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What’s the buzz on drama, comedy, horror, action, and animation? How about indie, sci-fi, westerns, art house, and documentaries? What went down in opening week or box office weekend? Who waxed cinematic on the red carpet? Aargh, too many questions, but hey, the news knows.

Popular character actor Ben Gazzara dies in NY
(AP)
AP – Ben Gazzara, whose powerful dramatic performances brought an intensity to a variety of roles and made him a memorable presence in such iconic productions over the decades as the original “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” on Broadway and the film “The Big Lebowski,” has died at age 81.
Radcliffe admits being drunk during "Harry Potter" scenes
(Reuters)
Reuters – Daniel Radcliffe admitted he was drunk while filming some scenes for the “Harry Potter” movies during a period in his life where he was drinking “nightly,” the young star said in an interview.
Director, writer, producer Zalman King dead at 70
(AP)
AP – Actor and filmmaker Zalman King, who became known for his erotic work after writing and producing his breakthrough film “9 1/2 Weeks,” has died. He was 70.
Congress makes it tougher to shoot in U.S. capitol
(Reuters)
Reuters – Last year was a banner year for production in the nation’s capital — more than a dozen high-budget film and television projects ranging from “Bourne Identity 4 to “Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss ‘Obese’ Season 2″ spent time in the city — but its future as a film location may be in jeopardy.
"Woman in Black" delivers scares in abundance
(Reuters)
Reuters – From a London choking in smoke and fumes to a chilly marshland blanketed in fog, early 20th century England seems tailor-made for an atmospheric horror film, and “The Woman in Black” takes full advantage of all that built-in creepiness.
Actor Ben Gazzara dead at 81
(Reuters)
Reuters – Actor Ben Gazzara, known for his brooding tough-guy presence in dozens of films, television shows and stage productions over his long career, died of pancreatic cancer on Friday at a Manhattan hospital, his lawyer said. He was 81.
Patricia Disney dies in Los Angeles at age 77
(AP)
AP – Patricia Disney, who was once married to Walt Disney’s late nephew Roy E. Disney and was vice chairwoman of Roy’s investment company, died Friday after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Son of actor Ryan O'Neal gets 16 months in prison
(AP)
AP – A San Diego judge has sentenced the son of actor Ryan O’Neal to 16 months in prison for his involvement in a drug-fueled, head-on car crash last year that left another driver injured.
Erotica director Zalman King dies from cancer
(Reuters)
Reuters – Director Zalman King, best known for erotic film “9 1/2 Weeks” and television series “Red Shoe Diaries,” died on Friday in Santa Monica, Calif., after a long battle with cancer. He was 69.
Mel Gibson may be witness in discrimination trial
(AP)
AP – Attorneys for a deputy who arrested Mel Gibson on suspicion of drunken driving want to call the Oscar-winner as a witness during an upcoming trial to determine if the officer suffered discrimination because of the case.