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‘Super Size Me’ documentarian, Morgan Spurlock, dies

Documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, an Oscar-nominee who made food and American diets his life’s work, famously eating only at McDonald’s for a month to illustrate the dangers of a fast-food diet, has died at age 53.

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‘American Sniper’ story clouded by crime and lawsuits

The real-life story behind Hollywood’s “American Sniper,” rolled out this holiday season, has been a dark tale of lawsuits and a pending murder trial for the man accused of gunning down the movie’s hero.

 
‘The Interview’ New York premiere canceled in wake of threats

The New York premiere of “The Interview,” a Sony Pictures comedy about the assassination of North Korean President Kim Jong-Un, has been canceled and a source said one theater chain had scrapped plans to show it.

 
Medical examiner: Body that of missing actress Misty Upham

The King County medical examiner has confirmed that a body found in a ravine in the Seattle suburb of Auburn is that of missing actress Misty Upham, known for her roles in “August: Osage County,” ”Frozen River” and “Django Unchained.”

Chinese film festival canceled by authorities over government criticism

Chinese authorities blocked an annual independent film festival from opening on Saturday, said organizers of an event that has become a rare and influential venue for the showing of films that could be critical of the government.

Hoffman didn’t want children to be ‘trust fund’ kids

In a July 18 filing in Manhattan Surrogate Court, Friedman recalled conversations with Hoffman where the topic of a trust for his children was raised. He said Hoffman wanted his estimated $35 million fortune to go his longtime partner and the children’s mother, Mimi O’Donnell.

Harry Potter actor dies in Death Valley

Harry Potter actor David Legeno was found dead in Death Valley Sunday. Legeno, 50, famously appeared as werewolf Fenrir Greyback in multiple Harry Potter movies.

‘Maleficent’ tops weekend box office

The biggest box-office debut of Angelina Jolie’s career propelled Disney’s twisted fairy tale “Maleficent” to a scary-good $70 million opening.

Despite mixed reviews, ‘Spider-Man’ leads weekend box office

“The Amazing Spider-Man 2” debuted with $92 million in North American theaters over the weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday. It was a solid opening for Sony’s Columbia Pictures, which has released five movies about Marvel’s web-slinging superhero in the last 14 years.

Joss Whedon releasing film for digital download

Joss Whedon is releasing a film he wrote as a $5 digital download, bypassing the normal channels of independent film distribution.