Daniel Frankel
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Moonves, Press Lead ‘Course Correction’ for CBS Films
CBS chief working closely with former DreamWorks marketing head to right new division
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Zucker: NBCU ‘Firing on All Cylinders’ With ‘Despicable Me’
After animated 3D film opens to $56.4M, giving Universal Pictures its first hit in over a year, NBC U chief congratulates entire company in morning memo
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Chris Pratt Added to Sony’s ‘Moneyball’
“Parks and Rec” actor will play former A’s first baseman Scott Hatteberg
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Gibson Meltdown Imperils ‘Beaver,’ Other Projects
Embattled figure’s most recent PR crisis comes as he’s ramping up his acting career — and the fallout could be wide
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Uni Guess Too High on ‘Despicable’: Actuals Say $56.4M
Studio estimates overstated across the board, with “Eclipse” ($31.7M) and “Predators” ($24.8M) also overshooting the mark
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Despite Litigation, Goetz’s Screen Engine Growing Fast
Still working out his messy divorce from OTX, the movie tracker’s new firm is full-up with clients and screenings
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Friday B.O.: Nothing ‘Despicable’ About $21.7M
Universal animated 3D film on pace for huge weekend of around $60M; Fox’s “Predators” also strong at $10.5M
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Universal Announces Slew of Release Date Changes
“Devil,” “Adjustment Bureau” among seven films switched around on the schedule
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‘Airbender’ Sequel? No Greenlight Yet, but Bet on It
After big $69.3 million debut, Paramount is mum on follow-up plans, but earlier decision to go forth with “G.I. Joe” would seem to indicate there will be one
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AMC Commissions Western Pilot
Created by Joe and Tony Gayton, “Hell on Wheels” will focus on the post-Civil War railroad boom
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Box Office: ‘Eclipse’ Tallies $175.3M; ‘Airbender’ Hits $70.5M
Overall domestic market was up 16% over the holiday weekend, as “Twilight” sequel and Shyamalan film both exceed tracking; Disney/Pixar’s “Toy Story 3” passes the $300M mark
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Saturday B.O.: ‘Eclipse’ Slows at $24M; ‘Airbender’ on Pace for $70M Start
Third “Twilight” is still massive, however, while spearheading an overall Fourth of July weekend that’s up 17% so far; Shyamalan film is also way above tracking, even though most critics hated it
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Movie Blogger Supersizes Himself
Halfway through seeing 100 movies in 100 nights, Chuck Walton’s weight is up 15 pounds, his girlfriend is pissed
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Thursday B.O.: ‘Eclipse’ $24.2M; ‘Airbender’ $16M+
Huge Thursday gives third “Twilight” movie $92.8 million domestically after two days … a pace that only trails part two’s $115 million
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‘Eclipse’ Enjoys Solid $16.2M in 21 Foreign Territories
Summit juggernaut dodging the World Cup-crazy parts of Europe like everyone else, but it’s outperforming “New Moon” in the countries it has premiered in