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Lawyers In Space

Hollywood Contracts Cover Entire Universe

Locking up intergalactic rights is 'standard' procedure

Oct 29, 09 11:01 AM CDT
(Newser) - If someone on Mars wants to broadcast America’s Got Talent, they’ll have to go through NBC first. Contestants on the show sign away the rights to their performances “in all media, throughout the universe,” and similar intergalactic language peppers most entertainment industry contracts. “I think... More »

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contracts • copyright • digital rights • entertainment industry • America's Got Talent

Beck Moves Obama From 'Hitler' to 'Mao'

Hollywood in cahoots with the prez to force us to volunteer

Oct 20, 09 7:14 AM CDT
(Newser) - Apparently, Hollywood’s dumb-named “iParticipate” campaign is the worst thing since the Great Leap Forward. Sixty network shows will work volunteerism and community service into the plot this week, and in Glenn Beck’s mind, this, coupled with Obama's own push for volunteerism, is the stuff conspiracies are made... More »

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Barack Obama • Hollywood • volunteerism • Fox News • community service • volunteer • Glenn Beck • entertainment industry • Mao Zedong

Finke Has Hollywood Running Scared


Jul 17, 09 10:16 AM CDT
(Newser) - Few people in Hollywood have ever seen the hermit-like Nikki Finke, but they fear her anyway, David Carr reports in the New York Times. Finke’s Deadline Hollywood Daily blog has become essential reading for tinseltown players, a source of scoops and gossip that afflict the powerful. "In... More »

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Hollywood • blog • entertainment industry • TV industry • new media • movie industry • Nikki Finke

D'oh! Danger Looms Over Simpsons Licensing Deals

With millions at stake, execs try to revitalize interest in show

May 17, 09 5:08 AM CDT
(Newser) - If Fox executives play their cards right, Bart Simpson may finally be able to tell Mickey Mouse and Bugs Bunny to eat his shorts. The team behind America’s favorite animated family is in a race to further capitalize on The Simpsons' international popularity through merchandising, USA Today reports. But... More »

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entertainment • television • merchandise • The Simpsons • Fox • Matt Groening • TV ratings • entertainment industry • 20th Century Fox • Jay-ZTV

In Push to Sell Ads, CBS Sells Itself in New Campaign

In anticipation of 'upfront week,' CBS reminds advertisers of its worth

May 4, 09 10:01 AM CDT
(Newser) - As a run-up to television’s upfront week—in which broadcasters sell as much advertising as possible for the year—CBS is taking the offensive, launching a massive ad campaign selling CBS itself. The initiative is aimed at curbing the perception that broadcast is declining and cable is the future... More »

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entertainment • CBS • advertising • USA Today • Nielsen Ratings • Fox • TV ratings • entertainment industry • rebranding • upfront week

(Newser) - The recession hit Southern California earlier and harder than almost any other part of the country—and it’s likely to linger a lot longer too, Steve Pearlstein writes in the Washington Post. The area played a “central role in the Bubble Economy,” and now, being the “... More »

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California • Hollywood • real estate • Los Angeles • Southern California • recession • entertainment industry • housing bubble • Port of Long Beach • Port of Los Angeles • California economy

 Be Kind, 
 Rewind, 
 One Last Time 

The era of VHS is officially over

Dec 22, 08 9:57 AM CST
(Newser) - Remember those black plastic bricks you used to pop into your entertainment system to watch movies? The nostalgic might want to snap a few digital photos, because tapes won't be with us for much longer now that the last VHS supplier has made his final shipment. The LA Times rewinds... More »

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DVD • videotape • entertainment industry • Blu-Ray • obsolete technology • nostalgia • VHS • VCR

(Newser) - Kanye West has declared himself “the voice of this generation,” comparing himself to basketball’s biggest star and running down Justin Timberlake in the process, the AP reports. “When Justin went on vacation I made albums,” said the Grammy-winning rapper-producer. “It's one thing to say... More »

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music • Michael Jordan • Kanye West • celebrity • Justin Timberlake • entertainment industry

Hollywood Manager Brillstein Dead

Powerful producer represented Belushi, helped launch SNL

Aug 8, 08 3:50 PM CDT
(Newser) - Legendary Hollywood manager and producer Bernie Brillstein died last night at age 77. In a career that spanned 5 decades, Brillstein guided the rise of stars including John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, and Martin Short, the New York Times reports. He contributed to TV series like Saturday Night Live and The ... More »

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Saturday Night Live • Hollywood • entertainment industry • Dan Aykroyd • show business • Bernie Brillstein • John Belushi • Martin Short • Muppet Show

 Lopez Lands Extra Anchor Slot

Will be solo emcee of the entertainment show

Jul 29, 08 11:25 AM CDT
(Newser) - Mario Lopez will become the solo anchor for Extra when the entertainment news show’s 15th season kicks off in September, Variety reports. The former weekend co-host, best known for his stints on Dancing With the Stars and the teen sitcom Saved By the Bell, replaces Dayna Devon and Mark... More »

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reality TV • celebrity • gossip • entertainment industry • anchor • news anchor • Mario Lopez • Extra

