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ZenithOptimedia Drops Estimates for 2013 Growth
ZenithOptimedia is revising its 2013 global economic growth estimates to 3.9 percent, to $518 billion, down from the 4.1 percent increase forecast in December. The Publicis Groupe media company said ...
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WME Signs 'Senna' Filmmaker (Exclusive)
Asif Kapadia was the third filmmaker WME signed last week. read more
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Google Looks to Push Mobile In-Store Shopping, Tablet-First Design
As Google’s svp of ads and commerce, Sridhar Ramaswamy oversees the engineering behind products like Google Shopping’s Product Listing Ads, AdWords’ transition to Enhanced Campaign...
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Jason Collins Could Be Nike's New Star
Athletes, celebrities, media & more show support for @jasoncollins34 announcement via Twitter: nba.com/wizards/twitte… — Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) April 29, 2013 Proud of...
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Barry Diller Defends Aereo, Says Legal Battle is Over
The IAC topper says networks and studios' impending petitions for government intervention against the streaming service are also futile: “No incumbent ever wants to see its territory invaded."read m...
Jeremy Irvine, Phoebe Fox to Star in ‘Woman in Black’ Sequel
Jeremy Irvine and Phoebe Fox will star in horror sequel "The Woman in Black: Angel of Death" for Exclusive Media and Cross Creek Pictures.
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'Fast & Furious 6' Final Trailer: The Crew Fights 'Vehicular Warfare' (Video)
Michelle Rodriguez's character is back from the dead in the sixth installment.read more
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Hulk Hogan Wants Gawker Punished for Disobeying Court Order
UPDATED: The former professional wrestler is upset that the website has linked to the sex tape on another site. read more
Cannes Unveils its Classics Slate
Joseph L. Mankiewicz’s “Cleopatra” is among 20 restored film gems and three docs in Cannes Classics, announced today in Paris.
The Contingent Compensation Battle Only Gets Worse
  A recent series of class action lawsuits has highlighted tensions over the calculation of gross receipts and contingent, back-end compensation in the motion-picture industry. This is not, howev...
WE tv Orders Fashion Series 'House of Curves'
The docuseries centers on plus-sized designer Kenyatta Jones.read more
Disney Stock Up to Record Levels on Analyst Upgrades
Already trading at record levels, Disney’s stock enjoyed a boost Monday morning after analysts suggested the company’s potential for earnings growth is “underappreciated by the market.” Statem...
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'American Horror Story: Coven' Adds Gabourey Sidibe
Showrunner Ryan Murphy makes the announcement the same day that the final season of Sidibe's "The Big C" premieres.read more
Weekend Report, May 13, 2013
Iron Man 3 held strong in week two, showing that as superhero suits go, metal beats white linen. All the same The Great Gatsby had a very impressive showing for a #2 finisher, with over $50M in its de...
HBO Sets Sarah Silverman Special
Comic has appeared on three previous HBO shows; special will premiere in fall.
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Sarah Silverman Headlining HBO Comedy Special
A first-time collaboration between the comedian and the cable network, "We Are Miracles" will tape in May and premiere in the fall.read more
Film Review: ‘Birdemic 2: The Resurrection’
Much less transfixing than its predecessor, this sequel takes far too long getting to its slender amusements.
Feel Good Jewel Thief Tale 'Doris Payne' Charms Hot Docs Audiences
One of the many world premieres that enjoyed a warm response from Hot Docs' opening weekend (here's our take on another), Kirk Marcolina and Matthew Pond's "The Life and Crimes of Doris Payne" tells t...
NBA Player Jason Collins Comes Out, Twitter Erupts
NBA player Jason Collins came out Monday, becoming the first openly gay male athlete in a professional sport. "I'm a 34-year-old NBA center. I'm black. And I'm gay," Collins, a m...
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Jason Collins Comes Out in SI Story, Becoming First Openly Gay Active Male Pro Athlete
The 34-year-old veteran center announced that he is gay in a Sports Illustrated cover story, drawing a cavalcade of praise online.read more

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