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News: Fox Intl Channels aims to grow China revenues by 15-20 percent "Mister Rogers" spin-off series to debut in 2012 Al Pacino's daughter arrested for drunken driving Tearful Jolie gets honorary award from Sarajevo festival Surprise box office tie for "Cowboys", "Smurfs" Winehouse's possible adoption, "Cowboys" and "Smurfs" tie Amy Winehouse tops UK albums chart after death The top films at the North American box office Phillips/Tindall royal wedding Tearful Jolie gets Sarajevo film festival award UK queen's granddaughter Zara weds in Scotland Comic Andy Dick pleads not guilty to sex abuse charges Statue for Chuck Berry erected in St. Louis Kelsey Grammer ditches comedy for dark drama "Boss" Vanity Fair releasing e-book on News Corp's Rupert Murdoch Rap star Soulja Boy not buying jet: spokesman Oscar statue from 1940s fetches $89,625 in Dallas auction Marvel wins lawsuit, Joe Pesci sues 'Gotti' producers Marvel wins lawsuit, Joe Pesci sues 'Gotti' producers No aliens, no superheroes, just "Life in a Day" Scientology book author reveals church's inner workings Rosie O'Donnell puts laughter at center of new show "Deadwood" actress Molly Parker joins NBC's "The Firm" Buzz building for "Cowboys & Aliens" gets a bit desperate "Humble" foam pie protester admits Murdoch assault Jerry Lewis tight-lipped on telethon role Hugh Hefner and runaway bride patch things up "Hustler" wants Casey Anthony to pose naked for magazine Robin Williams, Brendan Fraser join Discovery's 'Curiosity' Pampered pooches may pop Valium to cope with N.Y. rock festival 'ThunderCats' reboot brings back the memorable Snarf Jill Scott still in shock over No. 1 "Light of the Sun" Lucasfilm's "Red Tails" in theaters next January UK lawmakers likely to recall James Murdoch on hacking "Big Brother" leads CBS to night's top ratings Bush explains slow reaction to September 11 attacks Teams split over F1's UK pay TV move Teams split over F1's UK pay TV move Rob Cohen to direct most expensive Korean film ever Lucas Till joins Kidman in "Stoker" cast Fox Intl Channels aims to grow China revenues by 15-20 percent Sun,31 Jul 2011 07:56 PM PDT Reuters - HONG KONG (Reuters) - Fox International Channels, a unit of News Corp, aims to grow its revenue in China at a steady 15-20 percent as it expands its business through its flagship channels, such as National Geographic and Star Movies, a senior executive said. Full Story Top "Mister Rogers" spin-off series to debut in 2012 Sun,31 Jul 2011 02:39 PM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (TheWrap) - Maybe because "Bob Dog's Neighborhood" just doesn't have the same ring to it, PBS has given the greenlight to a new animated series for preschoolers called "Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood," the first show produced by the Fred Rogers Company since "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood." Full Story Top Al Pacino's daughter arrested for drunken driving Sun,31 Jul 2011 02:06 PM PDT Reuters - NEW YORK (Reuters) - The 21-year-old daughter of actor Al Pacino was arrested in Manhattan for driving while intoxicated, police said on Sunday. Full Story Top Tearful Jolie gets honorary award from Sarajevo festival Sun,31 Jul 2011 12:40 PM PDT Reuters - SARAJEVO (Reuters) - Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie was close to tears as she received a special award during an unannounced visit to Sarajevo's film festival on Saturday with partner Brad Pitt. Full Story Top Surprise box office tie for "Cowboys", "Smurfs" Sun,31 Jul 2011 12:20 PM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The tiny blue "Smurfs" battled big-name, big-budget "Cowboys & Aliens" to a surprising tie at the domestic weekend box office with each film ringing up an estimated $36.2 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates on Sunday. Full Story Top Winehouse's possible adoption, "Cowboys" and "Smurfs" tie Sun,31 Jul 2011 12:20 PM PDT Reuters - Full Story Top Amy Winehouse tops UK albums chart after death Sun,31 Jul 2011 11:10 AM PDT Reuters - LONDON (Reuters) - "Back to Black" by Amy Winehouse shot back to the top of the British albums chart Sunday, a week after the troubled singer died at the age of 27. Full Story Top The top films at the North American box office Sun,31 Jul 2011 10:59 AM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Following are the top 10 movies at the North American box office for the weekend beginning on July 29, with "Cowboys & Aliens" and "The