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In this file film publicity image released by Disney/Pixar Films, animated characters Russell, left, and Carl Fredricksen are shown in a scene from the film, "Up." The film was nominated Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010 for an Oscar for best picture. The 82nd Academy 

'Up' wins at Annie Awards

The travel adventure "Up" was the winner of the best animated feature at the 37th Annie Awards.

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    'Up' wins at Annie Awards

    The travel adventure "Up" was the winner of the best animated feature at the 37th Annie Awards.

    'Dear John' is a hit in the box office

    A sci-fi love story has given way to an earthbound romance at the box office, livening up typically slow times at theaters over Super Bowl weekend.

     

    Action! It's Hangar 42

    At one time, the Lear plant on Alpine made car parts. Now, the nearly 500,000-square-foot facility will house Michigan's first fully-financed film studio.

    Judge: ISP doesn't abuse copyrights

    An Australian judge ruled Thursday that an Internet service provider cannot be held accountable for illegal movie downloads by its customers, in a test case of

    'Avatar' tops $600M, beats 'Titanic'

    James Cameron's "Avatar" has sailed past his blockbuster "Titanic" to become No. 1 on the all-time domestic box-office chart.

    RI author in running for Academy Award

    The movie 'Crazy Heart,' based on a book by a Rhode Island author could take home an Academy Award this year.

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    Interesting oddities, facts, figures and trivia related to this year's Academy Awards nominees.

    Producer David Brown dies in NY

    David Brown, a film and theater producer who helped bring to the screen two of the 1970s' biggest hits, "Jaws" and "The Sting," has died. He was 93.

    Laff looks at the Oscar nominees

    The science-fiction sensation "Avatar" and the war-on-terror thriller "The Hurt Locker" lead the Academy Awards with nine nominations each, including best

    Academy Award nominations announced

    The science-fiction sensation "Avatar" and the war-on-terror thriller "The Hurt Locker" lead the Academy Awards with nine nominations each, including best

    Razzie's announce 2009 Nominees

    "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" made a fortune. "Land of the Lost" tanked. Both films are equal earners at the Razzies, though, grabbing seven

    Michael Douglas' son pleads guilty

    Michael Douglas' son has pleaded guilty to trafficking large quantities of methamphetamine and cocaine.

    'Avatar' becomes highest-grossing film

    20th Century Fox said Tuesday that the director's sci-fi spectacle, "Avatar," has passed his shipwreck saga "Titanic" to become the highest-grossing film

    Jackman set to film in Detroit, W. Mich

    The futuristic boxing drama, "Real Steel," starring Hugh Jackman, will film in the Detroit area and several locations in West Michigan.

    Gibson returns to screen after 7 years

    The last time Mel Gibson starred in a movie, he was grappling with alien invaders and a misplaced faith in the sci-fi thriller "Signs."

    'Avatar' tops for sixth-straight week

    James Cameron's "Avatar" is on a course to sink "Titanic" at the box office. No. 1 for the sixth-straight weekend with $36 million, the 20th Century Fox sci-fi

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