SANDY COHEN

AP Entertainment Writer
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Got story? Hollywood builds tales on famous brands

Hollywood is known for snatching up best-selling books and turning them into big-screen blockbusters: "Twilight," "Harry Potter," "The Hunger Games," "The Help" and countless others.

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Banks' hit summer includes `Hunger Games,' babies

With "The Hunger Games" in the rear-view mirror, the ensemble comedy "What to Expect When You're Expecting" just ahead and a 14-month-old at home, Elizabeth Banks is tired.

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Michael Jackson costumes to be exhibited, sold

Michael Jackson's glittery gloves, spangled jackets, stage-worn costumes and personal fashion effects are going on a world tour.

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Russell Brand to host MTV Movie Awards next month

Russell Brand is returning to the MTV stage.

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Hollywood studios, guilds, agencies align for vets

Though often rivals when it comes to fighting for fair contracts, hot scripts, top talent and big audiences, Hollywood's power players are united in their support for American veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan.

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Film academy unveils new outdoor Hollywood theater

The film academy is opening an outdoor theater in Hollywood and inviting tourists and locals to enjoy movies there this summer.

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Johansson ready to don super suit for Widow story

Scarlett Johansson is deep in Alfred Hitchcock's world now, playing Janet Leigh opposite Anthony Hopkins' Hitchcock in the late filmmaker's biopic, but she's ready to put on her Black Widow super suit should Marvel call again.

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Erin Brockovich returns to big screen in water doc

Erin Brockovich has long been a champion for clean water. Her efforts to sue Pacific Gas & Electric for polluting the water supply of a California town were adapted into a big-screen story, 2000's "Erin Brockovich," starring Julia Roberts in the Oscar-winning title-role.

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Jackson steps fully into Nick Fury in `Avengers'

After popping up in cameos during the credits of Marvel films as the authoritative, eye-patch-wearing Nick Fury, Samuel L. Jackson steps fully into his role as the head of peacekeeping agency S.H.I.E.L.D. in "The Avengers."

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Museum of Contemporary Art honors Annie Leibovitz

Annie Leibovitz has photographed practically every celebrity, rock star and politician over the past four decades, but when she was honored by the Los Angeles Museum of Contemporary Art, she showed a photograph of Niagara Falls.

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Evans feels the power of superheroes in `Avengers'

Chris Evans could feel the power of "The Avengers" from the moment he stepped on set.

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Seacrest is heir apparent to Clark's pop influence

As a kid, Ryan Seacrest idolized Dick Clark. As an adult, he modeled his career after the entertainment giant and helped him carry on with his annual New Year's Eve celebration after a stroke took its toll.

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Jolie-Pitt engagement certain to fuel media frenzy

Will and Kate were just the warm-up for the true wedding of the century.

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Baryshnikov takes the US stage in native Russian

Sitting in the theater where he's about to showcase his latest work, Mikhail Baryshnikov confesses that even after decades on stage, he still gets nervous before every curtain call.

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ABC hints at B-word in 2 new shows about women

B doesn't just stand for broadcasting at ABC.

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Les Paul's guitars, recording gear up for auction

Historic guitars from Les Paul's personal collection and recording equipment owned by the pioneering musician will be sold at auction.

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Jimmy Kimmel to host 64th Primetime Emmy Awards

Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel just got a prime-time gig: Host of the 64th Primetime Emmy Awards.

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Bob Barker funds $880,000 elephant flight to CA

Three elephants will travel from the Toronto Zoo to a sanctuary in California aboard a private plane thanks to longtime animal activist Bob Barker.

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Aziz Ansari releases comedy special online for $5

Aziz Ansari is bringing his new standup special straight to his fans. The "Parks and Recreation" star is bypassing cable networks to release his latest comedy special on his website.

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Rare Marilyn Monroe photos hit auction block

A collection of never-before-seen photos of Marilyn Monroe — and their accompanying copyrights — are going up for auction.

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Pitt, Clooney, Sheen headline marriage rights play

Martin Sheen commanded the stage with his impassioned portrayal of an attorney arguing for gay-marriage rights; Jane Lynch inspired instant response as a vehement same-sex marriage opponent; Brad Pitt dazzled as a judge.

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Oscar turns up the star power for final rehearsal

The Academy Awards are a big deal — even to A-listers. That's why a parade of stars came through the theater at the Hollywood & Highland Center Saturday to run through their lines and prepare to address their peers in front of a worldwide audience of millions.

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Women in Film celebrates female Oscar nominees

Gwyneth Paltrow, Selena Gomez, Vanessa Hudgens and Allison Janney celebrated their Oscar-nominated sisters at Women in Film's fifth annual pre-Oscar party.

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Tom Cruise, Angelina Jolie rehearse for Oscar show

Tom Cruise and Angelina Jolie lit up the Hollywood & Highland Center with their star power when they came to rehearse for Sunday's Oscar show.

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Spy on the stars with Oscar.com's hidden cameras

Academy Awards nominees and presenters are getting even more exposure at this year's show.

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