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  1. Cannes 2012: 2Pilots Board Julien Temple’s ‘Children of the Revolution: This is Rio'

    Cannes 2012: 2Pilots Board Julien Temple’s ‘Children of the Revolution: This is Rio'

    12:49 pm PDT 5/16/2012
    • Scott Roxborough
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    The documentary from the director of “The Filth and the Fury” looks at the musical and other revolutions in Brazil from the 1960s to today. Read more

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    Viacom, Time Warner Cable Settle iPad Dispute

    Viacom, Time Warner Cable Settle iPad Dispute

    12:29 pm PDT 5/16/2012
    • Eriq Gardner
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    The agreement paves the way for Comedy Central, MTV and other Viacom channels appearing on TWC's iPad app. Read more

  3. Cannes 2012: Hanway Select Reports Brisk Documentary Business

    Cannes 2012: Hanway Select Reports Brisk Documentary Business

    11:58 am PDT 5/16/2012
    • Stuart Kemp
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    "Woody Allen: A Documentary" is among the upscale offerings flying off the British sales banner's bespoke specialty sales shelves. Read more

  4. Cannes 2012: Constantin Sets Market Marker With Mister Smith

    11:44 am PDT 5/16/2012
    • Scott Roxborough
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    Film and TV head Martin Moszkowicz tells THR Mister Smith is in negotiations to deliver high-end English-language content. Read more

  5. Early Facebook Employee to Pen Memoir of the Company's Rise

    Early Facebook Employee to Pen Memoir of the Company's Rise

    11:41 am PDT 5/16/2012
    • Andy Lewis
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    Katherine Losse -- employee no. 51 -- promises an insider's account of Mark Zuckerberg and the social network's rise in "The Boy Kings" Read more

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    HBO Wins Lawsuit Over 'Johnny Bananas' Character in 'Entourage' (Exclusive)

    HBO Wins Lawsuit Over 'Johnny Bananas' Character in 'Entourage' (Exclusive)

    10:33 am PDT 5/16/2012
    • Eriq Gardner
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    A judge rejects an MTV reality star's claims of having his nickname stolen and abused in show-within-a-show. Read more

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    ESPN to Be Sued for Libel Over Child Molestation Report

    ESPN to Be Sued for Libel Over Child Molestation Report

    10:19 am PDT 5/16/2012
    • Eriq Gardner
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    The wife of former Syracuse assistant coach Bernie Fine says ESPN put her in a false light by using misleading excerpts from a secret tape recording. Read more

  8. 'Terminator 3' Actor Nick Stahl Missing

    'Terminator 3' Actor Nick Stahl Missing

    8:38 am PDT 5/16/2012
    • THR Staff
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    The 32-year-old’s wife has filed a report with the police and believes that drugs may be involved with the disappearance. Read more

  9. Cannes 2012: Blue Angel and Delux Form Infinity 8

    5:24 am PDT 5/16/2012
    • Scott Roxborough
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    The new, Berlin-based company will focus on international film and high-end TV co-productions. Read more

  10. Pinewood Studios Mulls Development Options Amid Rising Competition

    Pinewood Studios Mulls Development Options Amid Rising Competition

    4:49 am PDT 5/16/2012
    • Georg Szalai
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    "Without major investment, Pinewood Studios cannot remain globally competitive," says operator Pinewood Shepperton. Read more

  11. Cannes 2012: Media Content Capital Invests in QED International

    12:57 am PDT 5/16/2012
    • Pamela McClintock
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    Media Content will become a shareholder in the company, founded by veteran film executive Bill Block. Read more

  12. Cannes 2012: Entertainment One Promotes Lara Thompson

    Cannes 2012: Entertainment One Promotes Lara Thompson

    12:15 am PDT 5/16/2012
    • Stuart Kemp
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    A former Sony high flier, Thompson will become executive vp, filmed entertainment for the Canadian distributor and be charged with pushing its worldwide growth. Read more

  13. Warner Music Group Logs Smaller Loss on Falling Revenue

    Warner Music Group Logs Smaller Loss on Falling Revenue

    6:30 pm PDT 5/15/2012
    • Paul Bond
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    Big sellers during the quarter include Bruno Mars, Skrillex, Ed Sheeran, The Black Keys and fun. Read more

