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Uh-oh … Someone’s Not a Shoo-in!
Wow. On "It Don’t Mean a Thing," the Idols actually seemed to be singing live, a testament to their collective talent! Kris Allen, we’ve all bought into the idea that you’re the "cute one." How about dressing up a little next time? After the group number, we were all treated to an inexplicable food fight…
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Think, Before You Twitter-Review
Film festivals often require viewers to blurt out immediate reactions without allowing much time for contemplation before rushing off to the next screening. I had this experience yesterday, when my instincts told me to reach the verdict that a certain movie was "great" before — upon deeper reflection aided by the insight of a colleague…
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Steve Wynn on Vegas: Revenue Down 20 Percent
The global recession has driven revenue down nearly 20 percent in Las Vegas, Wynn said
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‘Wolverine’ opening biggest of ’09
Jackman prequel is the second biggest opening of the four X-Men features; McConaughey’s “Ghost” disappoints at $15 m
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Redstone: I’ll Never Die, but Newspapers Will (updated with Chernin-Moonves panel)
Speaking at the Milken Institute Global Conference on Wednesday, a feisty Viacom chief Sumner Redstone predicted he would never die. He also predicted that newspapers would. That, and, oh yes, that Paramount would have the biggest year in its history. In a closed-door, wide-ranging session led by CNN’s Larry King, the nearly-86-year-old media magnate took…
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MPTF: What Country Is This?
On April 27 I had an unusual experience while quietly shooting a tour of the Motion Picture Home with members of our “Saving the Lives” group and two guests, including actor Elliott Gould. After shooting Mr. Gould walking through the halls and greeting smiling residents who were delighted to see him on campus, two MPTF…
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No Gans, Celine or Elton — What Next, Las Vegas?
Big-name acts, once a goldmine, are losing their luster — and ticket sales.
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Time Warner Has AOL, Funding Problems
Company also reports down earnings that still beat expectations.
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Danny Strong to Adapt ‘The Butler’ for Producer Ziskin
Danny Strong, who wrote HBO’s "Recount," will adapt "The Butler" for producer Laura Ziskin. Columbia Pictures has acquired the motion picture rights to Wil Haygood’s Washington Post story "A Butler Well Served By This Election," which chronicles Eugene Allen’s 34-years working at the White House. Allen worked for eight presidents — from Harry Truman to…
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Restore Public Cable Channels to L.A.
A very diverse and dedicated group of Los Angelenos have come together to submit a proposal to the City Council. A plan was developed specifically to serve the diverse community of Los Angeles, "to encourage better communication among the residents and to share the cultural and informational opportunities to makes our City so great." For…
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The Soloist Meets the Rat Pack
So it was Rat Pack Night! Yes! Finally a theme I can get behind! I was fired up for Michael Buble, the obvious choice for mentor. Then in walks … Jamie Foxx. What? Was this another example of the producers’ “let’s make Quentin Tarantino a singing mentor” logic? Perhaps it was a PR stunt to…
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The Milken Global Conference: When Indiana Jones Meets Wall Street
Michael Milken keeps walking by me in the hallway here at the Milken Institute Global Conference, which has the Beverly Hilton humming with activity. What’s your global ill? Housing? Hunger? Real Estate? Credit Markets? Or, say, “Sustainable Fisheries and Oceans?” Milken is searching for answers. There are world leaders here, financial geniuses of all kinds,…