An animated film has done it again! “Despicable Me” joins “Toy Story 3” and “Shrek Forever After” in the ranks of animated flicks that have topped the box office this summer, reports EW.com.

The Steve Carell-starrer follows the journeys of a supervillain, who despite being mean, captured audiences’ hearts and wallets with a $60.1-million opening weekend.

“The Twilight Saga: Eclipse” held on strong for second place during its second weekend, while new release “Predators” opened at $25.3 million, at third place but still better than previous “Predator” movies.

“Toy Story 3″ and “The Last Airbender” rounded out the top five, with the former surpassing the $340-million mark and becoming Pixar’s highest-grossing film (previously it was “Finding Nemo”).

What did tweeps think of this weekend’s new releases?

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   _GwendyBee Reccomends that you should DEFINITELY see Despicable Me. It was hilarious. Todays Agenda=Justin Bieber music, chillin at home(:
2. 
   msmichellemay I want one of those little, yellow minions from Despicable Me!!!
3. 
   FaraRusdi Despicable Me is super duper cute, a definitely must watch. I want the theme song!!
4. 
   devilicious7117 Yesterday was a horrible day. Today? Perfect! Thanks to @chocofelice, @claudiahirawady, and the minions of Despicable Me. Kekeke…
5. 
   jazygonewild i saw Despicable Me a like 2 days ago!!!! It was AWESOME!
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   marissawinata Predators, not so good … Doesn’t make sense anyhow
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   ninzkye i still can’t decide whether i liked predators or not.
8. 
   jamesbetteley I saw Predators this weekend (the film, I mean) and if that doesn’t collect 10 Oscars then the Oscars should be disbanded.

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According to EW.com, former Fall Out Boy member Pete Wentz has formed a new band over the Internet called Black Cards.

The project was apparently formed during a trip Wentz took to Jamaica, where he became inspired. He then called up and began collaborating with Sam Hollander, whom he has worked with in the past. Black Cards’ lead singer is female, as Wentz claimed he could not imagine trying to replace Patrick Stump, the former lead singer of Fall Out Boy. The female vocalist remains unnamed; however, speculation is that it may be wife Ashlee Simpson-Wentz.

There are snippets of two songs, “Club Called Heaven” and “Beating in My Chest” available on the band’s website http://blackcardsmusic.com/ along with a personal note from Wentz to his fans. Tweeps are divided as to whether or not they like Wentz’s new project:

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   MarNinjaFish i am officially Pete Wentz’s new band “Bl4ck C4rds” number 1 fan.
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   Rosestarr1009 :0 I am loving Pete Wentz’s new band.
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   looby757 Pete Wentz has a new project. And it sucks. Shocker. http://blackcardsmusic.com/
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   _NvrFrvrTom its a shame pete wentz’s new band are nothing like FOB
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   HeyNowAlly Pete Wentz is Black Cards now? Kinda annoyed FOB didn’t try going out on a good note.
6. 
   billy_yo wow the @blackcards song clips are so good. great job pete wentz. is that ashlee singing?
7. 
   hellosayslauren Pete Wentz’s new band isn’t actually that bad. Pretty cheeky. I like it.
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   _NvrFrvrTom http://www.blackcardsmusic.com/ pete wentz’s new band, i love pete put i hate this -.-

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The nominees for the 2010 Emmys were announced this morning by Sofia Vergara (”Modern Family”) and Joel McHale (”Community”). Leading the nominations were HBO’s “The Pacific” and AMC’s “Mad Men” and freshmen comedies “Glee” and “Modern Family.” For a detailed list of nominees, check out EW.com.

The 62nd Annual Primetime Emmys will be hosted by talk-show host Jimmy Fallon on August 29. It will be the first Emmy Awards to air live coast-to-coast since 1976.

The Twitterverse is reacting to all of the Emmy nods and snubs.

1. 
   dopeydoo So Castle did receive Emmy nominations! http://castletv.net/castle-receives-emmy-nominations just not 4 the main categories..but still yay!
2. 
   LRMachuca So glad for all the #modernfamily Emmy noms.
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   LizzieMo 19!!!! Holy cow! That’s 19 Emmy nominations for Glee! Wow massive!

