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'Firefly' marks milestone in Science TV special
The "Firefly" saga consists of 14 TV episodes, one big-screen movie and the undiminished passion of the space Western's fans, stars and producers.
Work from Monet's 'Water Lilies' fetches over $43M
A work from Claude Monet's "Water Lilies" series has been sold for more than $43 million at a New York City auction. The money will benefit the ...
'Coronation Street' actor Bill Tarmey dies at 71
Actor Bill Tarmey, who for 30 years played loveable rogue Jack Duckworth on the British soap opera "Coronation Street," died Friday at the age of 71, ...
Horror film on opening bill of Rome Film Festival
A horror film by cult director Takashi Miike about a school teacher-turned-serial killer of students is one of the opening night features at the Rome ...
Hasselhoff hopes for retro 'Knight Rider' film
David Hasselhoff still feels a connection with the younger generation, even though his popular TV series "Baywatch" has been off the air for more than ...
'NBA 2K13' tops video games titles in October
U.S. retail sales of new video game hardware, software and accessories fell 25 percent in October, marking the 11th straight month of declining sales ...
Mark Wahlberg to star in next 'Transformers' movie
Mark Wahlberg, roll out. "Transformers" director Michael Bay says the 41-year-old actor will star in the franchise's fourth film. Bay called Wahlberg ...
US video game sales drop 25 percent in October
A research firm says U.S. retail sales of new video game hardware, software and accessories fell 25 percent in October. The drop marks the 11th ...
2 brief Bradbury works out this fall
Ray Bradbury was in failing health during his final years, but he could still reminisce about his love for books or finish a brief and mysterious ...
With lifer just out of prison, book release moved
Publication has been moved up for an award-winning journalist's book about Bill Macumber, the inmate recently freed after nearly 40 years in an ...
5 examples of cinematographer Deakins' best work
Roger Deakins is the rare person I was actually nervous to interview because I'm such a huge fan of his work. When I talked to the veteran ...
Juvenile In Justice: Jailed youths photo exhibit
One picture shows a 12-year-old boy in a yellow jump suit staring at the wall of a tiny, windowless cell at a Mississippi detention center.
James Bond's closet hits a lot of timeless looks
If he's particular enough to like his martini shaken not stirred, James Bond probably likes his trousers trim not tight. Same goes for the tuxedo ...
Man behind anti-Muslim film gets 1 year in prison
The man behind an anti-Muslim film that led to violence in many parts of the Middle East agreed to spend a year in federal prison for unrelated ...
The Weather Channel names its first winter storm
To people who were caught in snarled traffic or had to shovel snow with leaves still on the trees, the storm pulling off the East Coast on Thursday ...
Biden to appear on NBC's 'Parks and Recreation'
Fresh off re-election, Vice President Joe Biden will appear on the NBC sitcom "Parks and Recreation" next Thursday. The vice president's office said ...
Ellen Hopkins signs up for 2 more novels
Million-selling author Ellen Hopkins has a deal for two more young adult novels. Known for candid stories written in verse, Hopkins has a new ...
'Hellblazer' wraps its run, Constantine continues
The infernal fire that has blazed beneath cynical detective John Constantine for years is being extinguished. But not for long. The chain-smoking ...
Ang Lee says 'Life of Pi' more than art house film
Oscar-winning director Ang Lee said he worked hard during the four years of shooting on "Life of Pi" to give the $100 million art house film appeal ...
Judge rejects injunction against Dish DVR
A California judge has rejected a request for a preliminary injunction against Dish Network's ad-skipping digital video recorder in a dispute that has ...
Man behind anti-Muslim film sentenced to prison
The California man behind an anti-Muslim film that led to violence in many parts of the Middle East was sentenced Wednesday to a year in federal ...
Nearly 67 million viewers watch election coverage
President Barack Obama's re-election was well watched but wasn't the TV ratings record-breaker his first victory four years proved to be. An estimated ...
Fox has no problems with Rove a day later
The on-air spectacle of Fox News analyst Karl Rove publicly questioning his network's call of the election for Barack Obama happened because Rove and ...
Pressure is on for players trying to keep cards
The final PGA Tour event of the year is a lot like the final stage of Q-school, one last chance for so many players to earn their full cards for next ...
Busier airports, full planes seen on Thanksgiving
The recipe for Thanksgiving travel is likely to make travelers a little bitter this year. Americans can expect airports to be busier and planes to be ...