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| Filed Under: | Industries / Entertainment Industry | |
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| Archived Since: | May 25, 2010 | |
Blog Post Archive
Chernin, Guggenheim, pay TV distributors bid for Hulu
The initial bids are in for online media's most talked-about sale: Hulu.
Fox News CEO Roger Ailes blasts administration, praises his team
Fox News Chairman Roger Ailes sent a memo to the channel's staff critical of the Obama administration in the wake of revelations that the Justice Department was probing phone and email communications by Fox News reporter James Rosen and described him as a “possible co-conspirator” in violations of the Espionage Act.
First-round bids due this week for Hulu
The first round of bids were due this week for Hulu, the popular online TV service whose prospective sale has attracted interest from digital media players as well as cable operators.
'Fast & Furious 6' to leave 'The Hangover Part III' in the dust
This weekend will see one of the biggest box office face-offs of the summer as two big-budget franchises aiming to attract male moviegoers go head-to-head at the multiplex.
WGA to picket E! headquarters in 'Fashion Police' dispute
The Writers Guild of America, West has escalated its fight with the producers of "Fashion Police," a show on the E! cable network.
Cannes crime spree! Billy Crystal tries TV. Sen. McCain makes case.
After the coffee. Before figuring out what to do this weekend.
L.A. film and TV jobs jump 8% in April over last year
Hollywood had another good month, at least when it comes to producing local jobs.
Former MTV, WB exec David Janollari signs deal with Universal TV
Former MTV programming chief David Janollari has signed a production deal with NBC's Universal Television unit.
Microsoft's Xbox One reflects game change in home entertainment
The battle for control of the living room just become more fierce.
Microsoft unveils Xbox One! Layoffs at ESPN. Box-office pressure.
After the coffee. Before waiting for Xbox One to change my world.
Ancient redwood forests evoke look of future in 'After Earth'
About a third of the science fiction movie starring Will Smith and his son, Jaden, was filmed in Humboldt Redwoods State Park in Northern California. When producers of the upcoming science fiction movie "After Earth" wanted to create an image of what the planet might look like 1,000 years in the future, location manager Dow Griffith knew just the place.
Will Robert Downey Jr. catch Johnny Depp as box-office king?
With "Iron Man 3" breaking box-office records, Robert Downey Jr. is emerging as the go-to blockbuster man. But is he big enough to beat world box-office champ Johnny Depp?
On eve of Sony meeting, report says company could discuss spinoff
Sony Corp. is "considering evaluating" a spinoff of its entertainment arm that is being advocated by the hedge fund and Sony shareholder Third Point, according to Japan's Nikkei newspaper.
IMAX for the home: Is your house big enough?
Prima Cinema and its $35,000 price tag for first-run movies is so two weeks ago. If you really want to flaunt your cash, IMAX is where it's at.
Human Centipede crawls back to life in Los Angeles
The Human Centipede is back.
Coming on new Xbox: Steven Spielberg's 'Halo' TV series
Award-winning filmmaker Steven Spielberg will executive produce an original "Halo" television series based on the popular video games. It will have exclusive interactive Xbox One content.
Microsoft unveils new Xbox One console
With Microsoft’s new Xbox, the next time you yell at your TV it will actually be able to respond.
Walt Disney Co.'s ESPN says it is cutting staff
Just one week after touting its strength to advertisers and declaring it wasn't worried about new competition from Fox Sports, ESPN is cutting its staff.
NBC hopes News President Deborah Turness will be agent of change
Deborah Turness, who on Monday was named president of NBC News, will make the rounds at the unit Tuesday and Wednesday to meet with other top network executives as well as key producers and talent.
NBC News gets new president. Oscars still searching for host.
After the coffee. Before going out to vote for next mayor of Los Angeles.