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'The Raven': 5 other movies that turned well-known figures into action heroes
As Edgar Allan Poe hunts a murderer in 'The Raven,' here are 5 other movies that took well-known historical and literary figures and made them action stars
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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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In Pictures: People's Choice Awards 2011
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Top five movie trends and surprises of 2010
True stories hit it big at the box office in 2010, while big sequels and 3D features largely fizzled.
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Culture Cafe
'Alice in Wonderland 2'? Tim Burton's take on 'Alice' could get a sequelWill Johnny Depp return to Wonderland? There may be a sequel to Burton's 'Alice in Wonderland.'
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Culture Cafe
Thanksgiving: Pop culture's forgotten holiday (sort of)Sure, Halloween and the winter holidays get all the movies and songs. But Thanksgiving has gotten a few famous places in pop culture, from the Peanuts to Steve Martin trying to get home.
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Top Picks: The Beach Boys' new album, a book on self-employment, and more
A short film charts skateboarding in Afghanistan, Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law star as Holmes and his sidekick in 'Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows,' and more top picks.
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Obama calls Romney "backwards" on gay rights
He criticized the GOP candidate, saying that he wants to enshrine discrimination.
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Obama shift on gay marriage unleashes Hollywood's star power (+video)
Just as Obama is heading to Hollywood for what promises to be a blockbuster fundraiser, his shift on gay marriage is getting rave reviews in the entertainment world.
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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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The Avengers: movie review (+trailer)
Our intrepid reviewer feels 'The Avengers' might be a tad on the long side, but the 3-D version is worth it.
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'The Avengers' ensemble debuts to big overseas box office (+video)
'The Avengers' works thanks to the narrative of teamwork crafted by Joss Whedon. The film took in $185 million in the first weekend. The Avengers opens Friday in the US.
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Culture Cafe
'The Raven' is a strange mishmash of history and action'The Raven' star John Cusack delivers a serviceable performance as famous writer Edgar Allan Poe.
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'The Raven': 5 other movies that turned well-known figures into action heroes
As Edgar Allan Poe hunts a murderer in 'The Raven,' here are 5 other movies that took well-known historical and literary figures and made them action stars
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Culture Cafe
'Avengers' stars shoot new scene weeks before film's premiereMarvel Studios president Kevin Feige shares thoughts on 'Spider-Man' and future superhero sequels.
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'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.
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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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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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Culture Cafe
'Iron Man 3' is best script he's read in five years, says Robert Downey Jr.Robert Downey Jr. says 'Iron Man 3' will be an opportunity to return to the character-driven plot of the first 'Iron Man' movie
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'Sherlock Holmes 2' looks to be as big and loud as its predecessor'Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows' has a trailer with even more explosions and one-liners than the first Robert Downey Jr. movie.
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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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Ryan Reynolds as superhero in 'Green Lantern': movie review
In 'Green Lantern,' Ryan Reynolds gives a light touch to the latest superhero to jump out of DC Comics.
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Culture Cafe
Jon Favreau's 'Cowboys & Aliens' will premier at Comic-Con InternationalDirector Jon Favreau (Iron Man) has revealed that the world premiere for ‘Cowboys & Aliens’ will take place during the three-day 2011 Comic-Con International Festival from July 22-25 in San Diego.
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Jon Favreau and Robert Downey, Jr. on 'Iron Man 3' and 'The Avengers'Jon Favreau and Robert Downey, Jr. talked about their upcoming films at the Hero Complex Film Festival on June 12. Jon Favreau revealed that he might still be involved with ‘Iron Man 3′ in some capacity, and Robert Downey Jr. admitted that ‘The Avengers’ is turning out better than he could ever have imagined.
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Production of 'Two and a Half Men' canceled after Charlie Sheen rant
A Charlie Sheen rant ripping his TV show's producer and dismissing his own problems with alcohol appears to have crossed Hollywood's lines of propriety. CBS: Work on episodes of 'Two and a Half Men' canceled.
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Chapter & Verse
Sherlock Holmes: He's back!Sherlock Holmes will return to the written page in a new novel authorized by the Arthur Conan Doyle estate.
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In Pictures: People's Choice Awards 2011
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Top five movie trends and surprises of 2010
True stories hit it big at the box office in 2010, while big sequels and 3D features largely fizzled.
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In 2010, big star-driven movies ruled as the recession pushed studios to play it safe
Studios took few chances with offbeat subjects and fresh talent, opting largely for recycled goods and franchises.
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