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The HollywoodSouth Blog Twitter Digest for 2010-02-22

The HollywoodSouth Blog Yat Team — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0000

Weinsteins Seal Sony Worldwide DVD Deal http://ow.ly/16DhJu #
Dancing Dreams (Tanztraume) – Film Reviews: Documaker Anne Linsel's joyful portrait illuminates the participants' e… http://ow.ly/16DgxN #
S.O.S. State of Security: Richard A. Clarke's Quest for Truth http://ow.ly/16DgxO #
Fox strolls in 'Brickleberry' – Animation: Network gives pilot order to animated series — Fox continues to expand … http://ow.ly/16DfSF #
Friendly, Menchel pick 'Cotton' – Exclusives: Producers team on story of mistakenly identity — Producers David Fri… http://ow.ly/16DfSG #
Our Man In London Reviews BAFTA Awards http://ow.ly/16DfSH #
RT @eonline: Brad and Angelina Have Family Reunion With Jon Voight http://bit.ly/cdh46p #
Clybourne Park – Legit Reviews: Arguments about race are heated and humorous under Pam MacKinnon's crisp and lucid … http://ow.ly/16DdWQ #
About Her Brother (Otouto) – Film Reviews: This run-of-the-mill meller about a sister and her boorish brother offer… http://ow.ly/16Dd4D #
Piller/Segan/Shepherd on hot streak – TV News: Projects include 'Greek,' 'Haven' — ABC Family's renewal of "Greek"… http://ow.ly/16Dd4C #
Lionsgate Buys Taylor Lautner-Attached 'Abduction' For Top Dollar http://ow.ly/16Dd4E #
Mark Curry – Tenpercenteries: Tenpercentery http://ow.ly/16Dc9e #
Ray Moheet – Tenpercenteries: Tenpercentery http://ow.ly/16Dc9d #
Kathryn Bigelow On Winning Top BAFTAS http://ow.ly/16Dc9j #
The Boys in the Band – Legit Reviews: Show puts the audience in the thick of Mart Crowley's bitterest of birthday p… http://ow.ly/16D9U3 #
A Family (En familie) – Film Reviews: The ill health of the current patriarch of a bakers' dynasty throws the life … http://ow.ly/16D9U4 #
Eric Clapton/Jeff Beck – Music Reviews: Guitarists exude different personae when examined side by side, but show a … http://ow.ly/16D8cn #
UK's BAFTA Awards Ceremony Underway http://ow.ly/16D8co #
Oh, Those Wicked And Whiny Writers http://ow.ly/16D8cq #
'Shutter Island' wins the weekend boxoffice http://ow.ly/16D79J #
Legislators take hard look at 'retrans' – TV News: Regulators keep consumers in mind — Broadcasters are salivating… http://ow.ly/16D65s #
Auds flutter to 'Shutter' at box office – Front Page: Scorsese thriller scares up $40.2 million — Paramount rolled… http://ow.ly/16D5gl #
'Hurricane Season,' now widely available on DVD, details John Ehret's post-Katrina championship http://ow.ly/16D5u3 #
New Orleans musicians to be featured at White House tonight http://ow.ly/16D5u5 #
Meryl Streep, 'Hurt Locker' win at IFTA http://ow.ly/16D3YJ #
Video Chat coming in future iPhones http://is.gd/8RnTc #
Robert De Niro shines in 'Everybody's Fine,' on DVD Feb. 23 http://ow.ly/16CYBP #
WhoseTube? Op-Ed about the sad state of affairs of the record/music industry from one band's point of view. http://ow.ly/19zbd #
Meeting of the courts of Rex and Comus brings Mardi Gras to a sparkling close http://ow.ly/16CXZh #
What's happening in and around New Orleans: Sunday, Feb 21 http://ow.ly/16CXZj #
2010 Golden Reel Award winners – Film News: http://ow.ly/16CWCd #
'Avatar' snags two Golden Reel Awards http://ow.ly/16CWCb #
WGAW And WGAE 2010 Award Winners http://ow.ly/16CUqV #
RT @latimes: FCC investigates unaired TV quiz show "Our Little Genius" http://bit.ly/8Y9d1w #
WGA awards 'Locker,' 'Up in the Air' http://ow.ly/16CTHD #
'Air,' 'Locker' top WGA Awards – Film News: Scripts nab feature film prizes at guild ceremony — "The Hurt Locker" … http://ow.ly/16CTHF #
Steven Forster's Big Easy February 21, 2010 http://ow.ly/16CTOG #
'Cirque du Freak,' on DVD Feb. 23, is mostly mediocre http://ow.ly/16COBA #
Polanski, 'Honey' top Berlin – International News: Director wins Silver Bear for 'Ghost Writer' — Roman Polanski w… http://ow.ly/16CNBi #
French Quarter Wines Festival starts with a party http://ow.ly/16CNM6 #
'The Informant!' on DVD Feb. 23, shows another side of Matt Damon http://ow.ly/16CMGv #
John Mooney, Alvin Youngblood Hart and more music in New Orleans for Sat., Feb. 20 http://ow.ly/16CKJu #
'Shutter Island' tops box office – Film News: Scorsese thriller opens with $14 million — Martin Scorsese and Leona… http://ow.ly/16CJmh #
Actor Terry Crews and his wife say experience will keep them safe from reality TV pitfalls http://ow.ly/16CEyp #
Pacifica players praise for pianist Menahem Pressler http://ow.ly/16CEyr #
RT @TechFrog: Ready or not, the latest 3D technology is coming home http://bit.ly/aO5bkN #
Cameron Diaz's 'The Box' among new DVDs for Feb. 23 http://ow.ly/16CE3s #
What's Happening in and around New Orleans Saturday, Feb. 20 http://ow.ly/16CDpL #
RT @BrettRatner: Brett Ratner Opens the Vaults with iThe Shooter Series/i: http://bit.ly/a9r5vD via @addthis #
Conan O'Brien weighing live tour http://ow.ly/16CCCE #
Leonardo DiCaprio Still In Thriller Mode http://ow.ly/16CBYo #
Louisiana Lottery results for Friday, February 19, 2010 http://ow.ly/16CAof #
Bill Pullman joins NBC's 'Nathan' http://ow.ly/16CzEG #
FIRST BOX OFFICE: 'Shutter Island' Looks To Be Scorsese's & DiCaprio's Biggest: Likely $12M Friday & $30+M Weekend http://ow.ly/16CzEI #
RT @kbeninato: As seen dancing between the pirates and the cannons bit.ly/asmNpO @HollywoodSBlog CAA signs Paul Reubens in all areas >LOL! #
Institutions aim to bridge science, showbiz – Technology News: National Science Foundation, USC film school partner… http://ow.ly/16CyMJ #
Infidelity scores Oscar noms – Film News: Four of 10 pic contenders deal with cheating — All was not quiet on the … http://ow.ly/16CyMK #
'Greek' renewed for a fourth season http://ow.ly/16CxT5 #
ABC shelves 'Women Are Crazy' pilot http://ow.ly/16CxT7 #
Shaw bid for CanWest clears hurdle – International News: Deal given court approval by Ontario justice — A bid for … http://ow.ly/16CxT9 #
TAYLOR LAUTNER UPDATE: Universal Pays Him $7.5M For 'Stretch Armstrong'; 'Northern Lights' Loses Him Over Casting I… http://ow.ly/16CxTa #
Aints second-line funeral has amended route http://ow.ly/16Cy2D #
Mr. Mellencamp goes to Washington? – Music News: Singer's not likely to run for Senate seat, but Dems love his appe… http://ow.ly/16CwMk #
