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Aaron Sorkin Signs On to Write Screenplay for Steve Jobs Movie

By UCN on May 16, 2012 6:36 PM

Aaron Sorkin, screenwriter, producer and playwright, waives to the crowd after receiving his honorary degree, a Doctor of Fine Arts, 'honoris causa' at the 2012 Syracuse University Commencement at Syracuse University on May 13, 2012 at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, New York. (Nate Shron/Getty Images North America)

It's official: Aaron Sorkin, the Oscar-winning screenwriter behind The Social Network, A Few Good Men and TV's The West Wing, has signed on to adapt Steve Jobs, Walter Isaacson's biography on the late Apple co-founder.

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Viola Davis Out to Transform a School In Upcoming Movie, 'Won't Back Down'

By UCN on May 14, 2012 3:59 AM

Viola Davis is influential. Or so Time magazine has declared by placing her on a list of 100 people in the world who share that quality. But she's not buying it.

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'Avengers' to Assemble Again In Movie Sequel

By UCN on May 9, 2012 6:44 AM

The runaway success of "The Avengers" movie landed the crime-fighting Marvel superhero team a return date to theaters.

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James Cameron's Big 'Avatar' Movie Announcement: Director Making " 'Avatar 2,' 'Avatar 3,' Maybe 'Avatar 4'"

By UCN on May 7, 2012 1:40 PM

Great news for "Avatar" fans, but not for those hoping to see director James Cameron's take on romantic comedies. The Oscar-winning King of the World told the New York Times that he's only in "the 'Avatar' business" now.

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'The Hunger Games' Will Be Shown In China

By UCN on May 6, 2012 3:20 AM

The release of the teen tentpole by The China Film Group and Talent International will take place in the first half of June.

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'Battleship' Endures Harsh Reviews, Sails Into U. S. Theaters

By UCN on May 5, 2012 3:48 PM

"Battleship," the first in a string of movies based on Hasbro board games, has survived an armada of tomato-throwing critics and chugged to $170 million in ticket sales overseas.

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A Monster Box Office Opening: 'The Avengers' Superhero Film Smashes Expectations

By UCN on May 5, 2012 3:45 PM

Lots of superheroes add up to lots of money for "The Avengers."

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First Glimpse of Spidey's Lizard Villain Shown In New Trailer

By UCN on May 4, 2012 7:20 AM

Sony Pictures releases a third preview featuring more action than ever, as well as plot details about Peter Parker's parental issues.

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Liberty University to Help In Filming of New Faith-Based Movie with Erik Estrada

By UCN on April 30, 2012 2:39 PM

Smile Train Executive Director Priscilla Ma and actor Erik Strada attend the Smile Train Premiere Circle Dinner at Michael's Restaurant on April 17, 2012 in Santa Monica, California. (Jerod Harris/Getty Images North America)

Lynchburg and surrounding areas will serve as a backdrop to a faith-based movie aimed at educating families and young people about dangers of Internet predators.

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23rd James Bond Film to Highlight Spy's Inner Demons

By UCN on April 30, 2012 1:40 PM

(L-R) Director Sam Mendes, Naomie Harris, Daniel Craig, Berenice Marlohe, Ola Rapace, producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson attend a photocall with cast and filmmakers to mark the filming of the 23rd Bond Film 'Skyfall' at Ciragan Palace on April 29, 2012 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Burak Kara/Getty Images Europe)

The next James Bond movie, "Skyfall," promises the usual action, exotic locations, scheming villains and beautiful women. For fans of the original novels by Ian Fleming, there's more: a journey into the troubled psyche of the iconic spy.

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