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ICYMI: 'Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind' Will Be A TV Show
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- Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is being developed as a TV show.
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- The Black Mirror season three trailer is finally here.
- Non-stop flights from Los Angeles to Havana, Cuba will begin on January 5. Assuming Cuban authorities approve the plan, Alaska Airlines will offer a single daily flight to and from Havana.
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- Check out these old L.A. restaurants that are shaped liked things. "Wacky!"
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