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Deals of the Hour / August 15, 2010, 12:40 am

Expendables' poised for big action at the box office

Eat Pray Love' must draw more than just the book's fans Fans of Elizabeth Gilbert's "Eat Pray Love" have bought some 8 million copies of the magazine writer's chronicle of self-discovery, love and forgiveness ... (Source: Idaho Statesman 2010-08-13T06:01:41Z)

Miley in love: 'Last Song' script full of romantic Sparks

B eautiful seascapes and an audience packing Kleenex are prerequisites for any movie based on a novel by Nicholas Sparks ("Nights in Rodanthe"). "The Last Song" obliges with a syrupy teen romance and ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-15T04:26:15Z)

The Expendables LA Movie Premiere

PRLog (Press Release) – Aug 03, 2010 – One of the most eagerly anticipated films of 2010 opens tonight with the US Premiere at Grauman's Chinese Theatre. Expected among the attendees are members of the film's star ... (Source: PRLog (free press release) 2010-08-03T14:34:37Z)

Man gets Floyd Landis bike for $5 at Owenton yard sale

LEXINGTON - The bicycle had two flat tires, but Greg Estes figured the $5 asking price still made it a bargain. Little did he know just how much. Estes checked on the bike's origin after buying it at a yard ... (Source: Cincinnati.com 2010-08-13T22:36:41Z)

"The Expendables": A great, bad movie

"The Expendables" may be the only movie in recent memory where the opening credits received laughter and applause based solely on the cast list. SYLVESTER STALLONE! Claps and cheers. DOLPH LUNDGREN! Little ... (Source: Eagle-Tribune 2010-08-15T04:47:44Z)

Pixar magic on display in Oakland

It's widely accepted that Pixar movies are marvels of digital technology. But most people have no idea that those stunning computer animations start out the old-fashioned way, with tools like pencils and ... (Source: Vallejo Times-Herald 2010-08-15T06:56:35Z)

More globe-trotting expected from 'Eat, Pray, Love' movie

In Bali, they're seeking guidance from a spiritual healer. In Rome, they're lapping up gelato. And in India, they're visiting temples. Fans of Elizabeth Gilbert's best-selling memoir "Eat, Pray, Love," have ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-08-15T06:56:35Z)

"Toy Story 3" highest-grossing animated film ever

LOS ANGELES — "Toy Story 3" is now the highest-grossing animated film of all time. The third movie in the Pixar series about cowboy Woody, space ranger Buzz Lightyear and the toys' owner, Andy, has crossed ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-08-15T06:56:35Z)

Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson pictured canoodling in Montreal

Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson have been snapped canoodling on the set of her new movie, On The Road, in Montreal, Canada. Stewart and Pattinson were spotted smiling and nuzzling each other, as he ... (Source: in.com 2010-08-15T02:31:43Z)

Robert Pattinson Nuzzles Kristen Stewart's Neck

Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson usually refrain from PDA, but Thursday on the Montreal set of her new movie, a photographer caught them having a cozy moment. During a break from shooting the 2011 Jack Kerouac ... (Source: DailyFill 2010-08-13T19:52:03Z)

Bike sold for $5 once belonged to Floyd Landis

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The bicycle had two flat tires, but Greg Estes figured the $5 asking price still made it a great bargain at a yard sale. Little did he know just how great. Estes checked on the bike's origin ... (Source: Courier-Journal 2010-08-14T16:23:16Z)

UPI NewsTrack Business

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 14 (UPI) -- More TV shows and movies will hit tablet computers like Apple's iPad as cable companies seek to compete with streaming Web video services, observers say. Companies including ... (Source: United Press International 2010-08-14T14:00:06Z)

Dinner For Schmucks Narrowly Tops Inception at Friday Box Office

The new comedy Dinner For Schmucks starring Steve Carell and Paul Rudd beat Christopher Nolan's Inception by a hair at the Friday box office, $8.4 million to $8.1 million, while the other two newcomers are a ways off ... (Source: TheHDRoom 2010-07-30T23:57:43Z)

Nicholas Sparks new novel 'Safe Haven' already headed to theaters

His films may not be $100 million blockbusters, but Nicholas Sparks is one profitable novelist when it comes to literary movie adaptations. Since "Message in a Bottle" debuted over a decade ago, Sparks' works have ... (Source: HitFix 2010-08-06T02:42:24Z)

Will there be another James Bond film?

