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Deals of the Hour / August 15, 2010, 8:39 pm

Jason Flemyng is Azazel in "X-Men: First Class"

During "Ironclad" presentation at BFI's Movie-Con III in London, actor Jason Flemyng (Kick-Ass, Clash of the Titans) said that he will be re-teaming with director Matthew Vaughn in "X-Men: First Class." He will be ... (Source: WorstPreviews.com 2010-08-15T20:54:06Z)

Bike sold for $5 in Kentucky once belonged to 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 ... (Source: Jackson Sun 2010-08-15T16:57:52Z)

R.A. Dickey allows one hit, to pitcher, as Mets defeat Phillies

NEW YORK — Knuckleballer R.A. Dickey threw a one-hitter, allowing only a sixth-inning single to pitcher Cole Hamels, and the New York Mets shut out the Philadelphia Phillies once again at Citi Field, 1-0, on ... (Source: MyCentralJersey.com 2010-08-14T03:15:51Z)

"Madden NFL 11' delivers gridiron greatness

Video game publishers who crank out a sports sequel every year must straddle that delicate balance between keeping what works and adding enough new features to justify the purchase. EA Sports has done just ... (Source: Asbury Park Press 2010-08-12T18:48:48Z)

Madden NFL 11 In Stores Now!

The dog days of summer are upon us, which means three things: the warm days are numbered, school is almost in session, and the new edition of Madden has hit the shelves. This year, EA sports has ramped its ... (Source: Radar Online.com 2010-08-10T15:09:16Z)

Barrick Deals With Nevada Mining Accident

ELKO COUNTY, Nev. ( TheStreet ) -- Barrick Gold ( ABX ) has shut down its Meikle underground mine as it investigates a possibly deadly accident that occurred Thursday morning. Details remain fuzzy, but around ... (Source: Street.Com 2010-08-13T15:05:43Z)

R.A. Dickey outduels Cole Hamels as Mets blank Phillies

NEW YORK -- From the very first knuckleball that R.A. Dickey floated toward the plate, he could tell this would be trouble -- for the Philadelphia Phillies , that is. • R.A. Dickey is 5-1 at home this season. • Cole ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-14T04:20:17Z)

Stallone's 'Expendables' storm US, Canadian box office

Sylvester Stallone roughed up rival flicks as his "The Expendables" took the top spot at the North American box office in its debut weekend, netting 35 million dollars, Exhibitor Relations said Sunday. The film, about a ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-08-15T22:34:19Z)

Gabon signs $US4.5bn in deals with India, Singapore

LIBREVILLE - Gabon has signed $US4.5 billion ($A5.04 billion) worth of deals with companies from India and Singapore in a bid to revamp infrastructure, improve living standards and diversify the economy of a nation with ... (Source: Business Spectator 2010-08-16T01:04:38Z)

Stallone's 'Expendables' seizes No. 1 spot with $35-million debut

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Sylvester Stallone has proven that he's not quite expendable yet at the box office. Stallone and his pumped-up pals lifted the 1980s-style action romp "The Expendables" to a No. 1 debut with $35 ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-08-15T20:54:06Z)

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 2010-08-14T16:30:25Z)

Inception made Matthew Vaughn change his plans for X-Men: First Class

The collective unconscious can be a real pisser to writers -- one moment you come up with a brilliant and original idea, and the next you discover someone has already beaten you to it. So imagine the dismay of X-MEN ... (Source: JoBlo.com 2010-08-03T02:03:00Z)

Leonardo DiCaprio: Reasons why he may never Marry

Inception and Titanic heart throb Leonardo DiCaprio is not an unheard name. Travel to any nook of the globe and you shall find gals fantasising about their Jack Dawson. One click of his fingers has the power to bring ... (Source: Entertainment and Showbiz! 2010-08-15T15:03:20Z)

Superstar Julia Roberts talks about nerves, family and 'Eat Pray Love'

ST. HELENA, Calif. — She has, arguably, been the leading lady in Hollywood for the last 20 years. But even Julia Roberts gets nervous about her film projects, including her latest: the big-screen adaptation ... (Source: New Haven Register 2010-08-15T06:27:57Z)

DiCaprio 'may never get married'

Leonardo DiCaprio has admitted that he is uncertain whether he will ever get married. The Inception star, who is reportedly preparing to propose to girlfriend Bar Rafaeli, confessed to Virgin Media that he is somewhat ... (Source: Digital Spy 2010-08-15T14:41:52Z)

