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Thursday, July 09, 2009 - Posts

Review: New `Harry Potter' goes to head of class
Harry Potter has kept his fans waiting for two years, the longest school break they have had to endure for a new movie adventure about the teen wizard. Read More

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Michael Moore's new documentary gets a name
Michael Moore's latest documentary now has a title — and a theme that resonates with recession-weary audiences. Read More

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Clooney to shoot film in Italian earthquake city
Actor George Clooney visited the earthquake-devastated Italian city of L'Aquila on Thursday and said he would make a film there in September to help boost the region's economy. Read More

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Quiz: Which ‘Harry Potter’ star had swine flu?
Test your red-carpet savvy with our weekly quiz Read More

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After long delay, ‘Runway’ contestants revealed
Let the sew-off begin: After a massive delay, "Project Runway" is revealing its new batch of aspiring fashion designers. Read More

posted Thursday, July 09, 2009 12:51 PM by MovieBlogz with 0 Comments

Another big week for Jackson album sales
Nielsen SoundScan says 800,000 copies of Michael Jackson albums were bought in the U.S. last week — nearly double his sales from the previous week. Read More

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Paris Jackson’s remarks were not planned
“I had no idea we were all going to get our hearts torn apart the way we did,” said memorial producer Ken Ehrlich. Read More

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Baron Cohen fools all the people all the time
The problem for Baron Cohen is that after the cultural and box office sensation that was “Borat,” and now with “Bruno,” it might be a lot harder to round up the unsuspecting. Read More

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‘Brüno’ has laughs, but won’t shock like ‘Borat’
Sacha Baron Cohen’s still outrageously funny, but we’re accustomed to his shtick. Read More

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‘So You Think You Can Dance’ gets interesting
For weeks, the near constant refrain on this season of “So You Think You Can Dance” has been: Solid dancers, boring dancing. Until now. Read More

posted Thursday, July 09, 2009 12:51 PM by MovieBlogz with 0 Comments

Tidbits: Ledger’s dad has advice for Jacksons
Though Heath Ledger and Michael Jackson had little in common in life, Ledger’s father feels the similar circumstances of their deaths allow him to understand the struggle. Read More

posted Thursday, July 09, 2009 12:51 PM by MovieBlogz with 0 Comments

Jackson’s final resting place a mystery
Forest Lawn, Neverland Ranch, and cremation are all possibilities. Read More

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Pelosi says Jackson resolution unnecessary
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi shut the door Thursday to a resolution honoring Michael Jackson because debate on the symbolic measure could raise “contrary views” about the pop star’s life. Read More

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Scoop: Highs and lows of the Jackson memorial
Yes, some of the moments were magical and heart-breaking, especially Jackson's young daughter's tribute, but others left us scratching our heads. Read More

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Jackson kids ‘are really level-headed’
Family friend Gotham Chopra says Blanket is “a lot like Michael,” while Paris is thoughtful and caring and Prince Michael I is “a fun kid.” Read More

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Jackson memorial cost L.A. $1.4 million
Bill included overtime pay for 4,173 police officers, traffic control, cleanup. Read More

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Jackson’s parents to decide on burial
Scoop: Estranged couple may deal with remains according to their own wishes, according to California code. Read More

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Brooke Shields signs for role in family film
After a 10-year hiatus from mainstream movies, Brooke Shields is returning to the big screen in the family comedy "Furry Vengeance." Read More

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"Scooby-Doo" director takes on "Smurfs" movie
Raja Gosnell has signed on to direct "Smurfs," a live action/animated movie starring the popular small blue characters created by Belgian cartoonist Peyo. Read More

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"12 Rounds" tops video sales chart in slow week
Amid a dearth of high-profile video releases, as Hollywood studios hold back their big films for the fourth-quarter holiday season, movies that otherwise would have been also-rans are shooting up the rental and sales charts. Read More

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Hope Davis to play Hillary Clinton
Julianne Moore is stepping out of the role of Hillary Clinton and will be replaced by Hope Davis. Read More

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Calif. drug dealer guilty of murdering 15-year-old
Marijuana dealer Jesse James Hollywood faces a possible death sentence after his conviction for kidnapping and murdering a 15-year-old boy over an escalating drug debt, a crime that inspired the 2007 movie "Alpha Dog." Read More

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Dole sues `Bananas!' filmmaker, alleges defamation
Dole Foods sued a Swedish filmmaker and his film company for defamation on Wednesday, alleging he insisted on showing his documentary, "Bananas!" at the Los Angeles Film Festival after learning it was based on a fraud. Read More

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Michael Jackson memorial cost LA $1.4 million
Los Angeles spent $1.4 million to provide security, traffic control and other services for Michael Jackson's memorial service, city officials said as they looked for ways to have others help the financially troubled city pick up the bill. Read More

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Daniel Craig and Hugh Jackman set for Broadway
James Bond and the Boy from Oz are coming to Broadway. Read More

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Trial begins in Paris Hilton film contract dispute
Paris Hilton has arrived for the Miami trial of a federal lawsuit accusing her of failing to adequately promote her 2006 movie "Pledge This!" Read More

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Hollywood sends 3D home - in videogames
Coming to a living room near you -- 3D videogames. Read More

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Lions Gate to name Rachesky, largest shareholder, to board
Lions Gate Entertainment Corp said on Thursday it would name Mark Rachesky, its largest shareholder and a supporter of management, to its slate of board nominees as it faces continued pressure from billionaire investor Carl Icahn. Read More

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Bummed about Bruno? Austrians 'get ueber it'
Austrians could be forgiven for bristling at "Bruno." Read More

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