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   daniellekantor i think everyone I wanted to be nominated for emmy actually got nominated!!!! #emmy
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   Jonas4ever33 I’m so pumped about this! an Emmy!? so Awesome!!!!! GO JONAS!!! ♥
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   LiebeAnne Grr, I’m pissed about the #emmy noms. So I’m jut gonna go watch Doctor who and then study. One more day of school… 
4. 
   mekkalekkah RT He is the best! @Carrie_Preston Tell Michael Congratulations on his FIFTH Emmy nomination! He deserves it! He is amazingly talented!
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   KENNECTED YES!!! #HBO!!! RT @NYCShopGuide: “Glee” is a top Emmy nominee with 19 nods. The leading nominee is HBO drama “The Pacific,” with 24.
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   stateoftheA_R_T Congrats to “The Office” & “Modern Family” getting emmy nods my favorite tv shows on today period.
7. 
   AgentEricaEvans Who’s rejoicing with me? RT @LizMitchellFC Elizabeth got an Emmy Nomination for LOST http://elizabeth-mitchell.org/?p=6333
8. 
   seh79 I may watch this year! Not too bad (but what about some love for #CHUCK?) RT @theTVaddict Emmy Nominations 2010: http://bit.ly/99kcNm 
9. 
   nyteblade Good morning skeletons! I see that Craig was passed over yet again. That is why I’ve not cared about the emmy’s in years. Popularity contest
10. 
    cassiebelek FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS got a writing nomination. This is almost too much. Did someone torture Emmy voters into submission?

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   billiber RT @lucillebluth: ELIZABETH MITCHELL JUST GOT NOMINATED FOR A MOTHERFUCKING EMMY MY LIFE IS COMPLETE.
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   cbyrne19 I’m on the same page with @MichaelAusiello…no #emmy love for #community??? DID YOU NOT WATCH THE PAINTBALL EPISODE???
3. 
   snorkel_maiden Pleased to see that Hugh Laurie has been Emmy nominated again this year- about time he won it, though!

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After a record-breaking $30-million midnight premiere, “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse” continued to dominate the box office during the weekend, grossing a total of $175 million in its first six days, reports EW.com.

The third installment of the popular Stephenie Meyer series was followed at the box office by another new release, M. Night Shyamalan’s “The Last Airbender,” which despite terrible reviews, reaped $70 million during its five-day opener.

“Toy Story 3″ fell to third place, but nevertheless continued to earn Pixar millions each day. Adam Sandler’s “Grown Ups” and “Knight and Day” with Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz rounded out the top five.

Tweeps’ reviews of this weekend’s new releases seem incongruent with the box office sales.

1. 
   CaponeAicn With the amount of money ECLIPSE and AIRBENDER made, this weekend may be looked at as Ground Zero of a Dark Age in cinema.
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   NicholasOLaw Eclipse was awesome…I can’t wait until Breaking Dawn!!! I gotta see The Last Airbender!! D http://bit.ly/aW6kkJ?k=771
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   Team18NewMoon BTW IF YOU ARE A TWI/ECLIPSE HATER, I HAVE A MESSAGE FOR YOU: FUCK YOU FUCKING STUPID! LMFAO!
4. 
   IamKari Eclipse was a little disapointing. Not as good as first 2.
5. 
   Hay2theley I would lose the will to live too. RT @BreakingNews: Man found dead in seat in New Zealand cinema after screening of ‘Twilight: Eclipse’
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   kevjumba Last Airbender has a 6% rating on rotten tomatoes. Yikes, that’s even worse than the Dragonball movie. #racistmoviesneverwin
7. 
   HollyMarieMing Yea it wasn’t worth 12.50 I’ll tell u that RT @SueTsai: Has anyone seen the last airbender?? I mite go..
8. 
   mockford Airbender verdict: Not bad. Some actors: Meh. Effects: Great. Script: Ouch. Would really like for someone else to make 2 & 3.
9. 
   ShiningMushroom Omigod, The Last Airbender was a terrible, terrible movie. If you’re going to see it, wait for the DVD. It isn’t worth it in theatres. >.<

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EW.com has announced that “Eclipse,” the third entry in the unstoppable “Twilight Saga” franchise, has smashed previous box office records in midnight showings. With a $30-million total from the more than 4,000 theaters that premiered it late Tuesday night, “Eclipse” has knocked its predecessor “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” from the number one spot. ‘”New Moon” bowed to $26.3 million last November and was considered then the highest-grossing midnight premiere ever, but “Eclipse” has taken that crown and didn’t just stop there.

