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Prof Wanted in Triple Murder Branded 'Weird'

Ambreen Ali — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 04:44:08 CDT

The University of Georgia professor wanted for the triple murder of his wife and two other adults is still hiding out and likely in a state of "desperation," police tell the Atlanta Journal-Constitution . A nationwide manhunt is on for marketing prof George Zinkhan, who eyewitnesses say shot his victims at...

UK Bans Jolie Movie Ad

Ambreen Ali — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 23:53:09 CDT

The UK has banned a TV ad for a new Angeline Jolie flick, saying it glorifies violence. In a trailer for Wanted , Jolie kisses co-star James McAvoy as they fire guns in a car chase. It implies "that using guns is sexy and glamorous," complains the nation's ad authority. Universal...

Angie, Be a Bad Girl Again

Evann Gastaldo — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 13:02:10 CST

Angelina Jolie may have an Oscar nomination for Best Actress, but Kim Morgan misses “the crazy-movie-star deliciousness” of her bad-girl days, when she was a “gorgeous Vampira weirdo” playing insane roles and “quite nearly mashing on” her brother in a move that finally made the Oscars interesting again. Luckily, the...

UK Bans Jolie 'Wanted' Posters

Elizabeth Wolff — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:41:00 CDT

The UK has banned racy ads featuring a gun-toting Angelina Jolie promoting her action flick Wanted , claiming that they glorify the use of firearms and violence, Reuters reports. Britain's media watchdog said it received complaints that the ads weren't suitable for children, especially during a time in which public opinion...

Wall-E Sees Box Office Stars

Caroline Zimmerman — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 17:30:30 CDT

Wall-E charmed filmgoers and Angelina Jolie's Wanted beat out expectations in a strong box office weekend, Variety reports. The Pixar-Disney animation flick banked $62.5 million while Wanted raked in $51.1 million. Get Smart held at third with $20 million and Kung Fu Panda kicked up $11.7 million...