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• Sony re-gifts 'The Interview' in limited Christmas release

  23-12-2014 23:48
  
  Sony re-gifts 'The Interview' in limited Christmas Day release, also exploring video-on-demand
  
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• Rep says Helena Bonham Carter, Tim Burton split

  23-12-2014 23:37
  
  Rep says Helena Bonham Carter and Tim Burton split, plan to co-parent their 2 children
  
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• BAY RIDGE: Grimm: I cheated the tax man

  23-12-2014 23:36
  
  See this story at BrooklynPaper.com.By Noah HurowitzThe Brooklyn PaperGuilty!
  
  Rep. Michael Grimm (R–Bay Ridge) pleaded guilty to one count of tax fraud in federal court on Tuesday afternoon. The charge carries a penalty of as much as three years in prison.
  
  Grimm had been facing a 20-count indictment for alleged tax, insurance, and immigration fraud during his time as co-owner of a Manhattan health-food restaurant before taking office. A newly filed court document indicates that prosecut
  
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• Sony re-gifts 'The Interview' in limited release

  23-12-2014 23:25
  
  Sony re-gifts 'The Interview' to moviegoers, to open in limited release Christmas
  
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• Sony re-gifts 'The Interview' in limited theatrical release

  23-12-2014 23:02
  
  Sony re-gifts 'The Interview' to moviegoers, to open in limited release Christmas
  
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• Former Utah TV pitchman ordered back to court

  23-12-2014 22:40
  
  Authorities say ex-TV pitchman won't allow search for guns; judge orders him back to court
  
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• A burlesque version of 'The Nutcracker' wins Goldstar prize

  23-12-2014 22:11
  
  A burlesque version of 'The Nutcracker' playing in Texas wins Goldstar's Nutcracker Award
  
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• Review: 'The Interview' dives into geopolitics

  23-12-2014 21:39
  
  Film Review: Armed with idiocy, 'The Interview' dives into geopolitics
  
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• Russian Film Series: Why Are You Still Alive?

  23-12-2014 21:37
  Saturday, January 17, 2015 4:00 pm
  
  
  
  
  
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  Filmmaker Oksana Dvornichenko compiled unique material about fates of millions of Soviet POWs during World War II. The results of her work are three documentaries and a book that is just being released in Russian. Dvornichenko will introduce her film, Why Are You
  
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• Rep. Michael Grimm pleads guilty to felony

  23-12-2014 21:36
  
  U.S. Rep. Michael Grimm admitted Tuesday to federal tax evasion, pleading guilty to charges he had fought as he won re-election last fall but that now leave his congressional future in question. Asked outside court if he planned to resign his seat, Grimm said no.
  
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• Suge Knight hearing on robbery charge rescheduled

  23-12-2014 21:24
  
  Suge Knight appears in Los Angeles court, reschedules hearing on robbery charge
  
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• 9/11 charity to aid slain cops' families

  23-12-2014 21:22
  
  A charity created after the Sept. 11 terror attacks is helping relatives of two slain New York police officers by paying off their home mortgages. The Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation announced the plan Tuesday. It's seeking donations for the families of Officers Wenjian Liu and Rafael Ramos.
  
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• Star-studded cast reflects on challenge of adapting Sondheim

  23-12-2014 21:09
  
  Star-studded 'Into the Woods' cast talks about living up to expectations of Sondheim fans
  
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• Ex-'Scandal' star faces trial over throwing punch

  23-12-2014 20:41
  
  Former 'Scandal' star Columbus Short to stand trial on charge that he punched, injured man
  
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• Nielsen's top programs for Dec. 15-21

  23-12-2014 20:35
  
  A list of the top 20 prime-time programs in the Nielsen ratings for Dec. 15-21
  
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• Strong week for CBS scripted shows

  23-12-2014 20:31
  
  Eschewing reruns, CBS has a strong week with scripted shows
  
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• Key N. Korean websites suffer short outages after shutdown

  23-12-2014 20:30
  
  Key North Korean websites mostly back online after shutdown amid tension over Sony hack
  
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• BAY RIDGE: Grimm faces the music, some of it

  23-12-2014 20:25
  
  See this story at BrooklynPaper.com.By Noah HurowitzThe Brooklyn PaperGuilty!
  
  Rep. Michael Grimm (R–Bay Ridge) pleaded guilty to one count of tax fraud in federal court on Tuesday afternoon. The charge carries a penalty of as much as three years in prison.
  
