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New J.J. Abrams, Greg Kinnear dramas set for Fox

"Sam Raimi ("Oz the Great and Powerful" and the "Spider-Man" franchise) directed and was an executive producer on the "Rake" pilot.

'Oz' again tops box office with $42.2 million

Sam Raimi's prequel to the L. Frank Baum classic "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" also took in $46.6 million overseas, leading to a two-week worldwide total of $281.8 million.

Remake of the 1981 film Evil Dead plays at SXSW

Alvarez said Campbell recruited him to take on the project after years or rumors that he, Raimi and Tapert were planning to remake the low-budget, indie masterpiece t that launched their careers.

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Director Sam Raimi also is trying to find his own balance here between creating a big-budget, 3-D blockbuster and placing his signature stamp of kitschy, darkly humorous horror.

Disney, Sam Raimi gamble on return trip to Oz

"Franco and Raimi are personal friends, and the director said he's seen the actor's growth as a performer and an individual since they first worked together on 2002's "Spider-Man.

Movie review: Oz the Great and Powerful

On top of that, it's amusing to see longtime Raimi stalwart Bruce Campbell -- the star of the director's early "Evil Dead" films -- in a cameo as one of the Emerald City gatekeepers.

`Oz the Great and Powerful' isn't exactly either

Director Sam Raimi also is trying to find his own balance here between creating a big-budget, 3-D blockbuster and placing his signature stamp of kitschy, darkly humorous horror.

A look ahead at 2013 in movies

Buzz kill: Raimi's last effort, the cheeky horror film Drag Me to Hell, didn't exactly burn up the box office.

Highlights of Hollywood's 2013 film lineup

"Evil Dead": Sam Raimi and original star Bruce Campbell produce a new take on their horror tale about friends who unleash demons at a cabin in the woods.

Hollywood sticks to tried and true in 2013 lineup

Other highlights for January through April: Sean Penn's mob drama "Gangster Squad"; Jeremy Renner and Gemma Arterton's fairy-tale update "Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters"; Jason Bateman and...

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Fox orders new J.J. Abrams drama, Samberg comedy

Sam Raimi ("Oz the Great and Powerful" and the "Spider-Man" franchise) directed and was an...

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This remake of Sam Raimi's 1981 demonic gorefest doesn't surpass the original, but it measures...

LOS ANGELES: 'Evil Dead' takes possession of box-office lead

The film is a new iteration of Sam Raimi's original, which became a cult classic after its...

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The Past Was Close Behind: Spider-Man's Wife Makes a Curious Pledge

Raimi was going to make 4.

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Director Sam Raimi reveals he was unhappy with Spider-Man 3 and hoped to end his series "on a...

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'Darkman' is original, and yet another under-rated classic from Sam Raimi.

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Box office update: 'Evil Dead scares up $10.1 million on Friday

By Grady Smith Remake of Sam Raimi's cult fave on pace for $27M weekend; ''Jurassic Park 3D'' at...

Box office report: 'Evil Dead' brings life to industry with $26 million debut

Evil Dead, a new remake of Sam Raimi's 1981 cult classic, led the way with $24.2 million.

Evil Dead: 5 Ways the Horror Flick Is a Shock to the System

Produced by writer-director Sam Raimi and star Bruce Campbell (Burn Notice) of 1981's The Evil...