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Hollywood remaking Dirty Dancing

Lionsgate, the global entertainment company, is set to produce DIRTY DANCING, based on the classic 1987 film of the same name, it was announced today by Joe Drake, co-COO of Lionsgate and President of the Motion Picture Group.  The original film's choreographer Kenny Ortega (HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL, Michael Jackson's THIS IS IT), will direct. Debra Martin Chase (THE PRINCESS DIARIES, THE SISTERHOOD OF THE TRAVELING PANTS) and Kenny Ortega are producing. The studio is in talks with Eleanor Bergstein, the writer and co-producer of the original film, regarding her involvement in the new film in a producing capacity. 

New novel depicts magical orb that could determine earth's fate

The Hot Marble: A Soul's Warfare by Rosemary Barnes Bergman Althoff, shares the story of a mysterious sphere that connects earth to a new world and offers the key to a nefarious plot that endangers all of humanity.

Dealing with the Cyberworld’s Dark Side

People who are cyberstalked or harassed online experience higher levels of stress and trauma than people who are stalked or harassed in person, according to a presentation at the American Psychological Association’s 119th Annual Convention.

The film ‘Soldier Girl’ Gives Rare Glimpse into Women’s Military Experience

Cindy Williams didn’t tell anyone about her years in the military after she returned to civilian life in 2003, including how she was gang-raped by fellow soldiers. Williams and 30 other South Carolina female veterans have broken their silence about their experiences in the military, from the recruitment office to the battlefield, in “Soldier Girl,” a documentary by University of South Carolina speech, communication and rhetoric instructor Cathy Brookshire.

Is there water on Mars?

Observations from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) have revealed possible flowing water during the warmest months on Mars. "NASA's Mars Exploration Program keeps bringing us closer to determining whether the Red Planet could harbor life in some form," NASA Administrator Charles Bolden said, "and it reaffirms Mars as an important future destination for human exploration.

James Earl Jones joins Vanessa Hudgens in 'Gimme Shelter'

Gimme Shelter is based on the true story of Krauss' personal experience at a homeless teen shelter in New Jersey where he conducted his research and stayed at for more than a year. The story centers on a pregnant, homeless teen, played by Vanessa Hudgens. The film has recently garnished a lot of attention from several leaked photos revealing Hudgens' shocking makeunder.

There will be no fourth novel from Stieg Larrson

It looks like there is to be no fourth novel from the deceased author Stieg Larsson. The rumours were put to bed by his partner Eva Gabrielsson, who has said that while there are a few pages of a novel, there is not enough for a new book.

The barefoot enviromental Forest Gump, running from Argentina to Alaska

Professor Henry Sanchez, the Tacolist.com Barefoot Eco-Runner, is running from Argentina to Alaska to bring awareness of protecting and reforesting our planet. As he enters each city, volunteers and community organizations join him to plant trees, recycle and present educational talks. After running barefoot through fourteen countries he is now crossing the border from Tijuana into San Diego, CA on August 18th, 2011.

New novel pits gutsy islanders against unscrupulous developer

Eagle Haven, a novel by Richard de Grasse, tells the story of a beautiful and peaceful Down East Maine island and its inhabitants' struggle against planned development by outsiders.

Priest pens fictional murder mystery in classic British style

W. Michael Hay, a pastor and former high school faculty member in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, combines his love of Agatha Christie novels and dry wit into the fictional mystery novel, "Salmon Surprise"

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