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Malcolm (Jason Clarke) tries to make peace with Caesar (Andy Serkis), Koba (Toby Kebbell) and Maurice (Karin Konoval) in "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes." (Courtesy/WETA and Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation)

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By CHRISTOPHER LAWRENCE LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

July 10, 2014 - 1:29 pm

Here’s a look at this week’s new movies:

DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES: A decade after the Simian Flu wiped out most of humanity, the survivors (led by Jason Clarke, Gary Oldman and Keri Russell) are brought to the brink of war with the genetically evolved apes, led by Caesar (Andy Serkis), in this sequel. At multiple locations. (130 min.) PG-13; intense sequences of sci-fi violence and action, and brief strong language.

THE GRAND SEDUCTION: When a big city doctor (Taylor Kitsch) agrees to a trial residency in a small fishing village, it’s up to the mayor (Brendan Gleeson) to convince him to stay. At Suncoast. (115 min.) PG-13; some suggestive material and drug references.

THIRD PERSON: Three stories of love and betrayal are intertwined in the latest from writer-director Paul Haggis starring Liam Neeson, Adrien Brody, James Franco, Olivia Wilde and Mila Kunis. At Suncoast. (137 min.) R; language and some sexuality/nudity.

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By Pan Pylas The Associated Press

December 6, 2020 - 6:47 am

Around 800,000 doses of the vaccine are expected to be in place for the start of the rollout on Tuesday, a day that British Health Secretary Matt Hancock has reportedly dubbed as “V-Day,” a nod to triumphs in World War II.

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October 13, 2020 - 4:49 pm

Construction of the new Las Vegas Convention Center West Hall is 95 percent complete and on track for a Dec. 14 completion with workers doing finishing work now.

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