes that

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&#39;X-Files&#39; uncovers faith, not aliens - San Jose Mercury News


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'X-Files' uncovers faith, not aliens
San Jose Mercury News - 13 hours ago
By Bob Strauss David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson star in "The X-Files: I Want to Believe." (Diya Pera/20th Century Fox/MCT) The second "X-Files" movie's agenda is right there in its subtitle: "I Want to Believe.
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Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Roeper, Ebert Leaving Popular TV Show That Review Movies

Chicago Sun-Times film critic Roger Ebert says he's cutting ties with the television show that he and the late Gene Siskel made famous.

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Frank Miller Gets Into The Spirit

It isn't the most well-known comic property, but Will Eisner's The Spirit has a longer history than most -- and director Frank Miller, who knew Eisner, aims to do that history justice with his big-screen adaptation.

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Clone Wars Series Details Revealed

Dave Filoni, director of the Star Wars: Clone Wars animated movie and TV series, previewed an episode of the series for television press.

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Win Tickets to the London X-Files: Fight the Future Premiere

The London premiere takes place on the evening of Wednesday 30th July and the winner will need to be able to make their own travel arrangements as transport and accomodation aren't included.

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Brutal Massacre: A Comedy (R)

A once heralded horror auteur sets out to make the movie that will put him back on the A list. A filmcrew is on hand to document the production.

Release Date:Tue, 22 Jul 2008

Boondock Saints 2 Plot Revealed

Yes, a sequel to The Boondock Saints is really happening -- and director Troy Duffy has just given away the plot.

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Behold Sam Raimi's Hell

First look at the director's Drag Me to Hell.

Friends say A-Rod’s the real victim - MSNBC


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Friends say A-Rod’s the real victim
MSNBC - 10 hours ago
By Ree Hines While soon-to-be-divorced Alex Rodriguez is still in the hot seat thanks to his mysterious Madonna meetings and the various adultery allegations that swirl around him, A-Rod’s friends say he’s the injured party.
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Janet Jackson&#39;s &#39;malfunction&#39; fine nixed - New York Daily News


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Janet Jackson's 'malfunction' fine nixed
New York Daily News - 3 hours ago
AP A federal appeals court Monday threw out a $550000 indecency fine against CBS for Janet Jackson's breast-baring "wardrobe malfunction" at the 2004 Super Bowl.
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Pray for Morning (Not Rated)

A group of teenagers break into an abandoned resort hotel, unaware that it is haunted.

Release Date:Tue, 22 Jul 2008

VIZ Goes Hollywood

VIZ Media, LLC has launched a new wholly-owned Hollywood-based company named VIZ Productions to produce and license live-action theatrical film and TV projects based on animated and manga series.

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Scott Siglers Roundup of Horror Musicals

One of the most prolific and amazing writers I know, who I am also lucky enough to have met a time or two, is Scott Sigler. Hes not, as far as I know, terribly musically inclined, even when hes looking a lot like Elton John back in his

Eric Roberts proves resilient in &#39;The Dark Knight&#39; - Los Angeles Times


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Eric Roberts proves resilient in 'The Dark Knight'
Los Angeles Times - 11 hours ago
By Steve Appleford, Special to The Times The Joker isn't the only villain turning Gotham City upside down in "The Dark Knight.
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Box Office Guru Wrapup: Kapow! The Bat Slams The Box Office

We have a new opening weekend box office high as The Dark Knight enters the record books.

Fearnet scares up cable deal

Fearnet scares up cable deal Horror movies channel picked up by TW

UPDATE 1-Film critics Ebert, Roeper leaving their TV show - Reuters


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UPDATE 1-Film critics Ebert, Roeper leaving their TV show
Reuters - 11 hours ago
By Alex Dobuzinskis LOS ANGELES, July 21 (Reuters) - Influential film critics Roger Ebert and Richard Roeper are departing the movie-review show that bears their names, the two announced separately, leaving the program's future unclear.
Ebert, Roeper quit; ABC replaces with Lyons and Mankiewicz Monsters and Critics.com
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Tobey Maguire Joins The Crusaders

Tobey Maguire has signed on to star in The Crusaders, Universal's Gary Ross-directed drama about the 1954 Brown v. Board of Education case.

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WarGames Throws 25th Birthday Bash

How about a game of chess? In anticipation of the release of a 25th-anniversary DVD, the 1983 hit WarGames will be returning to select theaters for an (extremely) limited run.

Six Reasons Why (R)

In a desolate place called the Badlands, four men stand off with guns drawn, their fingers ready at the trigger. Among them are a fugitive seeking redemption, a son out to avenge his father's murder, a loyal servant with a secret and a murderous criminal hired to kill with a vengeance. This is their story...in a place where revenge, deception and cruelty are a way of life.

Release Date:Tue, 22 Jul 2008

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'Transformers 2,' 'Star Trek,' 'G.I. Joe' Lead Our Most Anticipated Movies Of Summer ... 2009

"Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen," "Star Trek" and "G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra" top our list of the most anticipated movies of summer ... 2009.

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New Clone Wars Images

A slew of pics from the upcoming animated film.

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SDCC 08: Lionsgate at the Con

IGN's very own Eric Moro, the editor-in-chief of IGN Movies and DVD, will be moderating two of Lionsgate's movie panels at this week's San Diego Comic-Con.

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'Watchmen' Trailer: Director Zack Snyder Says Sneak Peek Had To Be In The 'Spirit Of The Graphic Novel'

"Watchmen" director Zack Snyder told MTV News that the flick's trailer had to be in the "spirit of the graphic novel."

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Brave New Girl, or Same Old Spears? - ABC News


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Brave New Girl, or Same Old Spears?
ABC News - 1 hour ago
By SHEILA MARIKAR Britney Spears was cool and collected at a recent charity event hosted by Jenny McCarthy and Jim Carrey; back in January, she seemed out of control, arriving at Los Angeles County Superior Court for a child custody hearing.
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