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A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, a smallish movie called "Star Wars" opened in just 32 theaters, including the Avco on Wilshire Boulevard. No fanfare, no text-messaged reviews - just a bunch of weird characters, a compelling good vs. evil plotline, and a towering soundtrack.
Claudia Laffranchi was part of the colony of overseas journalists who cover Hollywood for global media outlets and participate in related events. She was, for instance, the host and master of ceremonies of the Locarno Film Festival’s screenings. Laffranchi was found dead Tuesday in her Los Angeles-area apartment.
The buyout plan - more like a revolt - had been in the works since last year when a group of senior agents demanded to have more of a say in how the business was run. The takeover pushes aside longtime Chairman and CEO Jeff Berg.
Facebook's stock price keeps falling, ads for Pom Wonderful pomegranate juice are ruled deceptive, local car wash workers sue, and Long Beach Airport offers some of the cheapest fares in the nation.
Facebook down sharply, AMC is bought by Chinese company, L.A. City Council deliberates on budget, and "The Avengers" is still on top.

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