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Nikkei finishes 2024 trading at year-end record high

TOKYO, Japan, Dec. 30 Kyodo - Market officials perform a ceremonial hand-clapping at the Tokyo Stock Exchange in Tokyo on Dec. 30, 2024, the final trading session of the year, as the Nikkei stock index closed at a record year-end high. (Kyodo)

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Japan Exchange Group 2026 New Year's Opening Ceremony

Japan Exchange Group 2026 New Year's Opening Ceremony

Japan Exchange Group 2026 New Year's Opening Ceremony. Photo shows attendees including Finance Minister and Minister in charge of Financial Services Katayama Satsuki (second from right in front row) performing the hand clapping ritual.=January 5,2026,Tokyo

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2025 Yangtze River Delta (Kunshan) Embodied Intelligent Scene Application Competition

2025 Yangtze River Delta (Kunshan) Embodied Intelligent Scene Application Competition

SUZHOU, CHINA- AUGUST 1, 2025 - An intelligent humanoid robot interacts with the audience by clapping during the Robot Application Competition of the 2025 Yangtze River Delta (Kunshan) Embodied Intelligent Scene Application Competition in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China on August 1, 2025.

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Texas Flooding-Aftermath - US

Texas Flooding-Aftermath - US

Rescuers search for bodies among mangled trees along the banks of the Guadalupe River in Hunt, Texas, the United States, July 11, 2025. U.S. President Donald Trump visited central Texas on Friday, clapping back again at the criticism of his policy and federal response to the July 4 major flooding that left at least 121 dead and more than 150 others missing. Photo by Nick Wagner/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Texas Flooding-Aftermath - US

Texas Flooding-Aftermath - US

A person patrols among mangled trees in Hunt, Texas, the United States, July 11, 2025. U.S. President Donald Trump visited central Texas on Friday, clapping back again at the criticism of his policy and federal response to the July 4 major flooding that left at least 121 dead and more than 150 others missing. Photo by Nick Wagner/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Texas Flooding-Aftermath - US

Texas Flooding-Aftermath - US

Rescuers search for bodies among mangled trees along the banks of the Guadalupe River in Hunt, Texas, the United States, July 11, 2025. U.S. President Donald Trump visited central Texas on Friday, clapping back again at the criticism of his policy and federal response to the July 4 major flooding that left at least 121 dead and more than 150 others missing. Photo by Nick Wagner/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Texas Flooding-Aftermath - US

Texas Flooding-Aftermath - US

The phrase "Hunt Strong" is spray-painted on a house's windows in Hunt, Texas, the United States, July 11, 2025. U.S. President Donald Trump visited central Texas on Friday, clapping back again at the criticism of his policy and federal response to the July 4 major flooding that left at least 121 dead and more than 150 others missing. Photo by Nick Wagner/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Texas Flooding-Aftermath - US

Texas Flooding-Aftermath - US

The frame of a building stands near the banks of the Guadalupe River in Hunt, Texas, the United States, July 11, 2025. U.S. President Donald Trump visited central Texas on Friday, clapping back again at the criticism of his policy and federal response to the July 4 major flooding that left at least 121 dead and more than 150 others missing. Photo by Nick Wagner/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Texas Flooding-Aftermath - US

Texas Flooding-Aftermath - US

Volunteers load boxes of food into a car in Kerrville, Texas, the United States, July 11, 2025. U.S. President Donald Trump visited central Texas on Friday, clapping back again at the criticism of his policy and federal response to the July 4 major flooding that left at least 121 dead and more than 150 others missing. Photo by Nick Wagner/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Texas Flooding-Aftermath - US

Texas Flooding-Aftermath - US

Volunteers prepare lunches in Kerrville, Texas, the United States, July 11, 2025. U.S. President Donald Trump visited central Texas on Friday, clapping back again at the criticism of his policy and federal response to the July 4 major flooding that left at least 121 dead and more than 150 others missing. Photo by Nick Wagner/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Texas Flooding-Aftermath - US

