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Popular character actor Ben Gazzara dies in NY
(AP)
AP - Ben Gazzara, whose powerful dramatic performances brought an intensity to a variety of roles and made him a memorable presence in such iconic productions over the decades as the original "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" on Broadway and the film "The Big Lebowski," has died at age 81.
Director, writer, producer Zalman King dead at 70
(AP)
AP - Actor and filmmaker Zalman King, who became known for his erotic work after writing and producing his breakthrough film "9 1/2 Weeks," has died. He was 70.
Congress makes it tougher to shoot in U.S. capitol
(Reuters)
Reuters - Last year was a banner year for production in the nation's capital -- more than a dozen high-budget film and television projects ranging from "Bourne Identity 4 to "Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss 'Obese' Season 2" spent time in the city -- but its future as a film location may be in jeopardy.
"Woman in Black" delivers scares in abundance
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Reuters - From a London choking in smoke and fumes to a chilly marshland blanketed in fog, early 20th century England seems tailor-made for an atmospheric horror film, and "The Woman in Black" takes full advantage of all that built-in creepiness.
Actor Ben Gazzara dead at 81
(Reuters)
Reuters - Actor Ben Gazzara, known for his brooding tough-guy presence in dozens of films, television shows and stage productions over his long career, died of pancreatic cancer on Friday at a Manhattan hospital, his lawyer said. He was 81.
Horror movie sickens two at Sundance
Ever seen something so horrifying in a film that it made you sick? Last week, two people watching a late-night screening of horror flick "V/H/S" at the Sundance Film Festival had to be treated by EMTs.
Your worst flight wasn't as bad as this film
Think your last flight was a nightmare? If the just-released trailer for the upcoming movie “7500” is any indication, you should probably count your blessings.
'The Help' earns top honor at SAG Awards
The Screen Actors Guild on Sunday picked the actors in drama "The Help" as the top ensemble cast of 2011 and gave it two other awards for best lead actress and supporting actress, in a surprise over heavily favored silent movie romance "The Artist."
Fur flies in snub of Scorsese 'Hugo' dog
Uggie who? The filmmaker took a stand and barked loudly for Blackie the Doberman, who was passed over by the Golden Collar Awards.