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1 hr ago | Myrtle Beach Online

Ari Folman animates Robin Wright in 'The Congress'

That's an idea to set tongues wagging at the Cannes Film Festival, and it's the distinct impression left by Israeli director Ari Folman's head-spinning part-animated feature "The Congress." Fittingly, Cannes provided the inspiration for the director's dystopian vision of the entertainment business, which stars actress Robin Wright as, well, actress ... (more)

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Related Topix: Waltz With Bashir, Celebrities, Robin Wright, Movies, Entertainment

1 hr ago | Hollywood Reporter

Oklahoma Tornado: President Obama Assures 'Full Resources' in Deadly Storm's Aftermath

"The people of Moore should know that their country will remain on the ground, there for them, beside them ... as long as it takes," said the president, also proclaiming: "Oklahoma needs to get everything that it needs, right away." The president said he would ensure "that full resources would be provided" and had spoken to U.S. Secretary of ... (more)

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5 hrs ago | Hollywood Reporter

Cannes: Reese Witherspoon Stars in 'Devil's Knot'

With the Cannes Film Festival nearing the finishing stretch, the independent film business already is turning its attention to the fall festival circuit.

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Related Topix: Movies, Entertainment, West Memphis, AR

9 hrs ago | Hollywood Reporter

'Criminal Minds' Stars Endorse Water Quality App

In a new video, which is exclusive to The Hollywood Reporter , Cook and Gubler walk viewers through version 2.0 of The Swim Guide from Robert F. Kennedy 's Waterkeeper Alliance .

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Related Topix: The Hollywood Reporter, Entertainment, Television

Mon May 20, 2013

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Oklahoma Tornado: Networks Scramble to Cover Deadly Storm

ABC News weather editor Sam Champion and meteorologist Ginger Zee already are reporting from Oklahoma, while ABC's Mike Boettcher also is on the scene reporting on the immediate impact from the storm.

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Related Topix: Oklahoma, Media, Fox Filmed Entertainment, Moore, OK, Today, Entertainment, Television, CBS This Morning

Hollywood Reporter

Oklahoma Tornado: Carrie Underwood, Ellen DeGeneres Address Tragedy on Twitter

"Growing up in tornado alley, you always know what could happen...it doesn't change how devastating it is when something does happen," the country superstar wrote on Monday.

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Related Topix: Oklahoma, Carrie Underwood, Moore, OK, Natural Disasters, Checotah, OK

Hollywood Reporter

Tumblr Founder Calls Yahoo Purchase 'Awesome,' Drops F-Bomb

David Karp , the 27-year-old founder of the youth-centric social media platform, assured users on Monday that Tumblr would remain the same -- "We're not turning purple," he said, referencing the fading tech giant's signature color -- and promised: "We won't let you down." Then he signed off with a "F--k yeah." "Everyone, I'm elated to tell you that ... (more)

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Kate Hudson Joins Zach Braff's 'Wish I Was Here'

The actress will play Braff's wife in the film, which will also star Josh Gad , Mandy Patinkin and Jim Parsons .

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Related Topix: The Reluctant Fundamentalist, Drama Movies, Comedy Movies, Garden State, Zach Braff

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Liam Hemsworth to Star in 'Aurora Rising'

Aurora Rising is about a Southern California surfer who becomes a fighter pilot and after a messy combat mission, is recruited to be part of an elite team to test a new generation of aircraft just as an international conflict begins.

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TV Ratings: Surging Billboard Awards Hit High, 'Apprentice' Finale Drops From Last Year

ABC's broadcast of the music kudos jumps 33 percent from 2012, while Fox's Sunday animation block get mostly steady sendoffs.

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Laura Linney on the Poignant Value of 'The Big C'

After four seasons, Laura Linney bids farewell to Cathy Jamison, her alter ego for 40 episodes on Showtime's The Big C , which over the course of its run put the spotlight on the courageous struggles of those who have faced cancer and the loved ones sharing in the journey.

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Related Topix: The Big C, Entertainment, Television, Celebrities, Laura Linney, Phyllis Somerville, Emmy Awards

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'Scandal's' Kerry Washington on Olivia's Shocking Family Affairs

The actress talks with THR about Olivia's complicated relationship with the president and breaks down her character's Luke Skywalker moment.

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Related Topix: Scandal, Entertainment, Television, Kerry Washington, The Hollywood Reporter

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Shield of Straw: Cannes Review

An elite police unit has 48 hours to transport a psychopath across Japan, dodging bounty hunters along the way, in Takashi Miike's latest, which premiered in Competition.

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China's Li Bingbing Boards 'Transformers 4'

Paramount Pictures and its two co-producers unveiled their first official Chinese recruit for the fourth installment of the franchise.

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Related Topix: Transformers, Activision, High Moon Studios, Video Games, Media, Paramount Pictures, Transformers: Dark of the Moon

Sun May 19, 2013

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Billboard Music Awards: Justin Bieber Booed While Accepting Milestone Award

Recognized at age 19 with the Milestone Award , the singer took the stage -- and the opportunity -- to make a statement.

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Related Topix: Celebrities, Pop/Rock, Taylor Swift, Hot Chicks, Country

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Cannes: Download THR's Day 6 Daily

"Seduced and Abandoned" director James Toback talks to THR about making his fest doc, and "Inside Llewyn Davis" has its world premiere.

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Cannes: Market, Nightlife Bustles Despite Torrential Rains

In her latest Film Files column, Sharon Swart visits THR's Martinez hotel soiree, appraises the "Hunger Games" beachside bash and catches up with Adrien Brody, who says: "This is a vacation, so to speak." In Cannes, two powerful muscles are visibly at work: promotion and sales.

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Related Topix: Weather, Adrien Brody, The Hunger Games

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Yahoo Approves Bid to Acquire Tumblr for $1.1 Billion

The board of directors for Yahoo approved a deal to buy the popular blogging platform for $1.1 billion in cash, reports The Wall Street Journal .

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Cannes: New Dardenne Brothers Movie Starring Marion Cotillard Goes to Sundance Selects

In addition to writing and directing, the Dardennes, Palme d'Or winners, will produce for Les Films Du Fleuve along with Denis Freyd for Archipel 35.

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Cannes: 'World War Z' With Brad Pitt to Open Moscow Film Festival

Marc Forster 's World War Z , starring Brad Pitt , will open the 35th annual Moscow Film Festival on June 20, organizers said here over the weekend.

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