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'Ice Age' sequel beats 'Transformers'
Prehistoric toons outdrew space-age robots in the first round of a five-day holiday duel at the North American boxoffice on Wednesday.
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The 'Is "Bruno" good for the gays?' debate has begun.
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Disney breaks out trailers for "Toy Story 3" and "A Christmas Carol."
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Box Office Tally

WEEKEND BOXOFFICE ESTIMATES

Gross Cume
1. Transformers 2
 112.0
 201.2
2. The Proposal 18.5 69.0
3. The Hangover 17.2 183.2
4.
 Up 13.0 250.2
5. My Sister's Keeper 12.0 12.0
Weekend of June 26-28. Figures in $ mil.

"Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen"

Release Wknd. B.O. Cume B.O.
1. Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
 164.7
 390.1
2. The Hangover
 10.7 46.7
3 Terminator Salvation
 10.4 218.3
4. The Proposal
 7.2 22.7
5. Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
 5.6 202.4
Figures in millions. Weekend of June. 26-29, 2009

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ON LOCATION
Who could resist the temptation of free furniture?
The word of the day is "competitive." It's become the word in a number of places -- like North Carolina, Montana and Quebec -- who want to ensure their place in the location business, writes BORYS KIT. » More
FILMMAKER FOCUS
'Transformers' scribes talk crafting a hit
You're not alone if you don't see a connection between "Transformers," "Star Trek" and "The Proposal," writes MARTIN A. GROVE. » More
TAKE TWO
Commentary: See 'Bruno' before judging
The commentariat is worried that by taking on the persona of Bruno, Sacha Baron Cohen could be playing into the prejudices of homophobes, and so the "Is 'Bruno' good for the gays?" debate has begun, writes GREGG KILDAY. » More

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Bruno -- Film Review

Because everyone is going to compare Sacha Baron Cohen's "Bruno" to his insanely funny "Borat," let's be honest: While pushing the PC envelope, "Bruno" is only intermittently funny. More

The Magic Aster -- Film Review

A battle between good and evil is waged for the sake of a wee petal in "The Magic Aster," an animated Chinese fairy tale so devoid of fun or personality that it only feels quaint. » More

Walk to School -- Film Review

"Walk to School," co-directed by brothers Peng Jiahuang and Peng Cheng, stirs in the stock ingredients -- minority cherubs shining through abject poverty in some unspoiled Shangri-la. » More

Zrubavel -- Film Review

Winner of the Special Jury Prize at the Taormina Film Festival, "Zrubavel" has the distinction of being the first film made by an Ethiopian Israeli, newcomer Shmuel Beru, who at the age of 8 walked across the Sudanese desert to immigrate to Israel. » More

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(Illustration by Chris Morris)Q&A: Christina Norman
The OWN CEO is aiming for her 'best life' at the Oprah-Discovery network. » More
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The filmmaker explores a dark episode in Iran's history. » More
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Anne Fletcher has grooved her way from top choreographer to directing "The Proposal." » More

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