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Disney to Bring 'Pocahontas,' 'Evita,' 'The Color of Money' and 30 Other Films to Blu-Ray

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Throughout 2012, the Walt Disney Studios plans to add more than 30 popular and iconic films to its ever-expanding Blu-ray library. Each released edition will be digitally remastered, giving viewers high definition picture and sound quality.

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March 16, 2012 3:11 PM
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Why George Clooney Got Arrested

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Using your celebrity to raise awareness of an issue is one thing. Getting arrested for that purpose is another. That's what George Clooney, Liberal humanitarian activist, was willing to do Friday.

By Anne Thompson
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March 16, 2012 2:03 PM
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In The Works: Scorsese and DiCaprio Take 5, Penn Eyes Iñárritu's 'Red Flag,' Canet's Impressive Cast & O'Connor's 'Neverland'

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Martin Scorsese and his muse, Leonardo DiCaprio, will team for the fifth time with "The Wolf of Wall Street"; Sean Penn eyes Alejandro González Iñárritu's true crime story; French actor-writer-director Guillaume Canet lines up a star-packed cast for his own crime adaptation; and "Warrior" director Gavin O'Connor heads to "Neverland."

By Sophia Savage
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March 16, 2012 1:44 PM
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Gravitas Expanding Release for Aaron Rottinghaus' 'Apart' via Tugg

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Gravitas Ventures will use on-demand enabler Tugg to expand the current theatrical and VOD run of Aaron Rottinghaus' psychological thriller "Apart."

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March 15, 2012 5:29 PM
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Film Independent Announces Filmmakers for 2nd Annual Documentary Lab

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Film Independent announces the filmmakers and projects selected for its second annual Documentary Lab, which is sponsored by Latino Public Broadcasting. The filmmakers , listed below, will participate in a seven-week intensive in Los Angeles beginning this week through the end of April...

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March 15, 2012 2:58 PM
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In the Works: Paul Rudd in Talks to Team with Tina Fey for Collegiate Comedy 'Admission'

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Paul Rudd might join Tina Fey in upcoming collegiate comedy "Admission." The impish actor would add a light-hearted dash to Tina Fey's signature wry style. Owen Wilson was previously considered for the role, but the LA Times reports that it is more likely that Rudd will co-star.

By Maggie Lange
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March 15, 2012 12:42 PM
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Fassbender May Climb A Mountain, Steal More Hearts, in Naranjo's 'Mountain Between Us'

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Swoon alert. Michael Fassbender is in talks to star in Gerardo Naranjo's "The Mountain Between Us," adpted by J. Mills Goodloe from Charles Martin's novel for 20th Century Fox.

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March 15, 2012 12:29 PM
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The Bodyguard Returns to Cinemas To Celebrate 20th Anniversary and Whitney Houston

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Warner Home Video and NCM Fathom Events present the beloved romantic thriller, starring Kevin Costner and the late Whitney Houston, back in theaters. The 1992 film was Houston's acting debut.

By Maggie Lange
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March 14, 2012 5:51 PM
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After Quikster Missteps, Netflix Has Recovered

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There's no question that Netflix misjudged how to handle their necessary survival transition from DVD rentals to streaming. They left their customers feeling confused and betrayed during the Quikster-Netflix debacle.

By Anne Thompson and Maggie Lange
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March 14, 2012 3:45 PM
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Iconic Singer-Actress Doris Day Honored with TCM Programming Spotlight, Warner DVD Box Set, Sony CD Compilation

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Que sera sera! Turner Classic Movies, Sony Masterworks and Warner Home Video are teaming up on a multi-tiered celebration of singer-actress Doris Day timed to coincide with her birthday on April 3.