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Spurs and Thunder star in NBA’s Western Conference Finals: 10 extra dimensions

The clash of the Spurs and Thunder in the NBA’s Western Conference finals may fly a bit under the national radar when it opens Sunday. Here are 10 factors that make this showdown intriguing.
'Project X': 5 famous found-footage movies

'Project X,' a found-footage teen movie, is performing strongly at the box office – here are 5 of the most well-known movies of the genre
'The Lone Ranger': 5 other TV shows that became movies

As the 'Lone Ranger' movie adaptation gets attention, here are 5 other movie adaptations of classic TV shows from the past 10 years.
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.
Academy Awards: Which Best Picture nominee won at the box office?

Nine films will be vying for the Best Picture trophy at the 84^th Annual Academy Awards, taking place Sunday at 8 pm. The Best Picture Oscar won’t be announced until late in the evening, but when it comes to the box office, clear winners and losers have already emerged. While there was no runaway blockbuster among this year’s Oscar nominations, the films nominated ran the gamut in terms of profitability: Some made back nearly four times their filming budgets, while others failed to break even. Here’s all nine Best Picture nominees, ranked according to profit margin. Box office numbers are based on worldwide earnings. Can you guess which film was the best bang for its buck?

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Spurs and Thunder star in NBA’s Western Conference Finals: 10 extra dimensions

The clash of the Spurs and Thunder in the NBA’s Western Conference finals may fly a bit under the national radar when it opens Sunday. Here are 10 factors that make this showdown intriguing.
Superheroes arrive to rescue ... Hollywood?

Box office analysts say 'The Avengers' is only the beginning of potential blockbusters for the summer season.
Women and 3D help 'The Avengers' set box office record (+video)

Women bought 40 percent of all tickets to 'The Avengers.' The action movie beat 'Harry Potter' in setting a first weekend box office record with $200 million in ticket sales.
Hunger Games and Olympics spawn new generation of archery fans

The Hunger Games heroine, Katniss – and the coming Olympics – have created a boom in the archery business, as all across the country a new generation of young archery enthusiasts polish their prowess with the bow and arrow.
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'Think Like a Man' dominates at the box office

The movie based off Steve Harvey's bestselling book came in first over 'The Lucky One,' an adaptation of a Nicholas Sparks novel, at the box office this weekend.
'Iron Man 3' to have Chinese story line

'Iron Man 3' will be filmed in China, with Chinese business partners, and a Chinese story line, says Disney. Iron Man 3 will star Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow and Don Cheadle.
Hunger Games: anti-family or bonding tool?

Is “The Hunger Games” franchise subversively anti-family, or a family bonding tool? So far, many parents seem to be voting with their wallets. “The Hunger Games” movie has now surpassed the $300 million mark in total ticket sales, cleaning up for the third straight week at the box office.
How 'The Hunger Games' scored a marketing win

Lionsgate took a number of huge marketing risks with 'The Hunger Games,' including a March opening. They paid off with the biggest box-office debut outside of the summer season.
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'Breaking Dawn - Part 2' trailer shows Bella as a vampire

'Breaking Dawn - Part 2' trailer gives hints of what's to come with glimpses of heroine Bella Swan in her new vampire form.
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'Hunger Games': birth of a franchise

The first movie version of Suzanne Collins' 'Hunger Games' book trilogy set records with the third-best opening weekend ever.
'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' trumped by $39.1M weekend for 'The Lorax'

Studio estimates Sunday put Universal Pictures' "The Lorax" at No. 1 for the second-straight weekend as the animated adventure based on the children's book took in $39.1 million.
'Project X': 5 famous found-footage movies

'Project X,' a found-footage teen movie, is performing strongly at the box office – here are 5 of the most well-known movies of the genre
'The Lone Ranger': 5 other TV shows that became movies

As the 'Lone Ranger' movie adaptation gets attention, here are 5 other movie adaptations of classic TV shows from the past 10 years.
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.
Academy Awards: Which Best Picture nominee won at the box office?

Nine films will be vying for the Best Picture trophy at the 84^th Annual Academy Awards, taking place Sunday at 8 pm. The Best Picture Oscar won’t be announced until late in the evening, but when it comes to the box office, clear winners and losers have already emerged. While there was no runaway blockbuster among this year’s Oscar nominations, the films nominated ran the gamut in terms of profitability: Some made back nearly four times their filming budgets, while others failed to break even. Here’s all nine Best Picture nominees, ranked according to profit margin. Box office numbers are based on worldwide earnings. Can you guess which film was the best bang for its buck?
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.
'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
'The Vow' leads strong pre-Valentine's weekend at box office

'The Vow,' starring Rachel McAdams and Channing Tatum, took in $41.7 million at U.S. and Canadian theaters from Friday through Sunday in the biggest domestic opening so far this year, according to studio estimates compiled by Reuters on Sunday.
Top 5 foreign-language films

Occasionally, foreign films score big at American box offices. Here are the all-time top-grossing foreign-language films in the US.
Sundance: 5 festival documentary favorites

5 films shown at the famous Sundance festival that are already hits with critics and audiences
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'Hunger Games' sequel will be written by 'Slumdog Millionaire' writer

Oscar winner Simon Beaufoy will be penning the script for the 'Hunger Games' sequel, titled 'Catching Fire.'
2012 movies: 10 to look for

Hollywood's already looking ahead to the movies for this year -- here are 10 of the most anticipated
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'The Devil Inside' writers are making another movie -- a sequel?

'The Devil Inside' writers say they're making another found-footage horror movie. Will it be a 'Devil' sequel or something new?
10 great movies by Steven Spielberg

As his direction of 'War Horse' gets awards buzz, here are 10 of Spielberg's best films