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Curious tykes will like 'George'

Will Ferrell, who voices one of the characters in "Curious George," says the movie is family-friendly. (:29)

Bringing a classic children's tale to the big screen carries certain risks. In the case of "Curious George," for instance, do you dare modernize the story? Do you leave the protagonist stuck in the pre-World War II era, or do you spike his hair and give him a nose ring? Do you jazz up the cute 'n' cuddly George by giving him an attitudinal voice a la Chris Rock? And will one of the two be given a gas problem, seemingly obligatory in today's kiddie film fare?

Curious tykes will like 'George'

Bringing a classic children's tale to the big screen carries certain risks. In the case of "Curious George," for instance, do you dare modernize the story? Do you leave the protagonist stuck in the pre-World War II era, or do you spike his hair and give him a nose ring? Do you jazz up the cute 'n' cuddly George by giving him an attitudinal voice a la Chris Rock? And will one of the two be given a gas problem, seemingly obligatory in today's kiddie film fare?

One of the successes of "Curious George," the big screen version of H.A. Rey's wonderfully mischievous monkey, is the seamless manner in which director Matthew O'Callaghan updates the original 1941 tale.

"George" begins with a school group touring a stodgy museum of natural history stuck in the 1940s. The Man in the Yellow Hat (he's given the name Ted in the movie, thankfully not Dylan or Hunter) asks the kids what development vastly improved the lives of diorama cave dwellers Grog and Og.

Curious tykes will like 'George'

Bringing a classic children's tale to the big screen carries certain risks. In the case of "Curious George," for instance, do you dare modernize the story? Do you leave the protagonist stuck in the pre-World War II era, or do you spike his hair and give him a nose ring? Do you jazz up the cute 'n' cuddly George by giving him an attitudinal voice a la Chris Rock? And will one of the two be given a gas problem, seemingly obligatory in today's kiddie film fare?

One of the successes of "Curious George," the big screen version of H.A. Rey's wonderfully mischievous monkey, is the seamless manner in which director Matthew O'Callaghan updates the original 1941 tale.

"George" begins with a school group touring a stodgy museum of natural history stuck in the 1940s. The Man in the Yellow Hat (he's given the name Ted in the movie, thankfully not Dylan or Hunter) asks the kids what development vastly improved the lives of diorama cave dwellers Grog and Og.

Durham Bulls club to help dedicate postage stamp

The Durham Bulls Baseball Club and Durham's downtown post office will dedicate a new commemorative first-class postage stamp this month in honor of America's favorite pastime.

Now available nationwide, the stamp features a colorful depiction of a pitcher and baseball diamond and reads "Take Me Out to the Ball Game." The stamp is a commemoration of the song of the same name, written 100 years ago by Jack Norworth.

Those expected to attend the dedication Aug. 28 include post office supervisor Tom Pollard, Bulls mascot Wool E. Bull and Bulls Vice President George Habel. Also expected: Clay Council, the septuagenarian baseball coach who pitched to Raleigh native Josh Hamilton during this summer's All-Star Home Run Derby. Hamilton, a Texas Ranger outfielder, set a derby record for homers in the competition.

Former IRL, Indy chief Tony George leaves Hulman board

Tony George has resigned from the board that oversees operation of Indianapolis Motor Speedway, according to news release issued by the historic speedway on behalf of Chairman Mari Hulman George.

The resignation leaves George with no remaining role in Hulman & Co., the speedway, the Indy Racing League, IMS Productions and other affiliated companies. His term as CEO of the family companies ended June 30, 2009.

He still owns Vision Racing, a competitor in the IZOD IndyCar Series of the Indy Racing League.