Who Is Vivi? Media World's Mystery Man

Influential investor keeps a low profile but wields much clout

Jul 28, 08 6:49 AM CDT
(Newser) - He has major stakes in Time Warner and Goldman Sachs, he hangs out with Lenny Kravitz and the boss of Morgan Stanley, and he's engaged to the impossibly beautiful Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi. But Vivi Nevo is an unknown quantity: the mogul came from nowhere and, through a series of... More »

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media • Time Warner • Goldman Sachs • entertainment industry • Vivi Nevo • Zhang Ziyi

Take That Bjork: China Bans Performers Deemed a Threat

Protests, incendiary artists will not be allowed in the country, the new rules say

Jul 18, 08 9:35 AM CDT
(Newser) - Entertainers deemed a threat to China’s sovereignty will not be allowed to perform in the country, the New York Times reports. The Ministry of Culture warned it will conduct background checks and ban those who “advocate obscenity or feudalism and superstition” or "take part in activities that... More »

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China • censorship • 2008 Beijing Olympics • Tibet • human rights abuse • entertainment industry • Bjork • political protest

 Reality Lineup 
 May Induce 
 Vomiting 

Slew of odd shows suggests a new low

Jun 19, 08 10:00 AM CDT
(Newser) - Has reality television reached rock bottom? ABC News takes a look at this summer’s lineup landscape, which includes competitions centered on vomiting, mud-drenched obstacle courses, and the most talented dogs. Celebrity-for-no-reason Nicole Richie is even shopping a show that would have talentless nobodies compete to become the next celebrity-for-no-reason.... More »

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entertainment • television • reality TV • Nicole Richie • entertainment industry

Strike Fears Grow as SAG Talks End Without Deal

Actors' contract talks with studios shut down on bitter note

May 7, 08 9:28 AM CDT
(Newser) - Fears of another big Hollywood strike mounted yesterday after strained talks between the studios and the Screen Actors Guild ended without a deal, the Los Angeles Times reports. Negotiations closed on a bitter note after studio representatives walked away, calling the actors' demands unreasonable. "We wanted to stay in... More »

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contract talks • entertainment industry • Screen Actors Guild • actors' strike • AFTRA • Hollywood studios

Writers Strike Fallout Lingers Behind the Scenes

Cautious restart means crew members struggle to find work

Apr 28, 08 3:57 PM CDT
(Newser) - Even though the writers’ strike ended 2 month ago, TV production crew members are still working less than usual and feeling the financial burn, the LA Times reports. The networks took a cautious approach after the strike, putting many shows on hold until next season and ordering fewer episodes of... More »

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television • TV networks • Writers Guild of America • Hollywood writers' strike • entertainment industry • Screen Actors Guild • actors' strike

Writers Vote to End Strike

Strike ends after three months of negotiations

Feb 12, 08 11:14 PM CST
(Newser) - Members of the Writers Guild of America voted today to end a three-month strike that shut down more than 60 TV shows and cost networks tens of millions of dollars, the Los Angeles Times reports. The new contract gives writers residual payments for shows streamed online and rights for online... More »

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Hollywood • Writers Guild of America • Hollywood writers' strike • entertainment industry

Fool's Gold Shines at Box Office

Roscoe Jenkins takes second and Hannah Montana drops to third

Feb 10, 08 6:50 PM CST
(Newser) - Movie fans valued Fool’s Gold at $22 million this weekend and made the Matthew McConaughey-Kate Hudson pic tops at the box office, Variety reports. The Martin Lawrence vehicle Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins debuted in second with $17.1 million, and last week’s surprise flick, Hannah Montana, dropped from... More »

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film • box office • Kate Hudson • Hannah Montana • Miley Cyrus • entertainment industry • Jessica Alba • Juno • Ellen Page • Matthew McConaughey • Martin Lawrence • movies

Guild Honchos Like Deal, Ask Scribes to Vote

Writers could be working Wednesday
if they OK accord

Feb 10, 08 2:53 PM CST
(Newser) - The Writers Guild of America board approved a deal with Hollywood studios today and asked writers to vote on it Tuesday, the Wall Street Journal reports. More than 10,000 keyboards could be clicking on TV shows, movies, and the Oscars show by Wednesday if scribes OK the deal. Show... More »

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Hollywood • Academy Awards • Writers Guild of America • Hollywood writers' strike • entertainment industry • Patric Verrone

Hollywood Had Math Wrong on College Movie Downloads

Study overestimated students' illegal grabs

Jan 23, 08 5:55 PM CST
(Newser) - College students aren't such movie thieves after all. Hollywood laid heavy blame for illegal downloading on colleges when a 2005 study alleged that 44% of domestic industry losses came from students downloading films. Now the industry has revised to 15%, citing "human error" in the study. Critics, however, say... More »

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Hollywood • file sharing • student • entertainment industry • colleges and universities • illegal downloading • movie industry

Writers, Studios Agree Only That Stakes Are High

'We have to get this one right,' striker says of long-term implications

Jan 7, 08 1:00 PM CST
(Newser) - The $150 million or so the Writers Guild's demands would cost over the next 3 years is chump change by studio standards, but the long-term stakes in the deadlocked 2-month-old strike are high, reports the Washington Post. It's now or never for the writers to seal their piece of the... More »

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Hollywood • digital rights • film studio • Writers Guild of America • Hollywood writers' strike • residuals • entertainment industry

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