Inception Causes Director Matthew Vaughn to Change X-Men: First Class

I saw Inception , which I loved, but my heart sank when I saw that a few of the ideas we had were up [on the screen]. So it's either leave it in and look as if you're copying or change things. We completely ripped out ... (Source: ReelzChannel.com 2010-08-04T15:09:14Z)

UPDATE 1-Gabon signs $4.5 bln in deals with India, Singapore

LIBREVILLE Aug 15 (Reuters) - Gabon has signed $4.5 billion worth of deals with companies from India and Singapore in a bid to revamp infrastructure, improve living standards and diversify the economy of a nation with ... (Source: Reuters India 2010-08-15T19:35:21Z)

Edgar Wright's Ant-Man is "a high-tech spy heist film"

Scott Pilgrim director Edgar Wright has been working on an Ant-Man movie treatment for a while. In a recent interview, Wright revealed that he's penning a second draft and that his take on the diminutive superhero is ... (Source: io9.com 2010-08-13T23:55:25Z)

Leonardo DiCaprio unsure he'll ever marry

London, Aug 15 : Actor Leonardo DiCaprio, who is dating model Bar Rafaeli, admits that he's not sure if he would ever marry. The "Inception" star, whose close friend Kate Winslet split from director husband Sam Mendes ... (Source: New Kerala 2010-08-15T17:05:02Z)

Nevada mine accident claims two lives

RENO, Nev. (AP) - Searchers in Nevada found the remains of two miners at the bottom of a gold mine shaft, company officials said Saturday, after crews worked for more than 32 hours to safely access the area 1,300 feet ... (Source: ABC 4 2010-08-15T23:24:25Z)

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 2010-08-15T23:38:44Z)

'Expendables' No. 1 at box office

LOS ANGELES: Sylvester Stallone has proven that he's not yet expendable at the box office. Stallone and his pumped-up pals lifted Lionsgate's 1980s-style action romp The Expendables to a No. 1 debut with $35 ... (Source: Akron Beacon Journal 2010-08-15T19:49:40Z)

NL roundup: Mets' R.A. Dickey deals a 1-hit shutout against Phillies

NEW YORK — Knuckleballer R.A. Dickey threw a one-hitter, allowing only a sixth-inning single to pitcher Cole Hamels, and the New York Mets shut out the Philadelphia Phillies once again at Citi Field, 1-0, on ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-08-14T06:29:08Z)

Wright teases 'Ant-Man' film direction

Edgar Wright has teased what fans can expect from his script for the upcoming Marvel Studios film Ant-Man . Speaking with Vanity Fair , Wright said that he was currently working on a second draft of the script, and that ... (Source: Digital Spy 2010-08-15T14:41:52Z)

Madden deals with 'emptiness' outside broadcast booth

WASHINGTON (AP) — John Madden misses the broadcast booth. "I haven't gotten used to it yet," he says. It's been a little over a year since he retired from a 30-year career as a color commentator on NFL games ... (Source: Omaha World-Herald 2010-08-15T22:20:00Z)

2 dead miners found in mine shaft identified

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Company officials say crews have found remains of two missing miners at the bottom of a gold mine shaft in northern Nevada. Barrick Gold of North America says the deceased miners are 47-year-old ... (Source: Lahontan Valley News 2010-08-16T02:30:32Z)

Julia Roberts relates to journey of 'Eat Pray Love'

Julia Roberts relates to journey of 'Eat Pray Love' Angela Dawson / Hollywood Reporter The burning question for Oscar winner Julia Roberts is exactly how many bowls of pasta did she eat in Rome for a dining ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-08-12T23:13:40Z)

Gabon signs $4.5 bln in deals with India, Singapore

LIBREVILLE, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Gabon has signed $4.5 billion worth of deals with companies from India and Singapore in a bid to revamp infrastructure, improve living standards and diversify the economy of a ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-08-15T19:56:50Z)

"Ant-Man" is a Heist Film

Director Edgar Wright (Hot Fuzz, Shaun of the Dead) has been promoting "Scott Pilgrim vs The World," but almost during every single interview, he is asked about Marvel's "Ant-Man" movie. Wright says that he is working on ... (Source: WorstPreviews.com 2010-08-14T19:58:01Z)

'Expendables' kills the weekend; 'Eat Pray Love' opens strong but 'Scott Pilgrim ...

Image Credit: Karen Ballard Men clearly dominated the box office this weekend in a gender battle that pitted Sylvester Stallone's testosterone-fueled Expendables against Julia Roberts' Eat Pray Love . The ... (Source: Entertainment Weekly Online 2010-08-15T19:28:12Z)

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