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16 hrs ago | Boston Herald

Official says he was given talking-to for hosting Gabriel Gomez

A Braintree Democratic official who hosted Gabriel Gomez at his home says a Democratic state lawmaker delivered a message from the Markey campaign threatening to "discipline" him for giving the GOP Senate candidate a boost.

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Related Topix: US News, Opinion

Fri May 24, 2013

Firstshowing.net

Channing Tatum is John McClane on New 'White House Down' Poster

Well, the poster is slightly new. It was actually released earlier this month, but it's been ever so slightly tweaked so that Channing Tatum isn't covering Jamie Foxx so much.

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Related Topix: Channing Tatum, Celebrities, Black Entertainment, Jamie Foxx, Anonymous

Switched

WikiLeaks Doc Accused Of 'Errors And Sleight Of Hand'

WikiLeaks characterizes the new documentary, "We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks," as biased and accuses its director, Alex Gibney of "errors and sleight of hand." The publishing site released a statement Thursday announcing it had posted an annotated transcript of the film ahead of its Friday release.

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Related Topix: WikiLeaks, We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks, Julian Assange, Gangster Squad

Thu May 23, 2013

Fox News

'80s Crushes Then & Now

They had us at hello, with Peter Gabriel's "In Your Eyes" blasting on a boom box, and tugged out heartstrings for a decadea Our friends at Snakkle look back at your favorite '80s teen crushes.

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Related Topix: Comedy Movies, Drama Movies, Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Celebrities, Phoebe Cates, Being John Malkovich, John Cusack, Top Gun, Western, Action Movies, Entertainment

ContactMusic.com

Amanda Seyfried to star in While We're Young

The 'Les Miserables' actress is said to be in negotiations with director Noah Baumbach for a role in his new indie movie, TheWrap.com reports.

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Related Topix: Epic, Frances Ha, Adam Driver

Wed May 22, 2013

The Virginian-Pilot

Bobcat Goldthwait on stage with a new voice

Dates: Thu. 5/23 8p.m. , Fri. 5/24 8p.m. , Fri. 5/24 10:30p.m. , Sat. 5/25 7p.m. , Sat.

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Related Topix: World's Greatest Dad, Bobcat Goldthwait, God Bless America, One Crazy Summer, Comedy Movies, Theater, Arts

Hollywood Reporter

Summer Box Office Pile-Up: What Each Studio Has at Stake

Jampacked release calendars and executive intrigue make for an especially stressful blockbuster season as the $200 million gambles begin rolling out.

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Related Topix: After Earth, Celebrities, Black Entertainment, Will Smith, Hip-Hop, Oblivion, Western, Adventure, Science Fiction Movies, Home Listing, Home

Fri May 17, 2013

Playbill

London's Young Vic Premieres Latest Short Film Project; Future Films...

London's Young Vic's latest in its project of short films inspired by a Young Vic production is "Bed Trick," a short film directed by Joe Hill-Gibbins inspired by his recent version of The Changeling .

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Thu May 16, 2013

Deadline

Ortenberg's Open Road Inks Output Deal With Ketchup Entertainment

In addition to ancillaries, the deal includes the opportunity to partner on theatrical distribution for upcoming Ketchup Entertainment titles.

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Related Topix: Movies, Entertainment

DreadCentrol.com

John Cusack Begins Beating Off the Dead in Stephen King's Cell in September

No, not like that , you filthy perverts; but oh, how we love the way that your minds work.

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Related Topix: John Cusack, Paranormal Activity 2

Wed May 15, 2013

Deadline

Cannes Briefs: Abigail Breslin In 'Peste'; Sony Spins...

Abigail Breslin will star in Peste which IM Global genre label Octane is financing.

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Tue May 14, 2013

Kypost.Com

New Toy Story to debut on ABC this fall

Called "Toy Story of Terror," the special will feature the voices of Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Carl Weathers, Timothy Dalton, Don Rickles, Wallace Shawn and Kristen Schaal.

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Related Topix: Entertainment

Fri May 10, 2013

The Post-Standard

'Adult World' movie acquired by IFC Films, headed to theaters and VOD

Deadline reports IFC Films acquired the North American rights to the Syracuse-shot movie that premiered last month at New York City's Tribeca Film Festival.

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Related Topix: Syracuse, NY, Entertainment

Wed May 08, 2013

Spin

Santigold to Play Make-Believe on 'The Office'

Santigold repped for the ladies on "Girls," her contribution to the HBO show of the same name , and now the Master of My Make-Believe singer is about to lend her talent to network television.

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Related Topix: The Office, Comedy, Entertainment, Television, Game Show, American Idol, Reality TV, Ed Helms

Patch.com

School Budget in Flux as State Lawmakers Hash Out Final Numbers

The $2.1 million increase in the schools budget approved by the School Committee earlier this year could see adjustment depending on movement between the House and Senate on Beacon Hill.

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Related Topix: Braintree, MA, Education Etc.

Tue May 07, 2013

AdWeek

The Long Goodbye: NBC Sets Premium Rates for Super-Sized Office Finale

Parting is such sweet sorrow, but NBC is taking the sting out of series finale of The Office by tacking an extra 15 minutes onto the one-hour running time.

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Related Topix: The Office, Comedy, Entertainment, Television, Action TV, Lost, Drama, Friends

Lookout Landing

Seattle Mariners at Pittsburgh Pirates Series Preview: Q&A with Charlie Wilmoth of Bucs Dugout

In one of the stranger schedules we've encountered, the Seattle Mariners jump from an April that featured the ebb and flow of an indentured servant's to a week in the life of the NBA, playing two games in four days.

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Fri May 03, 2013

IndieLondon

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time extends W/E run - again

Theatre's Olivier Award-winning production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time has again extended its booking period at the Apollo Theatre; this time until October 25, 2014.

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Thu May 02, 2013

Daytona Beach News-Journal Online

State of County speeches hold optimism, challenges DELAND a " The State ...

The State of the County address delivered to Volusia County residents on Thursday was starkly different in one big way: It was given during a routine council meeting, not a big Ocean Center banquet.

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Related Topix: Deland, FL, Volusia County, FL, Edgewater, FL

Firstshowing.net

Watch: Second Trailer for Roland Emmerich's 'White House Down'

"How do you lose a rocket launcher?!" In the midst of all the sci-fi and superheroes this summer, there is an action movie that harkens back to the days of Die Hard , and it's not another Die Hard sequel.

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Related Topix: Anonymous, Celebrities, Black Entertainment, Jamie Foxx, Channing Tatum, Maggie Gyllenhaal