Buyers back at busy Berlin bazaar – International News: But the business is still contracting — Following a robust… http://ow.ly/16CwMj #
CAA Signs Paul Reubens In All Areas http://ow.ly/16Cvkr #
Cesar noms reflect French society – International News: Contenders mirror concerns, also entertain — The prison sy… http://ow.ly/16Cvkn #
Foreign-lingo race pits apples and oranges – Weekly: Contenders present a smorgasbord of genres for voters — Even … http://ow.ly/16Cvko #
DH ADVISORY: Deadline Has No Publicist http://ow.ly/16Cvkt #
RT @NikkiFinke: CAA Signs Paul Reubens In All Areas http://bit.ly/bb22CI >Good for him! #
'Arrested Development' reunion stirring http://ow.ly/16CsbY #
Oscar directing omission loses stigma – Eye on the Oscars: Down to the Wire: With 10 film noms but 5 for helming, i… http://ow.ly/16Csc1 #
Oscar best pic noms' laudable lineage – Film News: Contenders have roots in movies of yesteryear — No pic comes ou… http://ow.ly/16Csc0 #
Winterbottom defends 'Killer' violence http://ow.ly/16CreG #
Boards or books it's all play money – Legit News: Playwrights are hardly financially exploited — The prevailing im… http://ow.ly/16CreI #
Cutbacks Down Under – Weekly International: Australian gov't fee reductions draw fire — The Aussie government prob… http://ow.ly/16CreJ #
Fox circles Will Arnett pilot – TV News: Network close to picking up comedy from 'Arrested' alum — Fox is close to… http://ow.ly/16CpZZ #
Fox pulls the plug on 'Past Life' – TV News: Comedy's last episode to air on Thursday — Fox has kicked "Past Life"… http://ow.ly/16Cq00 #
If Only NBC Had Year-Round Olympics: Half Of All Americans Watched First 7 Days http://ow.ly/16Cq01 #
Sean Penn facing jail time over assault http://ow.ly/16CoLD #
Fox pulls 'Past Life' http://ow.ly/16CoLF #
'The Biggest Loser' schedules New Orleans casting call http://ow.ly/16CoZc #
CBS' 'Hitched' lands two actors http://ow.ly/16CnDm #
Cameron talks Murdoch at WGA panel – Film News: 'Avatar' writer/director, others speak 'Beyond Words' — James Came… http://ow.ly/16CnDp #
Oscar jockeying becomes downright Darwinian – Peter Bart: It's never easy to handicap the mood of Academy voters –… http://ow.ly/16CnDo #
Metairie truck parades announce contest winners http://ow.ly/16CnM9 #
Indian actor Nirmal Pandey dies at 48 – International News: Heralded thesp starred in 'Daayra' — Acclaimed Indian … http://ow.ly/16Cmsf #
Olympics still gold for NBC – TV News: Winter Games draw 25.3 million viewers Thursday — Though it couldn't match … http://ow.ly/16Cmsg #
OSCAR SPOILERS, Part 3: Oscar Producers May Play Six Degrees Of Meryl Streep http://ow.ly/16Cmsh #
NBC/Leno Can't Stay Classy About Conan http://ow.ly/16CkyO #
Spencer Bohren, Big Sandy, a Los Hombres Calientes reunion and more music in New Orleans for Feb. 19-25 http://ow.ly/16CjEb #
A&E renews 'Steven Seagal Lawman' for a second season http://ow.ly/16CjEd #
RT @WWLAMFM: The Saints are coming to Wall Street http://easyuri.com/7ca2a #
RT @bbcworld: Kathryn Grayson, the singer and movie star best known for such MGM musicals as Kiss Me Kate and Show.. http://bit.ly/cW5nyd #
RT @eonline: Review: Shutter Island Insanely Bad http://bit.ly/aIkjHZ #movies #
The 101 Dalmations Musical – Legit Reviews: To its credit, "The 101 Dalmatians Musical" is a polished, highly profe… http://ow.ly/16C8rH #
HBO's 'Funny' debuts – Los Angeles: Pay cabler has already committed to another season — As HBO raises the curtain… http://ow.ly/16C8rG #
Middle Men – Film Reviews: 'Boogie Nights' meets 'Goodfellas' in 'Middle Men,' pic is a sleazy but undeniably int http://ow.ly/16C7aP #
How to Live Forever – Film Reviews: Prolonging human life is examined in an engagingly multifaceted manner. http://ow.ly/16C7aO #
Pixar draws ShoWest kudos – Film News: Animation house to receive Big Ten Award for B.O. hits — Pixar Animation St… http://ow.ly/16C6pj #
sundance briefs – Sundance Deals Snowball Weeks after the close of Sundance, the indie marketplace continues to rip… http://ow.ly/16C6pl #
Sezmi offers low cost cable solutions – TV News: Sezmi distribution deals with cablers slash prices — When Sezmi l… http://ow.ly/16C6pk #
Summit Uses Latest 'Eclipse' Trailer To Lure TwiHards To Robert Pattinson's New Film http://ow.ly/16C6pm #
Lincoln Center to host 'Women on the Verge' – Legit News: Theater announces 2010-2011 productions — The tuner vers… http://ow.ly/16C5dO #
Survival tips for Oscar newbies – Timothy M. Gray: First-time nominees have plenty to think about — As you may hav… http://ow.ly/16C5dP #
Another Pickup: 'Middle Men' To Paramount – Paramount Pictures announced today it has acquired distribution rights … http://ow.ly/16C5dQ #
'Enron' on Broadway – Legit News: Cast of 2001 Brit hit chosen — Noah Weisberg, January Lavoy, and Ian Kahn to sta… http://ow.ly/16C3ZA #
Jew Suss: Rise and Fall (Jud Suess: Film ohne Gewissen) – Film Reviews: Dominated by a grandstanding perf by Moritz… http://ow.ly/16C3ZB #
Miramax Bidding Ends Tonight At 8 PM: Field Narrowed To 6 With Bids Of $600+M http://ow.ly/16C3ZC #
A Woman, a Gunand a Noodle Shop (San qiang pai'an jingqi) – Film Reviews: A much more ascetic, chamber-like dramedy… http://ow.ly/16C2HD #
'Story' time at Chichester – Legit News: Stewart, Everett slated for U.K. theater company's season — The world pr… http://ow.ly/16C2HC #
On the Path (Na putu) – Film Reviews: A loving, unmarried young couple failing to conceive are driven apart when on… http://ow.ly/16C1gn #
WGA awards: members only – WGA Awards: Writers' guild-covered work includes 83 films from 2009 — WGA-covered work … http://ow.ly/16C1go #
Warner Bros Finally Going Ahead with Shocking Film About Yankees Sex Scandal http://ow.ly/16C1gt #
A Woman, a Gunand a Noodle Shop ((San qiang pai'an jingqi)) – Gotham: Chinese helmer Zhang Yimou returns with the a… http://ow.ly/16BXX7 #
EMI and Eros tune up – Music News: Labels agree to distribute each other's music — EMI and Eros Music Publishing, … http://ow.ly/16BXX6 #
Zac Efron signs deal with Warner Bros. – Film News: Actor to appear next in 'Charlie St. Cloud' — Zac Efron has si… http://ow.ly/16BWXj #
Making It – Legit Front Reviews: It's a relief to see Stew onstage at a Gotham theater again — just don't tel http://ow.ly/16BWXk #
Oscar hopefuls make 'em laugh – Eye on the Oscars: The Writer: Unexpected laughs leaven screenplay nominees — Alth… http://ow.ly/16BVpb #
