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The 404 1,123: Where a storm is coming (podcast)

Leaked from today's 404 episode:

- McDonalds to open first vegetarian restaurant.

- Hoax alert: Bruce Willis fights for the right to bequeath his iTunes library.

- How classic games got their names (hat tip to Corey).

- Is this new Prince Harry game using Jeff's likeness?

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Who owns your downloaded music after you die?

Earlier today, a story emerged from the British tabloids that Bruce Willis was considering suing Apple in a bid to determine who gets his iTunes music collection after his death. Perhaps something more suited for April Fool's Day? We reported it (and fell for it) and we've updated the piece to reflect that the original source was a work of fiction. (Willis' wife tweeted this morning that the story was not true.)

But the one thing still not settled or answered from today's misreporting: what happens to downloaded content when the buyer passes away? (Spoiler alert: just … Read more

Bruce Willis not suing Apple over music inheritance rules

Reports of Bruce Willis' discontent over who will inherit his massive music collection when he dies have been greatly exaggerated.

The "Die Hard" actor, who has reportedly spent thousands of dollars on his iTunes music collection, was concerned that upon his demise, the rights to his music collection would pass back to Apple instead of to his children, according to a report in The Daily Mail. He was reportedly considering setting up trusts to act as legal "holders" of the music, as well as exploring the possibility of bringing a lawsuit against Apple to clarify the … Read more

The 404 Yuletide Mini-sode: Where The 404 is the Fifth Element

Welcome back to another Yuletide Mini-sode of CNET's The 404 Podcast. We'll be keeping you company all season with fresh episodes, year-end wrap-ups, CES 2010 previews, and much more!

Today's special holiday edition of The 404 is dedicated to The Fifth Element, easily one of our favorite movies of all time. From the epic vision of the distant future to the colorful characters and of course the operatic techno scene, this movie retains its entertainment value after almost 13 years.

To celebrate, we run off a list of our favorite scenes and quotes from the movie, then play a quick game of trivia. For example, did you know that Ruby Rhod wasn't supposed to be the original name for Chris Tucker's character? It was actually Loc Rhod! The original name appears in the script and the movie novelization.

Lots more to talk about, so check out the show and keep it hot hot HOT!

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