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Unified Pictures, the Los Angeles based film production and finance company has tapped two of Hollywood's most illustrious animators, Academy Award nominee John Stevenson ('Kung Fu Panda," "Shrek") and Cameron Hood ("Megamind," "First Flight") for the company's CG-animated feature "Noah's Ark."

The Dallas Opera, in partnership with Cowboys Stadium and with support from The Dallas Foundation, is delighted to report that the first milestone has been achieved: more than10,000 tickets have been requested for the free April 13th Dallas Opera Cowboys Stadium Simulcast at One Legends Way in Arlington, TX. Of that number, over 40% of the households have no previous purchase history or simulcast history with the Dallas Opera; while more than half of the tickets were requested by households that either attended or requested tickets for the initial simulcast last April.

The Dallas Opera, in partnership with Cowboys Stadium and with support from The Dallas Foundation, is extremely proud to announce the second classical music simulcast conducted in a North Texas sports venue. The announcement was made this afternoon at a gathering of representatives of several prominent organizations and local media at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington. Participants included Dallas Opera General Director and CEO Keith Cerny; Gene Jones; Charlotte Jones Anderson, Executive Vice-President Brand Management/President of Charities; Dallas Foundations President Mary Jalonick; and Nicole Small, CEO of the Perot Museum of Nature and Science.

Illumination and Universal are officially prepping an animated reboot of the holiday classic DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS!, Variety has confirmed.

With an NBA overrun leading into rebroadcasts of the animated half-hour and the live-action theatrical of Dr. Seuss' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS, ABC won Christmas night in Adults 18-49 by 54% over its nearest competition (CBS).

"Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas," the 1966 animated holiday story loved by all tall and small, airs TODAY, DECEMBER 25 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network (OAD on ABC: 12/12/06).

Since 1949, many cartoons and clips of one determined Coyote and a speedy Roadrunner have captivated audiences around the world. Now, from the mind of author Stephen Thor comes the spoiler screenplay for the first fully live-action, full-length movie about these two classic beloved creatures (and their faithful friends), set for an imaginary release in the summer of 2016.

"Dr. Seuss' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS, the 1966 animated holiday story loved by all tall and small, airs tonight, November 27 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

"Dr. Seuss' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS, the 1966 animated holiday story loved by all tall and small, airs TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network (OAD on ABC: 12/12/06).

HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA - the record-setting 3D computer-animated monster comedy from Sony Pictures Animation that ranked as the biggest September opening in movie history and the best opening ever for the studio - is releasing a new animated short as a special Halloween treat.

Hudston Stage Company presents KUNSTLER, a staged reading of the work by Jeffrey Sweet and featuring Jeff McCarthy at the Croton Free Library, located at 171 Cleveland Drive, Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y., tonight, June 8th at 7:30 P.M.

Hudston Stage Company presents KUNSTLER, a staged reading of the work by Jeffrey Sweet and featuring Jeff McCarthy at the Croton Free Library, located at 171 Cleveland Drive, Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y., on Friday June 8th at 7:30 P.M.

DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS is the 1966 animated holiday story loved by all tall and small, airs SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS is the 1966 animated holiday story loved by all tall and small, airs SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

He's green. He's grumpy. He's . . . the Grinch! The most beloved, cantankerous Christmas crank since Ebenezer Scrooge steps off of the page to charm audiences in Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical.

The Missouri History Museum is a perfect venue for Chuck Lavazzi's retooled cabaret show JUST A SONG AT TWILIGHT, since it allows a number of slides to be projected (courtesy of Marjorie Williamson) which give life to Lavazzi's recollections of the golden age of vaudeville. There is also a very personal element to this presentation since Lavazzi explains that these classic, and largely forgotten tunes, were sung to him and his brother by his mother as lullabies. This combined with the informative nature of the show make for a uniquely pleasant, at times melancholy, and often amusing production by the West End Players Guild.

The 2011 Las Vegas Film Festival is set to roll July 14 through 17, 2011 at the Las Vegas Hilton. The four-day event will showcase more than 40 original films and documentaries, adding a touch of culture and creativity to the Las Vegas entertainment scene

The 2011 Las Vegas Film Festival is set to roll July 14 through 17, 2011 at the Las Vegas Hilton. The four-day event will showcase more than 40 original films and documentaries, adding a touch of culture and creativity to the Las Vegas entertainment scene

StarKist's beloved Charlie® the Tuna swam into the hearts of consumers five decades ago and now is celebrating 50 years of good taste!

StarKist's beloved Charlie® the Tuna swam into the hearts of consumers five decades ago and now is celebrating 50 years of good taste!