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Dr. Seuss: 7 adaptations of his beloved stories

As "The Lorax" arrives in theaters this weekend, here are seven previous Seuss film adaptations – the good and the bad.
'The Phantom Menace': Six other 3-D re-releases to look for

'The Phantom Menace' and 'Beauty and the Beast' were just the beginning of old movies that will be new again
Oscars: 10 family films the Academy loved

'Hugo' and 'War Horse' aren't the only family films to get recognized with Oscar nominations
16 Oscar-nominated films that came from books

Sixteen of this year's Oscar nominees are movies that began as books.
10 book-to-movie adaptations coming this holiday season

These movies adapted from both children's and adult books are hitting the screen this holiday season.

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Etch A Sketch maker happy to be back in spotlight, sends boxes of toys to candidates

Ohio Art Co., maker of the classic baby boomer toy, is sending a big box of Etch A Sketches to the presidential campaigns to say thanks for the publicity and a boost in sales.
'John Carter': Movie to lose $200 million, among biggest Hollywood flops ever

The movie's production budget is estimated to be about $250 million with about $100 million more spent on marketing.
John Carter: movie review (+trailer)

Despite a good team behind the scenes, 'John Carter' only reminds audience members of the better movies it was inspired by.
Dr. Seuss's eco-cautionary fable 'The Lorax': movie review

'The Lorax' is a reasonably entertaining version of Dr. Seuss's eco-cautionary fable.
Dr. Seuss: 7 adaptations of his beloved stories

As "The Lorax" arrives in theaters this weekend, here are seven previous Seuss film adaptations – the good and the bad.
Chapter & Verse
Oscars: A cartoon about the wonders of reading takes the prize

'The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore,' a 14-minute cartoon about the joy of books, took the Best Animated Short Film Oscar.
Xi Jinping film deals: Search for a Walt Disney of China?

Vice President Xi Jinping announces two film deals that offer Hollywood more access to China and set up a Chinese joint venture with DreamWorks to boost China's push into animation.
Disney's 'The Secret World of Arrietty': movie review (+trailer)

'The Secret World of Arrietty' is a supernal coming-of-age story. The movie's hushed mystery and lyricism casts a hypnotizing spell.
'The Phantom Menace': Six other 3-D re-releases to look for

'The Phantom Menace' and 'Beauty and the Beast' were just the beginning of old movies that will be new again
Oscars: 10 family films the Academy loved

'Hugo' and 'War Horse' aren't the only family films to get recognized with Oscar nominations
16 Oscar-nominated films that came from books

Sixteen of this year's Oscar nominees are movies that began as books.
10 book-to-movie adaptations coming this holiday season

These movies adapted from both children's and adult books are hitting the screen this holiday season.
Cruise reprises role in 'Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol'

Tom Cruise's Ethan Hunt and his team go rogue in the latest 'Mission Impossible' escapade, 'Ghost Protocol,' one of the best in the series.
Hot toys through the ages (VIDEO)

No one knows what turns a toy into a must-have phenomenon. Some years,something pops out of nowhere and is immediately snapped up. Other years are quiet (including 2011, retailers say). Here’s a look back at seven toys that became blockbusters in their day and left an imprint on American culture:
Arthur Christmas: movie review

How does Santa deliver all those presents in one night? The charming English animation 'Arthur Christmas' has the answer.
Horizons
Mary Blair: Why she was 'Walt Disney's favorite artist'

Mary Blair, who received her own Google Doodle on Friday, greatly influenced early Disney animation. She's remembered today as one of Walt's favorites.
Herman Cain speaks out: His seven most memorable one-liners

Herman Cain's ascension in the Republican presidential campaign has been rich with zingers. Here are seven of Mr. Cain's most memorable quotes.
Tributes to Steve Jobs: five top tweets

Apple's announcement Wednesday that founder Steve Jobs had died sparked waves of comment across the Internet, as techies and others chose their own ways to note his achievements or mourn his passing. Here are five noteworthy tweets ...
Steve Jobs's 2005 Stanford commencement address

In 2005, Apple and Pixar CEO Steve Jobs delivered the commencement address to graduating students at Stanford University. Here is the full text and video of his speech.
Steve Jobs wanted to change the world, and he did (video)

Steve Jobs, who died Wednesday, seemed to know what people wanted even before they did. From those first boxy little Apple computers 35 years ago to the iPhone and the iPad today, he changed the way we work and play.
Steve Jobs: Businessman, innovator, visionary

Steve Jobs passed on Wednesday. Steve Jobs was more than Apple's CEO, he helped make computers a household necessity and ushered in the iPod, iPhone and other must-have gadgets. Considered one of the greatest American CEOs of his generation, Steve Jobs' career path was a long, winding road that included several major hurdles.
Evolution of an Apple revolution

A timeline of events that shaped a new American institution.
The 9 weirdest things ever flown on the Space Shuttle

When NASA's space shuttles launch into orbit, they don't just carry astronauts and supplies into the final frontier. There's a lot of other weird stuff that makes the out-of-this-world journey, too. Here nine recent space oddities carried into orbit on NASA shuttles.
The best movies to watch this summer with your family.

For some quality bonding time with your family this summer, pop in one of these family classics from the last decade that are sure to delight toddlers, teens, and parents alike.
Cars 2: movie review

'Cars 2' is marginally better than 'Cars' and pulls in some familiar voices, such as Larry the Cable Guy and Owen Wilson.