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Magic Johnson: Tony Romo 'Great' at Handling Celebrity

7 August 2008 9:50 AM, PDT

NBA legend Magic Johnson knows a thing or two about playing in the spotlight – and he says Tony Romo, the Dallas Cowboys' quarterback and Jessica Simpson's boyfriend – can handle the hype too. The former Laker, who brought "Showtime" basketball to L.A., visited Romo at the Cowboys' training camp Wednesday in Oxnard, Calif. "I think he's doing great," Johnson, 48, said of the 28-year-old football star. "With everything that has been thrown at him, if you remember back with the fumble [that cost the Cowboys a playoff win in 2007], and now Jessica, I think he's done (more)

Elaine Aradillas

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Spruce Goose Hangar To Be Sold

7 August 2008 10:38 AM, PDT

The hangar used during World War II to build Howard Hughes's Spruce Goose and currently used as a movie and TV soundstage is being put up for sale, the Los Angeles Times reported today (Thursday). "Its owner hopes to sell the building to a studio operator who will enlarge its role in the entertainment industry," the newspaper observed. The Times cited real-estate experts as saying that the hangar is worth more than $60 million.

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The Dark Knight Continues To Rule U.K. Box Office

7 August 2008 12:12 PM, PDT

Batman continues to reign over the U.K. box office chart as The Dark Knight holds on to the top spot for a second week, with takings of $13.4 million (GBP6.7 million).

The Batman Begins sequel, starring the late Heath Ledger as The Joker and Christian Bale as the Caped Crusader, kept Abba musical movie Mamma Mia! in second place with ticket sales of $6.4 million (GBP3.2 million).

Animated robot Wall-e debuted on the chart at number three with earnings of $4.2 million (GBP2.1 million), while The X Files: I Want To Believe enters at four with $1.77 (more)

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America Riding The 'Pineapple Express': Apatow-produced stoner comedy grabs $12.15M on Wednesday & $45M now possible for 5-day; Marijuana-fueled comedy likely to unseat 'The Dark Knight' this weekend; 'Pants 2' opens strong with $5.7M or so!

7 August 2008 10:32 AM, PDT

Wednesday 8:00 a.m. (Pacific): The much buzzed-about Judd Apatow-produced comedy Pineapple Express (Sony) got high on Wednesday. Very high. With co-writer and star Seth Rogen and a breakout comic performance for James Franco, Express rode to a stunning $12.15M on opening day. That will likely translate (more)

Steve Mason

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First Batch of Stills From Dimension's 'Road' Trip

7 August 2008 11:01 AM, PDT

This morning USA Today posted the first batch of official stills from Dimension Films' The Road, which starts its theater run on November 14th. Directed by John Hillcoat, the pics don't show much, but they do give us an idea of how good the movie looks. The story (more)

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Interview: Alex Holdridge on "In Search of a Midnight Kiss"

5 August 2008 7:35 AM, PDT

By Stephen Saito

It wasn't the most romantic situation when Alex Holdridge found himself standing by the side of the road, en route to a city he hated. At a time when Holdridge recalls having "no margin for error," there he was with his car flipped upside down and little (more)

Stephen Saito

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