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'Horton' helmer has 'Hex' next
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Columbia has been developing update for several years
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'Madagascar 2' an animal overseas
Outpacing original's entire run by $700,000
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Martin Scorsese supporting 'Gomorra'
Italian crime drama to get presentation credit
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Regent acquires 'Departures' rights
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Box Office Tally

WEEKEND BOXOFFICE ESTIMATES

Gross Cume
1. Marley & Me
 24.1 106.5
2. Bedtime Stories
 20.3 85.4
3. Benjamin Button 18.4 79.0
4.
 Valkyrie 14.0 60.7
5. Yes Man 13.9 79.4
Weekend of Jan. 2-4. Figures in $ mil.

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Release Wknd. B.O. Cume B.O.
1. Quantum of Solace
 20.5
 340.7
2. Madagascar 2 13.2 72.3
3 Body of Lies
 8.7 44.3
4. Twilight 8.4 21.1
5. Bolt
 7.7 7.7
Figures in millions. Weekend of Nov, 28-30, 2008

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"Seven Pounds"TAKE TWO
Commentary: These days, heading to the theater requires stepping through death's door
Forget popcorn, Milk Duds and escapism. To take a trip to the cinema these days is to confront one's own mortality, writes STEVEN ZEITCHIK. » More
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Commentary: Ringing out '08 with high hopes for '09
As we ring in the New Year, it's the ideal time to look back at how Hollywood fared in 2008 and consider what lies ahead in '09, writes MARTIN A. GROVE. » More
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Commentary: Reading 'Reader's' Oscar tea leaves
With several Golden Globe nominations under its belt, "The Reader" seems a likely candidate for serious consideration by Oscar voters, writes MARTIN A. GROVE. » More

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Bedtime Stories

Film Review: Bedtime Stories

In a modern-day fairy tale about hopes, aspirations and family, Adam Sandler displays a winning form under the light and mischievous direction of "Bringing Down the House's" Adam Shankman. More

Film Review: Marley & Me

The Marley in Fox's sentimental dramedy "Marley & Me" is a canine that bears scant resemblance to such film heroes as Rin Tin Tin, Lassie or Old Yeller. He is, in fact, "the world's worst dog." » More

Film Review: The Spirit

The film's campiness might pull in a different sort of aficionados -- those who celebrate films such as "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" for their silly acting and overripe dialogue. » More

Film Review: Seven Pounds

No Will Smith movie goes unnoticed in theaters, so "Seven Pounds" -- awful title -- is looking at substantial numbers during the holidays. » More

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Jonathan Demme (left), Martin Scorsese and Bryan Singer The music lovers
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THR Asia editor Jonathan Landreth met up with director Haile Gerima, 62, and his 28-year-old "Teza" star Aaron Arefe to talk about African filmmaking. » More

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