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Test Yourself: The ABCs of Horror Films

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What better way to test your horror film buff status than starting from the beginning? This poster from Stephen Wildish lets you attempt the scariest version of the alphabet.

By Maggie Lange
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March 7, 2012 5:15 PM
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Feast Your Eyes on the Gorgeous Universe of 'Prometheus'

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Ridley Scott's "Prometheus" has a beautiful universe. In a continuation of a viral marketing campaign, this stunning image appeared.

By Maggie Lange
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March 7, 2012 2:21 PM
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In the Works: Michael Pena Lands Cesar Chavez Role in Diego Luna Directed Biopic

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Michael Pena has landed an ambitiously juicy role as the 60s-70s' Mexican-American social activist César E. Chávez in an upcoming English-language biopic directed by Mexican actor-filmmaker Diego Luna. Pena can do anything, from dark dramas (Oscar-winner "Crash") to silly comedies ("Tower Heist," "30 Minutes or Less").

By Anne Thompson and Maggie Lange
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March 7, 2012 2:16 PM
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Media Watch: Netflix in Cable Talks, Epix and ABC Family Launch Streaming Apps

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Netflix is talking cable partnerships. Netflix chief executive Reed Hastings has "quietly met" with some of the largest cable companies in the U.S. according to Reuters. These meetings have prompted rumors that certain cable channels might add movie streaming to their services. It's possible, writes TechCrunch, that within the year cable subscribers could have Netflix access from their cable boxes. Cable is what Netflix needs to survive. Meanwhile, ABC Family and Epix have launched their own streaming applications for iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch users. As paidContent writes, this is in direct competition with Epix and ABC Family's distribution agreements with Netflix and Hulu. After Starz stopped supplying Netflix with titles, Epix became one of Netflix's most crucial suppliers.

By Maggie Lange
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March 7, 2012 1:55 PM
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IN THE WORKS: John Turturro Casts Woody Allen in His Bid for Commercial Success, 'Fading Gigolo' UPDATED

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For the first time in over a decade, Woody Allen will play to another director. Fellow triple threat actor-writer-director John Turturro cast Allen in his upcoming "Fading Gigolo."

By Anne Thompson and Maggie Lange
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March 7, 2012 12:10 PM
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TCM Classic Film Festival to Honor Kim Novak

Festivals

The TCM Classic Film Festival, which runs in Hollywood from April 12 to15, will honor Kim Novak with a celebration of her work, including a screening of "Vertigo" which the actress will introduce.

By Sophia Savage
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March 6, 2012 3:45 PM
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The Creators Project Heads to San Francisco; Lineup Features Yeah Yeah Yeahs, James Murphy

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From March 17-18, San Francisco is playing host to VICE and Intel's The Creators Project, the arts and tech festival now in its third year. The initiative, which is dedicated to supporting creativity, lands in creativity-hub San Francisco for the first time.

By Sophia Savage
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March 6, 2012 1:59 PM
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The Long Gestation of Cannes-Bound 'On the Road,' From Coppola to Salles

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After 44 years, possibly the longest gestation period in cinema history, the film version of Jack Kerouac’s classic Beat novel "On the Road" is finally hitting the big screen. Francis Ford Coppola, then a rising director-screenwriter still in his 20s, bought the film rights to it back in 1968...

By David Gritten
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March 5, 2012 3:03 PM
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Drunken Irish Alien Flick 'Grabbers' Goes to IFC Midnight

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IFC Midnight is taking Jon Wright's "Grabbers" for North and Latin American distribution. The film, which debuted at Sundance, stars Richard Coyle, Ruth Bradley, Russell Tovey, Lalor Roddy, David Pearse, and Bronagh Gallagher. IFC Films/Sundance Selects' Jonathan Sehring calls the film "a great time at the movies and an ingenious update of the classic monster movie." Variety says it is "polished, watchable genre entertainment" and it currently has a B- on CriticWire. Check out the synopsis below:

By Sophia Savage
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March 5, 2012 1:26 PM
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Sony Pictures Classics Takes Ponsoldt's 'Smashed,' Starring Winstead, Paul & Oscar-Winner Spencer

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Sony Pictures Classics has taken worldwide rights for James Ponsoldt's "Smashed" after its Sundance debut. Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Aaron Paul Paul and Best Supporting Actress winner Octavia Spencer lead a sprawling cast including Nick Offerman, Megan Mullally and Mary Kay Place.