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hollywoodreporter.com - 11/3/2008

Stooges go back to roots with MGM

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It looks like the Three Stooges have finally found their way back home. MGM, which showcased the comedy trio in shorts and features as early as 1933, is in the process of acquiring the film rights to the Stooges from Warner Bros., which has been developing a feature project for years. The Lion ...

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