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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!
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.
The 25 best movie musicals of all time

The American Film Institute picks the best song-and-dance stories ever put on film.
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.
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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Ang Lee quits 'Tyrant' TV pilot

Ang Lee quit the TV pilot for the FX series 'Tyrant,' which he had planned to direct. Ang Lee quit the TV pilot after stating that he 'need[ed] some rest.'
Change Agent Steve Jobs widow: How is Laurene Powell Jobs spending her wealth? (+video)

Steve Jobs widow, Laurene Powell Jobs, is emerging as a education philanthropist and immigration reform campaigner. Since her husband, Steve Jobs, passed on, Mrs. Powell Jobs has joined the push for passage of the Dream Act.
'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!
'Gravity' movie trailer stars George Clooney, Sandra Bullock (+video)

'Gravity' movie trailer: A first look at director Alfonso Cuarón's 'Gravity,' starring actors George Clooney and Sandra Bullock as astronauts.
Top Picks: A Mel Brooks special on PBS, Mr. Money Mustache's blog on consuming less, and more

'The Invisible War' documents sexual assault in the military, singer Edie Brickell returns with an album featuring collaborations with Steve Martin, and more top picks.
Culture Cafe 'Argo' producer David Klawans talks 'Coronado High,' his new project with George Clooney

George Clooney, David Klawans and Clooney's partner in Smokehouse Pictures, Grant Heslov, worked to get 2012 Best Picture winner 'Argo' to the big screen. Now, Klawans and Clooney are teaming up again for a new movie.
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.
Ray Harryhausen was a special-effects pioneer

Ray Harryhausen perfected the stop-motion method of effects, creating characters that were from 3 to 15 inches tall for his sequences. Ray Harryhausen is cited as an inspiration by director George Lucas and writer Ray Bradbury.
Rossellini's 'Mammas' shows maternal instinct in animals not all kind

Isabella Rossellini is convinced that, in the maternal animal world, anything goes. 'Mammas,' a series of short videos, has Rossellini playing the role of nine different animals to show the viewer that some mothers lie, are polygamous, and walk out on their animal children all the time.
Harper Lee sues agent. Who owns 'To Kill a Mockingbird' copyright? (+video)

Harper Lee sues: Calling Atticus Finch! Author Harper Lee is suing her agent over the copyright to her classic novel, 'To Kill a Mockingbird.' She alleges she was tricked into signing away rights to the book, first published in 1960.
Deanna Durbin dies: Child actress walked away from film career as an adult

Deanna Durbin dies: She starred as a teenager with such actors as Judy Garland in the 1930s. Deanna Durbin, who according to her son died a few days ago, also starred in musicals.
Culture Cafe 'Macbeth' movie adaptation will reportedly star Michael Fassbender, Natalie Portman

Michael Fassbender will reportedly take on the lead role while Natalie Portman will play his scheming wife in a new adaptation of 'Macbeth' directed by Justin Kurzel. 'Macbeth' could arrive in theaters in 2014 or 2015.
The 25 best movie musicals of all time

The American Film Institute picks the best song-and-dance stories ever put on film.
Jane Fonda handprints next to Dad's in Hollywood

Jane Fonda is honored with hand and foot prints in cement next to Henry Fonda's outside the Chinese Theater. Jane Fonda will also be present at a special screening of 'On Golden Pond.'
Global News Blog Don't blame Canada: Former ambassador to Iran on Argo, America, and nukes

Canada's envoy to Tehran at the time of the Islamic revolution and the US hostage crisis, says Argo disappointed him and that he's worried about where Iran's nuclear program might lead.
Prom spending: Prom dress, two(!) pairs of shoes, and more push past $1,000

Prom spending: In an easing economy, teens – or the parents stuck with the bill – are expected to spend more than $1,000 on average to get down in style.
Culture Cafe Anne Hathaway may reunite with director Christopher Nolan for Nolan's film 'Interstellar'

Anne Hathaway may be 'near a deal' to appear alongside Matthew McConaughey in the film 'Interstellar.' Anne Hathaway worked with Christopher Nolan on 'The Dark Knight Rises.'
Reese Witherspoon arrested for disorderly conduct (+video)

Reese Witherspoon arrested: Reese Witherspoon apologized for her behavior after her arrest for disorderly conduct. Witherspoon's husband was arrested for drunk driving.
Bill Clinton honored at GLADD Awards

Former President Bill Clinton received the first advocate for change award at the annual GLAAD Media Awards, which celebrates inclusive representations of the LGBT community in the media.
Culture Cafe Will and Jada Pinkett Smith's 'Annie' gets a star in Quvenzhané Wallis

The 'Annie' remake which is being produced by Will and Jada Pinkett Smith will star 'Beasts of the Southern Wild' actress Quvenzhané Wallis. The movie was originally slated to star Will and Jada Pinkett Smith's daughter Willow, but the Smiths will still presumably serve as producers.
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.
Culture Cafe Margaret Thatcher: Her portrayals in pop culture

Margaret Thatcher, like other politicians before and after her, has appeared often in movies, TV shows and stage productions. Everyone from Meryl Streep (who received an Oscar for her performance) to Monty Python comedian Michael Palin has portrayed the 'Iron Lady.'
Halle Berry pregnant with her second child (+video)

Halle Berry pregnant: The Oscar-winning actress is pregnant with her first child by her fiance, Olivier Martinez. Halle Berry had a child with Gabriel Aubry five years ago.
'Hannibal' is back in a new TV show

The TV series 'Hannibal' is based on only five pages of the 1981 book 'Red Dragon,' serving as a prequel to 'The Silence of the Lambs.' 'Hannibal' stars Mads Mikkelsen as Hannibal Lecter.
Ruth Prawer Jhabvala, 'A Room With a View' screenwriter, dies

Ruth Prawer Jhabvala won two Acadamy Awards for screenwriting for her adaptations of the E.M. Forster novels "Howards End" and "A Room With a View." Ruth Prawer Jhabvala was a novelist, too, and won the Man Booker Prize,