News entertainment 2008-08-15 Andanh.com

Tropic Thunder
A group of self-absorbed actors sets out to make the most expensive war film. After ballooning costs force the studio to cancel the movie, the frustrated director refuses to stop shooting, leading his cast into the jungles of Southeast Asia, where they encounter real bad guys.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars
'Star Wars: The Clone Wars' showcases an entirely new look and feel to the galaxy far, far away--combining the expansive scope of the 'Star Wars' Saga with state-of-the-art computer-generated animation. On the front lines of an intergalactic struggle between good and evil, fans young and old will join such favorite characters as Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Padmé Amidala, along with brand-new heroes like Anakin's padawan learner, Ahsoka. Sinister villains--led by Palpatine, Count Dooku and General Grievous--are poised to rule the galaxy. Stakes are high, and the fate of the Star Wars universe rests in the hands of the daring Jedi Knights.

Fun Band Directory set for Sept. 19

Britney in MTV ads, but not confirmed for VMAs

Olympics '08: Behind the Scenes at NBC Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:20:44 GMT
The Associated Press goes behind the scenes at the NBC compound in Beijing to see how they produce Olympic coverage for the United States. (Aug. 14)

Chevy Says Volt Is on Schedule, Despite Issues Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:39:28 GMT
Early versions of the Chevrolet Volt's battery packs are generating enough juice to run the rechargeable car that General Motors hopes to start selling in 2010, but dozens of issues remain before the revolutionary vehicle appears in showrooms. (Aug. 13)

Invisibility a Reality? Mon, 11 Aug 2008 20:51:56 GMT
Scientists say they are a step closer to developing materials that could render people and objects invisible. (Aug. 11)

Russia Said to Target Georgian President's Site Mon, 11 Aug 2008 12:28:23 GMT
The Web site of the president of Georgia, the small nation that is battling Russian forces over a breakaway enclave, was moved to a U.S. hosting facility this weekend after allegedly being attacked by Russian hackers. (Aug. 11)

Consumer Prices Surge, Job Market Remains Strain Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:36:01 GMT
Inflation is running at the fastest pace in 17 years, the job market is under further strain and foreclosure filings are surging. (Aug. 14)

Retail Sales Drop for First Time in 5 Months Wed, 13 Aug 2008 09:48:37 GMT
Retail sales fell in July, the weakest performance in five months, as shoppers shunned autos and other big ticket items. (Aug. 13)

Trade Imbalance Falls; Corn, Soy Crops Healthy Tue, 12 Aug 2008 09:51:16 GMT
The nation's trade imbalance exceeded Wall Street's expectations and dropped to $56.8 billion in June, down by 4.1 percent from the previous month. (Aug. 12)

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