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NCIS Executive Producer Reveals The Episode That Had Fans ‘Freaking Out,’ But Made Him Realize That The CBS Show Was ‘Going To Be Safe’
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9 Reasons 'Twilight' Is Better Than You Remember
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James Cameron Had Strong Reaction When Josh Brolin Turned Down Avatar
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Michael Villella Dead: ‘The Slumber Party Massacre’ Star Was 84
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Larry Auerbach Dead: Longtime WMA, USC Film School Senior Exec was 95
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Is Daniel Craig’s 'Cowboys & Aliens' Worth Watching 13 Years Later?
Is Daniel Craig’s 'Cowboys & Aliens' Worth Watching 13 Years Later?
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Is '1923' On Paramount Network Tonight?
Is '1923' On Paramount Network Tonight?
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Andor creator says season 1’s success has given him complete creative freedom
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The Real Reason Al Pacino Agreed To His Jack And Jill Cameo
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'Tulsa King' Isn't as Gritty as Stallone's '70s Gangster Movie, 'Capone'
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Wicked Breaks Box Office Records With Massive $164 Million Global Debut

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The long-awaited big-screen adaptation of the Broadway smash 'Wicked' casts a spell on global box offices, shattering records with a $164 million debut.
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  • The film's opening weekend gross is the highest ever for a movie based on a Broadway show, surpassing the previous record held by 'Les Misérables' in 2012.
  • With positive reviews and major star power from leads Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, 'Wicked' is poised to cast a spell on audiences worldwide and become a box office juggernaut.
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