- Michael Bay action film inspires invention of simple test for chemical weapon attacks. CNET
- “Birdmen: The Original Dream of Flight” released, becomes first full-length documentary film about B.A.S.E. jumping. THE ATLANTIC
- Disney’s “John Carter” a flop, studio learns from its mistake. THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
- Chicago Sun-Times’ Roger Ebert reviews Paramount Vantage’s new film “Jeff Who Lives At Home.” CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
- 26th annual Israeli Film Festival begins Thursday in Los Angeles, showcasing more than 30 films. LOS ANGELES TIMES
- Vote-hungry Obama campaign releases “Road We’ve Traveled,” a cinematic documentary of his administration’s first three years. THE HUFFINGTON POST
- San Diego Latino Film Festival celebrates its 19th year, screening more than 160 films showcasing the Latino experience. HAVANA TIMES
- Chicago Sun-Times’ Roger Ebert reviews Disney’s latest action-adventure epic “John Carter.” CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
- Century-old one-minute film showcasing Charles Dickens character found in Britain. REUTERS
- Director James Cameron plans to travel to deepest point of Mariana Trench, a depth of seven miles. CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
- Producers pitch new documentary focusing on Obama’s public opinion via crowdsourcing website Kickstarter.com. THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
- New HBO movie about 2008 presidential campaign under fire from Sarah Palin spokespeople. THE WASHINGTON POST
- Iranian-made drama, “A Separation,” expected to win Academy Award for best foreign film. ABC NEWS
- Study shows viewers of “Food, Inc.” have significantly changed their eating and grocery shopping habits. THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
- One of four known pairs of ruby slippers from “The Wizard of Oz” acquired by The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE
- First Alaskan-made feature-length fiction film set to release in US. ASSOCIATED PRESS
- Navy SEALs describe filming of “Act of Valor”. THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
- Last chance for fans to experience new Whitney Houston music in the upcoming “Sparkle” from Stage 6 Films. CBS NEWS
- Chicago Sun-Times’ Roger Ebert reviews Millennium Entertainment’s new drama “Rampart.” CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
- Michael Bay confirms plans for two films including 2014 “Transformers” installment. THE HUFFINGTON POST
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