Critics laud Iraq pics as war hits home – Eye on the Oscars: The Writer: War movies connect on different levels — … http://ow.ly/16BVpc #
Risa Shapiro Jumps Management Firms – UPDATES Jennifer Connelly Exits ICM For CAA; Risa Shapiro Now Her Manager UPD… http://ow.ly/16BVpe #
Zac Efron Makes Overall Deal At Warner Bros – UPDATES EXCLUSIVE: Zac Efron Picks Two Projects Details to come. http://ow.ly/16BVpd #
Freshman writers on a tear – Eye on the Oscars: The Writer: Tyros took original routes to adapted screenplay noms -… http://ow.ly/16BTGI #
'Splice' director enters 'Tunnels' pic – Film News: Relativity taps Vincenzo Natali for family adventure — Relativ… http://ow.ly/16BTGJ #
Comedy Central, Live Nation deal expands – Comedy Central and live entertainment firm Live Nation on Thursday unvei… http://ow.ly/16BSdt #
Sewell set for 'Zen' – International News: Left Bank, BBC, PBS hope to repeat 'Wallender' success — The U.K. shing… http://ow.ly/16BSdu #
Sony captures Sundance 'Animal' – Film News: SPC acquires US, Latin American rights to pic — Sony Pictures Classic… http://ow.ly/16BQOp #
Cineworld to carry Disney's 'Alice' – Film News: Companies reach compromise on DVD window — The Mouse House has cl… http://ow.ly/16BQOq #
More NBC Boasting: Olympics Crush 'Idol' – In head to head competition during the 9 PM hour, NBC's Vancouver Olympi… http://ow.ly/16BQOr #
BADA BING! Regulators Give Thumbs Up To Yahoo-Microsoft Search Urge To Merge http://ow.ly/16BQOs #
CME buys Bulgarian web – International Top Story: It lays out $400 million for News Corp.'s bTV — Ronald Lauder's … http://ow.ly/16BOEF #
Warner Bros makes DC appointments – Time Warner's Warner Bros. on Thursday named new top executives at DC Entertain… http://ow.ly/16BOEE #
National Geographic topper quits – Exec Shuffle: Jeffrey to run for parliament in U.K. election — The prexy of Nat… http://ow.ly/16BOEG #
The Hollywood Reporter Post-Sale, Part 1: Searching For A New Publisher http://ow.ly/16BNkd #
DC Entertainment Names Executive Team – (February 18, 2010 – New York, NY and Burbank, CA) DC Entertainment, founde… http://ow.ly/16BNkc #
GLAAD To Honor Wanda Sykes – GLAAD (Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) announced that Drew Barrymore will r… http://ow.ly/16BF7c #
Cameron Says 'Avatar 2' Strong Possibility – James Cameron explains what he's thinking about the Avatar sequel: http://ow.ly/16BE68 #
Warner Horizon teams with Talpa – Warner Bros unit joins De Mol for reality, games http://ow.ly/16BE67 #
Cameron Talks Future Of 'Terminator' – James Cameron talks with MTV about that Wisher treatment on Terminator 5 & 6… http://ow.ly/16BE69 #
Director Moverman Offered Kurt Cobain Pic – EXCLUSIVE: Oren Moverman is moving up from a film about death and survi… http://ow.ly/16BDbf #
RT @InternetLaw: "FCC Aiming for 100 Million Households at 100 Megabits Per Second" http://bit.ly/aKllzJ #
Threshold in 'Kombat' with Warner Bros. – Legal News: Company sues over contract breach of third movie — Warner Br… http://ow.ly/16BBng #
CW docusoap to star celebrity trainer – The CW is developing two reality shows, including one with celebrity traine… http://ow.ly/16BA75 #
Two more Sony TV current execs exit – Two more Sony Pictures TV current executives have departed as part of Sony Pi… http://ow.ly/16BA76 #
IFC picks up U.S. rights to 'Persian Cats' – Web Exclusive: Feature about Tehran's underground music scene — IFC's… http://ow.ly/16BA77 #
Carla Gugino to star in 'Faster' – Exclusives: Actress set for CBS Films, Sony revenge thriller — Carla Gugino has… http://ow.ly/16BA78 #
Serenading Louie – Legit Reviews: It's impossible to re-create the impact Lanford Wilson's 1970 drama, "Serenading … http://ow.ly/16Bzlf #
India copyright bill runs into snag – International News: Spat leads to committee member Khan's exit — Efforts by… http://ow.ly/16By9S #
Lionsgate filing might be response to Icahn – A day after large stakeholder Carl Icahn said Lionsgate should not ma… http://ow.ly/16By9R #
Stuck – Legit Reviews: Nobody likes to admit it, but it's a lot harder for girls to leave home than for boys http://ow.ly/16By9T #
Cameron: Give Best Picture To My Team – But Give Best Director To Kathryn Because I Don't Really Need Another One http://ow.ly/16By9V #
UPDATE: Warner Bros Snags Soderbergh's 'Contagion' – UPDATES Steven Soderbergh Film Still Hasn't Sold UPDATES Will … http://ow.ly/16By9U #
Affleck, Damon reuniting at Warner Bros. – Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are stirring up some good will over at Warner… http://ow.ly/16BwX9 #
Jay Harrington is NBC's 'Nathan' – "Better Off Ted" star Jay Harrington has been tapped for the lead in NBC's comed… http://ow.ly/16BwXa #
Jay Harrington signs on for NBC pilot – TV News: 'Better Off Ted' star boards 'Nathan vs. Nurture' — "Better Off T… http://ow.ly/16BwXb #
Olympics score for NBC – TV News: Net wins week; Fox, CBS also potent — The opening nights of the Winter Olympics … http://ow.ly/16BwXc #
Fired News Corp Flack Jumps To Time Warner – I completely forgot to post it when I heard last Friday that News Corp… http://ow.ly/16BwXd #
New 'Wuthering Heights' To Get 'Twilight'-ed – EXCLUSIVE From DeadlineLondon editor Tim Adler: At one point, Gossip… http://ow.ly/16BwXe #
Courtney Thorne-Smith booked on 'Men' – Courtney Thorne-Smith is returning to sitcom television with a potential re… http://ow.ly/16BvM0 #
Artists behind Oscar songs won't perform – Oscar is breaking with tradition when it comes to its nominated songs. http://ow.ly/16BvM1 #
Studio Hamberg, Pinewood team up – Film News: Venture to bring in film production to Germany — In yet another deal… http://ow.ly/16BvM3 #
Bailey named exec producer of 'Carson Daly' – TV News: 'Daily Show' alum to oversee NBC's latenight series — "Dail… http://ow.ly/16BvM2 #
'The Pride' breaks Off Broadway B.O. – Legit News: Single day record extends show by one week — "The Pride," opene… http://ow.ly/16Buir #
'Couples Retreat' takes over video charts – Universal Studios Home Entertainment's "Couples Retreat," the latest Vi… http://ow.ly/16Buip #
Cast chosen for 'The Irish Curse' – Legit News: Off Broadway play to star Butler and Peck — Martin Casella's comed… http://ow.ly/16Buiq #
TLC, Jon Gosselin reach settlement – Reality TV: Network had sued reality star for breach of contract — TLC has se… http://ow.ly/16BqPA #