Texas Flooding-Aftermath - US

A mangled vehicle sits abandoned in Hunt, Texas, the United States, July 11, 2025. U.S. President Donald Trump visited central Texas on Friday, clapping back again at the criticism of his policy and federal response to the July 4 major flooding that left at least 121 dead and more than 150 others missing. Photo by Nick Wagner/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Texas Flooding-Aftermath - US

Texas Flooding-Aftermath - US

Workers collect belongings of campers at Camp Mystic in Hunt, Texas, the United States, July 11, 2025. U.S. President Donald Trump visited central Texas on Friday, clapping back again at the criticism of his policy and federal response to the July 4 major flooding that left at least 121 dead and more than 150 others missing. Photo by Nick Wagner/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Texas Flooding-Aftermath - US

Texas Flooding-Aftermath - US

A vehicle lies upside down among fallen trees in Hunt, Texas, the United States, July 11, 2025. U.S. President Donald Trump visited central Texas on Friday, clapping back again at the criticism of his policy and federal response to the July 4 major flooding that left at least 121 dead and more than 150 others missing. Photo by Nick Wagner/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Texas Flooding-Aftermath - US

Texas Flooding-Aftermath - US

Volunteers load fuel into a tanker trailer to fuel equipment used in the cleanup of the aftermath of the floods in Ingram, Texas, the United States, July 11, 2025. U.S. President Donald Trump visited central Texas on Friday, clapping back again at the criticism of his policy and federal response to the July 4 major flooding that left at least 121 dead and more than 150 others missing. Photo by Nick Wagner/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Texas Flooding-Aftermath - US

Texas Flooding-Aftermath - US

Pieces of a road lie among fallen trees in Hunt, Texas, the United States, July 11, 2025. U.S. President Donald Trump visited central Texas on Friday, clapping back again at the criticism of his policy and federal response to the July 4 major flooding that left at least 121 dead and more than 150 others missing. Photo by Nick Wagner/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Texas Flooding-Aftermath - US

Texas Flooding-Aftermath - US

A mangled vehicle sits abandoned in a field in Hunt, Texas, the United States, July 11, 2025. U.S. President Donald Trump visited central Texas on Friday, clapping back again at the criticism of his policy and federal response to the July 4 major flooding that left at least 121 dead and more than 150 others missing. Photo by Nick Wagner/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Texas Flooding-Aftermath - US

Texas Flooding-Aftermath - US

Rescuers take a boat to search on the Guadalupe River in Hunt, Texas, the United States, July 11, 2025. U.S. President Donald Trump visited central Texas on Friday, clapping back again at the criticism of his policy and federal response to the July 4 major flooding that left at least 121 dead and more than 150 others missing. Photo by Nick Wagner/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Texas Flooding-Aftermath - US

Texas Flooding-Aftermath - US

Debris remains tied up on a wooden fence in Hunt, Texas, the United States, July 11, 2025. U.S. President Donald Trump visited central Texas on Friday, clapping back again at the criticism of his policy and federal response to the July 4 major flooding that left at least 121 dead and more than 150 others missing. Photo by Nick Wagner/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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TENNIS - Internazionali di Tennis - Internazionali BNL d'Italia

TENNIS - Internazionali di Tennis - Internazionali BNL d'Italia

Carlos Alcaraz clapping a good shot during Internazionali BNL d'Italia, International Tennis match in Rome, Italy, May 17 2025

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Nikkei finishes 2024 trading at year-end record high

Nikkei finishes 2024 trading at year-end record high

Market officials perform a ceremonial hand-clapping at the Tokyo Stock Exchange in Tokyo on Dec. 30, 2024, the final trading session of the year, as the Nikkei stock index closed at a record year-end high.

