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Comedian Katt Williams arrested

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 18:08:24 +0000

Comedian Katt Williams was arrested on burglary and criminal trespass charges Sunday.

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Exclusive Tinseltown Tidbits: Monday Nov. 9

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 17:11:13 +0000

Which sexy model will grace the next Sports Illustrated cover and which controversial blogger is back at it again?

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Film Independent Names David Ansen to Program Film Festival

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 16:41:37 +0000

By Lisa Horowitz Newsweek film critic David Ansen has joined Film Independent as artistic director of the organization's 2010 Los Angeles Film Festival. Also, senior programmer Doug Jones has been promoted to associate director of programming for LAFF. More to come...

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Eric Angevine: Why Sports Matter

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 16:06:02 +0000

Contrary to conventional wisdom, sports are not a metaphor for life. They are life. I don't mean that in the overblown, overtly macho Vince Lombardi way, where killing yourself at practice and sacrificing your body to score points may be the most important thing an athlete has to offer to society. I mean it quite literally. Sports are played by human beings - sometimes inspiringly courageous, sometimes damnably fallible - and watched by other human beings. Sports has workers (the players), several layers of bosses (coaches, owners, athletics departments, university presidents), and multinational corporate HQs (MLB, NFL, UEFA, NCAA). People who work in sports probably endure the daily grind in much the same way you do, though many of the workers don't have cubicles, may make millions of dollars per year, and don't leave huge butt-dents in office chairs at the end of every work day. Fans buy into sports in much the way investors play the stock market. Buying North Carolina basketball ...

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Ansen named a.d. of L.A. film fest

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 15:57:34 +0000

Film News: Film Independent taps Newsweek critic -- Film Independent has tapped Newsweek film critic David Ansen as artistic director of the 2010 Los Angeles Film Festival.

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Dave Hollander: Fantasy Football Surpasses All Previous Cringe Thresholds

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 15:47:30 +0000

It's gone too far. Maybe it's not gone as far to say it's a sign of the apocalypse for organized sports but the existence of a new fantasy football situation comedy on FX -- The League -- tells us just how far off the beam the collective sports consciousness has fallen. I don't get it. I never have. Lord knows I love my sports but I'm not among the several millions of so-called "sports fans" who invest months of their lives and sink hundreds of their dollars into fantasy sports. Call me crazy it's just that I still "fantasize" about being the quarterback, not the General Manager. According to one half of the husband-wife team who created The League , I'm missing the major social advances this recreational adjunct to real sports provides: "For women it's a great way to learn football," Jackie Schaffer tells ESPN Magazine . "When your man is watching the games, you have reason to be invested too." I think the latter part of her thesis is addressed head-on with a reality-based ...

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NCR, MOD launch movie rental kiosks

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 15:00:00 +0000

Film News: Companies to test on computer memory cards -- With the home entertainment rental market still strong, two companies will begin testing digital downloads on computer memory cards.

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Peter Dunn named to top post at CBS

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 14:46:57 +0000

TV News: Exec to top CBS Television Stations group -- Peter Dunn, head of CBS' flagship Gotham station WCBS, has been upped to prez of the entire CBS Television Stations group.

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GE, Comcast Agree on NBCU Valuation

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 14:43:29 +0000

By Reuters General Electric Co. and Comcast Corp have agreed on a valuation of around $30 billion for a joint venture between NBC Universal and Comcast, ironing out what has been a key obstacle in talks so far, a source familiar with the matter said on Sunday. The resolution of that issue brings the parties one step closer to an agreement, but French media conglomerate Vivendi, which owns 20 percent of NBC Universal, has not yet agreed to a deal, the source said. Read more from Reuters.

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Murdoch launches attack on BBC

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 14:43:28 +0000

International News: News Corp. chief alleges copyright theft -- Rupert Murdoch has ratcheted up the war of words between News Corp. and the BBC, hinting that he would sue the pubcaster for allegedly "stealing" material from his newspapers.

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Paramount Offers Content to ZillionTV

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 14:41:30 +0000

By the Hollywood Reporter Like several of its competitors, Paramount is buying into the idea of ZillionTV, offering up content and taking an equity stake in the young VOD company. ZillionTV allows users to purchase or rent movies and TV shows for viewing on their TV screens. Its more unique offering, though, is allowing consumers to watch such content free if they agree to watch commercials for products in categories that viewers choose for themselves. Read more from the Hollywood Reporter.

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Agassi opens up about his life, tennis and new book

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 13:40:15 +0000

For a life lived in the public eye, Andre Agassi kept his tormented soul out of the limelight. But in his new autobiography, ...

