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Bill Maher's documentary about religion—Religulous—is already picking up steam and gaining a following, after footage from the film screened at the Toronto International Film Festival. Variety reports that 20 minutes of the movie were shown, and that Maher and director Larry Charles answered questions, before a sold-out audience of 1,200 people.

Both men expect controversy as the film continues to gain momentum, with Charles calling the movie "pan-offensive." Maher adds: "People who say they're religious say they're humble, but they're arrogant, because they say they have all the answers."

Meanwhile, The Chicago Reader notes that Maher and Charles are quick to say that the film is not just a good-natured spoof. Charles says that while some films "poke gentle fun" at religion, he and Maher hope to "stab it to death."

Maher also draws parallels between religion and current political and social issues. "It's amazing to me how many evangelical Christians are okay with torture, considering how their boy got tortured so bad. But their Christianity isn't about morals or ethics, it's about saving their ass. They pray to Christ so that they can do whatever they want in this world, and he'll forgive and protect them in the next." Adds Maher, "We don't need a person of faith in the U.S. presidency; we need a person of doubt."

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Concerns mounting, but are they merely overreactions?

Walden Media fast-tracks The Silver Chair (NarniaWeb)
With possible strike looming, studio prioritizes next Narnia film

Jon Stewart to return as Oscar host (Reuters)
Comedian asked back for second time as emcee

Warner Brothers adapting Paddington Bear (Variety)
Children's book to become live-action film, from Potter producer

Casino Royale villain back for Bond 22 (MI6)
Mr. White returns; new film picks up minutes after last one

Ricky Gervais in talks for This Side of the Truth (Variety)
Actor to play man who tells the world's first lie

Viggo Mortenson in talks for The Road (Cinematical)
Actor "close to signing" for McCarthy movie

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