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Nikkei finishes 2024 trading at year-end record high

Nikkei finishes 2024 trading at year-end record high

Market officials perform a ceremonial hand-clapping at the Tokyo Stock Exchange in Tokyo on Dec. 30, 2024, the final trading session of the year, as the Nikkei stock index closed at a record year-end high.

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Nations League - Italy v France

Nations League - Italy v France

gianluigi buffon (italy) clapping during france national anthe during Italy vs France, Football UEFA Nations Leage match in Milan, Italy, November 17 2024 Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CALCIO - UEFA Nations League - Italy vs France

CALCIO - UEFA Nations League - Italy vs France

luciano spalletti and gianluigi buffon (italy) clapping during france national anthem during Italy vs France, Football UEFA Nations Leage match in Milan, Italy, November 17 2024

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CALCIO - UEFA Nations League - Italy vs France

CALCIO - UEFA Nations League - Italy vs France

gianluigi buffon (italy) clapping during france national anthe during Italy vs France, Football UEFA Nations Leage match in Milan, Italy, November 17 2024

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Harry And Meghan Relaunch Their Official Website

Harry And Meghan Relaunch Their Official Website

Screen grab of Sussex.com web site’s home page. Meghan Markle and Prince Harry just got an online makeover. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex quietly launched a new website, Sussex.com, on Monday. The site encompasses the latest news about the couple, bios for Harry, 39, and Meghan, 42, as well as links to their Archewell Foundation organization and Archewell Productions hub. The homepage features a photo of Prince Harry and Meghan in Germany at the 2023 Invictus Games closing ceremony in September. The image of the duo smiling and clapping is a favorite of the pair, as they also chose it as the picture for their holiday card last year. Photo via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Donald Tusk sworn in as new Polish PM

STORY: Donald Tusk sworn in as new Polish PM SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 13, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:38 LOCATION: Warsaw CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Presidential Palace in Warsaw 2. various of President Duda walking in 3. various of President Duda handing Donald Tusk confirmation of being picked as the Prime Minister of Poland 4. various of Donald Tusk reading the oath 5. various of President Duda clapping 6. various of President Duda signing the decision to appoint the Prime Minister 7. various of Duda and Tusk with the signed decision 8. SOUNDBITE 1 (Polish): ANDRZEJ DUDA, Polish President 9. various of Donald Tusk listening to Duda's speech 10. SOUNDBITE 2 (Polish): ANDRZEJ DUDA, Polish President 11. SOUNDBITE 3 (Polish): DONALD TUSK, Polish PM 12. various of Duda and Tusk's photo opp with new ministers STORYLINE: Donald Tusk was sworn in as Polish prime minister at the Presidential Palace in Warsaw on Wednesday. Tusk was elected as prime minister by the Sejm, the lower

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Baseball: Japan's national team training

Baseball: Japan's national team training

Members of Japan's national baseball team perform a ceremonial hand-clapping in the southwestern Japan city of Miyazaki on Nov. 13, 2023, after wrapping up their training camp for the upcoming Asia Professional Baseball Championship.

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Chengdu Universiade inspires, connects athletes around the world: African expert

STORY: Chengdu Universiade inspires, connects athletes around the world: African expert DATELINE: Aug. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:13 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chengdu Universiade 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PAUL TUITOEK, Athletics Kenya Universities chairman 3. various of Chengdu Universiade 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): PAUL TUITOEK, Athletics Kenya Universities chairman STORYLINE: The 31st FISU World University Games is taking place in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province between July 28 and August 8. Paul Tuitoek, a sports expert from Kenya, said the Chengdu Universiade is an inspiring event during which athletes have been encouraged to solidify their dreams. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PAUL TUITOEK, Athletics Kenya Universities chairman "The games has been very inspiring. Even though you lose in a competition, you feel inspired because of the environment which you are in, the crowds in the stadium always cheering and clapping for the athletes, and also the media, which keeps o

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Qatar joins France, Italy in Lebanon's offshore oil, gas exploration

