Movies Now Showing, 2/3/2012

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100-Year-Old Universal Restores Classic Movies

In celebration of its centenary this year Universal Studios has delved into its illustrious library and fished out a clutch of classics to restore and re-release.

Universal celebrates 100 years of movies, finally brings classics like Jaws and E.T. to Blu-ray

Blu-ray fans waiting to see classic flicks like E.T. and Jaws on the format can rejoice, as Universal has officially announced they will be released this year as a part of its centennial celebration. After being in the moving picture business for 100 years the studio has a lot to celebrate, and plans "extensive restorations" of 13 movies including To Kill a Mockingbird , All Quiet on the Western ...

5 NFL stars who became movie stars

CHRISTY LEMIRE AP Movie Critic LOS ANGELES Super Bowl Sunday is upon us, a special, heartwarming time to gather with friends, eat too much queso and make ridiculous side bets on how long the national anthem will last and who will be forced to punt first. It's also a good time to reflect on the many, many football players who've branched out into movies. We'd be here all day if we pondered ...

Asheville area benefits and fundraisers

Guests enjoy last year’s Love the Arts fine arts gala at Brevard College. This year’s benefit will be Saturday. / Special to the Citizen-Times Voices in the Laurel’s Cinema Magic Valentine Dinner Concert will be Feb. 11 at First Baptist Church in Waynesville, including songs from the classic movies of MGM, Disney and others.