Smurfs" producing a tie for first place, according to studio estimates compiled on Sunday by Reuters. Full Story Top Phillips/Tindall royal wedding Sun,31 Jul 2011 01:25 AM PDT Reuters - Full Story Top Tearful Jolie gets Sarajevo film festival award Sat,30 Jul 2011 03:00 PM PDT Reuters - SARAJEVO (Reuters) - Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie was close to tears as she received a special award during an unannounced visit to Sarajevo's film festival Saturday with partner Brad Pitt. Full Story Top UK queen's granddaughter Zara weds in Scotland Sat,30 Jul 2011 09:21 AM PDT Reuters - EDINBURGH (Reuters) - Queen Elizabeth's granddaughter Zara Phillips married fellow athlete Mike Tindall on Saturday in a private ceremony in the Scottish capital Edinburgh. Full Story Top Comic Andy Dick pleads not guilty to sex abuse charges Fri,29 Jul 2011 05:41 PM PDT Reuters - CHARLESTON, West Virginia (Reuters) - Comedian Andy Dick pleaded not guilty on Friday to charges he sexually abused a security guard and another man at a West Virginia bar by grabbing their crotches. Full Story Top Statue for Chuck Berry erected in St. Louis Fri,29 Jul 2011 05:34 PM PDT Reuters - ST. LOUIS (Reuters) - Rock and roll pioneer Chuck Berry, spry and smiling at 84 years-old, gave a wave of approval dedicating an eight-foot bronze statue of himself on Friday before a cheering crowd of about 500 people. Full Story Top Kelsey Grammer ditches comedy for dark drama "Boss" Fri,29 Jul 2011 05:10 PM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Frasier" star Kelsey Grammer makes an abrupt change of direction in his upcoming new TV series, playing a ruthless, power-hungry mayor in a drama series that he calls "the greatest time of my life creatively." Full Story Top Vanity Fair releasing e-book on News Corp's Rupert Murdoch Fri,29 Jul 2011 05:09 PM PDT Reuters - NEW YORK (TheWrap.com) Readers can now learn everything they have ever wanted to know about their favorite media mogul for a mere $4. Full Story Top Rap star Soulja Boy not buying jet: spokesman Fri,29 Jul 2011 04:42 PM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Rap star Soulja Boy is not buying a private plane, despite a report that he was shelling out $55 million for a tricked-out G5 jet, his spokesman said on Friday. Full Story Top Oscar statue from 1940s fetches $89,625 in Dallas auction Fri,29 Jul 2011 04:39 PM PDT Reuters - DALLAS (Reuters) - If you can't win an Oscar, why not buy one? Full Story Top Marvel wins lawsuit, Joe Pesci sues 'Gotti' producers Fri,29 Jul 2011 04:04 PM PDT Reuters - Full Story Top Marvel wins lawsuit, Joe Pesci sues 'Gotti' producers Fri,29 Jul 2011 04:03 PM PDT Reuters - Full Story Top No aliens, no superheroes, just "Life in a Day" Fri,29 Jul 2011 03:35 PM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - It isn't among the most-hyped movies in theaters and won't win the battle of the weekend box office, but "Life in a Day" may just be the most unusual film playing in theaters this weekend. Full Story Top Scientology book author reveals church's inner workings Fri,29 Jul 2011 03:03 PM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Scientology operates more as a business than as a church, relying on techniques perfected by car salesmen to attract new members and celebrities to its rolls. Full Story Top Rosie O'Donnell puts laughter at center of new show Fri,29 Jul 2011 02:58 PM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (Reuters Life!) - Rosie O'Donnell said Thursday her upcoming daily talk show on Oprah Winfrey's OWN channel would blend celebrity chat, game shows, news topics and a big dose of her own brand of humor. Full Story Top "Deadwood" actress Molly Parker joins NBC's "The Firm" Fri,29 Jul 2011 02:46 PM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Molly Parker, who played Alma Garret on the popular but short-lived HBO Western "Deadwood," has joined the cast of NBC's adaptation of John Grisham's "The Firm," NBC said Friday. Full Story Top Buzz building for "Cowboys & Aliens" gets a bit desperate Fri,29 Jul 2011 02:14 PM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Make no mistake: Director Jon Favreau wants you to see his pricey sci-fi western, "Cowboys & Aliens." Full Story Top "Humble" foam pie protester admits Murdoch assault Fri,29 Jul 2011 02:01 PM PDT Reuters - LONDON (Reuters) - A British protester who threw a plate of foam at Rupert Murdoch during a parliamentary hearing into the phone-hacking scandal pleaded guilty in court to assault Friday and quipped: "this