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Fest sneak peeks often dash hopes
Michael Cera's documentary comedy "Paper Heart" will have its big unveiling at Sundance next month, unspooling as a world premiere in a key Saturday slot.
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Gold diggers: Who'll clean up at the Globes?
The Hollywood Foreign Press Assn.'s decision to divvy up its Golden Globe nominations among a slew of pictures has made the task of predicting winners at the Jan. 11 event all the harder. » More

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Chronicles of Narnia gets otherworldy new chapter
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'Mamma' dethrones 'Knight' on sales chart
'Mummy' sequel wraps up No. 1 on rental chart
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'Hungry Ghosts' opening Rotterdam fest
Michael Imperioli's directorial debut will screen Jan. 21
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Disney jumps ship on next 'Narnia'
Studio won't exercise option for 'Dawn Treader'
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Fierce competition at Christmas boxoffice
Five wide openers compete for eyes over holiday frame
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SAG delays strike authorization vote
Decides to mail ballots on Jan. 14 at earliest
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'Madagascar 2' in front ahead of holiday
Studios focused on upcoming busy frame
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Box Office Tally

WEEKEND BOXOFFICE ESTIMATES

Gross Cume
1. Yes Man 18.2 18.2
2. Seven Pounds
 16.0 16.0
3. The Tale of Despereaux 10.5 10.5
4.
 The Day the Earth Stood Still 10.2 48.6
5. Four Christmases 7.7 100.2
Weekend of Dec. 19-21. 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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"The Reader"FILMMAKER FOCUS
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
"Burn After Reading"TAKE TWO
Commentary: Saluting most-welcome diversions of '08
Year-end top-10 lists inevitably overlook most of the movies that kept moviegoers if not always entertained then at least somewhat diverted, writes GREGG KILDAY. » More
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Commentary: Best picture race not Oscar's only one
Oscar's best picture race gets the lion's share of attention from Hollywood handicappers, but it's not the Academy's only best picture category, writes MARTIN A. GROVE. » More

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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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dubaiQ&A: Haile Gerima and Aaron Arefe
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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The Hollywood Reporter caught up with Gabriele Muccino to talk about the movies that have influenced him, the real difference between Italians and Americans and the challenge of making Will Smith less like Will Smith. » More
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The managing director of the Dubai International Film Festival discusses the logistics involved in the planning and operation of such a huge event in the Dubai calendar. » More

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