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The Millennium Trilogy : Forecast
Although David Fincher's "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo" seemed to be a guaranteed hit, its lackluster box office performance has some speculating that the movie's planned sequels will be scrapped.

Will the Girl With the Dragon Tattoo sequels be scrapped?

A disappointing opening weekend at the box office jeopardizes the future of David Fincher's Hollywood adaptation of Stieg Larsson's Millennium trilogy

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The Dark Knight Rises : Best Video
Catwoman (played by Anne Hathaway) reveals her disdain for the privileged 1 percent in the official trailer for "The Dark Knight Rises."

The 'incredibly impressive' Dark Knight Rises trailer: 5 talking points

Catwoman channels the 99 percent in an official preview clip that has critics buzzing with glee

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The Millennium Trilogy : Analysis
Despite a strong female protagonist, "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo" may not draw a female crowd when it opens, according to early tracking data.

Why The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is turning off women: 4 theories

Millions of women helped make Stieg Larsson's book a blockbuster success. So why does early tracking indicate that females don't plan on seeing the movie?

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The Dark Knight Rises : The List
In tandem with the release of a new "The Dark Knight Rises" poster, critics were given a 6-minute taste of the actual movie.

The first six minutes of Dark Knight Rises: 4 talking points

Critics praise the film's stuntwork and raise concerns over some seriously unintelligible dialogue after screening the prologue for this summer's new Batman sequel

The Millennium Trilogy : The List
Rooney Mara's gutsy performance as gothic hacker Lisbeth Salander is the most captivating part of "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo," critics say.

The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo: 4 talking points

The early reviews are in, and critics are hailing Rooney Mara's star-making turn as tattooed hacker Lisbeth Salander

The Twilight Phenomenon : Opinion Brief
"The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1" hits theaters on Friday, for better or worse.

Is Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn 'genuinely brilliant'?

Most critics are panning the latest Twilight flick. But one says the vampire melodrama is surprisingly good

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The Twilight Phenomenon : Slideshow
Twilight's most unhinged fans: A slideshow

Twilight's most unhinged fans: A slideshow

As obsessed Twi-hards gear up for the premiere of Breaking Dawn Part 1, here's a look at the most astonishing displays of devotion to the franchise

The Millennium Trilogy : Opinion Brief
Want bit of antisocial hacker edge this winter? H&M will offer shoppers that quintessential Lisbeth Salander look starting Dec. 14.

H&M's 'slightly absurd' Girl With the Dragon Tattoo fashion line

The Swedish retailer will soon flood stores with clothes inspired by edgy heroine Lisbeth Salander. Brilliant marketing — or just strange?

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The Dark Knight Rises : Opinion Brief
Critics pounce after the paparazzi captures this early glimpse of Anne Hathaway in her full Catwoman costume.

Anne Hathaway's full Catwoman costume: 5 talking points

After an earlier photo from the upcoming The Dark Knight Rises was met with a collective yawn, a new, more complete picture has some critics purring

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The Millennium Trilogy : Best Video
In a new trailer for "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo," audiences get their first real look at Rooney Mara's take on the darkly enigmatic Lisbeth Salander.

The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo trailer: 5 talking points

An extended look at David Fincher's adaptation of the best-selling novel previews Rooney Mara's take on Lisbeth Salander, a haunting score, and much more

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The Twilight Phenomenon : Best Video
The teaser for the next "Twilight" features a gaunt-looking Kristen Stewart as a pregnant Bella who may be having second thoughts about mothering a half-vampire child.

The over-the-top Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 trailer

Fairytale wedding? Check. Honeymoon passion? Check. Gruesome, life-threatening pregnancy? Naturally

The Dark Knight Rises : Opinion Brief
Anne Hathaway straddles a motorcycle while sporting a skin tight leather suit for her role as Catwoman in the forthcoming "The Dark Knight Rises."

The Dark Knight Rises: Anne Hathaway's 'slinky' Catwoman suit

A first look at the Oscar-nominated actress in costume as the iconic sex symbol has the blogosphere purring

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Harry Potter : Instant Guide
According to British journalist Greg Palast, J.K. Rowling's alternate ending to the wildly popular Harry Potter series doesn't kill off Lord Voldemort, and sees Harry live until at least 2130.

The 'ridiculous' Harry Potter alternate ending

A British journalist claims J.K. Rowling had some rather odd ideas about how to conclude her blockbuster book series — but his story is irking skeptics

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The Dark Knight Rises : Opinion Brief
A new trailer for "The Dark Knight Rises" offers only a brief glimpse of the Caped Crusader, but still has many fans buzzing.

The 'underwhelming' Dark Knight Rises trailer

A short preview of the hotly anticipated sequel includes only a brief glimpse of Batman. Will that be enough to excite fans?

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Harry Potter : Opinion Brief
Rupert Grint, Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson attend the New York premiere of 'Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 2': Some critics say the series' final film deserves a Best Picture nod.

Can Harry Potter win an Oscar?

The blockbuster series has come up empty at past Academy Awards — but critics are quite enchanted by the massively popular Deathly Hallows Part 2

Harry Potter : By the numbers
Harry Potter fans hold up signs at a New York premiere of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2": The last installment in the wizarding franchise smashed box-office records this weekend.

Harry Potter's record-breaking last hurrah: By the numbers

The final film in the franchise casts a wallet-opening spell on moviegoers — busting several box office records in the process

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