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Jimmy Fallon signed a contract extension with NBC that will keep him at the network. It is understood the deal will include that he will succeed Jay Leno as host of the "Tonight" show at some point. The New York Times reports.
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Jimmy Fallon signed a contract extension with NBC that will keep him at the network. It is understood the deal will include that he will succeed Jay Leno as host of the "Tonight" show at some point. The New York Times reports.
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Rapid growth in box office takings from Brazil, Russia, India and China has "flipped" the film market, creating a bigger US market for foreign films, according to Imax, the Canadian cinema group. The Financial Times reports.
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LOS ANGELES, April 2- Viacom Inc's Paramount Pictures said on Tuesday it reached a deal with the government-run China Movie Channel and its online movie service partner, Jiaflix Enterprises, to produce "Transformers 4" in China.
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The Chinese economy remains wobbly and North Korea is threatening nuclear war. But for the Hong Kong stock market, the most worrisome news this week is the premiere of a new movie. The New York Times reports.
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Prices bottomed out on everything during the recession, from homes to new cars, but now everything seems to be on an upswing, including the price of a good laugh.
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"G.I. Joe: Retaliation" won the weekend box office battle in the United States and Canada, fighting off competition from cartoon cavemen, a Tyler Perry drama, and an alien-possessed heroine trying to save the human race.
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What to expect from media stocks in Q2, with CNBC's Julia Boorstin. The real drama is on the small screen as cable channels and carriers battle with Netflix and Amazon.
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Andy Hargreaves, Pacific Crest Securities analyst, explains why he believes the company is poised to become the global leader in subscription streaming.
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LOS ANGELES, March 25- Can lightning strike twice for "Twilight Saga" author Stephenie Meyer? Film distributor Open Road hopes the film will attract millions of "Twilight" fans and be the first of a new franchise, but Meyer says she Is not trying to emulate the success that took her from unknown to one of the world's best-selling young adult authors.
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LONDON, March 25- British actress Helen Mirren has chided filmmaker Sam Mendes for failing to mention any women as influences during an acceptance speech at a British awards ceremony, a thorny issue after no women filmmakers were nominated for an Oscar this year.
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LOS ANGELES, March 24- Animated prehistoric adventure "The Croods," about a family of cave dwellers fighting for survival, claimed the top spot on movie box office charts with $44.7 million from weekend ticket sales in the United States and Canada.
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LOS ANGELES, March 24- Animated movie "The Croods," the story of a prehistoric family seeking a new home, debuted at the top of box office charts with $44.7 million in weekend ticket sales in the United States and Canada. The Walt Disney Co prequel to "The Wizard of Oz" earned $22 million during its third weekend, according to studio estimates released on Sunday.
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To make "The Walking Dead," each episode costs $2.8 million. Creator Robert Kirkman, offers insight on the zombie trend, and whether a movie is in the works.
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Ideally, hot rods aren't just powerful, but also more appealing to the eye -- the more outrageous the better. CNBC.com presents ten of the most souped-up hot rods of the last 70 years.
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LOS ANGELES, March 21- British Oscar-winning actress Kate Winslet has been cast in upcoming young adult film "Divergent," boosting the profile of the latest adaptation from a best-selling novel to the big screen.
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"The Croods," out in U.S. movie theaters on Friday, is being watched closely by analysts after the weak performance of "Rise of the Guardians" last year, which led DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc to write down about $87 million in costs. DreamWorks has enjoyed huge success with its "Shrek," " Madagascar," and "Kung Fu Panda" franchises.
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LOS ANGELES, March 20,- Actress and singer Selena Gomez breaks out of her squeaky clean Disney Channel image to star in the independent film "Spring Breakers" for filmmaker Harmony Korine. Gomez is best known as pop star Justin Bieber's ex-girlfriend and the star of Disney's "The Wizards of Waverly Place," which ended its four season run last year.
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LOS ANGELES, March 19- Author Stephanie Meyer is hoping her vampire fans will be willing to step into a new world and embrace aliens as the first film of her new book series, "The Host", hits the big screens. But Meyer, speaking at the film's red carpet premiere in Los Angeles, said the new film may not be what fans of the popular vampire series expect from her.
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LOS ANGELES, March 19- Movie studio MGM said on Tuesday it expects to release the next James Bond movie within three years, and hopes to announce soon a new director after Sam Mendes decided to move on.
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From "Saturday Night Fever" to "Star Wars," here is some movie memorabilia that cleaned up at auction.