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Animated and live-action short Oscar nominations can be a springboard to feature films.

Jason Reitman to show six favorites at New Beverly Cinema

Jason Reitman to show six favorites at New Beverly Cinema

Filmmaker Jason Reitman took some time out of his hectic award season schedule (for his Oscar-nominated "Up in the Air") to take over...

Vidhu Vinod Chopra straddles Bollywood, Hollywood

James Cameron's "Avatar" may have recently become the biggest moneymaker in movie history, but there's another film that's quietly been...

A new 'American Pie' goes into the (theatrical) oven

A new 'American Pie' goes into the (theatrical) oven

At least some of the cast is interested in coming back for the new picture, though sources emphasized that development is early.

On the charts: Sade's 'Soldier' sets the tally ablaze; 'We Are the World' tops 260,000 downloads

On the charts: Sade's 'Soldier' sets the tally ablaze; 'We Are the World' tops 260,000 downloads

With its first album of new material in a decade, Sade's "Soldier of Love" doesn't miss a beat.

Charlie Sheen's legal woes could affect 'Two and a Half Men' and CBS

Charlie Sheen's legal woes could affect 'Two and a Half Men' and CBS

Trouble and Charlie Sheen have never been strangers, but now the star's felony rap could cause major headaches for his TV bosses.

Kevin Smith and the unbearable fatness of being

Kevin Smith and the unbearable fatness of being

The whole incident strikes such a tragicomic chord that it's impossible to ignore.

Ann Powers: So far, these Idols are light on their feet

Ann Powers: So far, these Idols are light on their feet

"Idol" ultimately reflects the American listening public's ultimate middle ground.

'American Idol': Your Top 24 so far...

'American Idol': Your Top 24 so far...

A few picks were expected, a couple were virtual strangers and one or two were, quite simply, a surprise.

Mezghan Hussainy captures Simon Cowell's heart

Mezghan Hussainy captures Simon Cowell's heart

If Mezhgan Hussainy could help Adam Lambert look that glam good, we imagine she'll make Simon Cowell look plenty good as well.

Virtual back lot from Stargate Studios brings the world to L.A.

Virtual back lot from Stargate Studios brings the world to L.A.

A stone-faced Kiefer Sutherland, star of the Fox TV show "24," grabs the throttle of a mock helicopter propped up on a soundstage that has...

Gasparino lands at Fox Business

Gasparino lands at Fox Business

In one of its highest profile hires to date, Fox Business Network has signed veteran business reporter and CNBC correspondent Charlie...

Ben Stiller could plan a heist, as 'Ocean's Eleven'-style movie could go from black to white

Ben Stiller could plan a heist, as 'Ocean's Eleven'-style movie could go from black to white

"Trump Heist" is one of those films that could be a brilliant update or so much high-concept high jinks -- or maybe a little bit of both.

Fox offers first look at the Madonna episode of 'Glee'

Fox offers first look at the Madonna episode of 'Glee'

Creator Ryan Murphy: "It's got like 10 numbers in it, and the production value is very big."

From 'Precious' to prison riots: New Attica movie offers an unlikely pairing

From 'Precious' to prison riots: New Attica movie offers an unlikely pairing

Geoffrey Fletcher and Doug Liman are collaborating on an independently financed movie about the Attica prison riot of 1971, titled, well,...