has been the most humble day of my life." Full Story Top Jerry Lewis tight-lipped on telethon role Fri,29 Jul 2011 01:51 PM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (Reuters Life!) - Veteran entertainer Jerry Lewis on Thursday brushed aside questions about media reports that he was retiring as host of the annual U.S. telethon for muscular dystrophy, suggesting they were false. Full Story Top Hugh Hefner and runaway bride patch things up Fri,29 Jul 2011 01:35 PM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Hugh Hefner and Playmate Crystal Harris, his former fiance, have patched things up in no time flat. Full Story Top "Hustler" wants Casey Anthony to pose naked for magazine Fri,29 Jul 2011 01:24 PM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Casey Anthony might be one of the most hated women in America, but "Hustler" magazine wants to give her a half-million dollars. Full Story Top Robin Williams, Brendan Fraser join Discovery's 'Curiosity' Fri,29 Jul 2011 12:42 PM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Robin Williams, Samuel L. Jackson and Brendan Fraser have signed on as hosts for Discovery Channel's upcoming series "Curiosity," the cable outlet announced at the Television Critics Assn. press tour on Friday. Full Story Top Pampered pooches may pop Valium to cope with N.Y. rock festival Fri,29 Jul 2011 12:19 PM PDT Reuters - NEW YORK (Reuters) - When rock and roll fans flock to an outdoor music festival in upscale East Hampton next month, the pampered pooches and kitties at a neighboring animal shelter may be popping Valium to cope. Full Story Top 'ThunderCats' reboot brings back the memorable Snarf Fri,29 Jul 2011 12:18 PM PDT Reuters - NEW YORK (TheWrap.com) - On Friday night, Cartoon Network fires up "ThunderCats," its satisfying update of the 1985-'90 animated classic about feline humanoids fighting to survive on a desolate planet against incredible odds -- and against an aggressively hammy performance by the evil sorcerer Mumm-Ra. Full Story Top Jill Scott still in shock over No. 1 "Light of the Sun" Fri,29 Jul 2011 12:10 PM PDT Reuters - NEW YORK (Reuters) - Six weeks have passed since R&B singer Jill Scott hit No. 1 on album charts with "The Light of the Sun," and she still finds herself in shock. Full Story Top Lucasfilm's "Red Tails" in theaters next January Fri,29 Jul 2011 10:47 AM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Lucasfilm's "Red Tails" have their mission data. Full Story Top UK lawmakers likely to recall James Murdoch on hacking Fri,29 Jul 2011 10:40 AM PDT Reuters - LONDON (Reuters) - British lawmakers said on Friday it was likely they would recall News Corp's James Murdoch to clarify evidence on phone hacking he gave to a parliamentary committee following claims his testimony was "mistaken." Full Story Top "Big Brother" leads CBS to night's top ratings Fri,29 Jul 2011 10:20 AM PDT Reuters - NEW YORK (TheWrap.com) - CBS grabbed the ratings crown on Thursday thanks to the solid performance of "Big Brother," according to preliminary numbers. Full Story Top Bush explains slow reaction to September 11 attacks Fri,29 Jul 2011 10:11 AM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Former President George W. Bush says his apparent lack of reaction to the first news of the September 11 2001 attacks was a conscious decision to project an aura of calm in a crisis. Full Story Top Teams split over F1's UK pay TV move Fri,29 Jul 2011 09:55 AM PDT Reuters - BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Formula One teams ranged from being very happy to very cautious over news that only pay TV will show all the races live in the United Kingdom from next year. Full Story Top Teams split over F1's UK pay TV move Fri,29 Jul 2011 09:54 AM PDT Reuters - BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Formula One teams ranged from being very happy to very cautious over news that only pay TV will show all the races live in the United Kingdom from next year. Full Story Top Rob Cohen to direct most expensive Korean film ever Fri,29 Jul 2011 09:38 AM PDT Reuters - NEW YORK (TheWrap.com) - Rob Cohen is set to direct the most expensive film in the history of the Korean film industry. Full Story Top Lucas Till joins Kidman in "Stoker" cast Fri,29 Jul 2011 09:32 AM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Lucas Till, the young actor who played Havok in "X-Men: First Class," has joined the cast of "Stoker," a Fox Searchlight thriller. Full Story Top

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