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Chad Michael Murray Set as Male Lead in ABC's Natalie Portman-Produced Pilot 'Scruples'

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Exclusive: David Cronenberg Teaming With MRC to Adapt 'Knifeman' for TV

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SXSW Update: Scott Rudin Acquires Remake Rights to 'Brooklyn Castle'; Gareth Evans Talks 'The Raid' Sequel; Ad Agency Use Homeless as Wifi Hotspots; Reviews and Full Party Coverage

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	LATEST FESTIVAL NEWS
	SXSW 2012: Sony and Scott Rudin Acquire Remake Rights to 'Brooklyn Castle' Director Katie Dellamaggiore, whose documentary had its world premiere Sunday, March 11, announced the acquisition from the stage at the Q&A after the film’s second screening Monday. SXSW 2012: Kevin Macdonald Talks 'Marley,' Music and Marijuana The Oscar-winning director's new documentary on the reggae legend screened Sunday night at the Paramount Theatre. SXSW 2012: Anchor Bay Films Negotiating to Acquire 'Girls Against Boys' Austin Chick’s provocative psychological thriller about two young women on a killing spree had its world premiere Friday. SXSW 2012: Writer-Director Gareth Evans on 'The Raid' Sequel ‘Berendal': 'I'm In the Last Five Percent of the Script' Evans reveals that he plans to reunite with his cinematographer and at least one of his stars for the upcoming sequel to his breakthrough Indonesian action thriller, which he says he actually conceived before the first film. SXSW 2012: Music Legends Take a Ride Down 'Sunset Strip' in Hans Fjellestad's Doc (Video) Slash, Clive Davis, Lou Adler and Ozzy Osbourne are among the participants of the documentary which will have its world premiere on Friday. SXSW 2012: Ad Agency Under Fire for Using Homeless as Wifi Hotspots BBH Labs has outfitted 13 homeless people with wireless routers as part of a “Homeless Hotspots” initiative. SXSW 2012: Takeru Kobayashi Eats 13 Grilled Cheese Sandwiches in One Minute (Video) The Japanese competitive eater broke a new world record at the annual festival. SXSW 2012: Matthew McConaughey Moves Back to Texas At the Texas Film Hall of Fame event, the actor announced that his family had returned to his home state. SXSW 2012: FremantleMedia Strikes International First-Look Deal for Hulu Originals Morgan Spurlock’s documentary series "A Day In The Life" will be the first Hulu project that Fremantle will take to international markets with a focus on selling the content to traditional media platforms.
	LATEST FESTIVAL REVIEWS
	The Cabin in the Woods: Film Review Chris Hemsworth, Kristen Connolly, Fran Kranz, Richard Jenkins and Bradley Whitford star in this playful meta-horror movie, produced and co-written by Joss Whedon with director Drew Goddard. Fat Kid Rules the World: SXSW Review Matthew Lillard steps behind the camera to direct the film adaptation of K.L. Going's young-adult novel. The Babymakers: SXSW Review Paul Schneider and Olivia Munn star in a caper film about a sperm-bank heist directed by "Super Troopers" helmer Jay Chandrasekhar.

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Romney, Santorum pull even with Obama; SXSW's 'Homeless Hotspots'; Larry King's new gig; and more from The Slatest.

The Slatest: March 12, 2012 Obama's Approval Rating Dips Amid High Gas Prices Romney and Santorum, meanwhile, pull even with the president in head-to-head matchups. READ FULL STORY Justice Department Blocks Texas Voter ID Law The Obama administration rules the law might unfairly harm Hispanic voters in the Lone Star State. READ FULL STORY Taliban Promises Revenge for U.S. Soldier's Killing Spree Obama has apologized for the deaths of 16 civilians at the hands of an American soldier. READ FULL STORY "Homeless Hotspots" Spark Controversy at SXSW An advertising agency's controversial experiment at the Austin tech conference is being met with backlash from the blogosphere. READ FULL STORY One in Five Drop Online Friends Over Political Posts New Pew study shows that people who post about politics tend to be very liberal or very conservative, limiting their appeal. READ FULL STORY Syrian State Media Echoes Assad's "Terrorist" Claim State-run news outlets attempt to shift blame for weekend violence that added to the mounting death toll. READ FULL STORY Larry King To Headline NYT Part-Owner's New Network Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim is financing the new online project set for launch later this year. READ FULL STORY Santorum: Campaign Teleprompters Should Be Illegal "A leader isn't just about what's written on a piece of paper." READ FULL STORY Kony 2012 Group Vows To Address Critics With New Film Invisible Children says it will release a new video to address criticism of its tactics to bring down warlord Joseph Kony. READ FULL STORY CNN Rumored To Be in Talks To Buy Mashable SXSW is abuzz with the news of the possible sale of the popular social media and news site. READ FULL STORY Louis C.K. Withdraws From Washington Media Gala The comedian seems eager to avoid controversy after conservatives criticize remarks on Palin. READ FULL STORY Boehner: Some of Country's Dumbest are Lawmakers "It's just a slice of America," the House speaker says. "We've got 'em all." READ FULL STORY Advertisement From Slate: Saletan: The Crazy Idea of "After-Birth Abortion" Raises Prickly Questions for Pro-Choicers Poll: Most Alabama Republicans Doubt Evolution and Obama's Christianity I Am So Ashamed That I Can't Stop Watching Hoarders There Is a Bar Serving a Drink Called the Santorum. It's Pretty Good! Program That Turns Homeless People Into WiFi Hotspots at SXSW Sparks Backlash GOP Voters Describe All the Things They Dislike About the Candidate They Voted For How the Girl Scouts' Surprisingly Progressive Roots Led to Its 100-Year Success The Real Reason We Have Daylight Saving Time—and All the Hassles It Creates More from The Slatest: One in Five Drop Online Friends Over Political Posts "Homeless Hotspots" Spark Controversy at SXSW Larry King To Headline ''NYT Part-Owner's New Network Justice Department Blocks Texas Voter ID Law Obama's Approval Rating Dips Amid High Gas Prices CNN Rumored To Be in Talks To Buy Mashable Kony 2012 Group Vows To Address Critics With New Film Santorum: Campaign Teleprompters Should Be Illegal Syrian State Media Echoes Assad's "Terrorist" Claim Taliban Promises Revenge for U.S. Soldier's Killing Spree

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