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Michael Kaiser: Does the Symphonic Orchestra Model Work?

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 13:20:49 +0000

One of the Fellows participating in the Kennedy Center Arts Management Institute raised a serious question with me: can the traditional model of a symphony orchestra work in the United States? He observed that salaries are very high for musicians, conductors and guest artists, and ticket demand is not strong enough to cover most of these costs. High ticket prices are stifling that demand and contributions will continue to have to grow very rapidly to cover inflation. I cannot argue with this analysis. Somehow the cost structure for American orchestras has risen to the point that every orchestra is likely to struggle to make ends meet. I do believe that a group of elite orchestras will survive, and even thrive. These orchestras will have the support of their communities, a large thriving fund-raising program and, of course, exciting art. But the number of orchestras that will be able to achieve this status will be limited. Already we see a series of regional symphonies closing, ...

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Golden Age

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 13:03:59 +0000

Film highlights urban myths about Ceausescu regime

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Spanish duo top local box office

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 11:27:07 +0000

International News: 'Cell 211,' 'Agora' nab top two slots in Spain -- Two Spanish movies are rewriting recent record books in Spain.

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Singing to health

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 09:55:32 +0000

How performing helps US singer's cystic fibrosis

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NBC Universal valued at $30 billion

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 09:10:25 +0000

TV News: General Electric, Comcast agree price tag -- The sale of NBC Universal took a step closer Monday as General Electric, which holds an 80% stake in NBC U, and Comcast agreed the price tag, according to wire reports.

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Saharan musicians win Uncut award

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 08:47:15 +0000

A band of Tuareg musicians from the Sahara region win this year's Uncut Music Award for best album.

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Critic's Corner Monday

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 03:15:23 +0000

House (Fox, tonight, 8 ET/PT) is back, but the doctor is not in the hospital: He's tailing Cuddy and Wilson to a medical conference. ...

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'Curb' parks at TGN, TV Land

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 03:01:00 +0000

TV News: Duo picks up basic cable rights to HBO comedy -- TV Guide Network and TV Land are feeling pretty, pretty good about their latest programming acquisition.

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Kendrick departs DreamWorks

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 02:57:05 +0000

Web Exclusive: DWA legal eagle flies the coop -- DreamWorks Animation general counsel Katherine Kendrick will ankle the animation biz to pursue philanthropic activities when her contract expires in December.

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WGAW reaches out to its scribes

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 02:54:59 +0000

Web Exclusive: Guild seeks assessment of climate in Industry -- With annual earnings for writers having plunged 18%, the Writers Guild of America West has launched an online member survey seeking a "candid" assessment of the current climate for scribes.

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Cinema Epoch acquires 'L'amour'

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 02:00:00 +0000

Film News: Film to be released in January -- Cinema Epoch has acquired U.S. distribution rights to Italian production "L'amour cache" (Hidden Love) and set a January release.

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Dhalia to helm 'April 23'

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 02:00:00 +0000

Film News: Brazilian director signed to Lakeshore pic -- Lakeshore Entertainment has signed Brazilian director Heitor Dhalia to helm the espionage thriller "April 23."

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Merantau

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 01:50:51 +0000

Film Reviews: Pic introduces a potential star in Iko Uwais, but only fitfully works as an action movie.

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Move over, Alvin: The Chipettes want the stage in 'The Squeakquel'

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 00:36:58 +0000

Alvin, Simon and Theodore are back, and this time they're facing off against their furry female counterparts ?? Brittany, Eleanor ...

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Hard Rock, celebs imagine there's no hunger

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 23:53:35 +0000

Sating appetites is big business at Hard Rock International's 127 cafes. Now it's on the philanthropic menu.

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Indie pros speak at AFM

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 22:37:33 +0000

Film News: Unique marketing for films stressed -- Indie pros spoke Sunday at the American Film Market's distribution panel.

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CJ Entertainment sells titles at AFM

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 22:32:56 +0000

AFM News: 'Mother,' 'Haeundae' sold to Asian territories -- South Korea's CJ Entertainment has sold its titles to Asian territories.

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Songwriting team pick up Ebb Award

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 22:20:33 +0000

Legit News: Heisler, Goldrich nab laurels -- Songwriting team Marcy Heisler and Zina Goldrich have picked up the 2009 Fred Ebb Award, the songwriting laurel that comes with a $50,000 cash prize.

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'Wonderettes' to close

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 22:18:07 +0000

Legit News: Off Broadway show ends in January -- Off Broadway tuner "The Marvelous Wonderettes" will shutter in January after about 16 months on the boards -- a lifespan that qualifies the show as a longrunner on the commercial Off Broadway scene.

