If you take a few days off in this job, there’s a lot of catching up to do. Disney seems to be testing the waters for a possible DVD release of its most controversial vintage title, the long-unavailable (in the U.S.) “The Song of the South.” It took Leonardo to dethrone Leonidas at the weekend boxoffice, while “Shooter” became the latest Paramount release to open below expecations. Emma Watson is on board for the last two “Harry Potters,” despite an earlier report she was bailing, a possible feint by her agents. Fifteen suicide-prevention groups are disturbed by the jokey campaign aimed at teenagers for “Wristcutters: A Love Story.” And Hollywood Elsewhere’s dyspeptic Jeffrey Wells defies an embargo and renders a split decision on “Grindhouse.” He gives a thumbs up to “Death Proof,” Quentin Tarantino’s half of this three-hour faux double features and a thumbs down to Robert Rodriguez’ “Planet Terror.” Will this mixed early review spook the House of Pain sufficiently for the Weinsteins (who have a lot riding on this one) to put off plans to show the flick to the New York press later this week? Stay tuned.

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