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OPENING THIS WEEK: For Movies Opening Feb. 17

'Ghost Rider,' 'This Means War,' 'The Secret World of Arrietty,' and more

2012-02-17

Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News

Kam's Kapsules: Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun         Read the complete article

Film Review: 'Putin's Kiss'

An eye opening expose’ not to missed, which reveals a 'New Russia' that looks a lot like the 'Old Russia'

2012-02-14

Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News

Daring Expose’ Chronicles Gradual Disillusionment of Pretty Putin Protégé Read the complete article

News Briefs


Tyler Perry: The 'Good Deeds' Interview

It was a simple piece of advice from Oprah Winfrey that set Tyler's career in motion

2012-02-14

Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News

Here, he talks about his new film, 'Good Deeds,' a relationship drama which he wrote, directed and stars in opposite an A-list cast which includes Thandie Newton, Gabrielle Union, Phylicia Rashad, Rebecca Romijn, Jamie Kennedy, Beverly Johnson and Brian White. Read the complete article

T.J. Martin: The 'Undefeated' Interview

Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News

2012-02-10

Oscar-nominated director weighs in on his heartwarming documentary

Here, T.J. talks about the possibility of becoming the first African-American director to win an Oscar. Read the complete article

OPENING THIS WEEK For Movies Opening Feb. 10

'Journey 2: The Mysterious Island,' 'Safe House,' 'Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace' in 3-D, and more

2012-02-10

Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News

Kam’s Kapsules: Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun         Read the complete article

Luis Guzman Stars in 'Journey 2: The Mysterious Island'

The man who whacked Carlito talks to The Skanner News

2012-02-09

By Helen Silvis Of The Skanner News

Luis Guzman plays a helicopter pilot in "Journey 2: The Mysterious Island," which opens Friday, Feb. 10. Filmed in Hawaii it also stars, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, Josh Hutcherson and Vanessa Hudgens. He talked to Helen Silvis of The Skanner News Read the complete article

'Chronicle' Edges Radcliffe's 'Woman' With $22 Million at Box Office

The two movies had healthy starts considering it was Super Bowl weekend

2012-02-06

David Germain AP Movie Writer

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Some unknown kids with superpowers have nudged out the actor who plays the world's most famous teen wizard at the weekend box office. Read the complete article

OPENING THIS WEEK: For Movies Opening Feb. 3

'Big Miracle,' 'Chronicle,' 'The Woman in Black' and more

2012-02-03

Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News

Kam's Kapsules: Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun         Read the complete article

VIDEO: First Lady Pushes Jay Leno to Eat Wholesome Foods

Appearance part of Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” campaign

2012-02-01

BURBANK, Calif. (AP) -- Jay ate the veggies. First lady Michelle Obama cajoled Jay Leno into nibbling on apples, sweet potato fries and a pizza made with eggplant, green peppers and zucchini on the "Tonight Show," breaking his long-held aversion for all-things-healthy in his diet. Read the complete article

Cymphonique Miller: The 'How to Rock' Interview

She has created a book series to empower young girls called Fabulous Girls and has founded a Fabulous Girls charity to help bring support and awareness to kids with cancer.

2012-01-30

Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News

Here, she talks about “How to Rock,” which premieres on Nickelodeon on Saturday, Feb. 4 Read the complete article