LOS ANGELES -- Problems. Many problems. The obstacles littered in front of a new James Bond movie may be more devilish than anything one of the film franchise's many villains could have dreamed up. In addition ... (Source: The Post and Courier 2010-08-14T04:05:58Z)

NEXT JAMES BOND MOVIE PUT ON HOLD

James Bond's "licence to kill" is at risk with the spy's next adventure by no means certain. A new outing for Daniel Craig has been put back after news that movie ­executives can't agree on the script. It is a ... (Source: Daily Star 2010-08-15T06:27:57Z)

Following in her footsteps

Fans of Gilbert's book have been seeking the gelato at the San Crispino ice cream shop in Rome. The lake at Villa Borghese in Rome is the site of one of Gilbert's favorite fountains in the city. Associated Press ... (Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2010-08-15T06:56:35Z)

Dream beats Sky to clinch playoff berth

"Toy Story 3" is now the highest-grossing animated film of all time. The third movie in the Pixar series about cowboy Woody, space ranger Buzz Lightyear and the toys' owner, Andy, has crossed more than $920 ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-08-15T06:20:47Z)

Mystery of James Bond - when will new film be shot?

Problems. Many problems. The obstacles littered in front of a new James Bond movie may be more devilish than anything one of the film franchises' many villains could have dreamed up. Besides financing woes and ... (Source: Courier-Journal 2010-08-15T07:03:44Z)

'The Expendables,' Living Entirely Up To Their Name

Rocky's Got A Gun: Sylvester Stallone (right) returns to the big screen in The Expendables, alongside action-movie veterans including Jet Li (left) and Dolph Lundgren (center). An ex-CIA rogue has taken control of a ... (Source: NPR News 2010-08-12T22:37:52Z)

'The Expendables' rocks Planet Hollywood; 'Peepshow' takes on an Angelic pinch-hitter

Fittingly, on Wednesday night at Planet Hollywood, the stars of "The Expendables" walked across a carpet approximately the color of blood. This is the bloodiest, most violent movie you will ever see. There ... (Source: Las Vegas Sun 2010-08-13T09:00:38Z)

Blame Stallone for The Expendables'

Jason Statham gives the best performance. Dolph Lundgren gets the best character arc. Terry Crews gets the best gun. Jet Li gets the best kill (you'll know it when you see it). Arnold Schwarzenegger gets the ... (Source: Raleigh News & Observer 2010-08-12T12:22:15Z)

Robert Pattinson- Kristen Stewart Montreal romance- PDA or publicity stunt?

So here's something substantial concerning Robsten love saga after all. The news was out that Robert Pattinson visited his alleged sweetheart Kristen Stewart on the Montreal set of her new movie On the Road, but now a ... (Source: Entertainment and Showbiz! 2010-08-15T07:18:03Z)

New TV, movies on DVD

Furry Vengeance *½ (PG; 1:32) • A housing developer (Brendan Fraser, never more idiotic) gets his comeuppance from woodland creatures. This feckless flick tries to excuse the buffoonery with an ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-08-15T05:23:31Z)

More shows and movies on the go

MORE TV shows and movies may be coming to tablet computers like Apple's iPad as cable providers offer new TV aps. At least seven of the ten largest subscription TV providers in the U.S. are building new tablet computer ... (Source: Daily Telegraph 2010-08-13T14:08:27Z)

'Inception' Beats The 'Schmucks' In The Sunday Box Office Report

So much for the "Schmucks." Despite the best efforts of " Anchorman " and " 40 Year-Old Virgin " co-stars Steve Carell and Paul Rudd , their latest comedic effort "Dinner for Schmucks" wasn't enough to topple ... (Source: MTV.com (blog) 2010-08-01T20:20:35Z)

Dinner For Schmucks Movie Delivered Non-Stop,Eye Tearing Laughs

Dinner For Schmucks movie delivered non-stop,eye tearing laughs. Paramount Pictures released their new comedy flick "Dinner For Schmucks" into theaters this weekend. I just got done watching it,and I'm ... (Source: OnTheFlix 2010-08-01T01:08:06Z)

Film version of memoir will likely inspire even more spiritual globe-trotting

A view of the lake at Villa Borghese in Rome. In the book "Eat, Pray, Love," author Elizabeth Gilbert identifies it as one of her favorite fountains in Rome. In Bali, they're seeking guidance from a ... (Source: The Spokesman-Review 2010-08-15T07:03:44Z)

Cable firms to offer movie, show iPad apps

PHILADELPHIA, Aug 14, 2010 (UPI via COMTEX) -- More TV shows and movies will hit tablet computers like Apple's iPad as cable companies seek to compete with streaming Web video services, observers say. Companies including ... (Source: Investors Business Daily 2010-08-14T22:14:01Z)

NKY Man Finds Bike Worth Thousands In Yard Sale

WLWT.com Greg Estes isn't an avid cyclist or even a professional yard-sale hunter. He just saw a good deal and an opportunity to make a little bit of money. Little did Estes know that the shiny, aluminum mountain bike he ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-14T22:42:39Z)

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