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Kravitz opens up about ‘Hunger Games’

Lenny Kravitz chose a life of rock and soul a long time ago and until recently was never tempted by the movies.

"The Help" gets Oscar boost with big SAG wins (Reuters)

Reuters – Civil rights drama “The Help” got a leg up in the Oscar race on Sunday when the movie won three awards from the Screen Actors Guild, including best cast in a surprise over silent movie romance “The Artist.”

App provides behind-the-scenes look at Oscars (Reuters)

Reuters – Movie fans don’t need to wait until the red carpet is rolled out to get in on the excitement of this year’s Academy Awards.

Imax Corp signs deal with India’s SPI Group (Reuters)

Reuters – Imax Corp has signed a deal with India’s SPI Group to build four theatres in India focusing on digitally enhanced “Bollywood” movies, Chief Executive Richard L.

Mary Tyler Moore honored for lifetime achievement (AP)

AP – Mary Tyler Moore made it after all.

Russell Brand cites Kurt Vonnegut to address Katy Perry breakup (Reuters)

Reuters – Celebrities, take note: This is how you handle intrusions into your personal life.

Critics pick ‘Melancholia’ as best film of 2011 (AP)

AP – The National Society of Film Critics selected Lars von Trier’s drama “Melancholia” as the best picture of 2011 during its annual meeting Saturday.

"Iron Lady" enjoys strong bow in limited release (Reuters)

Reuters – “The Iron Lady” proved her mettle this weekend.

Bret McKenzie discovers the secret of Muppets music (Reuters)

Reuters – Bret McKenzie had a simple approach to a gig that led to some of the year’s most delightful onscreen musical numbers. “I took the job very seriously,” he said, “even though it’s also a very silly job.”

Cruise’s ‘Mission’ maintains altitude with $38.3M (AP)

AP – Tom Cruise is off to a good start for the new year with a second-straight No. 1 weekend at the box office.