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Drug Lord Apology Doc Plays Big in Colombia

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 20:51:14 +0000

By Variety The documentary "Sins of My Father" has snared a wide release in Colombia, riding a wave of press coverage of the film about the son of drug lord Pablo Escobar. Cine Colombia will release it Dec. 10 in Colombia on 20 prints, the widest ever for a documentary in the country, where even bigger titles usually only manage one print. The reason: the subject matter. The film follows Juan Pablo Escobar as he tells the story of his father, whose drug trafficking operation made him a rich man and ushered in a wave of murders before he was killed in a gunfight. In...

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Detention of the Dead

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 20:44:48 +0000

Legit Reviews: The clever writing is unfortunately as uneven as a zombie attempting to shamble up a staircase.

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R. Kelly

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 20:09:28 +0000

Music Reviews: Show accidentally revealed a whole new side to the singer - R. Kelly the irrepressible goofball.

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Polish producer Jablonski honored

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 19:29:55 +0000

International News: Filmmaker to receive Paderewski Award -- Dariusz Jablonski will receive a top award from a leading American-based Polish institute.

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FX's 'League' scores in ratings

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 16:12:08 +0000

TV News: 'Real Housewives' brings in big numbers -- FX's "The League" is suddenly in the game, while the O.C. edition of Bravo's "Real Housewives" squeezed strong numbers for its fifth season premiere.

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Bad Extensions And Wigs: Whose Weave Is The Worst? (PHOTOS, POLL)

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 12:53:22 +0000

Many starlets' hair is not entirely their own, but some of these ladies have especially fake looking coifs. Whose sewn-on hair is the worst? You decide. PHOTOS: Get HuffPost Entertainment On Facebook and Twitter!

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Gaga greenlights growth

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 02:04:30 +0000

Film News: Japanese distrib ramps up with 'District 9,' seeks AFM buys -- A newly recapitalized Gaga is back and buying movies.

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'Precious' on path to indie success

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 01:33:44 +0000

AFM News: Friday bow a record for limited release -- This year has seen a number of indie films blossom at the worldwide box office.

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'Bruc' belongs to StudioCanal

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 01:22:01 +0000

Film News: Minimajor takes rights outside Spain for actioner -- Gallic minimajor StudioCanal has taken worldwide rights outside Spain to Daniel Benmayor's "Bruc."

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Few hitch to AFM's Favorite Film Pitch

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 01:19:05 +0000

Film News: Inaugural competition has low turnout -- A surprisingly low turnout stepped in front of the camera Saturday at the American Film Market and the People's Choice Awards' kickoff of the inaugural Favorite Film Pitch competish.

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Break Away

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 00:54:25 +0000

Pusan Film Festival Reviews: A classy little drama-cum-genre exercise made with minimal resources.

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New Films links to 'Chain' horror pic

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 00:17:26 +0000

Film News: Nabs worldwide rights, sees franchise potential -- New Films has picked up worldwide rights to Deon Taylor's horror pic "Chain Letter" and will release the film in the U.S. next year.

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For love, not money

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 00:08:18 +0000

Film News: Film Indepedent panel cautions about quick payoffs -- With the indie sector on shaky ground, experts warned of a hard-to-resist temptation: Going for the money.

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Kavanaugh speaks to AFM confab

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 23:40:19 +0000

Film News: Wiczyk tells panel attendees to take smart risks -- Panelists at Friday's American Film Market finance conference know all about taking risks.

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'Bush for Murder' looks for distrib

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 23:24:17 +0000

Film News: Global dislike of former president could spur buyer -- Documentary "The Prosecution of George W. Bush for Murder" is shopping for distribution at AFM.

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'Wave' of buyers for documentary

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 23:13:56 +0000

Film News: Japanese, Brazilian, French firms take all rights -- Repped by Paris-based company Wide Management, Emmanuel Laurent's docu "Two in the Wave" has been acquired by Japan's Cetera Intl., France's Les Films du Paradoxe and Brazil's Imovision for all rights.

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'Two in the Wave' acquired by company trio

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 23:13:56 +0000

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Better buzz on film funding

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 22:41:33 +0000

Film News: Lending universe will expand for industry -- While Hollywood's prospects for foreign financing is downbeat, the situation should slowly brighten, according to film biz honchos at the American Film Market on Friday.

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Gaumont picks up 'De Force'

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 22:32:28 +0000

Film News: Crime thriller was helmed by ex-con Frank Henry -- French mini-major Gaumont has taken domestic distribution and international sales rights to "De Force."

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