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Hollywood Acts That Could Use a Bailout

MTV, Paris Hilton, the Oscars among franchises needing a makeover

By Harry Kimball,  Newser Staff

Posted Nov 26, 2008 12:27 PM CST
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(Newser) – Like Wall Street and Detroit, Hollywood is sinking under stagnant numbers and outdated business plans. The Los Angeles Times runs down some Tinseltown properties in need of a bailout.

  • MTV: The once counter-culture juggernaut should take a hint and develop edgy new dramas a la Gossip Girl.
  • Law and Order: Old, tired, and indistinguishable, the show needs to consolidate.

  • Jennifer Aniston: That "unlucky-in-love image" isn't working; why not date a regular joe and do a play?
  • 90210: If you can't get Luke Perry back, maybe it's just time to call it quits. Just ask the show's viewers.
  • The Oscars: It's pretty simple, really: nominate blockbusters and viewership skyrockets. So next year, it's Iron Man and Twilight for Best Picture.
  • Paris Hilton: The heiress seems to already have bailed herself out of frivolity with her Presidential run.
  • Heroes: Take all that aimless energy and make the show a musical.
For the complete list, click the link below.

Jennifer Aniston and Oprah.
Jennifer Aniston and Oprah.   (AP Photo)
Actress Jennifer Aniston arrives for the film Management during the 2008 Toronto International Film Festival on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008 in Toronto.
Actress Jennifer Aniston arrives for the film "Management" during the 2008 Toronto International Film Festival on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008 in Toronto.   (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Nathan Denette)
A view of the Hollywood sign.
A view of the Hollywood sign.   (AP Photo)
The famous Hollywood sign visible on Mount Lee in Los Angeles.
The famous Hollywood sign visible on Mount Lee in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo)
The sun sets on the famous Hollywood sign.
The sun sets on the famous Hollywood sign.   (AP Photo)
Paris Hilton.
Paris Hilton.   (AP Photo)
'Law & Order' staff and cast.
'Law & Order' staff and cast.   (AP Photo)
A scene from the new 90210.
A scene from the new 90210.   (AP Photo)
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Britney Spears, shockingly, appears to be doing fine
The Hollywood Gossip

SAG, on the other hand, might need bailout if striking
Variety

How are those blockbusters doing?
Entertainment Weekly

 
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