STORY: Qatar joins France, Italy in Lebanon's offshore oil, gas exploration DATELINE: Jan. 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:47 LOCATION: Beirut CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Lebanese and foreign officials standing to the national anthem 2. various of attendees 3. various of officials ahead of the agreement signature 4. various of officials signing the agreement 5. various of officials taking photos after the agreement signature 6. various of officials clapping after the signature 7. various of officials shaking hands with Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati 8. various of attendees listening to speeches 9. various of Qatari Minister of Energy Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi giving his speech 10. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SAAD SHERIDA AL-KAABI, Qatari Minister of Energy 11. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): PATRICK POUYANNE, CEO of TotalEnergies 12. various of Lebanese caretaker Energy Minister Walid Fayyad speaking 13. various of the audience leaving 14. various of foreign officials meeting with Mikati 15. various of Mikati and th

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China, Latin America hold 1st ministerial meeting

China, Latin America hold 1st ministerial meeting

BEIJING, China - Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) prepares to make a speech at the start of the first ministerial meeting hosted by China with the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States at Beijing's Great Hall of the People on Jan. 8, 2015, with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro clapping his hands.

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Campaigning for Dec. 14 Japanese general election begins

Campaigning for Dec. 14 Japanese general election begins

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Photo taken on Dec. 2, 2014, shows people clapping their hands as they listen to a speech by a candidate running for the Dec. 14 general election in Yokohama, near Tokyo, at the start of the official campaigning. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's Liberal Democratic Party aims at another victory, while the opposition camp will try to stop one-party dominance by the LDP, which held nearly 300 of the 480 seats in the House of Representatives before it was dissolved two weeks ago.

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Jeter responds to fans' cheers at retirement ceremony

Jeter responds to fans' cheers at retirement ceremony

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees captain Derek Jeter acknowledges cheers from fans at New York's Yankee Stadium during his retirement ceremony on Sept. 7, 2014. Clapping behind him on the left is former basketball superstar Michael Jordan.

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China's top political advisory body ends annual session

China's top political advisory body ends annual session

BEIJING, China - Yu Zhengsheng (C), head of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), delivers a speech at a closing meeting of the second session of the 12th National Committee of the CPPCC at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 12, 2014, with China's President Xi Jinpin (L in back) and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang (R in back) clapping behind him.

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N. Korea power succession

N. Korea power succession

BEIJING, China - File photo shows Kim Jong Un (R) clapping during a military parade in Pyongyang on Oct. 10, 2010, as his father and then North Korean leader Kim Jong Il (L) leaves the reviewing platform. The parade was to mark the 65th anniversary of the founding of the ruling Workers Party of Korea.

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Kim Jong Il reportedly dead

Kim Jong Il reportedly dead

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Il clapping his hands during a ceremony marking the 70th anniversary of the foundation of the Korean People's Army in Pyongyang in April 2002. North Korea on Dec. 19, 2011, announced Kim died. He was 69.

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China marks 10th anniversary of WTO participation

China marks 10th anniversary of WTO participation

BEIJING, China - Chinese President Hu Jintao (R) delivers a speech during a ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Dec. 11, 2011, marking the 10th anniversary of China's joining the World Trade Organization. On left is WTO Director General Pascal Lamy clapping.

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Survivors clapping hands

Survivors clapping hands

ISHINOMAKI, Japan - Tsunami survivors applaud after valuable items belonging to a woman (L, crouching) were found from an overturned car in Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture, on March 27, 2011. The area was devastated by a magnitude 9.0 earthquake and ensuing tsunami on March 11.

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Japan, Russia adopt 12 documents including anti-terror package

Japan, Russia adopt 12 documents including anti-terror package

TOKYO, Japan - Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) and Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi exchange documents on bilateral cooperation at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Nov. 21, with Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Aso clapping his hands beside them.

