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Julie & Julia Sparks Cookbook Sales

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Columbia Pictures, Adaptation, Books,

Mastering the Art of French CookingFive years after her death, Julia Child is once again making news on film, television…and print.

Thanks to last weekend’s release of , the famed chef’s cookbook has received a boost in popularity. Mastering the Art of French Cooking, originally published in 1961, has now been at or near the top of both Amazon and Barnes and Nobles’ best-seller lists.

In the movie, ’ character, Julie Powell, attempts to create all of Mastering’s 524 recipes. Powell’s year-long journey became the basis for her own book, Julie and Julia: 365 Days, 524 Recipes, 1 Tiny Apartment Kitchen. (That memoir - since retitled Julie and Julia: My Year of Cooking Dangerously - currently ranks #38 on Amazon.)

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‘Jackass’ Extras Come to Web

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Paramount, Action, Documentary, Sequels, Comedy, Home Entertainment,

Jackass Two posterIf the first two Jackass movies left you wanting more, you’re in luck.  Starting next week, fans of the series can view online.  The hour-long feature is not necessarily a new production; it was pieced together using extra footage from the second installment.

Come December 19th, the film can be viewed for free at Jackassworld.com.  After the one-week trial period expires, the video will be available for purchase via other outlets like iTunes and Amazon.

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