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    Faith-Based Blockbusters; The Westmores of Hollywood

    The making and marketing of a Christian hit which landed an impressive fourth place at the box office in its first weekend out. Plus, the first family of hair and make-up finally gets its own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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    By Claude Brodesser-Akner • Oct 13, 2008 • 30m Listen

    This week, faith-based blockbusters. We discuss the making and marketing of the Christian hit, Fireproof, which landed an impressive fourth place at the box office in its first weekend out. Plus, after 90 years of making the stars look fabulous, the first family of hair and make-up finally gets its own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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      Faith-Based Blockbusters; The Westmores of Hollywood

      The making and marketing of a Christian hit which landed an impressive fourth place at the box office in its first weekend out. Plus, the first family of hair and make-up finally gets its own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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      Claude Brodesser-Akner

      Star-Ledger / NJ.com

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