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Movies can refer to motion pictures, the art form of making a film or the motion picture industry. Films are made by recording images of actors and scenery using cameras, animation techniques and special effects. In the late 1900s, computers became a key resource for making a movie. Films are made up of a series of individual images called frames. Silent, black-and-white movies were made as far back at the late 1800s. In the 1920s, films in the United States flourished with the rise of Hollywood, in southern California. Sound was added to movies at that time, and color eventually was used as an alternative to black-and-white. Customers buy a movie ticket at a movie theater and can choose fro...
Movies can refer to motion pictures, the art form of making a film or the motion picture industry. Films are made by recording images of actors and scenery using cameras, animation techniques and special effects. In the late 1900s, computers became a key resource for making a movie. Films are made up of a series of individual images called frames. Silent, black-and-white movies were made as far back at the late 1800s. In the 1920s, films in the United States flourished with the rise of Hollywood, in southern California. Sound was added to movies at that time, and color eventually was used as an alternative to black-and-white. Customers buy a movie ticket at a movie theater and can choose from a number of showtimes. Films, featuring "movie stars," are distributed by movie studios, which are large production companies. Movie reviews, written by film critics, appear regularly via numerous media outlets and can have a major effect on the success of a film and how much money is made.
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Obama camp criticizes, then praises McCain VP choice
Barack Obama's spokesman fired off a fast criticism of Republican John McCain's new running mate Friday, but the Democratic candidate himself quickly stepped in to offer her congratulations and praise. Obama, who is eager to win over female voters who...Tags: Barack Obama, John McCain, Elections, Popular Music, Academy Awards
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Nielsen ratings: 38 million watched Obama DNC speech, more than Olympics, Oscars or American Idol
Barack Obama's apparently a bigger draw than gold medals, or gold Oscar statues. Obama's acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention was seen by more than 38 million people. Nielsen Media Research said more people watched Obama speak than...Tags: Barack Obama, Popular Music, American Idol, George Bush, John Kerry
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Western hero 'Sugarfoot' rides again
daniel.bubbeo@newsday.comThere probably aren't any other former TV cowboys living anywhere near him in Glen Head, and Will Hutchins, 76, would be the first to admit that he knows more about cow chips than computer chips. "I know nothing about technology," he said. "I don't...Tags: Chet Atkins, Macy's, Theater, Academic Progress, Public Employees
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John Edwards to emerge from seclusion for university speech
The Associated PressIn a return to the public stage, John Edwards has confirmed plans to talk politics a month after admitting to an extramarital affair. But his wife won't be at his side. A representative for the former Democratic presidential candidate confirmed today...Tags: John Edwards, Elections, Hofstra University, North Carolina, Elizabeth Edwards
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Obama's speech seen by 38 million-plus viewers
The Associated PressBarack Obama's audience for his acceptance speech likely topped 40 million people, and the Democratic gathering that nominated him was a more popular television event than any other political convention in history. More people watched Obama speak from...Tags: Barack Obama, Popular Music, American Idol, George Bush, John Kerry
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Hutchins' must-see movie list
Will Hutchins knows how the West was fun from his days starring in TV's "Sugarfoot." But he was wild about the West from the time he started going to the movies. Here are six cowboy classics he recommends for a rip-roaring time. Movie: "Destry Rides...Tags: Henry Fonda, Marlene Dietrich, John Ford, Walter Huston, Jane Russell
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Hillary outdraws Bill Clinton, TV viewers
The Swampby Mark Silva DENVER - Bill Clinton, the former president, drew 24 million television viewers in his address at the Democratic National Convention. Hillary Clinton, the former first lady and erstwhile candidate for the Democratic Party's presidential...Tags: Barack Obama, Democratic Party, Elections, Joe Biden, New York
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Nathan Fillion, Harold Perrineau, Gets Series
The TV ZoneNathan Fillion fans - you know who you are and why you are - will be very pleased to learn that he's landed a big series commitment from ABC, which announced a handful of '08 pickups yesterday, as reported......Tags: Metal and Mineral, Beau Bridges, Adam Goldberg, Sony Corp., New York
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Stop the Presses! Chevy Volt Makes Appearance in SoCal Movie Shoot
Edmunds.comNo sooner were the words out (see previous post) than we were proven wrong: you won't have to piece spy pix together to get a look at the 2010 Chevy Volt - it appears to have a role in the upcoming action flick "Transformers 2," as evidenced by a spy... -
DNC: Bio film, all about shared experiences
Spin CycleThe biographical film is airing. It's all about connecting Obama to the experiences of other Americans -- grandparents, Kansas, World War Two, do unto others, put youself in the other guy's shoes, his mother dying, falling in love, memories of......Tags: Kansas
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Celebrities at the Democractic convention? Too many for DNC to count
How many celebrities and notable Americans came to watch Barack Obama close down the Democractic convention at Invesco field Thursday night? Too many for the DNC to count, but Fergie, Oprah, Jessica Alba, Jennifer Hudson, Shawn Johnson, Sheryl Crow,...Tags: Barack Obama, Jennifer Lopez, Elections, Sheryl Crow, Radio One Incorporated
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