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Kenyatta Johnson and his wife, Dawn Chavous, acquitted at federal bribery trial

PHILADELPHIA — A federal jury acquitted Philadelphia City Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson on federal bribery charges Wednesday, rejecting what his lawyers described as an overreaching prosecution that threatened to end his political career.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Redbox's top 10 DVD rentals

The top 10 DVD rentals at Redbox kiosks for the week of Oct. 24:

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Comcast hints at future layoffs, though Universal theme parks prosper

Universal Orlando and Universal’s other theme parks continued to improve parent company Comcast’s earnings last quarter, but a top executive on Thursday nonetheless raised the possibility of layoffs and other cost-cutting across the company in preparation for a potential recession next year.

Orlando Sentinel

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University of Central Florida, Universal debut Creative Lab for theme park designers

Next semester, select master’s students at the University of Central Florida will call Universal Orlando their classroom.

Orlando Sentinel

'Black Adam,' with Dwayne Johnson, debuts with $67M

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The Independent UK

Cinema’s unquenchable thirst for vampires celebrated in posters

The author of a new visual history of bloodsucker films talks about their enduring appeal - and picks some of his favourite posters

The Guardian - UK

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The top 10 DVD rentals at Redbox kiosks for the week of Oct. 10:

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Disney guest, 83, dies after ‘cardiac event’ on PeopleMover, report says

An 83-year-old Disney World visitor with an undisclosed pre-existing condition had a “cardiac event” and later died after riding the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover ride at the Magic Kingdom on Sept. 25, an injury report released by the state Tuesday revealed.

Orlando Sentinel

Horror continues to dominate the fall box office with 'Halloween Ends'

Universal Pictures' "Halloween Ends" slashed through the competition this weekend at the domestic box office, opening to $41.3 million, according to estimates from measurement firm Comscore.

Los Angeles Times

Redbox's top 10 DVD rentals

The top 10 DVD rentals at Redbox kiosks for the week of Oct. 3:

Tribune News Service

A monster calls: why the ‘horror universe’ is an idea whose time has come

Two innovative production houses are reinvigorating horror films. Is this the beginning of a Marvel-style expansion of the genre?

The Guardian - UK

Tom Cruise in talks with Universal to be first actor to shoot film in outer space

Tom Cruise has held talks with Universal movies to embark on a new project that would see him become the first actor to shoot a movie on the International Space Station

Daily Mirror

"Bros": A tragic box office love story

The failure to launch of Billy Eichner's new comedy could have something to do with the genre rules it breaks

Salon

Tom Cruise could become the first civilian to spacewalk for an upcoming film

Tom Cruise could go where no actor has gone before, as Universal chairwoman Donna Langley has hinted at plans to send the Hollywood star to the International Space Station

Daily Mirror

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'Super Mario Bros. Movie' Release Date, Trailer, Cast for the Nintendo Animated Film

Mario is coming to a theater near you in 2022. Nintendo's iconic plumber will headline a new animated film from Illumination. Here's what we know.

The Guardian - UK

The Guide #55: After the backlash to Chris Pratt’s Super Mario, why bother making video game movies any more?

In this week’s newsletter: the instant fury to Pratt’s inauthentic portrayal of a fictional Italian plumber shows it just isn’t possible to please fans

Tribune News Service

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The top 10 DVD rentals at Redbox kiosks for the week of Sept. 26:

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Horror Pic ‘Smile’ Happy at No. 1

Moviegoing audiences chose the horror movie over the romantic comedy to kick off the month of October. Paramount’s “Smile” topped the North American charts with $22 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday, leaving Billy Eichner’s rom-com “Bros” in the dust. Universal’s “Bros” launched with an estimated $4.8…

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The Independent UK

Bros star Billy Eichner says ‘straight people in certain parts of’ US didn’t show up for gay romcom

Actor encouraged ‘everyone who ISN’T a homophobic weirdo’ to go to see ‘Bros’

Los Angeles Times

'Smile' scares up best box office since August, while 'Bros' flops

Paramount Pictures' "Smile" enjoyed a frighteningly good debut at the domestic box office this weekend, opening in first place with $22 million, according to estimates from measurement firm Comscore.

Redbox's top 10 DVD rentals

The top 10 DVD rentals at Redbox kiosks for the week of Sept. 19:

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How the Minions Became Hollywood's Mightiest Franchise

They are on Walmart shelves, candy wrappers and dog costumes. They are in theme parks in Florida and Southern California. They have appeared on Amazon.com Inc. delivery boxes, chickpea snack bags and Tic-Tac containers.

Orlando Sentinel

Disney’s ‘blue sky’ ideas keep fans guessing on parks’ plans

Sometime in the next decade, Disney World visitors could venture into Maleficent’s castle or sit down for a meal in the village of Santa Cecilia from Pixar’s 2017 film “Coco” — but Disney could also scrap plans long before the first guest sets foot inside.

Tribune News Service

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