Hometownstations.com-WLIO- Lima, OH News Weather SportsOlympic gold medalist switches to show business
Hometownstations.com-WLIO- Lima, OH News Weather SportsOlympic gold medalist switches to show business
HONG KONG (AP) – Liu Xuan energetically walked on stage as the celebrity entertainment for a Mother’s Day event at a Hong Kong mall. The 2000 Olympics balance beam champion had traded her tights for a green blazer, blue jeans and white high heels.
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‘Thor’ a pretty super box-office warrior
The 3-D film grosses an estimated $ 66 million in its opening weekend. ‘Fast Five’ collects $ 32.5 million, while the new ‘Jumping the Broom’ gathers $ 13.7 million and ‘Something Borrowed’ earns $ 13.2 million. “Thor,” the first in a line of four superhero films to be released this summer, banged into theaters this weekend and enjoyed a thunderous debut.
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Focus Features Acquires “Seeking a Friend for the End of the World”
Focus Features has acquired domestic distribution rights to “Seeking a Friend For The End of the World,” Lorene Scafaria’s pre-apocalyptic comedic romance. The film – which stars Steve Carell and Keira Knightley – begins filming this month in Los Angeles. Indian Paintbrush and Mandate Pictures are co-financing the film. Full press release below. NEW YORK, May 9, 2011 – Focus Features has …
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