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Film News: Films in pact include ‘Back-Up Plan,’ ‘Faster’ — USA Network has acquired the rights to CBS Films’ first crop of films — including Jennifer Lopez starrer “The Back-Up Plan,” the upcoming Dwayne Johnson entry “Faster” and the studio’s first release, “Extraordinary Measures.”

Film News: West to direct, produce ‘Protection’ —
Dwayne Johnson will topline indie action thriller “Protection.”

Film News: Actress set for CBS Films, Sony revenge thriller — Carla Gugino has signed on to co-star opposite Dwayne Johnson in the revenge thriller “Faster,” a co-production of CBS Films and Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions Group.

Film News: ‘Tooth Fairy,’ ‘Legion’ and ‘Extraordinary’ open wide — Fox will add to its “Avatar” onslaught with Dwayne Johnson kidpic “Tooth Fairy” opening wide.

Film News: Maggie Grace joins Dwayne Johnson starrer; Salma Hayek in talks — Casting on the Dwayne Johnson starrer “Faster” is picking up speed.