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"Asterix at the Olympic Games," the third live-action film based on the popular series of French comic albums, is one of the most-expensive movies ever produced in Europe, reports Variety. It premieres Jan. 13 overseas. How come none of these films are available in the U.S.?



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Via Bat-Blog: Nah, nah, nah, nah, nah, nah, nah, nah Batvan!



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From Booksteve: What is the Penguin's sinister plot?

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Today in sharity:



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British actress Gemma Arterton is the latest Bond Girl.

Arterton will play Fields in the Marc Forster-directed movie, which is still known only as ''Bond 22'' and is currently filming in London for Columbia and MGM for a Nov. 7 release.



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Thanks Fred Hembeck for the kind words about this here blog! As a teaser: Fred has promised me an interview about his upcoming new book. Look for it here in coming weeks!