Brent Lang
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Lionsgate Taps Lawrence Szabo as EVP of North American TV Sales
The veteran executive previously worked at MGM’s Worldwide Television Group
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Susan Sarandon Brands Pope Benedict a ‘Nazi’
The actress may have played a nun in “Dead Man Walking,” but she’s no fan of the head of the Catholic Church
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Earnings Plunge, Executives Leave – Is It Crisis Time at Sitrick? (Exclusive)
Updated: “The Wizard of Spin” says he’s expanding, but the company’s earnings fell nearly 80% last quarter
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Robert Downey Jr. Urges Hollywood: ‘Forgive Mel Gibson’
While receiving the American Cinematheque Award, the “Iron Man” star says his friend has suffered enough
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NATO Elects 4 New Officers
Carmike Cinemas CEO S. David Passman, III named chairman of the trade group
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Hulu Owners Call Off Sale
Company was on the auction block for the past several months, but owners decide it has “compelling strategic value”
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Like the iPhone, the Black List Is About to Get a Major Upgrade
The annual list of the best unproduced screenplays will now be updated in real-time, thanks to a snazzy new algorithm
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Mark Hamill’s Next Gig … Comic Book Consultant
The “Star Wars” actor will be the creative consultant for “NEW-GEN,” advising on an upcoming feature film
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First Look: Robert Downey Jr. Dons His Sleuthing Cap in ‘Sherlock Holmes 2’ Poster
A pair of character posters show Holmes and Watson in front of scenic backdrops, but offer tantalizingly few clues
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Universal Caves, Abandons ‘Tower Heist’ VOD Scheme
Studio kills plans to release action comedy in select markets three weeks after its theatrical debut
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National Amusements Joins ‘Tower Heist’ Boycott
Sumner Redstone controlled exhibitor follows Cinemark and a host of other independent theater chains in refusing to show the action comedy.
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UltraViolet to the Rescue: Cloud Format Debuts With ‘Horrible Bosses’
Hopes are high, but will the video anywhere platform be enough to shore up the sputtering DVD market?
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Zynga Unleashed From Facebook, Launches Independent Website Project Z
Company announces slate of 10 new games including “CastleVille” and “Mafia Wars 2”
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Raine Group Secures $475M in Funding for Media, Entertainment Investments
The fund has backing from Ari Emanuel and William Morris Endeavor
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Jokes About Steve Jobs’ Death: Hilarious or Tasteless?
The Onion has pushed the envelope on Apple jokes since co-founder’s death last week, while the New Yorker opted for a more reverent approach