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'Exorcist' back to theaters
Film News: Warner sets 'Director's Cut' screening ahead of DVD -- Warner Bros. has set a one-night showing for "The Exorcist Extended Director's Cut" at 457 theaters on Sept. 30, a week before the Blu-ray version goes on sale.
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Brian Lynch finds Illumination
Film News: Writer signs deal with Meledandri company -- Scripter Brian Lynch ("Hop") has signed an exclusive overall deal with Chris Meledandri's Illumination Entertainment.
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Thesps join 'Moody' family
Film News: Jaleel White, Parris Mosteller added to Schultz pic -- Jaleel White and Parris Mosteller have joined the cast of family pic "Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer," which director John Schultz ("Aliens in the Attic") has begun lensing in Los Angeles.
"Judy Moody" toplines Australian actress Jordana Beatty, while Heather Graham will play the impulsive Aunt Opal.
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Will smart adult fare rule box office?
Film News: Three R-rated films open wide for Labor Day weekend -- A trio of R-rated films enter the Labor Day weekend frame as the biz hopes there's still a chance that summer box office totals could surpass last year's record-setting number.
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Tutor, Colony say they're on track for Miramax buy
Film News: Investors say financing firm for purchase -- Even though financing in the Miramax Films sale remained a question mark in recent weeks, Ron Tutor and his partner, private equity firm Colony Capital, said Thursday they are on track to close the deal to buy the indie film unit from the Walt Disney Co. before the end of the year.
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