Topic: Winnie the Pooh

Happy Halloween! No loser candy or mean monster here

Happy Halloween at this dad's house means not having loser candy. It means not being a mean monster to the Winnie-the-Pooh who takes too many treats. And  it means letting a tiny policeman use the bathroom.

North Korea leader gives thumbs up to 'Rocky,' Disney characters (+video)

Mini-skirts, guitars, a dancing Winnie the Pooh, and the theme song to "Rocky." Is this North Korea? A televised gala performance for North Korean leader Kim Jong-un marks a cultural shift.

Chapter & Verse A new book from J.K. Rowling – like "a followup to the Bible"?

J.K. Rowling's next book – a novel for adults – will be published by Little, Brown, which is keeping mum as to the book's title, genre, and release date.

J.K. Rowling to write adult novel. Can she cast 'Potter' spell again?

The author of the mega-selling "Harry Potter" series said Thursday she has an agreement with Little, Brown in the United States and Britain to publish her first adult novel.

Gift ideas for everyone: 'Harry Potter,' Adele, 'Law & Order,' and 'Super Mario 3D'

Your gift list can get long with nieces and nephews, grandparents and friends all needing a present this holiday season. Try a few of these items that are sure to please like 'Winnie the Pooh,' 'Ken Burns: Prohibition,' and the video game 'Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception.'

'Harry Potter' breaks records: three trends behind the success

In some respects, it’s not a good idea to draw conclusions from the record-setting performance of “Harry Potter” this weekend, which took $169 million at the North American box office and $476 million globally. “ ‘Harry Potter’ is a franchise that does not come along often,” says Paul Dergarabedian, Hollywood.com box office analyst. “It took more than a decade to develop, and it reaches across wide segments of the moviegoing public.” Still, a few important trends are emerging from the eye-popping weekend. Here are three:

Zooey Deschanel tapped to sing 'Pooh' movie song

Zooey Deschanel has shown her versatility through her work in film and as a musician in the band She & Him. Now Deschanel is being tapped to sing children's movie themes.

Casey Anthony trial: Her father spoke of 'accident,' alleged mistress says

Testifying before the defense rested in the Casey Anthony trial, George Anthony's alleged mistress says he tearfully described Caylee's death as 'an accident that snowballed out of control.'

Pirates and 26 other sequels this year: Are Hollywood execs ruining movies?

By one count, Americans will be served a record 27 movie sequels this year: Pirates of the Caribbean, Spy Kids, Cars 2, The Hangover Part II, Happy Feet 2, Kung Fu Panda 2, etc., etc. Have Hollywood moguls gone overboard on sequels?

The Cookbook Collector

Allegra Goodman’s digital-age romance mixes a traditional story line with some intellectual oomph.

Band practice for refugees

Young Palestinians gain self-esteem – and find a welcome precision – in a camp-based bagpipe band in southern Lebanon.

Kindle for PC and then maybe Kindle in color?

Amazon launches Kindle for PC and then seems to hint at a Kindle in color.

Are fairy tales bad for children?

Broccoli and Other Tales of Food and Love

When immigrants turn to food for solace in their new land.

Fortunately, the British are coming – with their names

They have always been more creative with monikers: Consider Tom, Dick, and Harry versus Drusilla, Prunella, and Cuthbert.

Fortunately, the British are coming – with their names

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