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TelevisionWeek, July, 2006 by Lisotta, Christopher

"Tonight Show'' host Jay Leno will guest host on Buena Vista Television's syndicated movie review program "Ebert & Roeper'' for the Aug. 5-6 episodes as a fill-in for Roger Ebert, who is recuperating from surgery. Usually shot in Chicago, "Ebert & Roeper'' will tape this week in Los Angeles to accommodate Mr.

Leno's schedule. Along with co-host Richard Roeper, Mr. Leno will review the feature films "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby,'' "Miami Vice,'' "Little Miss Sunshine,'' "The Night Listener'' and "Shadowboxer.'' The following week, director Kevin Smith ("Clerks II'') will take over from Mr. Leno. -Christopher Lisotta Apple Inks Pacts for E!, WB Series on iTunes Apple signed deals with E! and Warner Bros. last week to make TV series...

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