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Disney Sets 'The Lion King' For 3D Release On Sept. 16; 'John Carter' Is No Longer 'Of Mars'

By Kevin Jagernauth
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May 26, 2011 5:44 AM
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So, after the slightly lower than expected domestic opening (but still massive overall haul) for "Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides" reports surfaced that perhaps audiences were fatiguing on paying out extra dollars on top of already high movie ticket prices for the 3D experience, especially families. Well, apparently, Disney doesn't feel that's the case.

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Kim Basinger, Heather Graham, Catherine O'Hara & Jason Patric Find 'Fortune'

By Kevin Jagernauth
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May 26, 2011 5:21 AM
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As the saying goes, "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas" and it has served the foundation for many movies fromt the successful ("The Hangover") to the dreadful ("Saint John Of Las Vegas") and yet another is on the way.

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Watch: Say Hello To The Fuzzy Pack In Awesome New 'The Muppets' Teaser

By Kevin Jagernauth
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May 26, 2011 5:17 AM
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Can we just say that if the marketing for "The Muppets" continues to be this clever and fun, we won't mind the onslaught for one second.

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Alexandre Desplat's 'A Better Life' Score Detailed; David Wingo & Jeff McIlwain Tune Up 'The Sitter'

By Kevin Jagernauth
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May 26, 2011 4:45 AM
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A couple bits of soundtrack news this afternoon.

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IFC Picks Up Olivier Assayas' 'Something In The Air,' Filming Begins In June

By Kevin Jagernauth
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May 26, 2011 3:55 AM
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'Le Conquest,' 'Sex and Zen 3D: Extreme Ecstasy' & 'A Bag Of Hammers' Also Find Distribution With Indie OutletsDirector Olivier Assayas may be riding the biggest peak of his career right now. Coming off two critically acclaimed films -- the family drama "Summer Hours" and the epic terrorist thriller "Carlos" -- his next effort marks another gear change for the director who refuses to be pinned down to any one genre or style. The social change and political drama "Something In The Air" has been in the works for a while now and IFC -- who experienced success with the aforementioned films -- picked up the rights to his next effort at Cannes reports Cineurope, and filming is set to begin next month.

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Vincent Cassel Teams With Costa-Gavras For Financial World Drama 'Le Capital'

By Kevin Jagernauth
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May 26, 2011 3:18 AM
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It looks like Vincent Cassel's agent has had a busy week. Just two days after it was revealed that the actor was set to star in the sequel "Dobermann 2: Arm Wrestle," Cassel has lined up yet another project.

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Watch: International Trailer For 'Friends With Benefits' But Please, No Butt

By Kevin Jagernauth
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May 26, 2011 2:36 AM
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What happens when you're horny, single and have an attractive friend of the opposite sex? If it's the movies, you sleep with them with hilarious consequences! Yep, another fuckbuddy comedy, "Friends With Benefits," is on the way this time with a more believable pairing in Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis.

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Bill Nighy Will Lead The Resistance In 'Total Recall'

By Kevin Jagernauth
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May 26, 2011 2:25 AM
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Kate Beckinsale & Jessica Biel ConfirmedBill Nighy loves to work but his quality meter is all over the place. For every "State Of Play" (the original Brit series) or "The Constant Gardener" there's a "G-Force" or "Underworld." Big or small, the actor will seemingly to do it all as long as there is a craft services table and a paycheck. Or if it's directed by Len Wiseman.

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'Sympathy For Delicious' Soundtrack With All New Music By The Besnard Lakes Gets Official Release

By Kevin Jagernauth
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May 26, 2011 2:21 AM
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While Mark Ruffalo's directorial debut "Sympathy For Delicious" was kind of a disaster, he certainly didn't leave anything to chance. The film follows a wheelchair-confined DJ who discovers he has the power to heal, and it boasts a pretty solid cast including Ruffalo himself, Orlando Bloom, Juliette Lewis, Laura Linney, Noah Emmerich and Christopher Thornton (who also wrote the screenplay). But Ruffalo's eye for talent didn't end there.

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The Sexiest Woman Alive Katrina Bowden To Play Oz's Girlfriend In 'American Reunion'

By Kevin Jagernauth
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May 26, 2011 2:01 AM
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In a ceremony held at your local newsstand last month, Katrina Bowden -- best known for playing Cerie on "30 Rock" -- was honored as The Sexiest Woman Alive by Esquire magazine. About as significant as being named one of the Most Beautiful People by People, it nonetheless has brought the actress some attention, with Hollywood coming knocking. She quickly landed a role in "Piranha 3DD" and now another sequel has crossed her table.

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