  14. Watch Video Morgan Freeman Political Statements Discussed at Time Warner Shareholders Meeting

    Morgan Freeman Political Statements Discussed at Time Warner Shareholders Meeting

    6:06 pm PDT 5/15/2012
    • Paul Bond
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    A shareholder accused Warner Bros. of allowing Freeman to co-opt a press tour for the studio's "Dolphin Tale" in order to push his political agenda rather than the movie. Read more See All Videos

  15. Rome Film Festival President Fires Back at Government's Date Change Criticisms

    Rome Film Festival President Fires Back at Government's Date Change Criticisms

    4:59 pm PDT 5/15/2012
    • Eric J. Lyman
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    Paolo Ferrari responds after the Minister of Culture earlier blasted Rome for acting against the "overall interests" of Italian cinema. Read more

  16. Warren Buffett Establishes New Position in Viacom

    Warren Buffett Establishes New Position in Viacom

    4:08 pm PDT 5/15/2012
    • Paul Bond
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    The billionaire investor also adds to his existing stakes in Liberty Media and DirecTV. Read more

  17. Pandora CEO Joe Kennedy Aims to 'Disrupt' Broadcast Radio

    Pandora CEO Joe Kennedy Aims to 'Disrupt' Broadcast Radio

    2:41 pm PDT 5/15/2012
    • Eriq Gardner
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    At conference, leader of personalized radio service speaks about company's strategy to take revenue away from AM and FM radio. Read more

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    CBS' 'Let's Make A Deal' Sued for Allegedly Not Providing Access to Disabled People

    CBS' 'Let's Make A Deal' Sued for Allegedly Not Providing Access to Disabled People

    10:05 am PDT 5/15/2012
    • Eriq Gardner
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    Two disabled individuals share their "embarrassment" from having to navigate their wheelchairs across busy streets and up slippery ramps in an effort to get on the long-running game show. Read more

  19. Rebekah Brooks: Phone Hacking Case Charges Are An 'Expensive Sideshow'

    Rebekah Brooks: Phone Hacking Case Charges Are An 'Expensive Sideshow'

    9:57 am PDT 5/15/2012
    • Georg Szalai
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    Her husband tells media that his wife, the former CEO of News Corp.'s U.K. newspaper unit, is "the subject of a witch hunt." Read more

  20. Cannes 2012: Saudi Arabia's First Female Director Brings 'Wadjda' to Fest

    Cannes 2012: Saudi Arabia's First Female Director Brings 'Wadjda' to Fest

    9:35 am PDT 5/15/2012
    • Scott Roxborough
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    Haifaa Al Mansour's coming-of-age drama is produced by Berlin-based Razor Film, whose credits include “Waltz With Bashir” and "Paradise Now." Read more

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Global Grosses

Weekend of 05/11/12
1
The Avengers
Weekend
$93.8M
Cume
$627.4
2
Dark Shadows
Weekend
$37.3M
Cume
$37.3
3
American Reunion
Weekend
$14.7M
Cume
$143.9
4
Battleship
Weekend
$11.1M
Cume
$215.2
5
Thermae Romae
Weekend
$4.5M
Cume
$37.0
6
Sadako 3D
Weekend
$3.1M
Cume
$3.1
7
21 Jump Street
Weekend
$2.9M
Cume
$49.0
8
Korea
Weekend
$2.6M
Cume
$7.9
9
Le Prenom
Weekend
$2.5M
Cume
$19.0
10
Space Brothers
Weekend
$2.5M
Cume
$9.5

Top DVD Sales

Week ending 05/06/12 Source: Nielsen VideoScan
1
Joyful Noise
Studio
Warner
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new
2
New Year's Eve
Studio
New Line
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new
3
Haywire
Studio
Lionsgate
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new
4
Contraband
Studio
Universal
Rank Last Week
1
5
Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol
Studio
Paramount
Rank Last Week
2
6
Beauty and the Beast
Studio
Disney
Rank Last Week
3
7
Thor
Studio
Paramount
Rank Last Week
10
8
Captain America: The First Avenger
Studio
Paramount
Rank Last Week
9
9
Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chip Wrecked
Studio
Twentieth
Rank Last Week
4
10
War Horse
Studio
Disney
Rank Last Week
5

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