NBC announces fall lineup, we have teaser trailers for the new pick-ups

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At its upfront presentation today, NBC announced that it would be airing six new shows as part of its fall lineup. Four are comedies: “Go On,” starring Matthew Perry as a sportscaster; “The New Normal,” from “Glee” creator Ryan Murphy; “Animal Practice,” with “Weeds”‘ Justin Kirk playing a zany veterinarian; and “Guys with Kids,” produced by Jimmy […]

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Friday Box Office: Avengers consistent, Dark Shadows disappoints, Girl in Progress surprises

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It would be appropriate to begin this post with another photo of The Avengers, which trounced all competition at the box office again yesterday, but frankly, I’m tired of heading posts with photos of The Avengers. By now, everyone’s aware of the record-breaking going on. Instead, I’m highlighting Girl in Progress, starring Eva Mendes, which yesterday, out

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Review: “My Way”

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Whenever a great South Korean art-house hit like “Oldboy,” “The Chaser,” or “Mother” reaches the United States, American critics invariably offer a glowing assessment of that country’s “screen quota,” which legally requires theaters to play native productions for at least 73 days out of the year. This regulation has undoubtedly grown the Korean film industry

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“Parks and Recreation,” “The Office,” “Up All Night,” “Whitney” renewed by NBC

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The continuing bureaucratic adventures of Leslie Knope, as well as the paper-pushing antics of Dunder Mifflin, will be continuing for another season. NBC has renewed “The Office” and “Parks and Recreation” for a fifth season. Additionally, freshman sitcoms “Up All Night” and “Whitney” will be returning. While all shows were expected to receive renewals, only

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