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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.

Prosecutors to Polanski: All is not forgiven
(AP)
AP - Fugitive director Roman Polanski received a message from prosecutors in a sexually explicit court motion Tuesday that all is not forgiven and they will fight dismissal of a three-decade-old conviction for raping a 13-year-old.
Attorney: Charge against Brolin to be dropped
(AP)
AP - It’s not exactly a presidential pardon, but prosecutors have agreed to drop charges filed against “W.” actors Josh Brolin and Jeffrey Wright after an incident a Louisiana bar last year.
Tom & Katie: NYC's Next Real Estate Moguls?
(E! Online)
E! Online - Are Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes trying to give Donald Trump a run for his New York City real estate money?
Batman, Iron Man, Kidman Clash Over F/X Oscar
(E! Online)
E! Online - Indy, we hardly knew ya.
Pixar Animation pioneer Catmull earns Oscar
(AP)
AP - One of the digital wizards behind such cartoon smashes as “WALL-E,” “Ratatouille” and “Finding Nemo” is getting an Academy Award.
Izzard performs stand-up for Mumbai attack victim
(AP)
AP - When the father of a victim of the Mumbai terror attacks wrote Eddie Izzard asking the comedian to send a note to his injured, bedridden son, Izzard came up with a better idea.
"Reader" director takes on Nazis, pedophilia
(Reuters)
Reuters - Stephen Daldry is talking about pedophilia.
Josh Brolin, Jeffrey Wright Cleared in Bar Brawl
(E! Online)
E! Online - Looks like there’ll be no need for a presidential pardon for this W. crew.
`Dark Knight,' `Iron Man' battle for effects Oscar
(AP)
AP - Superheroes Batman, Iron Man and Hellboy are mixing it up with Brad Pitt, Nicole Kidman and an ancient mummy for the visual-effects Academy Award.
Globes Predictions: Big Nightâor Bustâfor Button?
(E! Online)
E! Online - It’s happening already—the Golden Globes kick off the awards-season marathon on Sunday. And this year it’s truer than ever: The Globes are always a tough nut to crack.