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Polanski granted bail, but still in jail

ZURICH, Switzerland, Nov. 25 (UPI) -- A Swiss court has granted filmmaker Roman Polanski's request for bail, but he will remain in jail pending a possible appeal against the ruling, officials said.

The development in the case was reported by the BBC, which said bail was set at $4.5 million.

The British broadcaster quoted the Swiss justice ministry as saying it would decide quickly whether to challenge the court's decision to release Polanski on bail.

Polanski, 76, was arrested Sept. 26 in Zurich in connection with a 1977 child-sex case in Los Angeles.

The famous auteur, who lives in France but was in Switzerland to attend a film festival, has not traveled to the United States since he pleaded guilty in a Los Angeles court to having unlawful sex with a minor and then fled the country before he could be sentenced. He was accused of drugging and having sex with a 13-year-old girl.

Polanski's lawyers have alleged misconduct on the part of the Los Angeles criminal justice system at the time of the plea deal, and are fighting extradition from Switzerland to the United States.

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Osmond crowned 'DWTS' Season 9 champ

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 25 (UPI) -- Donny Osmond and his professional dance partner won the coveted mirrorball trophy on Tuesday's Season 9 finale of "Dancing with the Stars" in Los Angeles.

The 51-year-old entertainer and Kym Johnson beat out reality television personality Kelly Osbourne and singer Mya and their professional dance partners for the honor.

Osmond hugged Johnson and runner-up Mya and then held his prize aloft and ran into the audience to bring his sister Marie on stage to celebrate. Marie Osmond was a past "DWTS" contestant.

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Jackson: Spielberg done shooting 'Tintin'

LONDON, Nov. 25 (UPI) -- Steven Spielberg has finished shooting his big-screen version of the iconic Belgian comic-book series "Tintin," producer Peter Jackson said.

"The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn" stars Jamie Bell as Tintin, an intrepid young reporter whose relentless pursuit of a good story thrusts him into a world of high adventure. Set for release in late 2011, the movie also features the voice talents of Daniel Craig, Andy Serkis, Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Gad Elmaleh, Toby Jones and Mackenzie Crook.

"'Tintin' is great. It's made. The movie is cut together and now (we) are turning it into a fully rendered film," Jackson told the BBC, adding the motion-capture movie's computer animation could take up to two more years to complete. "So the movie, to some degree, exists in a very rough state."

Jackson's latest film "The Lovely Bones" is slated to open in U.S. theaters next month. His other films include "King Kong" and "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy.

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TV Guide Network to air Boyle documentary

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 25 (UPI) -- Scottish singing sensation Susan Boyle is to star in an original one-hour special to air exclusively in the United States on the TV Guide Network.

The world premiere of "I Dreamed a Dream: The Susan Boyle Story" is scheduled for Dec. 13 on ITV1 in the United Kingdom at 9 p.m. GMT. The exclusive North American premiere on TV Guide Network is set for 8 p.m. EST and PST.

"The show will celebrate this extraordinary woman's journey from a small village in rural Scotland to international fame and fanfare following her inspiring performance on 'Britain's Got Talent,' the British reality competition series executive produced by Simon Cowell that rocketed Susan Boyle to super-stardom," TV Guide Network said in a news release.

"Susan Boyle is one of those rare personalities who has captivated millions of fans around the world with her undeniable vocal talent and incredible life story," Ryan O'Hara, president of TV Guide Network and TVGuide.com, said in a statement. "For the first time ever, fans will have an opportunity to see Susan Boyle shine on stage in her own spotlight, witness amazing musical performances in a concert setting, as well as gain insight into the challenges she overcame as she rose to an international phenomenon."