The film also broke the record for the largest domestic opening ever in Hollywood history, with 4,408 theaters premiering the film to thousands of “Twilight” fans. Friday will add 29 more theaters to the tally, which solidifies its place in box office history for now.

Were you one of the millions and millions of fans who made this feat happen?

1. 
   gaston213 If ya ever wondered what’s wrong with the US look no further than @Variety’s article “‘Eclipse’ breaks midnight B.O. records w/ $30 million”
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   ShaunW19 Eclipse breaking records also breaks my soul into three disgusting, indistinguishable parts made 100% out of tears.
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   jasonballas I guess I’m glad I contributed to the $30 million. I do like being part of history. RT @Variety_Film ‘Eclipse’ breaks midnight B.O. records
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   CamArruda new FT post by moi…NEWS: ECLIPSE BREAKS RECORDS AGAIN GODDAMNIT (THANKS ALOT TWIHARDS)…http://bit.ly/9PWLaN you’ll love the pic hahaha
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   chantellesmit1 Well, it was much better! That’s why! RT @5FM: Eclipse beats New Moon box office records http://bit.ly/brlzU5
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   StevieG69 Never under-estimate the power of the insane teenage girl! http://bit.ly/aQkxUT
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   TwiDazzledGal MORE RECORDS: Eclipse puts pp 68.5M on its 1st day and beats The Dark Knight!!! http://bit.ly/bMf1l2
8. 
   1crisrawner the twilight saga:eclipse breaks midnight records with 30 million and 68.5 million during it’s first day of release which was yesterday. wow

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Television’s legendary Larry King has just announced that he will be ending his “Larry King Live” this fall, reports EW.com. The talk-show host will be finishing up his 25th year in the CNN 9 p.m. slot.

The show has been the “longest-running show with the same host in the same time slot,” said King, referring to the show’s entry in the Guinness Book of World Records. While he won’t be hosting a nightly show anymore, the journalist will still produce specials for CNN in the future.

The Twitterverse seems split on King’s announcement:

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   friedmanjon The final episode of Larry King Live better answer all the unanswered questions or I’m gonna be pissed.
2. 
   jabberjw RT @billmaher: That was fun sending off Larry King but I’d rather he stayed. The genius of broadcast minimalism has lost its avatar
3. 
   tmsweet He’s still on? Seriously. RT @nytimes: Larry King Says He Is Ending His Show http://nyti.ms/acDsFh
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   kristenkee First, Steve Carrell decides to leave the office, and now Larry King is ending his show?! Who’s next? Oprah? Oh, wait…
5. 
   melissagrelo Shocked to hear @kingsthings Larry King is stepping down!!!
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   delibernation Larry King, a class act. Victim of the ratings war & sensationalist journalism ala Rupee Murdoch and the @foxnews coven. @kingsthings
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   mrshazelwood LOL RT @Justin_Stangel: Larry King Stepping Down From CNN. America reacts “What? I thought he died 5 years ago”
8. 
   ashishdhammam Larry King to step down soon. All I can say is – Thank God!

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Pixar’s “Toy Story 3″ is continuing on strong at the box office, taking in another $59 million this weekend for a total of $226.5 million in just 10 days, reports EW.com. This third installment of the “Toy Story” franchise has become the quickest Pixar movie to gross $200 million.

While the toys did some damage at the box office, the “Grown Ups” didn’t do too shabby either. Adam Sandler’s comedy came in second with a $41-million opening, doing much better than Cameron Diaz and Tom Cruise’s action flick “Knight and Day,” which only earned $28 during its five-day opening.

But the relatively low box office sales of this summer are showing again as the total of the top three films this weekend combined is still lower than the $109-million opening “Transformers 2″ had this time last year. However, when “Twilight Saga: Eclipse” opens on Wednesday, the summer box office may once again get a boost.

What’s your summer favorite so far? What are you looking forward to this summer?

