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    Rising to the Challenge

    Brenda Hampton, executive producer of ABC Family's "The Secret Life of the American Teenager," is not being sentimental when she says actors Luke Zimmerman and Michelle Marks are a lot easier to work with than many actors without disabilities.

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    At SAG, TV-Film Contract Is Only Thing That's Settled

    The members of the Screen Actors Guild have overwhelmingly ratified a new TV-film contract with Hollywood producers, bringing to an end one of the most contentious chapters in the union's history.

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    Back Stage Invites You to "The Successful Actor"

    Back Stage invites you to an ongoing educational series in partnership with the American Academy of Dramatic Arts on Tue., June 23 at 7:30 p.m. at 1336 North La Brea Ave., Hollywood, CA. (the parking entrance is on De Longpre St.)

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    Signature Style

    Just in time for its 20th anniversary, the Signature Theatre of Arlington, Va., received the 2009 Tony for outstanding regional theater.

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    Hotels.com Books 'Smart' Animation

    Young & Rubicam's first work for Hotels.com features an animated spokesperson called "Smart," voiced by actor Ed Helms, "Andy" on NBC's The Office.

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    Dana Sims Joins ICM

    William Morris agent Dana Sims has joined ICM as an agent in the motion picture talent department.

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    Film Turns Oklahoma City into '50s Texas

    The streets of downtown Oklahoma City are standing in for 1950s Texas in what officials hope will be one of many film productions coming to the state.

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    'Chess' Moves on Public Television

    Tim Rice has been playing the "Chess" game for more than 25 years, and the lyricist will go another round as PBS "Great Performances" serves up "Chess in Concert."

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    Shared Blame for Dark Side of Reality TV

    Television talent show contestants fantasize about fame and fortune but for some people, an appearance on one of the shows only leads to real problems of stress, anxiety, depression, even suicide.

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    NY Indie Film Studio Launches in Tough Times

    Two New York financiers have launched an independent film company to make and sell low-budget movies in a tight U.S. market.