Beyonce tops decade's RIAA sales – Put a championship ring on it: Beyonce was far and away the queen of gold and pl… http://ow.ly/16BqPz #
The Good Guy – Film Reviews: Writer-director Julio DePietro's first feature gives us a standard romantic comedy, to http://ow.ly/16BqPB #
'Nomads' finds home at the CW – The CW has handed a presentation order to "Nomads," an action adventure drama from … http://ow.ly/16BpFs #
Leo's Room (El cuarto de Leo) – Film Reviews: A young grad student hesitates to commit to anything, including his o… http://ow.ly/16BpFt #
Tough times for Iran film – Film News: Panel laments helmer's absence, WCF gets cash boost — There was good news a… http://ow.ly/16BpFu #
Group Photograph of 2009 Oscar Nominees – More than 120 Academy Award gathered at the Beverly Hilton Hotel when the… http://ow.ly/16Bo8I #
The Camera Murderer (Der Kameramoerder) – Film Reviews: Solidly made genre item looks at the relationships of two c… http://ow.ly/16Bo8G #
Probst is EFM maven – Film Festivals: She renamed. shaped the market for 22 years — Born in Istanbul, the small, l… http://ow.ly/16Bo8H #
One Step Closer To 'Terminator' Franchise? UPDATE: Or Two Steps Back? http://ow.ly/16Bo8J #
NBC gives greenlight to 'Friends' – TV News: Network nabs pilot after ABC passes — NBC has greenlighted "Friends w… http://ow.ly/16Bmru #
Unexpected cuts keep viewers off-balance – Eye on the Oscars: Tech Roundup: Editors bring in audiences with tech sk… http://ow.ly/16Bmrt #
UTA Gets Back Wes Anderson From WME – UPDATES UTA Loses Helmer Wes Anderson To WME Just a few weeks ago, WME trumpe… http://ow.ly/16Bmrv #
ABC taps sales, marketing topper – Front Page: Geri Wang to replace Mike Shaw at network — With the network upfron… http://ow.ly/16BkK2 #
'Basterds' Christoph Waltz To Play Circus Nazi – EXCLUSIVE: Hollywood is always looking for great villains. Now I’m… http://ow.ly/16BkK4 #
Pigs Are Flying Because NBC #1 In Primetime – This is news only because it's so rare. Make that more like 2010's ve… http://ow.ly/16BkK3 #
'Idol' beats Olympics in ratings race – TV News: Fox tops night over NBC's Winter Games — In their first head-to-h… http://ow.ly/16Bjn9 #
Acad's alien smackdown – Eye on the Oscars: Tech Roundup: Varied visions highlight nominated pics — This year's Os… http://ow.ly/16Bjna #
Oscar Spoilers Part 2: John Hughes Tribute – UPDATES Oscar Spoilers, Part 1 The death of John Hughes last year touc… http://ow.ly/16Bjnb #
Oscarcast Set Revealed By David Rockwell – The idiots in the Academy press office didn't bother to include any phot… http://ow.ly/16Bjnc #
ITV serves 'Dine' in Eastern Europe – International News: 445 new episodes to hit airwaves — ITV Studios' is to se… http://ow.ly/16BhbF #
Offers pour in for 'Terminator' rights – Film News: Pacificor reports interest from studios, producers — Pacificor… http://ow.ly/16BhbE #
Showbiz to boost regional economy – The Los Angeles County Economic Development Corp. says Hollywood will lead the … http://ow.ly/16B5V6 #
Boon to 'Declare' new comedy – Film News: 'Sticks' helmer to poke fun at cross-border rivalry — Dany Boon will hel… http://ow.ly/16B5V7 #
Fox digs dinosaurs – TV News: Spielberg, Chernin may climb aboard adventure show — Fox Broadcasting is in the proc… http://ow.ly/16B3Nc #
Nunn to direct 'Love' – Legit News: Chocolate Factory slate includes 'Rita,' 'Valentine' — Trevor Nunn will direct… http://ow.ly/16B3Nb #
Do you know what it means to miss New Orleans? http://is.gd/8yMXx #
ShoWest to honor Katherine Heigl – Exclusives: Actress will receive kudo at exhibitor convention — Katherine Heigl… http://ow.ly/16B1o4 #
Jeanie Bradley departs Sony – TV News: Studio loses one of its longest-serving execs — Jeanie Bradley, one of the … http://ow.ly/16B1o3 #
Barefoot to Timbuktu: Ernst Aebi — Come Hell or High Water (Barfuss nach Timbuktu) http://ow.ly/16B0sK #
GenArts, Foundry ink deal – Technology News: Plugin pact could help standardize vfx software — Continuing the move… http://ow.ly/16B0sJ #
'Alice' stirs more exhib ire – Front Page: Window issue causing possible boycott of film — A showdown is under way… http://ow.ly/16AZk7 #
A Midsummer Night's Dream – Legit Reviews: Although every line has been mined for meaning, energized dramatic inten… http://ow.ly/16AZk6 #
Now It's 'Erector Set: 3D Movie' (No Kidding) – The Toy Fair 2010 is underway in NYC, ergo this announcement that t… http://ow.ly/16AZk8 #
Recurring reality's faux sheen – TV News: As contestants refuse to leave the stage, shows recycle stars — Survivor… http://ow.ly/16AY9U #
Nickelodeon sets Kids' Choice noms – Film News: Contests include 'cutest couple' — Only Nickelodeon would ask its … http://ow.ly/16AY9V #
Producers Dan Jinks & Bruce Cohen Split Up – EXCLUSIVE: When Dan Jinks and Bruce Cohen launched their producing par… http://ow.ly/16AWUM #
3D Society sets board – 3D: First awards to take place Feb. 23 at Mann's Chinese — The recently formed Intl. 3D So… http://ow.ly/16AWUK #
Beatty, Tribune battle on – Film News: Legal contest over 'Tracy' rights will continue — Warren Beatty's long batt… http://ow.ly/16AWUL #
Doug Liman To Produce & Direct 'Attica' – For many moviegoers, Attica is best known as the crowd rallying cry by Al… http://ow.ly/16AWUN #
Doug Liman boards 'Attica' – Film News: 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith' director to helm prison riot drama — Doug Liman is goin… http://ow.ly/16AVir #
Jeffrey Dean Morgan set for 'Fields' – Front Page: 'Watchmen' thesp joins Sam Worthington in murder mystery — Jeff… http://ow.ly/16AVis #
Strand buys 'Picture Me' – Film News: Visit Films' docu follows lives of fashion models — Strand Releasing has acq… http://ow.ly/16ARIv #
Music on Oscar's mind – Eye on the Oscars: Music: Some insights into the way Academy members vote — Is there a for… http://ow.ly/16ARIw #
Universal Studios Names Licensing Czarina – Stephanie Sperber has been named President, Universal Partnerships and … http://ow.ly/16ARIx #
Bettag 'Union' commander – TV News: Koppel associate to produce CNN's political hour — Candy Crowley is going for … http://ow.ly/16AQoA #
Universal Studios ups Sperber – Business News: Exec to head partnerships and licensing arm — Universal Studios has… http://ow.ly/16AQoB #
Now Warner Bros Settles With Redbox – One by one, the studios are ending their fights with Red Box and starting a p… http://ow.ly/16AQoC #
