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Motown caps 50th anniversary with hometown gala

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:39:56 +0000

Berry Gordy founded what would become Motown Records a half-century ago with an $800 loan. Today, that would get you two tickets ...

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The 10 Best Thanksgiving Movies Of All Time (VIDEO)

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:04:26 +0000

What will you rent this Thanksgiving when the tryptophan kicks in and no one wants to move from the sofa? Vote on your holiday favorites and let us know what we missed in the comments. PHOTOS: Get HuffPost Entertainment On Facebook and Twitter!

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Pope art

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:01:36 +0000

Should the Vatican try to reach out to the art world?

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Swell Season

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:43:51 +0000

Music Reviews: It's not that there's any tension on stage, but it was quite apparent that Swell Season is now more than ever Hansard's band.

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Golden Globes adding extra pizzazz

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:42:21 +0000

TV News: HFPA shakes up kudofest with a live show and host -- What's a venerable awards ceremony to do when ratings are down, other newbie awards shows are nipping at its heels and the world in general is moving at a much faster pace than when it began? Change things up, of course.

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Four Seasons' Watkins rules junket jungle

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:38:24 +0000

Award Central: She helps Beverly Hills hotel hold No. 1 ranking -- Who you gonna call when you need to organize a press junket -- or (far trickier) reschedule dates at the last minute because talent is suddenly unavailable?

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Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:28:18 +0000

TV News: Suburban sex. Political sex. Screwed up families. Paranormal freak-outs. And bunch of high schoolers that seem to always burst into song.

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Dobbs in 2012?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:26:44 +0000

By Reuters A week after abruptly quitting his longtime job as a CNN television news host and commentator, Lou Dobbs said on Thursday he is considering career options including possible runs for the White House or U.S. Senate. "Right now I feel exhilaration at the wide range of choices before me as to what I do next," Dobbs, whose outspoken views on immigration and other topics often angered liberals, told Reuters in a telephone interview from New York on Thursday. Read more at Reuters.

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Comedy noms may predict Oscar entries

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:19:19 +0000

Film News: Clues are found in the history of Globes category -- Separating dramas from comedies and musicals has always invested the Golden Globes with extra interest.

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SAG Probing Motion Capture Work

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:02:49 +0000

By Variety With motion capture becoming increasingly popular production technique, the Screen Actors Guild is investigating how actors perform the work -- a signal the issue may emerge as a factor in next year's contract negotiations. The guild this week invited members and non-members who do the work to a Dec. 3 session at the guild's Hollywood headquarters to discuss the impact of performance capture. Read more in Variety.

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Globes eye animation

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:55:54 +0000

Film News: New rule allows five noms, with many to choose from -- Animated movies have been one of the year's major bright spots at the cineplex. Thanks to a new rule, the HFPA can nominate five (previously three), any one of which could break out to make the Oscar's list.

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Nielsen near deal to sell print, online properties

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:37:48 +0000

Film News: Hollywood Reporter, Billboard among top brands -- According to a Paid Content report, Nielsen Business Media is about two weeks from selling its print and online properties to a consortium led by James Finkelstein's News Communications.

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U.K.'s Channel 4 Signs YouTube Deal

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:36:49 +0000

By Variety Channel 4 became the world's first broadcaster to sign a long-form content deal with Google-owned website YouTube. Beginning next year, U.K. Web surfers will be able to watch full-length TV shows for free. YouTube last week unveiled a U.K. portal providing thousands of hours of long-form content. Read more in Variety.

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Show Boat

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:25:21 +0000

Legit Reviews: "Show Boat" can't hide an antiquated book that will appear ever so distant to 21st century auds.

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Girl Crazy

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:22:30 +0000

Legit Reviews: This breezy song-and-dance show from 1930 aims only to deliver its saddle-bag full of song hits.

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Does God Save the Supernatural Boys?

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:21:14 +0000

Can you believe we have to wait almost two months for a new episode of Supernatural, especially after yesterday's heartbreaker "Abandon All Hope"? The wait is going to be positively...

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Unleashed Fangirls Derail Justin Bieber Appearance

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:19:00 +0000

R.Pattz wasn't there, so why did a bunch of screaming fangirls nearly cause a riot at a Long Island mall? They were waiting for Justin Bieber, of course! One girl ended up...

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Carol Littleton receives MPEG honor

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:17:08 +0000

Film News: Film editor and former president to be feted -- The Motion Picture Editors Guild will honor film editor and former president Carol Littleton with its Fellowship and Service award.

