7/24/2008 1:27:58 AM   
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 Showbiz News February 2008
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Lohman replaces Page

Ellen Page is out and Alison Lohman is in. ... Read More
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Polley, Cronenberg win big at Genies

It was lucky number seven for both Sarah Polley and David Cronenberg at last night’s Genie awards in Toronto.
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Jeff Healey Dies

Canada's blind rock and jazz guitar player, songwriter and singer Jeff Healey, 41, died of cancer in a Toronto hospital Sunday night, his Web site announced.
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'Semi-Pro' event gallery

Funnyman Will Ferrell visited Cineplex Entertainment’s Scotiabank Theatre in the heart of downtown Toronto to promote his latest film ‘Semi-Pro’. Accompanied by lively cheerleaders, Ferrell braved the cold and talked about the misadventures of his character Jackie Moon, the owner-coach-player of the American Basketball Association's Flint Michigan Tropics.
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‘No Country’ triumphs at Oscars

The blood, bullets and bravado that was 'No Country For Old Men' dominated the 80th annual Academy Awards collecting four awards including Best Picture and Best Director.
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'Terminator' release date set

The Terminator will be baaack May, 2009.
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WWE tags with Fox

The WWE is teaming up with 20th Century Fox to get its forthcoming films distributed.
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'The Rock' to play 'Tooth Fairy'

Used to knocking teeth out in action films and the wrestling ring, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson will be protecting them as the Tooth Fairy in an upcoming film.
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Cast of 'Shutter Island' expands

The star-studded cast of Martin Scorsese’s ‘Shutter Island’ just keeps growing and growing.
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Diablo Cody pays the price of fame

Being the most famous stripper-turned-screenwriter in the world isn't always as pleasant as it may sound.
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‘Justice League’ back on track

‘Justice’ will be served in 2009.
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Vantage Point snipes box office

The political thriller "Vantage Point" secured the top spot at the weekend box office, earning an estimated $24 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates.
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'No Country' also wins for Miramax

As far as the studios were concerned, it really was an honor just to be nominated - though the Walt Disney Co.'s Miramax division might feel differently now.
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Oscars honour Coens

O brothers. The enigmatic Coen brothers, always content to amuse themselves in their own absurd realms, were feted as expected Sunday night at the Oscars, winning best picture for "No Country for Old Men," best director(s) and best adapted screenplay.
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Oscars arrive, to Hollywood's relief

Oscars organizers had better hope that red carpet doesn't get waterlogged.
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Oscar predictions: No sweep

Filling out that last minute Oscar ballot as the deadline closes in? Still not sure where to place those X’s? Never fear, gentle reader. Using a dart board, Zippy the wonder monkey and an old Commodore 64 we have come up with the boldest Oscar predictions. May we always be a little bit wrong.
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So close, yet so far

This weekend, bald-headed golden statuettes will be handed out in Hollywood. Some choices will be cheered, others will be jeered.
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Live-action 'Akira' in the works

The anime classic ‘Akira’ will become a live-action film in the hands of Warner Bros. and Leonardo DiCaprio’s Appian Way.
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Disney changes schedule

Like many of the other studios, the Mouse House is altering its release schedule.
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Spiderwick's creatures steal the show

Oddly enough, there are no spiders to be found in the 'Spiderwick Chronicles' but there certainly are plenty of other fantastic creatures in the Paramount Pictures film.
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Oscars set to shine

The end of the Hollywood writers strike means the Oscar show will be the usual star-studded, fashion-filled extravaganza, organizers promised.
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Theron, Townsend not attending Oscars

South African-born Hollywood actress Charlize Theron reportedly plans to watch Sunday's Academy Awards ceremony at home, while wearing her pajamas.
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'Jumper' hurtles competition

The globe-trotting thriller "Jumper" leaped to a box office win with $27.2 million on a weekend when Hollywood offered something for everyone, with new films for action fans, teens, family audiences and the date-movie crowd.
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'The Champ' is back...on the big screen

WWE superstar John Cena is getting ready to rumble in another feature film.
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Best, worst places to 'jump'

In the movie 'Jumper' , David Rice (Hayden Christensen) discovers that through a genetic glitch, he has the power to teleport himself anywhere his heart desires.
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Fox shuffles two films

Paramount isn’t the only studio changing up their schedule.
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Paramount delays ‘Star Trek’

When it comes to 'Star Trek', Paramount has its phasers on pause.
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‘Avatar’ star joins ‘Terminator’

Australian actor Sam Worthington has James Cameron to thank for his new job.
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Top 10 'outrageous' movie couples

Katherine Hepburn and Spencer Tracey. Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck. Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt. Three of the greatest movie couples of all time…and oh, so predictable. Yawn and pass a pillow, please.
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Rogue eyes Craven flick, Romero remake

Rogue Pictures is dealing a one, two punch to the horror genre.
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New 'Star Wars' film this summer

The 'Star Wars' saga is continuing but in animated form.
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Zellweger starring in Hamilton film

Renee Zellweger is diving right into George Hamilton’s world.
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'Fool's Gold' tops at box office

"Fool's Gold" found real treasure as the romantic adventure starring Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson led the weekend box office with a $22 million debut.
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New Bond info revealed

Bond’s shadow on a cracked, dry desert wasteland? What could it all mean?
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Swank to play Earhart

Hilary Swank has earned her wings.
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Spears' parents upset over discharge

The parents of troubled U.S. pop singer Britney Spears said they feel her life is at risk now that she has left the hospital against the advice of her doctor.
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Panettiere to 'Daydream'

Cast the cheerleader.
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Accidental overdose killed Ledger

Heath Ledger died of an accidental overdose of painkillers, sleeping pills, anti-anxiety medication and other prescription drugs, the New York City medical examiner said.
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Hudson to star as painter

Kate Hudson will portray renowned artist Margaret Keane in ‘Big Eyes’.
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Horror legends to team up

Horror icons Robert Englund (‘Freddy Krueger’) and Christopher Lee are joining forces.
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Adams eyes 'Museum 2'

Amy Adams is gearing up for a history lesson.
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'Hannah', 'Dresses' hold box office sway

First, she sells out a nationwide concert tour. Now Miley Cyrus and pop-star alter-ego Hannah Montana are selling out movie theaters in such record-breaking style that the film's run has been extended.
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Ledger embraced Joker role

Late Aussie actor Heath Ledger fully immersed himself in his final role as the Joker, the villain in the Batman movie The Dark Knight, it was reported.
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Friel joins 'Land of the Lost'

Anna Friel is about to get ‘Lost’.
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Stallone inks movie deal

Like his Rocky Balboa character, Sylvester Stallone is refusing to stay down for the count when it comes to his career.