The Hunter (Shekarchi) – Film Reviews: A Tehrani man snaps and turns sniper in this low-key feature. http://ow.ly/16AOFY #
Going South (Plein sud) – Film Reviews: Gay fest stalwart Sebastien Lifshitz spins another variation on his themes … http://ow.ly/16AOFZ #
Woman on the path to directing – Film Festivals: Zbanic takes maternal approach to filmmaking — Jasmila Zbanic, th… http://ow.ly/16AMYJ #
'Bedways' team find 'Love' – Film Festivals: IPF and Mogador line up another titillating title — Berlin-based Inde… http://ow.ly/16AMYK #
Carl Icahn Moves To Take Over Lionsgate – I've been reporting this month that Carl Icahn revved up his buying of Li… http://ow.ly/16AMYL #
UK Media Law Firm Poaches Two Rivals – Harbotte & Lewis, the specialist media law firm, has poached two of London’s… http://ow.ly/16AMYM #
David Linde Resurfaces With New Company – From DeadlineLondon editor Tim Adler: David Linde is sequing into his new… #
Iran halts Jafar Panahi from attending Berlinale – The Iranian government has intervened to prevent Berlinale Silve… #
CW renews five favorites for next season – TV News: 'Vampire Diaries,' 'Gossip Girl,' 'ANTM' set to return — CW ha… #
Iranians stop director from attending Berlin – Film Festivals: Panahi was to take part in World Cinema Fund Day at … #
Oscar Spoilers: Best Original Song Artists Not Performing; But Contestants Invited From 'So You Think You Can Dance… http://ow.ly/16ALdr #
Nielsen reports online user trends – As media and entertainment companies continue to mull new ways to charge consu… http://ow.ly/16ALdp #
Olympics score high marks in ratings – TV News: Games still big, while 'Bachelor' remains solid — The Winter Olymp… http://ow.ly/16ALdq #
Doha Tribeca set to expand – International News: Second edition of fest will add Arab film competition — The Doha … http://ow.ly/16AJ8U #
Aid and Abet find 'Love' – International Top Story: TV unit to remake German soap for U.S. auds — Underscoring the… http://ow.ly/16AJ8V #
UPDATE: Taylor Lautner & Steven Soderbergh Films Still Haven't Sold http://ow.ly/16AFZk #
Incoming CEO Needs To Rethink ITV – UPDATES ITV Appoints Adam Crozier As New CEO Analysts tell me that the biggest … http://ow.ly/16AEtS #
WWE's 'ECW' ends run on Syfy – TV News: Reality show 'NXT' to replace series — After struggling in the ratings, "E… http://ow.ly/16Ayh6 #
A forgotten fight in 3D – International News: Epic to recount Korean War's 1950 Battle of Chosin Reservoir — Ameri… http://ow.ly/16Ayh7 #
72 Tenants of Prosperity (Chatsapyiga jouhaak) – Film Reviews: Moderately chucklesome but sorely lacks the triumph-… http://ow.ly/16AvyV #
Where Are You Taking Me? – Film Reviews: An uplifting observational docu that plays on seeing and being seen. http://ow.ly/16AvyW #
Coben clues Gaumont with 'Lost' – Exclusives: French studio to make movie in English — Mystery novelist Harlan Cob… http://ow.ly/16Aujc #
Newell goes spying for WB – Book Adaptations: Film to focus on death of KGB spy Litvinenko — Brit helmer Mike Newe… http://ow.ly/16Aujb #
29th annual Oscar Nominees Luncheon – Film News: Event took place Monday night — One hundred eighteen of this year… http://ow.ly/16AtyU #
Dale Hawkins dies at 73 – Music News: Rockabilly pathfinder made mark with 'Susie-Q' — Dale Hawkins, the rockabill… http://ow.ly/16Aszh #
Games heat up for NBC – Front Page: NBC's Winter Olympics tops Nielsens; CBS' 'Boss' strong — No circulation, no p… http://ow.ly/16ArFp #
Art directors honored – Film News: 'Hurt Locker,' 'Avatar' win; Beatty, Marsh honored — Academy Award contenders "… http://ow.ly/16ArFq #
Four find 'Knife' – Film News: Ray J and Keith David among group joining thriller — The indie "Song of the Knife" … http://ow.ly/16AqAO #
World Cup won't runneth over – Sports News: South Africa media will benefit little during soccer games — The 2010 … http://ow.ly/16AqAN #
RT @kbeninato: Carville CNN Post: New Orleans Storming Back http://bit.ly/bFFAFa Huffpost #
PREACH IT! Kevin Smith continues to tweet fire at Southwest, may take his story to Larry King Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. http://is.gd/8sLZM #
A Somewhat Gentle Man – Film Reviews: A former criminal, fresh from the slammer, tries going straight in this black… http://ow.ly/16Appb #
'Wolfman' a visual treat – Peter Caranicas: Pic has its problems, but it's stunning — Now and then, a film is plag… http://ow.ly/16Appa #
Verhoeven pic not 'O.K.' – Film Festivals: Forum born from controversy — Michael Verhoeven's directing career has … http://ow.ly/16AljI #
Memorial service for David Gerber – Obituary: TV producer to be honored — A memorial service to celebrate the life… http://ow.ly/16AljH #
'Cell 21' team set next pic – Film Festivals: Vaca Films, Morena Films will co-produce 'Invasor' — The team behind… http://ow.ly/16Ak20 #
Ukraine election won't effect film biz – Film Festivals: Yanukovych's term won't impact industry — It's business a… http://ow.ly/16Ak21 #
Locals play hot sound – Spotlight: South Africa: South African sounds break into int'l playlists — The diverse Sou… http://ow.ly/16AiJw #
South African star rising – Spotlight: South Africa: Talent poised for breakout — Regional filmmakers make their m… http://ow.ly/16AiJv #
Walters calls it a wrap on Oscar specials – TV News: Annual post-Oscarcast interviews end run — After 29 years, Ba… http://ow.ly/16Ahqh #
'Who' 'Misfits' aim for spends at BBC Showcase – Fresh seasons of "Doctor Who," "Survivors" and "Misfits" will be a… http://ow.ly/16Ahqg #
Studiocanal joins forces with nWave Studios – French production, distribution and sales company Studiocanal will pu… http://ow.ly/16AgdR #
'Taxi Driver' remake the buzz of Berlin – Front Page: Von Trier sets challenge to Scorsese, De Niro — Berlin and t… http://ow.ly/16AgdS #
Boffo opening for 'Khan' – Foreign B.O.: Hardline group's attack boosts B.O. to $18 million worldwide — Hardline I… http://ow.ly/16AgdT #
Moviegoers fall for 'Valentine's Day' – Film News: Warner Bros. romantic comedy nabs $66.9 million — Moviegoers to… http://ow.ly/16Aep2 #
Magnolia Pictures counts on 'Zero' – TV News: Broadcast rights sold to History Channel — Magnolia Pictures has acq… http://ow.ly/16Aep3 #
Bier to direct Bergman bio – Film News: Four-part mini will also be made into film — Danish helmer Susanne Bier ha… http://ow.ly/16A4LO #