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'Laughing' all the way to Broadway

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:58:28 +0000

Legit News: Producer aims to transfer tuner revival next year -- "Enter Laughing," the musical comedy that drew rave reviews in two runs at Off Broadway's York Theater, is aiming for Broadway in fall 2010.

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Sony Plans New Online Store

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:41:34 +0000

By CNET Sony is planning a new online store a la Apple's iTunes, but with a few twists. The new service, called Sony Online Service for now, was announced at a strategy meeting in Tokyo on Thursday. It will hawk music, movies, books, and other downloadable content geared for Sony's various electronics, including TVs, mobile phones, music players, and computers. The service, which Sony aims to launch next year, will link the company's devices with digital content that it produces. Read more at CNET.

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Television queen

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:21:36 +0000

Is Oprah's talk show move the end of an era?

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Animated short films get on short list

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:18:43 +0000

Film News: Academy announces 10 Oscar contenders -- From 37 contenders to 10, the Academy must now select its animated short film nominees.

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Trailers making change

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:50:40 +0000

Weekly: Film marketing evolves with Internet, 3D -- In the hyper-charged intersection of new media and marketing, the humble trailer is now being asked to not only entice movie fans but also target certain demographics in more sophisticated ways, and embrace new technology like 3D.

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Pamm Fair to Leave SAG Position Dec. 31

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:37:12 +0000

By Wrap Staff Screen Actors Guild deputy national executive director Pamm Fair is resigning her position effective Dec. 31. No immediate replacement was named. Fair, who joined the SAG staff in 2002, will remain with SAG through the end of this year to oversee the transition. In a statement, SAG national president Ken Howard said, “On behalf of the guild, I want to thank Pamm for her contributions and service to SAG members and wish her the best in her future endeavors.” David White, the guild's national executive director, said in a statement: “During her ti...

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Tech Gift Guide 2009 - PlayStation 3

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:34:24 +0000

Weekly Music and Technology: iPhone, Zune among toys inspiring techno-lust -- There are plenty of Blu-ray devices on the market with different bells and whistles, but the video quality of the movies shown on the systems doesn't vary a whole lot.

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Tech Gift Guide 2009 - Toshiba T100

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:33:16 +0000

Weekly Music and Technology: iPhone, Zune among toys inspiring techno-lust -- Not all industryites are techno-friendly, but our jobs increasingly demand it. With the holidays coming and so many products on the market, it's hard to figure out what to ask for: Variety has compiled a few items to make the job easier and, as a bonus, make colleagues and rivals jealous.

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Tech Gift Guide 2009 - FreeAgent Theater+

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:30:07 +0000

Weekly Music and Technology: iPhone, Zune among toys inspiring techno-lust -- There are a flood of devices hitting the market that decode and play your computer's video files, but none work as smoothly as FreeAgent's.

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Tech Gift Guide 2009 - Panasonic V10 series

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:27:18 +0000

Weekly Music and Technology: iPhone, Zune among toys inspiring techno-lust -- It isn't the most energy efficient TV on the market and it may not have the gee-whiz factor of LED backlighting, but this plasma set delivers unmatched picture quality. Black-levels are incredible, colors pop and the Internet services (via Panasonic's VieraCast service) offer a wide variety of viewing options. And with four HDMI inputs, it can handle pretty much whatever input devices you throw at it.

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Vereen, Parke topline Power preem

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:11:56 +0000

Legit News: Actors cast in 'Fetch Clay, Make Man' -- Ben Vereen and Evan Parke will topline the world preem of Will Power's "Fetch Clay, Make Man" at the McCarter Theater in Princeton, N.J.

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Univision goes online

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:08:57 +0000

Weekly International: Spanish-language channel to stream shows on YouTube -- A deal struck last week between U.S. Hispanic media giant Univision's Interactive Media unit and YouTube will unleash a flood of Univision's inhouse Spanish-language programming onto the search engine by first quarter 2010.

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Tech Gift Guide 2009 - Logitech

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:41:09 +0000

Weekly: iPhone, Zune among toys inspiring techno-lust -- Finding the best gadgets and gizmos for the tech lover on your holiday list can be a confounding task. With so many products on the market, it's hard to know which to choose. To make things a little easier, Variety has put together this list of a few can't-miss items bound to make any tech lover happy this year.

