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Fox Mobile Sale Triggers $100 Million Lawsuit
An executive says that he recruited the individuals who bought the company from News Corp. then was pushed aside.read more
Lionsgate Stock Hits Another Record High
Wall Street has stayed bullish on Lionsgate as the stock hit another all-time high on optimism over its young-adult film franchises. The stock soared 77¢, or 3.3%, to $24.71 in trading Wednesday foll...
Charles Busch to be Feted With National Legit Celebration (EXCLUSIVE)
Legit play licensing orgs Samuel French and Daryl Roth Theatrical Licensing have teamed up for an initiative called “30 Years of Charles Busch — A Celebration,” a national push that aims to get...
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JCPenney Returns to Lead Agency Model
So much for JCPenney’s multiple creative agency offense. Seventeen months after sprinkling its business among several shops, the struggling retailer has reverted to a more classic lead agency...
Obama to Return to L.A. for Fundraiser at Peter Chernin’s Home
President Obama is returning to Los Angeles on June 7 for a luncheon fundraiser at the Santa Monica canyon home of Peter Chernin and his wife, Megan. This will be Obama’s first fundraising swing...
P&G Profits Up But Revenue Falls Short
While Procter & Gamble's profits rose 6 percent in the third quarter due to cost-cutting and gained market share in North America, revenue fell short of analyst expectations, The Washington P...
Amy Winehouse Documentary Planned by ‘Senna’ Director
"Senna" director Asif Kapadia is developing an untitled documentary on the late singer/songwriter Amy Winehouse with Focus Features introducing the project to buyers at Cannes.
‘Guys and Dolls’: Fox Developing Remake
20th Century Fox has closed a deal for the movie rights to the musical “Guys and Dolls.” Fox will now begin developing the project with no writer, director or talent currently attached. Fo...
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Gibson Amphitheatre to Close in September
The Gibson Amphitheatre will close its doors in September, Live Nation Entertainment said Wednesday. Related Articles:  Work on Harry Potter Attraction to Begin at Univers...
New Amy Winehouse Doc From Maker of 'Senna' To Be Introduced At Cannes
Focus Features International has announced that they'll be handling worldwide sales for a new documentary about the late Grammy award-winning artist Amy Winehouse, directed by Asif Kapadia, whose "Sen...
Sean Combs and Terry Crews Cast in ‘Draft Day’
Diddy, Terry Crews join Kevin Costner comedy, which will shoot scenes at Thursday's NFL Draft event in New York City.
'Iron Man 3' Tracking for $160M U.S. Debut as It Rolls Out in 11 Foreign Countries
Box-office tracking on "Iron Man 3' is now on target for a whopping $160 million debut in the U.S. May 3 when it kicks off the summer movie season for Disney.   Related Articles:  ...
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Amy Winehouse Documentary Headed to Cannes
Using never-before-seen archival footage, the untitled film will recount the recording artist's life and career; Focus Features International will shop the high-profile project to foreign buyers at t...
Robert De Niro Meets Lil Bub in Meme-Tastic Tribeca Moment
Robert De Niro, he of "You Talkin' to Me" fame, met internet phenomenon Lil Bub at the Tribeca Film Festival's Directors Brunch on Tuesday, and thankfully there were cameras present ...
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Jamie Foxx in Talks to Star in Sony's 'Annie' (Exclusive)
Will Smith and Jay-Z are among those producing the adaptation of the comic strip and hit musical. read more
TV Celebrates Profanity By Making Fired News Anchor Talk-Show Guest
Cursing on air was once enough to get you blackballed from television – and it still can bring down that kind of punishment. But A.J. Clemente is finding that very act can also bring great fame.
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Warner Bros. Announces Title, Release Date for Adam Sandler Romantic Comedy
"Blended" will hit theaters in May 2014; "Transcendence," starring Johnny Depp, shifts one week.read more
Hindi Singer Shamshad Begum Dead at 94
Throaty-voiced thrush Shamshad Begum, one of Bollywood’s earliest singers, died on April 23 in Mumbai, India. She was 94 and had been ailing for some time. Before Lata Mangeshkar put her stamp on In...
Perfect Storm Launches TV Arm, Taps Woodrow to Lead
Perfect Storm Entertainment is branching out from silver screen to small screen with the inception of a TV division, and has hired FX alum Danielle Woodrow to lead the arm. Division will focus on deve...
Sundance Selects, IFC Films and IFC Midnight Move Up Three of Their Own
Sundance Selects/IFC Films President, Jonathan Sehring, has announced a series of executive promotions over at the label. Lauren Schwartz will be leading film publicity and Shani Ankori will lead mark...

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