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'New Moon' on top with $140.7 mil(11/22 8:16AM)
Film: Summit Entertainment's sequel grossed an estimated $140.7 million from 4,024 screens.
Vivendi holds up NBC U takeover(11/21 1:11PM)
TV: Vivendi has officially become a thorn in the side of Comcast Corp.'s takeover bid for NBC Universal.
Animated shorts on short list(11/20 4:30PM)
Award Central: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announces its list of the 10 toon short films.
Place plays a power role(11/22 8:53AM)
Eye on the Oscars: International locations have played a role in the stories of countless Oscar-winning pics.
Fashionistas weigh in(11/22 9:15AM)
Film, Fashion and Fame: Iconic fashion statements in movies, TV shows
Nielsen near deal to sell properties(11/20 5:45PM)
Film/TV: According to reports, the Hollywood Reporter and Billboard are among the brands included in the sale.
'New Moon'
Marking the third best weekend opening of all time, Summit's 'New Moon' grossed an estimated $140.7 million.
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'NBCU' and 'Comcast'
GE and Vivendi are $500 million-$1 billion apart in valuation of NBC U.
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Oscars
Pixar's 'Partly Cloudy' was among the 10 finalists for animated short.
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District 9
This year's contenders shot in environments as far-flung as a shantytown in South Africa for 'District 9.'
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Film, Fashion and Fame:
When fashion in film and television really clicks, it fuels our fantasy lives.
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Nielsen
Nielsen may be two weeks away from selling the print and online properties to a consortium.
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Weekend Estimate November 20, 2009 - November 22, 2009 (*millions)Market data provided by Rentrak.
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TV Reviews

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Legit Reviews

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Marking the third best weekend opening of all time, Summit Entertainment's female-driven sequel "New
Summit Entertainment's sequel "New Moon" has set box office history.

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