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  1. Academy: Sacha Baron Cohen Not 'Banned' From Oscars But 'Dictator' Stunt Unwelcome

    Academy: Sacha Baron Cohen Not 'Banned' From Oscars But 'Dictator' Stunt Unwelcome

    4:37 pm PST 2/22/2012
    • Matthew Belloni
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    "We haven't banned him," says an Academy spokesperson. "We're just waiting to hear what he's going to do." Read more

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    Watch Video 'John Carter': Watch 'Sky Captain' Director Kerry Conran's Demo Reel of Early Film Version (Video)

    'John Carter': Watch 'Sky Captain' Director Kerry Conran's Demo Reel of Early Film Version (Video)

    4:13 pm PST 2/22/2012
    • Borys Kit
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    Andrew Stanton directed the Disney film, but before it was made by the studio, the sci-fi adaptation spent time at Paramount. Read more See All Videos

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    Edgar Wright in Negotiations to Direct Johnny Depp in Disney’s ‘Night Stalker’

    Edgar Wright in Negotiations to Direct Johnny Depp in Disney’s ‘Night Stalker’

    4:07 pm PST 2/22/2012
    • Todd Gilchrist
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    The Scott Pilgrim and Shaun of the Dead helmer is poised to work with Depp on an adaptation of the supernatural 1970s television property. Read more

  4. Heat Vision
    'Hunger Games' Tickets Hit the Market; Fans Offered Free Song Download With Purchase

    'Hunger Games' Tickets Hit the Market; Fans Offered Free Song Download With Purchase

    3:58 pm PST 2/22/2012
    • Sophie A. Schillaci
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    Moviegoers can secure their seat for opening weekend and have a first listen to the latest tune from the film’s soundtrack. Read more

  5. Review
    Calm at Sea: Berlin Film Review

    Calm at Sea: Berlin Film Review

    3:45 pm PST 2/22/2012
    • Neil Young
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    Volker Schlöndorff directs a wartime drama set in Nazi Germany. Read more

  6. Live Feed
    Watch Video 'Wanderlust' Star Justin Theroux Break Dances on 'Ellen' (Video)

    'Wanderlust' Star Justin Theroux Break Dances on 'Ellen' (Video)

    3:31 pm PST 2/22/2012
    • Rebecca Ford
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    The actor's girlfriend, Jennifer Aniston, sent over his special "break dancing shoes" so he could show off his moves on the show. Read more See All Videos

  7. Review
    Two Little Boys: Berlin Film Review

    Two Little Boys: Berlin Film Review

    3:22 pm PST 2/22/2012
    • Megan Lehmann
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    Bret McKenzie and Hamish Blake star in a screwball comedy who end up on the road trip of their lives. Read more

  8. Former Universal Publicity Head Reveals Arnold Schwarzenegger's Not-So-Charitable Past

    Former Universal Publicity Head Reveals Arnold Schwarzenegger's Not-So-Charitable Past

    2:57 pm PST 2/22/2012
    • Gary Baum
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    "He told me point-blank he didn't care about the Special Olympics," says Sally Van Slyke, who's just put out a new Hollywood tell-all memoir. Read more

  9. Review
    Xingu: Berlin Film Review

    Xingu: Berlin Film Review

    2:47 pm PST 2/22/2012
    • Neil Young
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    Director-writer Cao Hamburger's epic drama follows three Brazilian brothers and their lives in the tribe Xingu. Read more

  10. Risky Business
    Sundance Winner 'Beasts of the Southern Wild' to Hit Theaters June 29

    Sundance Winner 'Beasts of the Southern Wild' to Hit Theaters June 29

    2:39 pm PST 2/22/2012
    • Jay A. Fernandez
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    Fox Searchlight has announced that it will give "Beasts of the Southern Wild" a limited platform release beginning June 29. Behn Zeitlin's debut feature won the narrative grand jury prize at the Sundance Film Festival in January. Read more

  11. THR, Esq.
    SAG Slams Anti-Merger Lawsuit

    SAG Slams Anti-Merger Lawsuit

    2:07 pm PST 2/22/2012
    • Jonathan Handel
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    The guild sees the suit as a sequel that will perform no better than a 2009 installment. Read more

  12. Watch Video SAG/AFTRA Merger Campaigns Go Multi-Modal

    SAG/AFTRA Merger Campaigns Go Multi-Modal

    2:03 pm PST 2/22/2012
    • Jonathan Handel
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    Postcards, videos and envelope stuffers carry the messages pro and con. Read more See All Videos

  13. Leonardo DiCaprio Helps Buy Dorothy's Ruby Slippers for Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences

    Leonardo DiCaprio Helps Buy Dorothy's Ruby Slippers for Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences

