TV News
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Dustin Hoffman will be riding in sooner than expected.
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Sam Shepard kicks butt as an aging Butch Cassidy.
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Fall TV gets a boost from a few funny ladies.
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Come out, movie. Come out now.
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Lead actors aside, we're willing to bet you've heard of the supporting cast too.
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Book, movie, series...next: music video?
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Westerns are back, baby!
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HBO's new show may just be the next TV you can't stop talking about.
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We say - STUPID IDEA. Next!
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The show will take the dearly departed 'Rubicon's' place.
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Fox picks up mysterious prison drama from J.J. Abrams
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'District 9' star Copley couldn't commit to the film because of conflicts in his schedule
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The Death Race (Universal) vs. Tropic Thunder (Dreamworks/Paramount) weekend battle I was expecting has not materialized. Instead, Anna Faris as The House Bunny (Sony) has managed an upside surprise with a well-above-expectations $5.9M on Friday. Industry tracking pointed toward a strong opening for the Jason Statham action picture and something softer for the PG-13 comedy Bunny, but that audience research does not always pan out.
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There are four new wide releases this week, but only of them is likely to top $10M for the traditional three-day weekend. The Jason Statham vehicle Death Race (Universal) seems to be getting some traction in industry tracking, although a huge breakout opening is unlikely.