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Top Story: Bigfoot, Elvis, and Bat Boy could be coming to a multiplex or TV set near you.  Weekly World News, America’s finest source for news and information, has signed with CAA in an effort to open its catalog of characters to Hollywood. DreamWorks is developing a TV show that will likely be the first to take advantage of these icons of pop culture. You know what I’m thinking? Anthology series! (THR)

In Other News: American Idol winner Carrie Underwood is returning to Fox for a variety special that will include appearances by Dolly Parton, Brad Paisley, and David Cook. Leno gets a full hour ever weeknight. Carrie Underwood gets a variety special. Dammit, will someone give Kristin Chenoweth her own variety show already?! (THR)

Paramount Pictures is courting actor Chris Pine and director D.J. Caruso for the drama The Art of Making Money. (Variety)

The Toy Story/Toy Story 2 3D double feature is being held over. You can still catch it this weekend if you haven had a chance yet. (ComingSoon.net)

There’s life after Reno. Thomas Lennon is developing a comedy pilot for NBC. (THR)

Tatum O’Neal will star in the indie drama Sweet Lorraine. (THR)

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