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Box Office '10: Win, Lose Or Draw

By Gabe Toro
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January 28, 2011 12:36 AM
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Despite rising 3D surcharges, studios posted major box office and attendance drops in 2010, suggesting moviegoers were not entirely intrigued by the year’s product. Some distributors executed a winning game plan with success, while others floundered, making a series of unwise decisions that probably got a number of respectable people fired.

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Casting Agent Says Saoirse Ronan Confirmed For 'The Hobbit'

By Kevin Jagernauth
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January 27, 2011 10:44 AM
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While it's not concrete and official just yet, it looks like all signs are pointing to Saoirse Ronan reuniting with Peter Jackson for his massive two-part "The Hobbit."

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Paul Giamatti Confirms He'll Be Stalking Robert Pattinson In David Cronenberg's 'Cosmopolis'

By Kevin Jagernauth
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January 27, 2011 10:09 AM
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Last week, a minor brouhaha erupted when the Alfama Films website posted some info about David Cronenberg's gestating "Cosmpolis," revealing that Marion Cotillard was no longer involved in the film (later confirmed to us by her reps) and that Keira Knightley appeared to have taken over in her role (that info has since been removed). Also, curiously missing from the cast list was Paul Giamatti who was in talks late last year for a role in the film. Well, it looks like the actor is still set to join the project.

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Sundance '11 Review: 'Take Shelter' A Naturalistic, Novelistic Portrayal Of Madness & Apocalypse

By Kevin Jagernauth
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January 27, 2011 9:46 AM
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From our reviews correspondent over at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival, James Rocchi.

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Watch: Trailer For 'Jackass 3.5'; Debuts Online On April Fools Day

By Kevin Jagernauth
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January 27, 2011 9:28 AM
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The 3D movie that made James Cameron cry and audiences laugh and cringe, $169 million-grossing spectacle "Jackass 3D" is getting a sequel culled from material that didn't make the theatrical version of the film ,and it's landing online.

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No Brainer: Judi Dench Confirms She'll Be Back For 'James Bond 23'

By Kevin Jagernauth
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January 27, 2011 9:02 AM
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With Daniel Craig back, Sam Mendes confirmed to direct, an official release date set and production moving forward, we'll soon be hearing lots more about casting. But for now, a familiar face from the last six James Bond films will be back.

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Ice Cube & Ryan Seacrest In Talks For 'New Year's Eve'

By Kevin Jagernauth
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January 27, 2011 8:43 AM
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We can't remember the last movie where each casting announcement made us dread a movie more and more. But Garry Marshall seems determined to stack his forthcoming holiday-themed romcom "New Year's Eve" with whichever Hollywood talent has a spot in their calendar and isn't opposed to taking an easy paycheck.

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Trailer: Ewan McGregor & Christopher Plummer Charm Completely In Mike Mills' 'Beginners'

By Edward Davis
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January 27, 2011 8:33 AM
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Why hello, favorite indie trailer of the year so far, how are you?

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TV News: Ridley & Tony Scott Go Racing ; Liz Meriwether & Stephen Gaghan Get Pilot Pick Up

By Kevin Jagernauth
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January 27, 2011 8:03 AM
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Yes, all the exciting news is coming out of Utah for the past week, but the television world has quietly been pushing forward. Here's a wrap up of some of the more intriguing film-related stuff that's been happening.

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