Topic: Academy Awards
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'Star Trek': How well do you know the Trek universe?
'Star Trek' is a story that's spawned TV shows, movies, and spin-off books. As the newest movie, 'Star Trek Into Darkness,' hits theaters, test your Trek knowledge!
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You know Saul Bass, even if you've never heard of him
Saul Bass had a huge role in modern design. Today's Google doodle pays homage to some of his work, but it only scratches the surface. The man, who would have turned 93 on Wednesday, created some of Hollywood's most iconic opening credits and corporate America's most recognizable logos.
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The 25 best movie musicals of all time
The American Film Institute picks the best song-and-dance stories ever put on film.
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Charlie Chaplin: 10 quotes on his birthday
Read these 10 quotes by Charlie Chaplin, the silent-movie icon most famously known for his character with the toothbrush mustache, bowler hat, bamboo cane, and funny walk.
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Jennifer Lawrence: 3 reasons why she's charmed Hollywood
Jennifer Lawrence is everywhere, and not just because she recently picked up a Best Actress Oscar. Here are three reasons she's won over many in Hollywood and those outside it.
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Top Picks: Ken Burns's 'The Civil War,' a Horton Foote festival, a tax tracker, and more
Ken Burns's miniseries documentary 'The Civil War,' a Dallas festival dedicated to famed playwright and screenwriter Horton Foote, a mobile phone application to track your tax return, and more recommendations.
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Bringing new life to "Mildred Pierce"
How did Jon Raymond, who adapted noir classic "Mildred Pierce" for HBO's new miniseries, get past the memory of Joan Crawford's iconic 1945 performance?
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In Elizabeth Taylor, a remarkable blend of beauty and tenacity
Elizabeth Taylor's early roles featured only her beauty, but her career – and her fearless embrace of controversial issues – matured until she won three Oscars, including one for humanitarian work.
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Elizabeth Taylor remembered for her roles, both on and off the big screen
Elizabeth Taylor, the actress whose sultry screen persona, stormy personal life and enduring fame and glamour made her one of the last of the old-fashioned movie stars and a template for the modern celebrity, died Wednesday.
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In Pictures: Elizabeth Taylor remembered
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'The Hobbit' begins filming in New Zealand
'The Hobbit': Hollywood studio funding problems, a threatened actors' boycott and ulcer surgery for Jackson have plagued pre-production on the $500 million, two-movie project.
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Netflix announces first exclusive TV series deal
Netflix will be the only place to watch 'the most sought after premium series.' Competing more directly than ever with pay TV channels like HBO, Netflix is flexing its muscles with the new 26 episode deal.
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American Idol Top 12: Downloads to help Japan
American Idol announced Wednesday that they will contribute to the relief efforts in Japan. Meanwhile, American Idol contestants Haley Reinhart, Naima Adedapo, and Thia Megia struggled. Will one of them go home tonight?
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Netflix: The next HBO?
Netflix reportedly wants first rights to House of Cards, a new television program starring Kevin Spacey.
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March Madness picks: Confessions of a 'bracketologist'
March Madness, the annual college hoops extravaganza, is upon us once again. For those interested observers, making their March Madness picks can be all consuming.
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I Was a Dancer
Acclaimed dancer and choreographer Jacques d’Amboise shares perspectives from seven decades of life inside the New York ballet world.
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Julianne Moore set to play Sarah Palin in HBO film
Julianne Moore will star in the film 'Game Change,' which follows John McCain's 2008 presidential campaign from when he chose Palin as his running mate through their defeat in the general election.
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'Slumdog' star homeless after Mumbai fire
'Slumdog': Fire destroyed most of the awards that Rubina Ali received for her role as a poverty-stricken child in the Oscar-winning film.
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Do you know the Mardi Gras plant?
Common names for plants can be colorful and descriptive. Maybe you've heard of dooryard plant or hearts a bustin'.
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In Pictures: Galliano's strange designs
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What recourse now to Westboro Baptist Church's rude protests?
With the US Supreme Court ruling in its favor, Westboro Baptist Church plans more controversial protests at funerals and cultural events. Counterspeech and counterprotests are best responses, say activists.
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Townie
Dad may be an acclaimed writer at the nearby college – but that doesn't prevent these kids from growing up unwashed and underfed.
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Mom Prom fundraising concept starts to gain steam
Mom Prom: The fundraising idea that started in Detroit has begun to spread as a fun way to bring women together at a themed party while helping a cause. The Mom Prom concept has spread to Washington and New York, and may soon be found in four other states.
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Movies, life, and 'God's screenplay'
A Christian Science perspective: Opting to see life as God has shaped it frees us from sorrow.
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How 'The King's Speech' spoke eloquently for those who stutter
From the community that treats and lives with stuttering, an outpouring of fervent praise for Best Picture winner 'The King's Speech.'
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A king's speech, an Arab movement's voice
Past weeks at times have seemed like a standoff between autocrats and Facebook. But Oscar-winner 'The King's Speech,' rather than 'The Social Network,' may have more resonance for Arabs.
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In Pictures: Oscar's red carpet runway
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Frank Buckles: What the last doughboy wanted for other veterans
The last surviving American soldier from World War I pointed to the problem all veterans face: Wars are too quickly forgotten
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In Pictures: Oscar winners 2011
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Oscar winners no one expected: mothers everywhere
Oscar winners dispensed morsels of wisdom in their thank-you speeches Sunday night. 'Listen to your mother' was the advice of Best Director Tom Hooper, who won for the 'The King's Speech.'
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