  Grimm had been facing a 20-count indictment for alleged tax, insurance, and immigration fraud during his time as co-owner of a Manhattan health-food restaurant before taking office. The indictment included the allegation that Grimm hid
  
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• Obama applauds Sony move to release 'The Interview'

  23-12-2014 20:19
  
  Obama applauds Sony move to release 'The Interview' despite outrage from North Korea
  
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• The top 10 books on Apple's iBooks-US

  23-12-2014 20:03
  
  The top 10 books on Apple's iBooks-US
  
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• Company loses bid for rights to Marvel superheroes

  23-12-2014 20:01
  
  Federal appeals court rules against Stan Lee Media in latest fight over Marvel characters
  
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• Rep. Michael Grimm pleads guilty

  23-12-2014 19:50
  
  Rep. Michael Grimm, Republican of New York City, plead guilty to a federal tax evasion charge on Tuesday instead of going to trial next month. Prior to the hearing in Brooklyn, lawyers for Grimm and federal prosecutors had declined to comment on the hearing. He faces 2-3 years in prison.  Two people familiar with the case said Monday that the politician would plead guilty to a single count of aiding in the filing of a false tax return.
  
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• Rogen, Franco, others react to 'The Interview' release

  23-12-2014 19:45
  
  Seth Rogen, James Franco and others react to restored release of 'The Interview'
  
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• Review: 'Unbroken' is beautiful, but impersonal

  23-12-2014 19:29
  
  'Unbroken' is a beautiful, impersonal account of an extraordinary man
  
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• Sony statement on limited release of 'The Interview'

  23-12-2014 19:17
  
  Sony Picture Entertainment statement on limited release of 'The Interview'
  
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• Sony announces limited release for 'The Interview'

  23-12-2014 19:09
  
  Sony announces limited release for 'The Interview,' also exploring VOD, streaming options
  
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• Select US theaters say they'll show 'The Interview' Thursday

  23-12-2014 19:01
  
  Select US theaters say they'll show 'The interview' beginning Thursday
  
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• Sony Pictures Entertainment announces limited release of 'The Interview' beginning Thursday

  23-12-2014 18:58
  
  Sony Pictures Entertainment announces limited release of 'The Interview' beginning Thursday
  
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• Giuliani tells de Blasio: Apologize to the NYPD

  23-12-2014 18:43
  
  A former mayor has some advice for Mayor Bill de Blasio on how to move the city forward as tensions mount between the current administration and the police department: apologize to the NYPD.  Former Mayor Rudy Giuliani, who served the city from 1994-2001, and who dealt with his share of tense times with police, says de Blasio needs to learn how to be a mayor, too.
  
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• Several US theaters say they will screen 'The Interview' on Thursday; Sony yet to comment

  23-12-2014 18:19
  
  Several US theaters say they will screen 'The Interview' on Thursday; Sony yet to comment
  
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• Cosby not finding support in black community

  23-12-2014 18:07
  
  Cosby not finding support in black community amid accusations of drugging, assaulting women
  
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• Rushdie among writers urging Sony to release 'The Interview'

  23-12-2014 16:59
  
  Salman Rushdie, Neil Gaiman among writers urging Sony to make 'The Interview' widely available
  
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• Review: Mike Leigh paints his masterpiece in 'Mr. Turner'

  23-12-2014 16:52
  
  Film Review: Mike Leigh paints his masterpiece in 'Mr. Turner,' starring Timothy Spall
  
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• Show Us Your #BKHoliday

  23-12-2014 16:00
  
  After today we’ll take a break until Friday, when we’ll send you a round-up of New Year’s fun, from fancy... Read More… Read More
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• BAY RIDGE: Grimm in court today, reportedly copping a plea for lone tax-fraud charge

  23-12-2014 15:37
  
  See this story at BrooklynPaper.com.By Noah HurowitzThe Brooklyn PaperToday’s the day.
  