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The HollywoodSouth Blog Twitter Digest for 02-15-2010

The HollywoodSouth Blog Yat Team — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0000

“Hangover,” “Up” “Locker” top ACE honors – The editors of “The Hurt Locker,” “The Hangover”… http://ow.ly/16A23P #
‘Hurt Locker’ & ‘Hangover’ Win Ace Awards – The Hurt Locker was given the best edited picture ACE award, while The … http://ow.ly/16A23Q #
RT @wdsu: Brees Reigns As Bacchus Rolls http://bit.ly/cNMPiY #
‘TNA’ wrestling to move to Spike – TV News: Weekly series to compete against ‘WWE’ on Mondays — Spike TV and TNA W… http://ow.ly/16A0bX #
‘Cell 211′ is the big winner at Goya Awards – Daniel Monzon’s prison drama “Cell 211″ walked away the grand winner … http://ow.ly/16zYrP #
Mobile World Congress kicks off Monday – Event promises glimpses of cutting-edge entertainment content and technolo… http://ow.ly/16zYrO #
Olympics score for NBC – TV News: First two days of Winter Games average 30 million viewers — Ratings for the Vanc… http://ow.ly/16zYrQ #
‘Cell 211′ dominates Goya awards – International News: Spain’s equivalent of the Oscars honors prison thriller — C… http://ow.ly/16zXyT #
Making the Boys – Film Reviews: Middle-aged talking heads reminiscence about playwright Mart Crowley’s “The Boys in… http://ow.ly/16zXyU #
‘Silence’ for Claudel – International News: Helmer-novelist books Strasbourg-set dramedy — French helmer and novel… http://ow.ly/16zWFZ #
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“The Wolfman” Movie Trailer