    1:56 pm PST 2/22/2012
    • Michael O'Connell
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    One of just four pairs known to be worn by Judy Garland in the 1939 classic "The Wizard of Oz," the "holy grail of all Hollywood memorabilia" will find a home in the Academy's future museum. Read more

  14. 15 Oscar Icons Remember the Night That Changed Their Lives Forever

    15 Oscar Icons Remember the Night That Changed Their Lives Forever

    1:42 pm PST 2/22/2012
    • THR Staff
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    They all went home with a little gold man -- and now reveal what happened that night and how their lives changed. memeo View gallery

  15. Power List
    Watch Video Oscars 2012: 15 Icons Recount the Night That Changed Their Lives Forever

    Oscars 2012: 15 Icons Recount the Night That Changed Their Lives Forever

    1:39 pm PST 2/22/2012
    • THR Staff
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    They all went home with a little gold man -- and now reveal what happened that night and how the win affected their career. Read more See All Videos

  16. 'American Reunion:' Stifler & Co. Come Together for More Shenanigans (Video)

    'American Reunion:' Stifler & Co. Come Together for More Shenanigans (Video)

    1:33 pm PST 2/22/2012
    • Todd Gilchrist
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    Fans of the long-running American Pie franchise got another glimpse Wednesday at the gag-inducing shenanigans of Stifler and company in a new full-length trailer. Read more

  17. 'A Good Day to Die Hard:' Jai Courtney Cast as Bruce Willis' Son

    'A Good Day to Die Hard:' Jai Courtney Cast as Bruce Willis' Son

    1:26 pm PST 2/22/2012
    • Todd Gilchrist
    • Pamela McClintock
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    Jai Courtney has been cast as Jack McClane, the son of John McClane, in A Good Day to Die Hard. Read more

  18. Bill DeCinces, Who Spent a Lifetime at Universal Studios, Dies at 84

    Bill DeCinces, Who Spent a Lifetime at Universal Studios, Dies at 84

    12:26 pm PST 2/22/2012
    • Mike Barnes
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    He served as an art director and top backlot executive during a 53-year career with the company. Read more

  19. Heat Vision
    'Transformers' Writer Boards Disney Mountain Adventure Movie (Exclusive)

    'Transformers' Writer Boards Disney Mountain Adventure Movie (Exclusive)

    11:55 am PST 2/22/2012
    • Borys Kit
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    Ehren Kruger will work on the project formerly associated with Disney's Matterhorn ride, while Brian Beletic is attached to direct. Read more

  20. Review
    Wanderlust: Film Review

    Wanderlust: Film Review

    11:22 am PST 2/22/2012
    • John DeFore
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    David Wain's latest comedy co-stars Paul Rudd and Jennifer Aniston as stressed-out New Yorkers who wind up living on a hippie commune in Georgia. Read more

Weekend Box Office

For the weekend of 02/17/2012 Source: Rentrak
1
Safe House
Weekend
$28.4M
Cume
$82.6
Week
2
2
The Vow
Weekend
$26.6M
Cume
$88.5
Week
2
3
Journey 2: The Mysterious Island
Weekend
$26.4M
Cume
$59.5
Week
2
4
Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance
Weekend
$25.7M
Cume
$25.7
Week
1
5
This Means War
Weekend
$20.4M
Cume
$22.0
Week
1
6
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (3D)
Weekend
$10.2M
Cume
$36.0
Week
2
7
Chronicle
Weekend
$9.2M
Cume
$52.7
Week
3
8
The Secret World of Arrietty
Weekend
$8.1M
Cume
$8.1
Week
1
9
The Woman in Black
Weekend
$7.9M
Cume
$46.5
Week
3
10
The Grey
Weekend
$3.8M
Cume
$48.7
Week
4

Global Grosses

Weekend of 02/17/12
1
Journey 2: The Mysterious Island
Weekend
$27.5M
Cume
$130.0
2
This Means War
Weekend
$11.2M
Cume
$11.2
3
Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance
Weekend
$10.7M
Cume
$10.8
4
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (3D)
Weekend
$10.4M
Cume
$37.6
5
The Woman in Black
Weekend
$9.1M
Cume
$24.5
6
The Descendants
Weekend
$7.9M
Cume
$68.8
7
Fetih 1453
Weekend
$7.8M
Cume
$8.9
8
The Muppets
Weekend
$7.6M
Cume
$59.1
9
Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol
Weekend
$7.4M
Cume
$463.5
10
The Vow
Weekend
$7.0M
Cume
$9.7
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