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The Burning Plain
Film Review: Many of the weaknesses and few of the strengths of Guillermo Arriaga as a scripter are evident in his directing debut, 'The Burning Plain.'
• Photos: Theron, Arriaga walk red carpet
• Complete festival coverage
• Photos: Theron, Arriaga walk red carpet
• Complete festival coverage
Obama speech draws 38.4 million
Event tops Olympics, Oscars, 'Idol' finale
Obama shares his vision
Presidential nominee challenges McCain
Review: Barack Obama's acceptance speech
Venice:
• News: Venice veterans jump ship
• Review: 'The Burning Plain'
• Photos: Theron, Arriaga tout 'Plain'
• Features: Will Italy's cinematic uprising continue?
• Lineup: Venice Film Festival 2008
• News: Venice veterans jump ship
• Review: 'The Burning Plain'
• Photos: Theron, Arriaga tout 'Plain'
• Features: Will Italy's cinematic uprising continue?
• Lineup: Venice Film Festival 2008
Telluride:
• News: Telluride Film Festival unveils lineup
• The Circuit: 'Flame' and 'Kisses' buzz
• Thompson on Hollywood: Fincher's 'Benjamin Button,' 'Flash of Genius'
• Lineup: Telluride Film Festival 2008
• News: Telluride Film Festival unveils lineup
• The Circuit: 'Flame' and 'Kisses' buzz
• Thompson on Hollywood: Fincher's 'Benjamin Button,' 'Flash of Genius'
• Lineup: Telluride Film Festival 2008
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News:
Kruder, Waltz join Tarantino film
'Inglorious Bastards' also stars Pitt, Myers
Films overdose on logos
A limitless litany adorns every new film
Foreign box office has solid summer
'Mamma,' 'Sex,' 'Panda' dazzle overseas
Pusan to feature Asian superheroes
Festival runs October 2-10
Telluride Film Festival unveils lineup
U.S. filmmakers are missing in action from fest
NY fest sets Oshima sidebar
Half of the films will screen in new 35mm prints
Reviews:
News:
Obama speech draws 38.4 million
Event tops Olympics, Oscars, 'Idol' finale
Ratings dip on DNC's night 3
CNN only cabler to improve from Tuesday
Nielsen finds audiences are aging
55-plus age bracket is fastest-growing demo
Tough guys get a cable comeback
Broadcast pinches 'blue collar' concept
Universal TV ups two, hires two
All four will report to exec VP Beth Roberts
Bertelsmann profits soar in first half
German media giant's revenue slips 1.2%
Reviews:
News:
Foreign box office has solid summer
'Mamma,' 'Sex,' 'Panda' dazzle overseas
Netherlands selects Oscar entry
'Dunya' submitted for foreign language award
Metrodome restructures top ranks
James Brown to head of acquisitions
Taylor-Wood to direct Lennon film
'Nowhere Boy' joins Hanway slate
Kiarostami handed Venice prize
Director takes Glory to the Filmmaker Award
European summer draws to a close
Blockbusters wind down as season ends
News:
Obama's fresh Hollywood faces
Hollywood team: Vitality and donations
Square Enix plays take-over game
Company plans to maintain the Tecmo brand
EMI names Kempler as A&R CEO
Exec will assist the president of A&R Labels
Obama shares his vision
Presidential nominee challenges McCain
Universal TV ups two, hires two
All four will report to exec VP Beth Roberts
Bertelsmann profits soar in first half
German media giant's revenue slips 1.2%
News:
Roadshow's profits rise
Results boosted by Concord merger
EMI names Kempler as A&R CEO
Exec will assist the president of A&R Labels
Michael Jackson turns 50
Pop star says 'best is yet to come'
EMI moves Kempler to A&R role
Exec was formerly at Capitol Music
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News:
TBS shows its 'Love' online
Film will be offered on BooBo Box
Website sets Brazilian screenings
MovieMobz initiative bowed July 7
Square Enix plays take-over game
Company plans to maintain the Tecmo brand
Nintendo hikes profit forecast
Company expects operating profit to rise 33%
Pair to get creative at Mipcom
Ze Frank, Gary Carter to deliver joint keynote
News:
Tourists auds dry up on Broadway
Broadway Grosses
12-show road slate evens out
Road Grosses
U.S.'s Shinn finds success in U.K.
'Now or Later' world-premiering in London
Edinburgh Fringe has tinge of angst
Theatrical mood turned very sober in 2008
Shochiku takes a 'Step' toward pic
Distributor pacts for Broadway documentary
'Piaf' spends time on West End
Begins performances to Vaudeville Theater
Reviews:
News:
TiVo profits up, but outlook weak
Company profits climb, but subscriptions fall
Will summer hits warm DVD sales?
Sales of film titles slows, but rentals rise
Telkom, PCCW pact for satellite TV
Duo sign deal to deliver service to Indonesia
Reviews:
EMMY COVERAGE
News Emmys honor trio
Emmys fond of dear 'John'
Nominations list: Part 1, Part 2
News Emmys honor trio
Emmys fond of dear 'John'
Nominations list: Part 1, Part 2
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Mark Urman exits ThinkFilm
Mark Urman is ankling troubled indie ThinkFilm to join Marco Weber's Senator Entertainment U.S. as president of his newly formed distribution company.
McCain taps Alaska governor for VP
Palin to be first female on a Republican ticket
Anthony Pellicano convicted
Terry Christensen also found guilty
Five films enter Labor Day fray
Summer box office set to end on high note
Dolly Parton is the life of '9 to 5' party
Singer's participation adds credibility
Tough guys get a cable comeback
Broadcast pinches 'blue collar' concept
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REVIEWS:
Burn After Reading
After their triumphant dramatic success with "No Country for Old Men," the Coen brothers revert to sophomoric snarky mode.
CHARTS:
Weekly
August 22, 2008 - August 28, 2008(*millions)
| FILM | GROSS | TOTAL* | ||
| 1 | Tropic Thunder | $22,766,104 | $72.33 | |
| 2 | House Bunny, The | $19,551,243 | $19.55 | |
| 3 | Death Race | $16,849,530 | $16.85 | |
| 4 | Dark Knight, The | $14,796,586 | $493.67 | |
| 5 | Pineapple Express | $8,055,353 | $76.38 | |
| 6 | Star Wars: The Clone Wars | $7,570,424 | $26.91 | |
| 7 | Mamma Mia! | $6,935,620 | $127.09 | |
| 8 | Mirrors | $6,867,877 | $22.07 | |
| 9 | Mummy: Tomb Of The Dragon Emperor, The | $5,485,575 | $95.23 | |
| 10 | Longshots, The | $5,149,624 | $5.15 | |
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TV Ratings
Monday, August 25, 2008 (*millions)
| Top Show | Total |
| Deal or No Deal (NBC) | 10.9 mil |
| Top Shows | A18-49 |
| Two and a Half Men (CBS) | 2.9/8 |
| Deal or No Deal (NBC) | 2.8/8 |
| Old Christine (CBS) | 2.2/6 |
| Networks | |
| NBC | 2.3/6 |
| CBS | 1.8/5 |
| FOX | 1.6/5 |
| ABC | 0.8/2 |
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