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Should You Invest in Elizabeth Taylor Memorabilia?

Elizabeth Taylor fans have been flocking to eBay to pick up memorabilia since the movie star died last week, reportedly doubling prices for some merchandise. But are these collectibles worth the investment? Appraisers from Antiques Roadshow weigh in.

3-D Honeymoon's Over: Box-Office Sales Fall

At least one analyst is predicting that fourth-quarter box-office sales are set to fall 12% as most 3-D movies have failed to attract big audiences this year. Even worse: The trend extends beyond movie theaters to the living room.

That's a Wrap: Miramax Films Sale Finally Closes

After months of delays, the deal is done: An investment group called Filmyard Holdings is the proud new owner of the storied Miramax Films. The sale was announced back in June, but concerns about bank financing pushed the closing date back until now.

Original Darth Vader Costume Fails to Sell at Christie's Auction

Bidding for an original Darth Vader costume from the "Star Wars" movie series failed to reach the undisclosed reserve at a Christie's auction Thursday. Auctioneers had expected the costume to sell for between 160,000 pounds and 230,000 pounds ($250,000 to $365,000). The top bid was 150,000 British pounds (roughly $236,000).

Lions Gate's Out: MGM to Merge with Spyglass

After its drama with shareholder Carl Icahn, Lions Gate is apparently out of the bidding for MGM. Creditors of the storied studio -- which owns the James Bond franchise and half of the rights to "The Hobbit" films -- approved a merger with Spyglass Entertainment on Friday.

Disney Sells Miramax for $660 Million to Private Investors

The Walt Disney Co. has reached an agreement to sell storied arthouse-film company Miramax to a consortium of private investors for $660 million. The deal follows years of speculation over Miramax's fate after the 2005 departure of founders Bob and Harvey Weinstein.

Latest Twilight Earns $30 Million on First Night

The latest movie in the vampire-based Twilight franchise -- The Twilight Saga: Eclipse -- netted $30 million on its opening night, beating the previous installment's $26.3 million. Will it also beat its predecessor's total proceeds of $710 million?