The HollywoodSouth Blog Yat Team — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 10:35:33 +0000

Opening in theaters February 12th, 2010.

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When the moon is full the legend comes to life.

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“From Paris With Love” Movie Trailer

The HollywoodSouth Blog Yat Team — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 10:29:52 +0000

Opening in theaters February 5th, 2010.

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Two agents. One city. No merci.

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“Dear John” Movie Trailer

The HollywoodSouth Blog Yat Team — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 10:22:58 +0000

Opening in theaters February 5th, 2010

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Is duty enough reason to live a lie?

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The HollywoodSouth Blog Twitter Digest for 02-08-2010

The HollywoodSouth Blog Yat Team — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0000

Duo walk down CinemaStreet – Gotham: Offenbach, Campbell team on venture — Dana Offenbach and Mark W. Campbell hav… http://ow.ly/16wyZ7 #
Woodley to Payne film – Exclusives: Actress cast as Clooney’s daughter in ‘Descendants’ — Shailene Woodley will jo… http://ow.ly/16wyZ8 #
Castalia makes China deal – International News: CCTV content will be available in Latin America — Castalia Communi… http://ow.ly/16wy6v #
Super Bowl ad surprise – TV News: Jay Leno and Oprah join David Letterman — David Letterman stole the Super Bowl c… http://ow.ly/16wy6u #
WORST.SUPER.BOWL.COMMERCIALS.EVER – UPDATES Here’s That Dave, Jay, Oprah, Super Bowl Ad UPDATES Hot Super Bowl Spot… http://ow.ly/16wx9K #
Cousin Bette – Legit Reviews: It’s obvious the dialogue and the characters feel few ties to historical accuracy. http://ow.ly/16wx9J #
Here’s That Dave, Jay, Oprah, Super Bowl Ad http://ow.ly/16wweS #
Street Days (Quchis dgeebi) – Film Reviews: Georgian cinema has a new star in director Levan Koguashvili. http://ow.ly/16wweQ #
New Line moves forward on ‘New Year’s’ – Film News: Marshall to direct ‘Valentine’s’ spin-off — New Line’s moving … http://ow.ly/16wvlR #
WE tv to launch in Hong Kong – TV News: Channel to appear on PCCW’s now TV — WE tv will launch in Hong Kong on PCC… http://ow.ly/16wvlQ #
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The HollywoodSouth Blog Twitter Digest for 02-01-2010