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Tech Gift Guide 2009 - Microsoft Zune HD

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:27:37 +0000

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Tech Gift Guide 2009 - Squeezebox Radio

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:25:24 +0000

Weekly Music and Technology: iPhone, Zune among toys inspiring techno-lust -- Finding the best gadgets and gizmos for the tech lover on your holiday list can be a confounding task. With so many products on the market, it's hard to know which to choose. To make things a little easier, Variety has put together this list of a few can't-miss items bound to make any tech lover happy this year.

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Tech Gift Guide 2009 - Nikon D5000

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:18:51 +0000

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George Christy: Vampires Are Here to Stay

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:09:24 +0000

Who knew this biting tradition would have such teeth?

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Pamm Fair resigns from SAG post

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:04:11 +0000

Labor Issues: Exec exits as deputy national executive director -- Pamm Fair, one of the top execs at the Screen Actors Guild, is resigning from her post as deputy national executive director.

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River Road Lands $65 Million Credit Facility

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:02:47 +0000

By Wrap Staff River Road Pictures said Friday it has entered into a senior secured revolving credit facility that provides for up to a total commitment amount of $65 million. Union Bank arranged the transaction. RRP is a wholly owned subsidiary of independent film production company River Road Entertainment. RRP plans to use the money available under the credit facility to enhance its production funding and for general corporate purposes. “We’re grateful to Union Bank for their support of our mission to make quality films,” Bill Pohlad, founder of River Road Enterta...

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Tech Gift Guide 2009 - iPhone 3GS

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:48:29 +0000

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Tech Gift Guide 2009

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:48:29 +0000

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'Phineas' star Perry makes mark on auds

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:17:36 +0000

Animation: Platypus is the breakout star of kids show -- Why a platypus?

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French scion finds feet

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:46:18 +0000

Weekly International: Rousselet launches company in midst or recession -- Rousselet and his partner Fabrice Gianfermi started collecting the financing for the venture specializing in commercial English- language titles in early 2007, roughly a year before the economy collapsed, and closed the deal almost two years later, in November 2008.

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Feud fuels 'ShowMatch' ratings

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:32:43 +0000

Weekly: Brothel skit, look-alike stunt boost Argentine show -- After suffering its worst season ever, Argentine variety program "ShowMatch" is enjoying a ratings high thanks to political figure Luis D'Elia.

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Feud fuels ‘ShowMatch’ ratings

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:32:43 +0000

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Composer, theater go way back

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:28:57 +0000

Weekly Theater: Krieger has a history with the Apollo -- M ost Broadway-centric legiters aren't known for making frequent trips uptown to the Apollo Theater.

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Zimbabwe warms to news networks

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:28:21 +0000

Weekly International: CNN and BBC get easier access, but hurdles remain -- Four months after an agreement with Zimbabwean officials to repair what one minister dubbed a "mutually ruinous relationship," the BBC and CNN are reporting openly from the troubled African nation for the first time in nearly a decade.

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Regal ready to bolster distributor

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:27:19 +0000

Weekly International: Entertainment Corp. in talks for major VCL stake -- MADRID -- Adi Cohen's Regal Entertainment Corp. is in negotiations to take a substantial stake in German entrepreneur Datty Ruth's VCL Film and Medien and its subsid, VCL Communications.

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Berlusconi divorce impacts empire

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:21:20 +0000

Business News: Fate of business holdings in the balance -- The Italo premier and media mogul's estranged spouse, Veronica Lario, has just moved into her mother's palatial Swiss retreat, from which the former actress and her lawyers are reportedly plotting an acrimonious divorce that could become Italy's new spectator sport, somewhat like the current "Dodgers divorce" case between Frank and Jamie McCourt in L.A.

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'Dreamgirls' goes global

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:20:46 +0000

Legit News: Stints in Korea, uptown rep unusual production model -- The opening scene of "Dreamgirls" has always been set, as an announcer proclaims, "Live from the Apollo Theater!" But this time, he really means it.

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'2012' has colossal opening overseas

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:17:56 +0000

Weekly: Sony pic rakes in big bucks at worldwide box office -- Disaster sells -- in almost every language.

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Channel 4 dials up YouTube deal

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:08:21 +0000

Technology News: U.K. broadcaster signs longform content pact -- Can YouTube be the stopper in the profit drain that is bedeviling the broadcasting biz? Troubled U.K. network Channel 4 is betting on it.

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