  Rep. Michael Grimm (R–Bay Ridge) is set to enter a plea in federal court this afternoon. The Associated Press reports that Grimm will cop to one count of tax fraud as part of a deal with prosecutors. Grimm is facing a 20-count indictment for alleged tax, insurance, and immigration fraud during his time as co-owner of a Manhattan health-food restaurant before taking office. The indictment includes
  
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• 'Frozen' is named top entertainer of the year by AP

  23-12-2014 14:44
  
  Associated Press names 'Frozen' top entertainer of 2014, beating Taylor Swift, Jimmy Fallon
  
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• Jon Bon Jovi shows support at show with NYPD shirt

  23-12-2014 14:42
  
  Jon Bon Jovi wears NYPD shirt at concert to support police after killings of NYC officers
  
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• Jennifer Lopez to perform at Caesars Palace on NYE

  23-12-2014 14:32
  
  Jennifer Lopez to perform New Year's Eve at Caesars Palace and The Colosseum
  
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• Quit Fast Fashion for Good in 2015 With These Local Startups

  23-12-2014 14:20
  
  Trends are driven by outside forces, normally the fast fashion industry, whose survival depends on it. Style is a matter... Read More… Read More
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• Killer's mother: He had psychological problems

  23-12-2014 14:20
  
  The mother of the man who ambushed and killed two New York City police officers says he'd had psychological problems all his life, but his family never had any indication he would attack police. Ismaaiyl Brinsley's mother reportedly said she's horrified and "deeply sorry" about what her son did.
  
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• Madoff trustee seeks to return another $322M

  23-12-2014 14:02
  
  Investors burned by Bernard Madoff's Ponzi scheme could be getting back more of their money. The trustee in charge of recovering funds for Madoff victims is asking a New York bankruptcy court for permission to distribute another $322 million. Trustee Irving Picard says that the latest payment would bring the total distributed so far to Madoff investors to $7.2 billion.
  
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• Stevie J ordered to rehab after failing drug tests

  23-12-2014 12:58
  
  Stevie J ordered to go to drug treatment after prosecutors say he failed cocaine, pot tests
  
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• NFL domestic violence is AP sports story of year

  23-12-2014 09:49
  
  NFL's troubles with domestic violence voted AP sports story of the year; Donald Sterling 2nd
  
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• States' use of execution drugs varies widely

  23-12-2014 07:53
  
  Shortages, opposition prompt states to use variety of different execution drugs
  
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• Mariachi connects schools, families in Chicago

  23-12-2014 07:11
  
  Chicago public schools using mariachi classes to connect with Hispanic communities
  
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• No reprieve for ‘invasive’ mute swans

  23-12-2014 06:00
  
  See this story at BrooklynPaper.com.By Vanessa OgleThe Brooklyn PaperBrooklyn’s mute swans may be silenced for good.
  
  Gov. Cuomo vetoed a bill on Dec. 17 that was aimed at halting the Department of Environmental Conservation’s controversial plan to exterminate all mute swans in the state by 2025, putting the swans of Prospect Park and Sheepshead Bay back in the state’s crosshairs.
  
  An animal-rights activist who is fighting to save the species said the governor’s decisio
  
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• Cuomo to swans: Drop dead!

  23-12-2014 06:00
  
  See this story at BrooklynPaper.com.By Vanessa OgleThe Brooklyn PaperBrooklyn’s mute swans may be silenced for good.
  
  
  
  Gov. Cuomo vetoed a bill on Dec. 17 that was aimed at halting the Department of Environmental Conservation’s controversial plan to exterminate all mute swans in the state by 2025, putting the swans of Prospect Park and Sheepshead Bay back in the state’s crosshairs.
  
  An animal-rights activist who is fighting to save the species said the governor’s decis
  
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• Cartoon networking: Comic drawing night comes to Brooklyn

  23-12-2014 06:00
  
  If your super power is drawing comic book characters, this could become your new secret lair. Read more.
  
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• Brooklyn pols say ‘pause’ protests, borough activists vow to march on

  23-12-2014 06:00
  
  Note: More media content is available for this story at BrooklynPaper.com.By Noah HurowitzThe Brooklyn PaperGive it a rest, but keep it up.
  
  That is the message of some Brooklyn pols who are calling for anti-police-brutality protesters to stay off the streets for a few days while the families and colleagues of the officers killed in Bedford-Stuyvesant on Saturday mourn. Borough President Adams has been saying since Sunday that the demonstrators upset with grand juries’ decisions not to ind
  
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• ART: Cartoon networking: Comic drawing night comes to Brooklyn

  23-12-2014 06:00
  
  See this story at BrooklynPaper.com.By Danielle FurfaroThe Brooklyn PaperIf your super power is drawing comic book characters, this could become your new secret lair.
  
  Dare2Draw, a collaborative drawing event that aims to encourage burgeoning comic artists to put their spandex where their mouth is, is coming to Brooklyn Brewery on Dec. 30.
  
  “It gives people the chance to work on their skills and network, not in a fanboy kind of way, but in a colleague to colleague kind of way,” said
  
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