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A Superlawyer Returns, a Pop Icon Dies -- a Will Is Discovered

Media | Music
 December 9, 2010 By Johnnie L. Roberts 2 years ago

In death, Michael Jackson once again is getting the most out of Branca, highlighted by a record-setting $275 million in first-year posthumous earnings

  

Fired, the Superlawyer Returns to Bail Jackson Out -- for a Price

Media | Music
 December 8, 2010 By Johnnie L. Roberts 2 years ago

Branca was in, he was out, and he was in again. But the relationship would never be the same -- over money

  

How Jackson Snagged His Prized Possession: the Beatles Songs

Media | Music
 December 7, 2010 By Johnnie L. Roberts 2 years ago

Part 3: Put together by his superlawyer, John Branca, the bid, at $47.5 million, was the richest ever -- with a few personal bonuses to sweeten the pot

  

Amy Pascal Extends Sony Deal 5 Years

Movies
 December 7, 2010 By Brent Lang 2 years ago

Following string of box office hits, Sony re-ups its employment agreement with the studio chief

  

How a Music Superlawyer Goaded Michael Jackson Into 'Thriller'

Media | Music
 December 6, 2010 By Johnnie L. Roberts 2 years ago

Second in a series: John G. Branca is a kingmaker whose greatest creation well may be himself

  

How Michael Jackson Nearly Lost His Prized Music Catalog

Media | Music
 December 5, 2010 By Johnnie L. Roberts 2 years ago

Part 1: The superlawyer who now rules Jackson's estate once tried to profit from selling his prized possession to an investment bank

  

New 'Green Hornet' Trailer Plays for ... Laughs?

Movies
 November 21, 2010 By Josh Dickey 2 years ago

So it's a comedy-action, not an action-comedy. Right, Cato?

  

Sony Starts Online Casting Calls

Movies
 November 19, 2010 By Brent Lang 2 years ago

Face of the Fan will allow aspiring actors to audition for "Underworld" and other film and TV projects

  

Sony Pushes 'Bad Teacher' Back to Summer

Movies
 November 18, 2010 By Daniel Frankel 2 years ago

Jake Kasdan film starring Cameron Diaz, Justin Timberlake and Jason Segel moved from April 1 to June 17; studio says it's testing strong and will play better as a summer comedy

  

Ronni Chasen's Last Moments: Scenes From the 'Burlesque' Party

Movies
 November 16, 2010 By Josh Dickey 2 years ago

In the hours before her death, Hollywood publicist Ronni Chasen attended the well-attended "Burlesque" premiere afterparty

  

Jackson Estate Lawyer: 'It's Michael's Voice'

Media
 November 12, 2010 By the New York Times 2 years ago

In letter to fans, attorney says voice has been vetted by the "Gloved One"s' former producers and engineers

  

Channing Tatum Could Team With Jonah Hill in '21 Jump Street'

Deal Central | Movies
 November 9, 2010 By Jeff Sneider 2 years ago

The "G.I. Joe" actor is expecting an imminent offer to star in the Sony movie

  

Belgrad Promoted at Sony, Tolmach Leaves to Produce 'Spider-Man'

Movies
 October 29, 2010 By Sharon Waxman 2 years ago

Doug Belgrad promoted to sole president of Columbia Pictures, while his colleague Matt Tolmach leaves to produce "Spider-Man" reboot

  

Sony Reports Second Consecutive Quarterly Profit

Media | Movies
 October 29, 2010 By Dylan Stableford 2 years ago

Sony Pictures revenue up; company plans to push Google TV sets this Christmas

  

Leaner Budget for 'Ghost Rider 2' Gets Greenlight from Sony and Hyde Park

Movies
 October 25, 2010 By Sharon Waxman 2 years ago

Shooting is about to start on 'Ghost Rider 2,' but the budget has taken a big step down

  

Exclusive: Sony's New 'Spider-Man' Villain Is ... The Lizard!

Deal Central | Movies
 October 13, 2010 By Jeff Sneider 2 years ago

Rhys Ifans will play Dr. Curt Connors in Marc Webb's franchise reboot

  

Discovery, IMAX, Sony Name Team to Lead 3D-TV Channel

Television
 October 13, 2010 By Hunter Walker 2 years ago

Tim Pastore and Rod Riegel will lead the joint venture

  

Aaron Sorkin Addresses Claims of Misogyny in 'Social Network'

Movies
 October 11, 2010 By Jeff Sneider 2 years ago

The screenwriter himself defends David Fincher's film in a post on Ken Levine's blog

  

Angelina Jolie Pairs With Hollywood Top Dog Depp for 'The Tourist'

Movies
 October 10, 2010 By Josh Dickey 2 years ago

Angie and Johnny, sittin' in Italy ... probably not K-I-S-S-I-N-G

  

'Nip/Tuck' Star Joely Richardson Joins 'Girl With the Dragon Tattoo'

Deal Central | Movies
 October 7, 2010 By Jeff Sneider 2 years ago

Steven Berkoff and David Dencik have also been cast in David Fincher's English-language adaptation

  

Sony, Netflix Make Pact on 28-Day Release Window

Movies
 October 6, 2010 By Brent Lang 2 years ago

Deal kicks off with "Karate Kid" and will take place on a picture-by-picture basis

  

Sony Now Streaming Movies and TV on Android Phones

Media
 October 6, 2010 By The Los Angeles Times 2 years ago

Crackle for Android streams titles from Columbia Pictures, Screen Gems and Sony Pictures Classics

  

Emma Stone to Play Gwen Stacy in Columbia's 3D 'Spider-Man'

Deal Central | Movies
 October 5, 2010 By Jeff Sneider 2 years ago

Andrew Garfield stars as the teenage webslinger in Marc Webb's high school-set reboot

  

Emma Thompson Joins 'Men in Black 3'; 'Dragon Tattoo' Adds Plummer

Deal Central | Movies
 September 30, 2010 By Jeff Sneider 2 years ago

Sony has tapped the acclaimed actors for two of its high-profile projects

  

Disney, Sony, WB in Talks With Cable Companies to Offer $30 New Movies

Media | Movies
 September 27, 2010 By Dylan Stableford 2 years ago

Report: Major studios negotiating with Cox, Comcast and Time Warner to allow subscribers to watch films on demand ahead of their DVD release

  

Mary Jane Character in 'Spider-Man' After All; Will It Be Emma Stone?

Deal Central | Movies
 September 23, 2010 By Jeff Sneider 2 years ago

The "Easy A" actress is reportedly eyeing roles in both 'Spider-Man' and '21 Jump Street'

  
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