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   TDiffenbaugh Toy Story 3 is probably one of thee greatest movies. I loved it.
2. 
   tamitche2 Toy Story 3 what a great movie put out by @DisneyPixar, got a little misty towards the end.
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   musingsfromme Back from Toy Story 3 in Imax 3D. Not sure what I hought about it. Very diff from the 1st. More like the 2nd. 7 yo was scared in parts.
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   fouxdafafa JUST AS GOOD the second time (Toy Story 3). Should I make it a third sometime and go along with the whole trilogy thing?
5. 
   Jstargel13 Jus watched toy story 3 it brought back many childhood memories
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   Cesua Toy Story 3 was a joyous, funny, emotional ride that reminds one how wonderful and fun suspension of judgement can be. Pixar for prez. #fb
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   sunrize619 @jeffstinco I’m gonna see Eclipse next week. Tomorrow is a toss up between Knight & Day or Grown Ups. Which would you choose?
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   nMashawn_iTrust RT @AshleighThai: A lotta good movies came/come out this month .Grown ups! It’s sooo good n funny go watch it!
9. 
   jaadeeexx knight and day was amaaaazing. y’all should see it =)
10. 
    morgan_gardiner Tom cruise is oddly sexy in knight and day.

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It’s been one year since the passing of the “King of Pop” after suffering from cardiac arrest. In the year past, Michael Jackson has been honored numerous times at many different events.

On the anniversary of his death, news has spread that 12 previously unseen portraits of the influential singer are to be auctioned off this fall. It’s only another way for fans to remember the man President Obama called “one of our greatest entertainers.”

Tonight, the television world will help fans pay tribute to the star. And the celebration of his life will continue throughout the weekend, culminating in a special tribute at the 2010 BET Awards. For a detailed list of Michael Jackson specials on TV this weekend, check out this list from EW.com.

Fans of the “King of Pop” are taking to Twitter to remember him.

1. 
   TayonaSimmons RIP Michael Jackson. A year already.. Still so hard to believe.
2. 
   JasMil16 To be honest, I was more sad about losing Farrah Fawcett than Michael Jackson. I love MJ, but Farrah was amazing. <3
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   paigeee_jbieber R.I.P Michael Jackson <3 – one year today , one year without the king of pop </3 . xo
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   RobbyReem I am a fan of Michael Jackson even before he died.. He is an inspiration, and for Pop music..
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   th3_Rockstar RT @JaicynTM: I’m tired of seeing Michael Jackson death drama on this TV now. #yeahisaidit
6. 
   AshleySheree 1 year since MICHAEL JACKSON DIED. Their will never be another. #R.I.P
7. 
   mahadeer He is the one real hero of music and dance;-(
   michael jackson ’s first death anniversary today;-(may his soul rest in peace.he rocks….
8. 
   JisRoyceHall Still waiting on BET to give Michael Jackson a true tribute show! #SERIOUSLY
9. 
   bobnoxious It’s been a year since Michael Jackson died. I think it’s finally time we appoint Lady Gaga as the King Of Pop.
10. 
    SexyMaMaD Make that change! #cosign RT @Tatuhbug: RIP to the greatest entertainer EVER Michael Jackson…no one will ever take his place !! #FOREVERMJ

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   mahadeer He is the one real hero of music and dance;-(
   michael jackson ’s first death anniversary today;-(may his soul rest in peace.he rocks….
2. 
   dominic357 Jamming to Michael Jackson at my desk.
3. 
   ThisIsJuice R.I.P. To the Greatest to ever do it Michael Jackson!!!!
4. 
   OKZAY RT @gabrielle_ah I am definitely wearing my Michael Jackson shirt today –#OhYouFancyHuh
5. 
   nErd217 I can’t believe its one year today since michael jackson died…. They are playing his songs on the radio lol
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   billiejean79 RT @RT4MJ: RT if there will NEVER be anyone like Michael Jackson #RT4MJ
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   Trina_Patterson R.I.P. Michael Jackson. We love and miss you.
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   zac_allen_t Imma be str8 up I don’t want 2 hear Michael Jackson all day it been a year
9. 
   Drossoulla Michael Jackson is the reason I was inspired to become a singer,& the reason why appreciate dance more than I thought I did.

