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 Into Character, a new weekly reality series from out creator Riaz Patel, premieres Wednesday on AMC. The show will allow people to live out their fantasies from their favorite movies, whether it's undergoing Rocky-esque fight training or learning to dance like Patrick Swayze in Dirty Dancing. For more information on Into Character, visit www.AMCTV.com.     
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