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‘Watch Dogs’ video game a sign of the times

One of several surveillance-related games at Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles, “Watch Dogs” casts players as Aiden Pearce, a vigilante who can tap into security cameras and listen in on phone calls across a virtual rendition of an automated Chicago.

Schwarzenegger to star in 'Terminator 5'?

Staff reports | 11:50AM

Arnold Schwarzenegger reportedly told an audience in Australia recently that he's "very happy" that film studios want him to reprise one of his best-known movie roles. The comments came during an appearance at 21st Century Financial Education Summit in Australia, according to SplashNews.

Netflix signs multiyear deal with DreamWorks

By BROOKS BARNES | New York Times | June 17, 2013

DreamWorks Animation, trying to lessen its dependence on the volatile movie business by aggressively expanding into TV programming, has decided to forgo cable television in favor of Netflix.

Selma Blair abruptly exits 'Anger Management' | 10:25PM
Sentencing in theft of 'Idol' contestant's iPhone | 9:29PM
Edward Furlong charged with assault in LA | 8:24PM
Author, teacher of endangered Lakota language dies | 9:24PM
Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj to perform at BET Awards | 7:24PM
Lil Wayne: I'm not stepping on US flag in video | 7:04PM
Review: Kanye West eerie, erratic on 'Yeezus' | 4:49PM
Playmate admits helping boyfriend in US illegally | 4:34PM

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A ‘Midnight’ ride worth taking, if you’re patient

Richard Linklater, Julie Delpy and Ethan Hawke conclude their 18-year trilogy about an American and a Parisian trying to sustain a relationship. Grade: B

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Retro heartthrobs turn back our clocks

Is it hot in here? It is June, but it’s the unusual number of former heartthrobs (teen and otherwise) converging on Charlotte next week that’s raising temperatures.

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First Bites: Chillfire Bar & Grill in Denver is a work in progress

First Bite offers an opinionated peek at, not a full-fledged review of, a restaurant that opened recently, based on one meal.

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The XX marks the spot for electro-indie soul

In an age where not only electronic, pop and hip-hop artists, but rock bands rely on pre-recorded backing tracks to perform live, Britain’s electro-indie soul trio the XX is committed to writing songs that it can truly reproduce on stage.