Naomi Watts pulls off "The Impossible" to critical acclaim

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Days after the devastating 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, actress Naomi Watts took part in a fundraising telethon spearheaded by George Clooney to help the region's hundreds of thousands of people in 14 nations whose lives were shattered.Little did Watts know that eight years later she would be starring in "The Impossible," out in the U.S. movie theaters on Friday, about a real...

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"Zero Dark Thirty" won't be "Hurt Locker" at the Box Office

LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Kathryn Bigelow's Osama bin Laden manhunt thriller "Zero Dark Thirty" hits theaters Wednesday, and when it comes to the box office, this isn't going to be "Hurt Locker."That was Bigelow's last film, a gritty Iraq war drama that upset "Avatar" for Oscar's Best Picture in 2009 but took in just $17 million domestically. "Zero Dark Thirty" could well top $100 million, say industry...

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Jonathan Groff to voice mountain man in Disney's "Frozen"

LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Jonathan Groff, who has taken his pristine pipes for a walk on "Glee," will voice a mountain man in "Frozen."The animated comedy adventure will hit the big screen on November 27, 2013, courtesy of Walt Disney Animation Studios. He joins Idina Menzel in the loose adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's "The Snow Queen."The story centers on a girl who travels across an icy...

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"Breakfast at Tiffany's," "Dirty Harry" among U.S. film treasures

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. National Film Registry on Wednesday named 25 films to be preserved as cultural treasures, ranging from Audrey Hepburn's 1961 classic "Breakfast at Tiffany's" to Clint Eastwood's "Dirty Harry" and the sci-fi action movie "The Matrix."The film list also includes the 1992 female ensemble comedy drama, "A League of Their Own," directed by Penny Marshall, and "Born Yesterday,"...

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"Les Miserables" Star Samantha Barks in Talks for 'Walking on Sunshine'

LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - "Les Misérables" star Samantha Barks is in talks to join the cast of "Walking on Sunshine," a musical comedy set to 1980s pop songs, a person with knowledge of the situation has told TheWrap.The 22-year-old actress made her big-screen debut in Tom Hooper's screen version of "Les Miz," playing Eponine, repeating the role she played on stage in London's West End."Walking...

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The Importance of Being Self-Reliant in Retirement

Most baby boomers are at various stages of preparing for retirement, depending on whether they were born at the beginning or end of their generation. The smart ones realize that effective planning starts well before retirement age. Important calculations need to be made to determine what it will take to survive financially throughout the retirement years. Post-work lifestyles and passions also need...

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Trio of chefs nominated in 'Time' magazine's 100 most influential people list

Chefs René Redzepi, David Chang and José Andrés have been nominated in Time magazine’s annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world.The trio of world renowned chefs joins a pool of politicians, heads of state, actors, musicians and human rights activists as candidates in the publication’s Time 100 list.Last year, Chef Grant Achatz was the only food personality among nominees like Jamie...

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How to Avoid a High Tax Bracket in Retirement

We spend many years saving and investing in our retirement portfolios. And when we retire, there is still more work to be done. You probably have many accounts in your retirement portfolio including a 401(k), traditional IRA, Roth IRA, after-tax brokerage account, annuity, Social Security benefits, and perhaps even a traditional pension. You will need to use all of these sources of income efficiently...

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Is a Rural Retirement Right for You?

Would you be willing to exchange Thai restaurants and unwavering wireless Internet for homegrown produce and birdsong?If so, a rural retirement may suit you well. The bonus: Rural acreage is a rare segment of the real estate market that weathered the Great Recession.[See 10 New Retirement Hotspots.]According to a report from the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, residential land values in the United...

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Keeping Cartier contemporary: the jewelry house discusses modern art, mass market collaborations and the revival of classics

Ahead of the launch of Cartier, Jeweler of the Arts, the latest expo from Cartier's art museum the Fondation Cartier, which begins April 3 in Paris, Relaxnews met up with Cartier Europe's managing director Cyrille Vigneron to discuss how a prestigious maison stays ahead in an ever evolving luxury market.Relaxnews: Cartier, Jeweler of the Arts brings together four artworks commissioned by Cartier...

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