Penny Arcade Expo grows beyond Seattle as fans rally
About 45 000 hardcore gamers flock to Seattle for PAX 2008 with 70 exhibitors, panels, and tournaments. Founders plan an East Coast version in Boston in 2010 while journalists note growing pains and long lines. Industry buzz includes BioShock creator Ken Levine and hands on Fallout 3 demos. MTV reveals Rock Band 2 tracks benefiting Child's Play charity and Harmonix plans more albums. A Christian rhythm game Guitar Praise enters the scene amid Guitar Hero competition.
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Hollywood summer box office tops 4.2B record
Hollywood boosts summer revenue to about 4.2 billion from May to Labor Day, surpassing 2007’s 4.18 billion. The Dark Knight led with 500 million, aided by Batman mania after Heath Ledger's death, while Iron Man Hulk and Hellboy II added 1.25 billion. Indiana Jones added 315 million, signaling strong demand for escapist cinema despite a sluggish economy.
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Jude Law visits Afghanistan to promote peace
Actor Jude Law travels to Kabul with director Jeremy Gilley to urge global cease-fire and nonviolence as Peace Day approaches on September 21. Law recalls Afghan courage and hope from his previous visit and supports Peace One Day’s mission.
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Tropic Thunder tops box office as Gustav slows Labor Day weekend
Thunder still led with 14.3 million weekend, Babylon A.D. opened strong at 12 million, The Dark Knight held third at 11 million. Gustav shut coastal Louisiana theaters, delaying much business while overall summer revenue neared 2007 levels.
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