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Paramount Reorgs Licensing, Direct-to-DVD; Lays Off 53
Consumer products folded into LeeAnne Stable’s film promotion unit, while direct-to-home entertainment placed into Tom Lesinski’s digital division; Hal Richardson to oversee digital distribution of theatrical titles
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Studios, Be Very Afraid: It’s a Horror-Movie Traffic Jam
After a quiet year for gore, studios are putting all their horror eggs in an October basket — will that hurt “Let Me In” and “Paranormal 2”?
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Suicides, Binge Drinking — Reality-Show Bad News Just Keeps Coming
From “Kitchen Nightmares” to “Jersey Shore” to Balloon Boy, the net of bad or tragic behavior only stretches wider
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‘Bonnie & Clyde’ Director Arthur Penn Dies at 88
Oscar nominee also directed “The Miracle Worker” and “Little Big Man”
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USA Renews ‘Royal Pains,’ ‘Psych’ and ‘White Collar’
With Monday’s pick-up, the cable network has renewed its entire original series slate
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First Look: The Coen Brothers’ ‘True Grit’
Remake of the John Wayne western stars Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon and Josh Brolin
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Graham King Launches New Indie Studio, FilmDistrict
“The Departed” producer taps distribution and marketing executives Peter Schlessel and Bob Berney to help run his new venture
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Box Office: ‘Wall Street 2’ Yields $19M, Stone’s Best Opening
“Legend of the Guardians” disappoints with $16.3 million, while “The Town” holds strong with $16 million
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Friday B.O.: $7M Bull Market for ‘Wall Street 2,’ ‘The Town’ Holds Strong at $5.1M
‘Legend of the Guardians’ brings in $4.5 million in mostly 3D theaters
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Entertainer Eddie Fisher Dies at 82
Singer’s affair with Elizabeth Taylor and divorce from Debbie Reynolds was a tabloid sensation
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‘Prince of Persia’ Captures DVD Rental/Sales Crown
Amanda Seyfried’s “Letters to Juliet” takes second and third place on the rental and sales end
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Blockbuster Says Bankruptcy Makes it Stronger — But Time Has Passed It By
Analysis: ““It’s hard to see what niche they’re filling — Blockbuster is not the fastest, not the cheapest and not the most convenient”
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Warner Premiere Enlists Singer, McG for Digital Productions
“H+” and “Aim” will be released on the Internet before exploiting more traditional distribution platforms
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Penn Receives Hollywood Humanitarian Award
Oscar-winning actor will be honored for his work in Haiti
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Study: Political Spending Up 25 Percent
Thanks to high-profile mid-term races and a controversial Supreme Court decision, broadcasters stand to make nearly $2.5 billion