‘Planet 51': Earthman finds himself the alien

It's cute enough for kids, but “Planet 51” lacks the big laughs it needs for the adult crossover appeal that marks the best of animated features.
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'Precious': Acting lifts harrowing tale of spirit

Roll out the big Oscar guns. “Precious” looks like a best-picture contender for its harrowing depiction of poverty and child abuse.
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Brian Williams lauds Cronkite, his ‘North Star’

NBC newsman Brian Williams said Wednesday that he’s not sure whether Walter Cronkite would have succeeded in the age of cable news, blogs and Twitter.
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‘The Blind Side': Feel-good family movie

“The Blind Side” could easily blitz and blindside you with its potent combination of Sandra Bullock's charms, a droll sense of humor and a heartwarming...
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Music awards give ratings boost to ABC

NEW YORK (AP) — Country music helped ABC to its best ratings week in more than a year.
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NBC moves up telecast of Emmys

LOS ANGELES (AP) — NBC has scheduled next year’s Emmy Awards for August, instead of September when they’re usually aired.
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