I, Robot opens with human looking robots under scrutiny
Los Angeles actor Smith, 35, stars in I Robot as a detective in 2035 who suspects a robot murder mystery involving a scientist who created lifelike machine servants. Smith notes people resist human appearing robots as technology shifts away from humanoid designs. Journal-World critic Jon Niccum reviews on page 1D.
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Los Angeles
Whi Smith
Smith
Journal-World
Jon Niccum
Robot
Opera to explore Gadhafi life by ENO taps Asian Dub Foundation
The English National Opera announced an opera about Muammar Gadhafi featuring the Asian Dub Foundation with rapper JCOO1 possibly portraying Gadhafi. The piece, aiming for February 2006, traces his rise from pariah to statesman as ENO seeks new audiences.
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Gadhafi
LonDon
Muammar Gadhafi
Britain
English National Opera
Asian Dub Foundation
Jcoo1
Steve Chandra Savale
Pariah
Statesman
ENO
Affleck passes on Glory Road role at Disney
Ben Affleck has ended negotiations to portray Texas Western coach Don Haskins in Glory Road. A spokesman said Affleck will not take the part, leaving the biopic about the 1966 five black starters winning the national title to another actor. Haskins, who coached 38 years at what is now UTEP, expressed disappointment but faith in finding the right lead. He noted the 72-65 victory over Kentucky helped broaden black player recruitment nationwide.
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Texas
Ben Affleck
Walt Disney Pictures
Don Haskins
Affleck
Haskins
University
Spider-Man Promo Adopts Atletico Madrid Jersey
Spider-Man Maprio, Spain, and Spider-Man 2 tie into Atletico de Madrid this summer. The navy blue away shirt features a large Spider-Man logo and film branding for Intertoto Cup matches. The only clear Atletico mark is a small badge in the top left corner.
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Spider-Man
Atletico de Madrid
Atletico
This Day in History Notes from July 16
On July 16 1945 the United States exploded its first atomic bomb at Alamogordo New Mexico. Other events include the District of Columbia being established as the capital in 1790 Nicholas II and his family executed in 1918 Catcher in the Rye first published in 1951 Apollo 11 launched in 1969 and Saddam Hussein became Iraqs president in 1979.
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Alamogordo
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District of Columbia
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J.D. Salinger
Cape Kennedy
Moon
Saddam Hussein
Iraq
Will Ferrell Birthday and notable figures list
Today marks Will Ferrell turning 37 along with notable birthdays for William Bell 65 Ruben Blades 56 Stewart Copeland 52 Michael Flatley 46 Phoebe Cates 41 Craig Morgan 39 Rain Pryor 35 and Corey Feldman 33. Will Ferrell
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Will Ferrell
William Bell
Ruben Blades
Stewart Copeland
Michael Flatley
Phoebe Cates
Craig Morgan
Rain Pryor
Corey Feldman
HBO Leads Emmy Nominees With 124 Nominations
HBO dominates the 56th Primetime Emmy Awards with 124 nominations, far ahead of NBC. Angels in America tops programs with 21 noms, The Sopranos earns 20, while new hits like Joan of Arcadia Arrested Development Carnivale and Chappelle Show break through. ceremony set for Sept. 19 on ABC with Garry Shandling hosting.
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Mary Louise Parker
al Pacino
Meryl Streep
Beverly Hills
Calif
HBO
Academy of Television Arts and Sciences
Los Angeles
Deadwood
NBC
Tony Kushner
West Wing
Arrested Development
Chappelle
Garry Shandling
ABC
CBS
Amber Tamblyn
Showtime
Fox
Pancho Villa
Elaine Stritch
At Liberty
John Ritter
Bush twins step into public roles with hush tone Vogue interview
A photo spread and Vogue interview profile Jenna and Barbara Bush as they prepare for public duties. Laura Bush cites diverse music tastes and charity work. Jenna helps read to children in Hueytown and eyes teaching, Barbara accompanies the president on a Midwest swing. Both weigh addressing crowds versus background support.
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Vogue
Laura
Jenna
Barbara
Bob Dylan
Budokan
Jimmy Cliff
Bob Marley
Crawford
Hueytown
Ala
Blonde
Birmingham
Gordon Johndroe
Laura Bush
United States
Johndroe
Patrick Demarchelier
Jenna Bush
Barbara Bush
Bush
Space and Sea Themed TV Highlights For Tonight
A two hour debut of Stargate Atlantis arrives at 8 p.m. on Sci Fi featuring a Pegasus galaxy base and a hostile humanlike race with Robert Patrick guesting. Chronkite hosts a science special about the PX-15 aquanauts and Gulf Stream exploration. Also on TV: Joan of Arcadia cosmetics, Dateline profiles, JAG crash landing, and a Zoot Suit musical recalling 1940s L.A. tensions.
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Stargate
Pegasus Galaxy
Atlantis
Robert Patrick
NASA
Walter Cronkite
Science Channel
Gulf Stream
CBS
NBC
Daniel Valdez
Edward James Olmos
Tyne Daly
L.A
Local Gig Lineup Featured At The Bottleneck And Jazzhaus
Best Bets list shows The Aquabats at 4 p.m. early show and Kyle Morelan at 8:30 p.m. The Bottleneck hosts Bad Fathers and The Bot tleneck offers 10 p.m. sets with The Band That Saved the World and Steve Strickland. Stu's Midtown Tavern features 9 p.m. performances. Signs of Life at 722 Mass and The Jazzhaus at 926 1/2 Mass book 10 p.m. acts.
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Mel Gibson
The
Pants
Bad Fathers
the Committee
Steve Strickland
Big O
Midtown Tavern
Iowa
Kyle Morelan
Mass
Jazzhaus
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