Dalai Lama doc wins Havel award at film festival (AP)

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AP - A documentary by two Tibetan filmmakers tracing a year in the life of the Dalai Lama has won the Vaclav Havel award for its contribution to the protection of human rights.

Lions Gate rejects Icahn offer to buy shares (AP)

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AP - Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. on Friday rejected an offer from activist shareholder Carl Icahn to boost his stake in the movie studio by buying up to 13.2 million shares.

Showtime signs deal to air DreamWorks films (Reuters)

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Reuters - CBS Corp's Showtime Networks Inc said on Thursday it has signed a deal to air movies from DreamWorks Studios, in a long-term agreement that could help restore content Showtime lost when three top studios started their own channel.

NYC ex-model sues over use of photo in comedy film (AP)

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AP - A former model says she's appalled that her nearly decade-old bikini photo became a randy prop in the film "Couple's Retreat."

Chavez thanks Sean Penn for slamming his critics (AP)

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Sean Penn presents the award for best actress during the 82nd Academy Awards Sunday,  March 7, 2010, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)AP - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is grateful that actor Sean Penn has defended him against his critics within the U.S. media.


Fox mulling “Avatar” summer re-release (Reuters)

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Reuters - Get ready for "Avatar"-plus.


“Matrix” bad guy eyes “Captain America” villain (Reuters)

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Reuters - Australian actor Hugo Weaving, who played bad guy Agent Smith in the "Matrix" franchise, is in talks to join the "Captain America" movie as the villainous Red Skull.

Reynolds, Bateman switch bodies in comedy (Reuters)

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Reuters - Ryan Reynolds and Jason Bateman are teaming for "Change Up," the latest entry in Hollywood's long line of body-switching comedies.

Anne Hathaway, Jim Sturgess eye “One Day” (Reuters)

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Reuters - Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess are in early negotiations to star in "One Day," a romantic drama from the director of "An Education."

Sequels, reboots bring sizzle to summer box office (Reuters)

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Reuters - Summertime moviegoers tend to vote early and, if things go well, often.