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Thursday, May 09, 2013  Gov. Nikki Haley has signed a bill that supporters say could expand the film industry in South Carolina.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Travelers wouldn't pay additional taxes for spa treatments and other conveniences that can be added to hotel bills under a bill approved by the House.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Hollywood yielding to China's box-office clout by removing some content, filming alternatives

Thursday, April 11, 2013  China pulls 'Django Unchained' from theaters on opening day, citing 'technical problem'

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Travelers wouldn't pay additional taxes for room service, spa treatments and other conveniences that can be added to hotel bills under a proposal advanced by a South Carolina House panel.

Friday, April 05, 2013  Ebert was not just a critic to filmmakers, but a part of Hollywood itself

Monday, March 25, 2013  Caveman comedy 'The Croods' catches fire with audiences, opens at No. 1 with $44.7 million

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Columbia residents live in one of the top 10 most romantic cities in the United States, according to Amazon.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  Hackers may have interrupted a Montana television station's regular programming with news of a zombie apocalypse.

Monday, January 14, 2013  Ben Affleck's "Argo" earned him best motion picture drama and director honors at Sunday night's ceremony.

Friday, January 11, 2013  Warner wins legal victory for complete control of Superman.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Also among the nine nominees for best picture Thursday: "Amour"; "Argo"; "Beasts of the Southern Wild"; "Django Unchained"; "Les Miserables"; "Life of Pi"; "Silver Linings Playbook"; and "Zero Dark Thirty."

Monday, January 07, 2013  Inmates at one of Iowa's most dangerous prison units have been allowed to watch violent and sexually explicit movies and TV shows for years

Wednesday, November 28, 2012  In elf ears and wizard hats, 'Hobbit' fans revel in New Zealand premiere of Jackson's new film

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  'Breaking Dawn - Part Two' sucks up $141 million for debut weekend of 'Twilight' finale