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Titanic 3-D Coming in Time for Tragedy's 100th Anniversary

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In a LOS ANGELES TIMES article on Gloria Stuart's 100th birthday celebration, the newspaper reports that James Cameron has a target for the release of the 3-D version of TITANIC.

The Twilight Saga: Eclipse Opens Strong in IMAX Theatres

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IMAX Corporation (Nasdaq:IMAX) (TSX:IMX) and Summit Entertainment announced today that The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, the highly anticipated third film in the studio's Twilight franchise, generated gross box office receipts of approximately $9 million from 193 IMAX theatres domestically from Wednesday June 30 through Monday July 5, for a per screen average of approximately $47,000.

Prime Focus Makes Edward Cullen Sparkle in The Twilight Saga: Eclipse

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Global visual entertainment services group Prime Focus has completed visual effects shots for the Summit Entertainment release "THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE," the latest movie in the blockbuster Twilight franchise.

Walt Disney Studios Releases Disney Movies App Exclusively for iPad

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The Walt Disney Studios has launched a new Disney Movies app, exclusively for the Apple iPad, that lets users discover more about current and classic Disney movies.

Upper Deck Debuts Thomas & Friends Trading Cards

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The Upper Deck Company, in conjunction with HIT Entertainment, is pleased to announce that it has just released the first trading cards of the #1 preschool property and long-running television show Thomas & Friends.

A MIFA Must See

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This was my first time at MIFA (Marche International du film d'animation) and I could not have been more pleasantly surprised by the experience. Taking in the splendor of Lake Annecy's turquoise waters while meeting friends for cocktails in an ancient village immersed in a steady flow of creative energy was invigorating.

The New Spider-Man Has Been Cast

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After a comprehensive worldwide casting search, Andrew Garfield has been chosen to portray Peter Parker when Spider-Man swings back onto the screen in 3D on July 3, 2012.

Have Space Suit Will Travel to Theaters

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Jupiter 9 Prods. is working on a feature adaptation of Robert Heinlein's HAVE SPACE SUIT, WILL TRAVEL, reports VARIETY.

Mad Men Actress Rides with Cowboys and Aliens

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MAD MEN actress Abigail Spencer has joined the cast of DreamWorks and Universal's COWBOYS AND ALIENS, reports VARIETY.

HIT Entertainment Develops New Pre-School Action Series

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HIT Entertainment, a leading producer and rights owner of quality children's entertainment has today announced the development of new series 'Super School', working alongside BAFTA award winning 'Bob the Builder' designer Curtis Jobling and multi award winning animation writer, Ian Carney.

Shyamalan Talks The Last Airbender

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The acclaimed director of supernatural fables tells us about bringing the popular Nickelodeon series to the big screen as a live-action, vfx-intensive feature.

Twilight 3 Eclipses Wednesday Box Office Record

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Summit Ent.'s THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE had a record breaking opening day.

Bekmambetov Strikes Black Lightning Remake & Lincoln: Vampire Hunter

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Timur Bekmambetov (WANTED) is negotiating with Universal to do a remake of Russian sci-fi thriller BLACK LIGHTNING, reports VARIETY.

VIZ Cinema Presents The Entire Ghost In The Shell Saga in Theaters

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VIZ Cinema and NEW PEOPLE are proud to present, in association with Bandai Entertainment and Manga Entertainment, Sci-fi Anime Madness Volume 2: Ghost in the Shell Marathon with a very special series of feature film screenings taking place July 3rd – 8th at the theatre located in San Francisco’s Japantown.

THE LAST AIRBENDER (2010) (*1/2)

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M. Night Shyamalan can be a good filmmaker. For me, his last three films, including this one, have been disasters. Others would push that number higher. I'll defend THE VILLAGE and SIGNS — they had interesting characters and grand themes that drove their narratives. The same qualities that drove his most successful work, THE SIXTH SENSE. The director seems to have lost those skills. Even with quality source material to work with, he was unable to deliver a coherent, let alone a compelling, story.

New Rango Trailer Arrives at AWNtv

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The new trailer for Gore Verbinski's CG animated RANGO has arrived at AWNtv.

Nick Makes Changes to Indian Network

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Nickelodeon will be introducing additional Indian animation and live-action programming to its Indian channel, reports VARIETY.

Computer Animation Festival Highlights: Beyond the Film Reels

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The Computer Animation Festival at SIGGRAPH 2010 offers more than just a viewing experience.

National Film Board Of Canada Launches iPad App

Starting today, the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) has its own iPad app, available free of charge at the iTunes Store or at the NFB's download page at NFB.ca.

THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE (2010) (**1/2)

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The third in the TWILIGHT film series is the best. That said, it's nothing groundbreaking, but at least it doesn't take itself too seriously. The original TWILIGHT was made for teenagers who watch soaps. NEW MOON was made for teenagers who never smile. ECLIPSE was made for teenagers with a sense of humor.