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Koizumi's governing coalition certain to gain majority

Koizumi's governing coalition certain to gain majority

TOKYO, Japan - Tsutomu Takebe (R), secretary general of Japan's governing Liberal Democratic Party, puts an artificial rose on the name of the LDP candidate certain to win the House of Representatives election at LDP headquarters in Tokyo Sept. 11, with acting secretary general Sinzo Abe clapping.

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(1) N. Korea's Kim wants to normalize relations with Japan

(1) N. Korea's Kim wants to normalize relations with Japan

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken in April 2002 shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Il clapping his hands at a military memorial ceremony in Pyongyang.

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Musashimaru practices ritual

Musashimaru practices ritual

Newly promoted yokozuna Musashimaru (L), coached by his stable master Musashigawa (R), practices the 'unryu' style of ring purification ritual May 28. The Samoan-born grand champion will perform the foot-stomping, hand-clapping ritual at Meiji Shrine in Tokyo on May 29.

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Queen Elizabeth II's coffin brought to Westminster Hall for Lying-in-State

STORY: Queen Elizabeth II's coffin brought to Westminster Hall for Lying-in-State DATELINE: Sept. 15, 2022 LENGTH: 00:06:51 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. Queen Elizabeth II's coffin leaving Buckingham Palace 2. Queen Elizabeth II's coffin passing the Whitehall (cabinet buildings) 3. various of Westminster Palace and Westminster Hall STORYLINE: Queen Elizabeth II's coffin left Buckingham Palace and arrived at Westminster Palace on Tuesday, where the late Queen will lie in state for the public to pay respects in the following four days. On the Queen's final departure from Buckingham Palace, her four children, led by King Charles III, walked behind the coffin. Thousands of people lined the route, many wiping away tears, some clapping and cheering for the country's longest-reigning monarch. According to the funeral arrangement released by Buckingham Palace, the Lying-in-State of Queen Elizabeth II will take place in Westminster Hall at the Westminster Palace, also known as the Houses of Pa

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Last trading day of 2021 for Tokyo stock market

Last trading day of 2021 for Tokyo stock market

Market officials wearing masks for protection against the coronavirus make a ceremonial hand-clapping at the Tokyo Stock Exchange after the last trading session of the year on Dec. 30, 2021.

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Japan, Russia adopt 12 documents including anti-terror package

Japan, Russia adopt 12 documents including anti-terror package

TOKYO, Japan - Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) and Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi exchange documents on bilateral cooperation at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Nov. 21, with Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Aso clapping his hands beside them. (Kyodo)

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Made In Dagenham (2010)

Made In Dagenham (2010)

Bob Hoskins Characters: Albert Film: Made In Dagenham (2010) Director: Nigel Cole 02 September 2010 Date: 02 September 2010

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Casino Jack (2010)

Casino Jack (2010)

Barry Pepper & Kevin Spacey Characters: Michael Scanlon, Jack Abramoff Film: Casino Jack; Bagman (CAN 2010) Director: George Hickenlooper 16 September 2010 Date: 16 September 2010

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Made In Dagenham (2010)

Made In Dagenham (2010)

Sally Hawkins Characters: Rita Film: Made In Dagenham (2010) Director: Nigel Cole 02 September 2010 Date: 02 September 2010

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My Own Love Song (2010)

My Own Love Song (2010)

Forest Whitaker Characters: Joey Film: My Own Love Song (2010) Director: Olivier Dahan 07 April 2010 Date: 07 April 2010

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You Again (2010)

You Again (2010)

Odette Yustman & Sigourney Weaver Characters: Joanna, Aunt Ramona Film: You Again (USA 2010) Director: Andy Fickman 23 October 2010 Date: 23 October 2010

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When In Rome (2010)

When In Rome (2010)

Kristen Bell & Josh Duhamel Characters: Beth, Nick Film: When In Rome (2010) Director: Mark Steven Johnson 29 January 2010 Date: 29 January 2010

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