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Mark Twain and 29 other great pseudonyms
Wednesday's special Google doodle wished a happy birthday to Mark Twain. The American writer was born 176 years ago. Well, Twain wasn't born then. A fellow named Samuel Clemens was. The pen name "Mark Twain" came many years later.
Twain stands among many great pseudonyms. Some are obviously fake – Vin Diesel and Sting. But others might surprise you – John Wayne and Alan Alda. Here are 30 of the best from books, movies, TV, and music.
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Culture Cafe
'Iron Man 3' villain: Is it the Mandarin?
'Iron Man 3' villain rumors swirl, with some saying actor Ben Kingsley is portraying the Mandarin.
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Obama event at George Clooney's house: Bad to be 'celebrity in chief'? (+video)
The Hollywood glitterati will be out in force for the sold-out fundraiser at George Clooney's place. The event will be a lucrative one for Obama's campaign, but the GOP is hoping to cash in too.
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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.
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Free Comic Book Day: See 'The Avengers,' then read it for free (+video)
Free Comic Book Day, celebrating its 10th year, usually coincides with the release of a big budget superhero movie. This year, Free Comic Book Day falls on the same weekend as the premiere of the much-anticipated 'Avengers' adaptation.
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'Avengers' stars shoot new scene weeks before film's premiere
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige shares thoughts on 'Spider-Man' and future superhero sequels.
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'The Avengers' trailer shows invading aliens and the Hulk in action (+video)
'The Avengers' trailer shows more of the film's plot of the superheroes facing off against Thor's brother Loki.
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Apple creates comics and graphic novels category for iBookstore
Apple added a comics and graphic novels category to the iBookstore catalog on Wednesday. The section includes classics such as Marvel's Captain America and Spider-Man.
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Robert Downey Jr. returns in 'Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows'
Robert Downey Jr. recaps his leading role in 'Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows,' the franchises second installment.
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Mark Twain and 29 other great pseudonyms
Wednesday's special Google doodle wished a happy birthday to Mark Twain. The American writer was born 176 years ago. Well, Twain wasn't born then. A fellow named Samuel Clemens was. The pen name "Mark Twain" came many years later.
Twain stands among many great pseudonyms. Some are obviously fake – Vin Diesel and Sting. But others might surprise you – John Wayne and Alan Alda. Here are 30 of the best from books, movies, TV, and music.
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Culture Cafe
'Breaking Dawn' screenwriter addresses controversy over the film's story
'Breaking Dawn' screenwriter Melissa Rosenberg counters charges that heroine Bella is anti-feminist and that the movie is pro-life.
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Stan Lee Media sues for 'Conan' rights
Stan Lee Media, the company founded by, but no longer affiliated with, comic book maestro Stan Lee, claims that ownership of the sword-wielding barbarian was illegally transferred to another company in 2002.
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Culture Cafe
The wild west side: 'Cowboys & Aliens' and 'Attack the Block' face off
Two summer blockbusters ask us how we like our alien invasions.
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Culture Cafe
Thor 2: Kenneth Branagh not directing, release set for July 26, 2013
‘Thor 2′ is scheduled for theatrical release in Summer 2013. However, Kenneth Branagh will not be returning as director.
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The Vote
Schwarzenegger to voice animated superhero, 'The Governator'
Former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has announced his first entertainment job since leaving office – an animated TV show in which The Governator will battle G.I.R.L.I.E. Men.
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The Human Torch extinguished: Will the Fantastic Four replace him?
In the latest issue of Marvel Comics' the 'Fantastic Four,' Johnny Storm - aka the Human Torch - is doused for the last time. Is this the end of Marvel's original series?
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Chapter & Verse
Superman, Spider-Man respond to a message of hope
For DC and Marvel comic book characters, "Blackest Night" is giving way to "Brightest Day"
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Sherlock Holmes: movie review
As the famous detective, Robert Downey Jr. puts a grubby, fighting twist on the new ‘Sherlock Holmes’ franchise.
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2009 Gift Guide
Monitor picks for TV, movies, music, and games.
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The New Economy
Can Marvel 's superheroes rescue Disney?
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Horizons
By the numbers: No. 1 for every medium
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Review: 'Wanted'
Latest comic-book hero movie is a luridly violent film about an assassin in training.
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Review: 'The Incredible Hulk'
Latest version of the comic book hero takes the more traditional smash-and-slash approach.
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An iron-clad hero lands with a thud
A poignant performance by Robert Downey Jr. can't quite save 'Iron Man.'
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On film: An iron-clad hero (thud); a charming childhood tale
Not even Robert Downey Jr. can quite save 'Iron Man.' But the weekend offers more, including 'Son of Rambow,' 'Made of Honor,' and 'Redbelt.'








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