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Sudser “As the World Turns” took a last spin on its axis this week, according to EW.com. The show, which has been on air for 54 years, has taped its final episode. The 13,858th episode will air in September on CBS.

The show’s cancellation was announced last December due to it being the lowest-rated soap opera on the air. Since the announcement, the soap has managed to have past characters, including Sabrina and Frannie Hughes (reprised by Julianne Moore), return to the show to send it out in style. While the fan favorites paraded Oakdale, Illinois for one last go, the production behind ATWT, TeleNext Media, tried valiantly to save the show and sell it to another network or syndication, but there weren’t any buyers. CBS has yet to name a replacement for the show.

Are you sad about the loss of ‘As the World Turns’?

1. 
   AaliyahCarmela AS THE WORLD TURNS must be picked up by another network we cant lost another long standing soap, final filming is in 3 days!!! #atwt
2. 
   Brellaaa I hate the word “final” in As The World Turns FINAL Wrap Party. AAAAAAA it makes me so sad.
3. 
   Lisa_322 RT @EmpireTheSeries: I am really upset that tomorrow is the final shoot day on As The World Turns. It’s finally hitting me. I’m very sad.
4. 
   kavin_b Wow, As The World Turns filmed their final episode today. End of a 54 year old legacy. So sad! The final episode is set to air in September
5. 
   TheEdgeOfNight As The World Turns taped final epi today aft 54 yrs. Era ends when it airs in Sept. Mom’s fav show when I was baby #ATWT
6. 
   ELo88 Very sad. ATWT has been cancelled. RT @OfficialATWT: Check out the last cast photo of As The World Turns. http://fb.me/APEGTP7H
7. 
   photolarry Soap operas becoming obsolete. As The World Turns ends filming after 54 years: http://bit.ly/aqeqrt
8. 
   screamapillar ‘As the World Turns’ is cancelled and they filmed their last episode yesterday? Pff–remembering this soap will be comparable to ‘Passions.’
9. 
   baseballfan_93 My brother is so upset that “As The World Turns” will air its final episode September 17th. He loves that show! : (
10. 
    Shevonne_S as the world turns got cancelled?? 

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Remember those plastic dolls with crazy, bright-colored hair? The Troll dolls, which were extremely popular in the 1960s, are getting their own movie from DreamWorks Animation, reports EW.com.

The little trolls recently appeared for a brief cameo at the beginning of Pixar’s blockbuster “Toy Story 3.” This upcoming feature film will expand on the Trolls’ mythology.

Tweeps are split about DreamWorks’ latest venture.

1. 
   cocktailsguide I have a love-hate w/them RT @aboutentertainThose plastic, rainbow hair Trolls are getting a own movie. I am scared: http://su.pr/1g8IzB
2. 
   Kate_wren @kk725 trolls? Uhm I don’t want to watch a movie about trolls. Gross.
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   fortressofderek WHY OR WHY?? RT @ ShowHype DreamWorks plans Good Luck Trolls movie #movies http://bit.ly/9bXoej 
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   lucchaser DreamWorks Animation plans Good Luck Trolls movie http://j.mp/bmWjYE ☛ if the smurfs movie wasn’t enuff 2 ruin ur life here’s the Trolls
5. 
   lowposts A fucking TROLLS movie? Hollywood is officially the least-creative town in America.
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   kk725 AGH, nooooo! #Dreamworks to produce #Trolls movie. WTC, Dreamworks? You’re better than this. | http://bit.ly/dalxfG
7. 
   RRfashion OMG I love trolls!! I use to collect them too!! RT @mandapanda615: Omg there is gonna be a movie about trolls!! 4th grade memories:)
8. 
   Jessica731 RT @kimbooooooo: DreamWorks to Make Troll Movie: http://tinyurl.com/37ru386. if I wanted to see a movie about Trolls, I’d watch Sex & th …
9. 
   sassycurmudgeon Trolls:The Movie. YES. 12 year-old Una’s jaw just dropped so fast she popped a rubber band on her braces. http://tinyurl.com/37ru386
10. 
    eheinlen Holy crap! A Trolls movie!!! So excited. That’s sad, yes, but true. I love Trolls! http://bit.ly/9hiiFa

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