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Franco Brings His Wizardry to London

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By Terri James Franco, Michelle Williams and Mila Kunis walk the yellow brick carpet at the European premiere of Oz The Great and Powerful. Franco said he originally didn't want to play the character because he made a lot of mistakes. Williams said she loved the way Glenda was described in the script. The star said she really wanted to play a fairy. Rachel Weisz said you pretend to be evil to each other all day and then all go home and are friends. According to Wikipedia, the film is based on  L. Frank Baum's 1900 novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and is in a time set before the 1939 movie The Wizard of Oz . Sam Raimi directs the movie. Walt Disney Pictures will release the movie in the traditional format and in 3D formats. 

You Can Buy Studio 54 Memorabilia

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By Terri You can own a piece of Studio 54. Memorabilia from the legendary 1970s nightclub is up for auction in Florida. New York nights at Studio 54 are captured in photographs. An Auctioneer from Modern Auctions says there is no one who doesn't know the name Studio 54. It is a world wide marketing bonanza. Famous faces grace the pictures. The likenesses of Frank Sinatra, Robin Williams, Liza Minnelli  and Truman Capote are all on display.

Critics Diss Duchess of Cambrige's Portrait

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                                                                     AP Photo The Duchess of Cambridge's photo is unveiled Friday. The art was displayed at the National Portrait Gallery in London. There is a dark background. Kate is shown with a half smile. According to the AP, Artist Paul Emsley said he pushes a portrait beyond mere realism. Emsley looks for something original. Kate and Prince William were there for the unveiling. They said the work is "amazing and absolutely beautiful." Critics said the artwork is "dull and lifeless" and "it fails to capture her beauty."