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BRIEF: Asarco extends reorganization deadline.
November 1, 2007... Nov. 1--Tucson-based copper producer Asarco LLC has won an eighth extension of its exclusive right to file its own bankruptcy reorganization plan. Judge Richard S. Schmidt of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Corpus Christi, Texas, granted Asarco's request to extend the so-called exclusivity...

The Wiz of 'Waverly'.
November 1, 2007... Byline: Levi J. Long Nov. 1--Peter Murrieta, the executive producer of the Disney Channel's new "Wizards of Waverly Place," graduated from Sabino High School in 1984, then went on to the University of Arizona. The sitcom, which premiered last week, is about a girl, Alex, and her...

Criminally classic: 'American Gangster' a gem.
November 1, 2007... Byline: Phil Villarreal Nov. 1--"American Gangster" is a film Tony Montana would watch after a night of wheeling, dealing and slaying. The Corleones or Sopranos would discuss it over Thanksgiving. Martin Scorsese will buy the movie's poster and frame it on his bedroom wall. Director...

Michael Douglas' treasure hunt yields fool's gold.
November 1, 2007... Byline: Phil Villarreal Nov. 1--If you're looking for buried indie cinematic riches, keep on digging. The clunky "King of California" leaves you with all the satisfaction of hitting caliche in your backyard. Writer/director Mike Cahill's debut is a zany father/daughter bonding comedy...

Smoking is out: Outside, that is, as Tucsonans deal with state ban.
November 1, 2007... Byline: Coley Ward Nov. 1--It's been six months since Arizona banned smoking in restaurants and bars -- and bingo halls, pool halls and grocery stores. No longer does a cloud of smoke hover over the heads of customers during burlesque shows at the Surly Wench Pub, or sting the eyes of...