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Don't be afraid of the Dark Knight

Nolan darkens character for new film
For Warner Bros., making any Batman movie -- even this summer’s "The Dark Knight" -- is a balancing act as tough as anything by the Flying Wallendas. The desire to explore Batman’s dark side initially drew Christopher Nolan to the property, so the studio and the filmmakers made a conscious decision to take the character back to his roots. Well, mostly. Read More
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TV Ratings Nov. 30, 2009
Top ShowsRating/Share
1. Steelers. vs. Ravens (NBC) 6.6/16
2. Family Guy (FOX) 4.4/10
3. Desperate Housewives (ABC) 4.3/10
4. The Simpsons (FOX) 4.2/10
5. The Cleveland Show (FOX) 3.5/8
6. The Amazing Race (CBS) 3.4/8
7. Football Night in America (NBC) 3.4/9
8. American Dad (FOX) 3.3/8
9. Extreme Makeover (ABC) 3.0/7
10. Brothers and Sisters (ABC) 3.0/8
from Nielsen Media Research - preliminary results


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