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Ebert: Cancer returns, taking ‘leave of presence’

CHICAGO |  Film critic Roger Ebert says he has cancer again and is scaling back his movie reviews while undergoing radiation. In a blog post, …

Steve Carell, left, and Olivia Wilde star in "The Incredible Burt Wonderstone." (AP Photo)

Film Review: There’s little magic to be found in ‘Burt Wonderstone’

With his long hair, shirtless, sinewy frame and charismatic demeanor, Carrey functions like a manic, subversive Christ figure.

Actors Hannah Barron and Rob Zabrecky act in a scene in the movie “Decay” as Director of Photography Chuck Fryberger looks on during a shoot in the Mission Viejo neighborhood of Aurora on Feb. 23.  (Adam Goldstein/Staff)

Creepy production makes home in Aurora, enticed by state rebates

“It’s based on a true story, but we’ve made it a little less grotesque ... We all have big imaginations, and horror is really fun. You get to think of the psychology behind someone who would make this decision.”

Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, and Mark Hamill starred in the original "Star Wars" trilogy and may be part of Disney's new sequels. (AP Photo)

Iger admits Disney working on standalone Star Wars movies

Some Star Wars characters such as bounty hunter Boba Fett have been given bigger treatments in comic books.

Archie's character Veronica, left, with Glee character Brittany Pierce on the cover of one of the "Archie Meets Glee," issues. (AP Photo)

‘Glee’ and ‘Archie’ bridge comics, TV in crossover

Kevin Keller, Archie's first openly gay character, meets Blaine, who's been "zapped in Riverdale and Kevin is immediately intrigued by this new bow-tie wearing student," he said.

Host Seth MacFarlane performs onstage during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles.  (/AP)

Oscar hosting: Is it a thankless task?

"If you're going to the edge, you have to be funny," said comic Joy Behar on "The View" Monday. "To me, I love Seth, but it wasn't funny enough."

Grant Heslov, from left, Ben Affleck, and George Clooney pose with their award for best picture for "Argo" during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)

Argo’ wins best picture on scattered Oscar night

"Les Miserables" also won three Academy Awards, while "Django Unchained" and "Skyfall" each took two.

Oscars expand social media outreach for 85th show

Oscar.com also offers other behind-the-scenes interactive features, including various backstage camera perspectives and a new live blog that aggregates the show's presence across social media.

Anne Hathaway portrays Fantine, a struggling, sickly mother forced into prostitution in 1800s Paris, in a scene from the screen adaptation of "Les Miserables."   (AP Photo/Universal Pictures, Laurie Sparham, file)

AP writers pick ‘Argo’ for Oscar best picture

"Argo" is a sure thing because it seamlessly blends Hollywood satire with thrilling action, and this industry loves to honor itself for teasing itself.

AJ Young, 23, from Chicago, holds a prop Oscar before walking on stage during rehearsals for the 85th Academy Awards in Los Angeles.  (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)

Film students to replace fashion models as Oscar trophy carriers

"This tradition of the buxom babe that comes out and brings the trophy ... seemed to be very antiquated and kind of sexist, too."