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Brett Ratner Resigns: Oscar Producer OUT

Brett Ratner is out as producer of the 84th Academy Awards show. It's been a tumultuous several days for Ratner, who, amongst several offenses, used a gay slur when asked a question about filmmaking. The director said that "rehearsing is for fags" in a Q&A session following a screening of his new film, "Tower Heist," at L.A.'s Arclight Cinemas.

Senh: D'oh! That's what you get for making a gay slur. As a celebrity, you gotta be careful about what the words coming out of your mouth.

Box Office Report: Holdover 'Puss in Boots' Wins in Shocking Upset over Brett Ratner's 'Tower Heist'

The 3D toon grosses $33 million, nearly as much as its opening, while "Tower Heist" debuts to a subdued $25.1 million; "A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas" launches to $13.1 million, just behind last title in franchise.

Senh: The word-of-mouth on "Puss in Boots" must have been amazing. The film made nearly the same amount as its opening weekend. Good reviews helps too. I thought "Tower Heist" would do better, especially with two heavyweights of comedy in the cast - Ben Stiller and Eddie Murphy. "A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas" did solid business. The first film only made $15M at the box office. The second did considerably better. $13M is solid, especially considering the film only cost $20M to make.

Eddie Murphy In Universal's 'Tower Heist'

Eddie Murphy is set to join Ben Stiller and Alan Alda in Tower Heist, the Brett Ratner-directed caper film for Universal Pictures.

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Eddie Murphy In Universal's 'Tower Heist'