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The winners and losers of summer in Hollywood (Reuters)

September 8, 2010

Reuters - If you spent the summer trying to avoid news, here's what you missed: a season dominated by "American Idol" chaos, strong box office but fewer people seeing movies, and stars including Adam Sandler and Steve Carell solidifying their value.

Vincent Gallo bombs again with self-made "Promises" (Reuters)

September 8, 2010

Reuters - Actor/director Vincent Gallo had three different reasons for coming to Venice, including his starring role as the Afghan fighter in "Essential Killing" and a short film he directed, "The Agent," starring Sage Stallone.

Man gets 4 years for Dunst handbag heist (AP)

September 8, 2010

AP - A man convicted of stealing Kirsten Dunst's designer purse from a New York City hotel suite has been sentenced to four years in prison.

NYC judge orders filmmaker deposed in Chevron case (AP)

September 8, 2010

AP - A judge ordered a documentary filmmaker Tuesday to face questions from Chevron lawyers to see if he can provide further inside information regarding a legal fight between Chevron and Ecuadoreans over oil contamination.

Italian film documents trauma of Iraq war veterans (AP)

September 8, 2010

AP - A new documentary being shown out of competition at the Venice Film Festival explores the trauma of three U.S. war veterans who served in Iraq and how the military handled their cases.

Toronto filmfest hopes to buck up weak Oscar season (Reuters)

September 8, 2010

Reuters - It's normally a proving ground for movies hoping to make a splash during Oscar season, but in a 2010 film season that has been thin on critical successes, this year's edition of the Toronto Film Festival could grab an even bigger share of the spotlight.

'The American' tops weekend box office (AP)

September 8, 2010

AP - George Clooney's hitman tale "The American" took down Robert Rodriguez's revenge romp "Machete" at the box office over the long U.S. Labor Day holiday weekend.

Liam Neeson boards "Battleship" movie (Reuters)

September 8, 2010

Reuters - Liam Neeson is suiting up to play Admiral Shane in Universal Pictures' upcoming sci-fi war film "Battleship."

Clooney's 'American' powers to top of box office (AFP)

September 8, 2010

AFP - "The American," the spy thriller starring George Clooney, topped the North American box office this weekend beating gory action film "Machete," according to final holiday break figures.

Natalie Portman offered lead in 3D survival story (Reuters)

September 8, 2010

Reuters - Natalie Portman's highly praised, tortured turn in "Black Swan" could send her career into a new galaxy. Literally.

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