The HollywoodSouth Blog Yat Team — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0000

SAG, AFTRA mend fences – TV News: Unions will seek joint negotiation on primetime deal — SAG Leaders have decided … http://ow.ly/16t8Aa #
SAG National Board Votes To Try To Bargain Jointly With AFTRA For TV/Theatrical Contract http://ow.ly/16t7Ja #
The 52nd annual Grammy Awards – TV Reviews: The Grammys have become a near-ideal made-for-TV vehicle — a musical s… http://ow.ly/16t6kl #
Louis Mellis to write ‘Princess’ Gangster’ – Smuggler Films has tapped screenwriter Louis Mellis to write “The Prin… http://ow.ly/16t6kj #
Selma Hayek Drops Out Of Rock Actioner – The CBS Films/Sony Pictures drama Faster didn’t start production quick eno… http://ow.ly/16t6kn #
Indian-themed comedies a new TV trend – Television networks are high on TV projects about Indians and Indian Americ… http://ow.ly/16t6kk #
Sony Classics Buys ‘Winter In Wartime’ – NEW YORK, NY (January 31, 2010) – Sony Pictures Classics announced today t… http://ow.ly/16t6km #
RT @bbcworld: Indian composer AR Rahman wins two Grammy Awards at the prestigious US music ceremony in Los Angeles. http://bit.ly/bjeHyY #
RT @CopyrightLaw: “Class action vs. record labels over peer-to-peer suits hanging by a thread” http://bit.ly/awDLjH #
RT @CopyrightLaw: “Sane copyright doesn’t treat all copying as the same” http://bit.ly/cF74Bm #

The HollywoodSouth Blog Twitter Digest for 01-25-2010

The HollywoodSouth Blog Yat Team — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +0000

RT @Drudge_Report: ‘AVATAR’ replaces ‘TITANIC’ in record books… http://bit.ly/7vDGVt #
RT @JulieSpira: What a tweet! RT @lizhkelly: “Twitter is more powerful than @Oprah ” #140tc Tweet House @sundancefest @DigitalLa #
RT @eonline: Jon Gosselin Ready to Be Full-Time Freeloader at Sundance? http://bit.ly/4IO8IQ #
RT @Variety: Polanski plans new appeal: International News: L.A. judge denies plea to be sentenced in absentia … http://bit.ly/8azhXt #
Black Eyed Peas get punked at Cannes music awards show http://is.gd/6UPa3 Presenter reads WRONG winner on teleprompter. #
Brangelina NO MORE http://is.gd/6UCnr Funny. They just had to include a pic of Jen. #
RT @NikkiFinke: WHAT AN UPSET! ‘Inglourious Basterds’ Wins SAG Award For Outstanding Cast http://bit.ly/4YgSpQ #
So What Are The Hot Films At Sundance? http://is.gd/6RBnv #
Nicole Kidman Hires Angelina’s Manager http://is.gd/6RBes #
Settlement reached in TV discrimination cases, Plaintiffs alleged bias against writers over age 40 http://is.gd/6RB7f #

The HollywoodSouth Blog Twitter Digest for 01-18-2010

The HollywoodSouth Blog Yat Team — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +0000

RT @Variety: ‘Tonight Show’ announcement expected Monday: TV News: O’Brien could make a return to late night by… http://bit.ly/5YAOfc #
RT @THR: Ricky G. looks sharp, but a penis joke in the first 60 sec? Generalities about the uselessness of actors? Ehhh #
RT @eonline: James Cameron & Kathryn Bigelow: Will They Be Working…Together?! http://bit.ly/4ZzuWK #
RT @LATherocomplex: ‘Green Lantern’ director says cosmic film will have ‘a Flash Gordon element’: Director Martin… http://bit.ly/6I6G0l #
RT @latimes: Conan O’Brien, NBC close to divorce settlement; Leno headed back home http://bit.ly/7NydYF RT @LATCompanyTown #
HBO sets date for ‘Treme’, David Simon series to premiere April 11 http://is.gd/6iOze #
HBO orders ‘Levees’ follow-up, Sequel to Spike Lee’s Katrina doc to debut in the summer http://is.gd/6iOmm #
RT @NikkiFinke: NO JOKE: Jeff Zucker Had Conan Arrested http://bit.ly/7OUhe0 >OUCH! Flashbacks are a bitch. Just like Karma. #
RT @FletcherMackel: RT @NOLAnews: HBO announces sequel to Spike Lee’s Katrina documentary ‘When the Levees Broke’ http://bit.ly/7DUAft #
RT @stevens1: Conan Puts Tonight Show for Sale on Craigslist. “4 SALE: BARELY-USED LATE NIGHT TALK SHOW.” Mashable: http://ping.fm/vjcWy #

The HollywoodSouth Blog Twitter Digest for 01-11-2010

The HollywoodSouth Blog Yat Team — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 07:00:00 +0000

RT @StevenSin: It’s much better than that horrible teeth whitening ad that shows the rotten, yellow teeth. NASTY! >Oh! Good point! #
Dear New Orleanians, Can you spot the ad? http://is.gd/63350 #
RT @_Desdemona_: Facebook’s Zuckerberg Says The Age of Privacy is Over http://post.ly/I38x #
Conan O’Brien — Such a Hard Decision http://is.gd/5ZR88 The poor, poor guy. #
For some, 3D movies a pain in the head http://is.gd/5YmEc I wished my life was in 2 1/2D. ( :-/ #
Blake Lively (CW’s Gossip Girl) cast as female lead in ‘Green Lantern’ http://is.gd/5WF6j Shooting in Louisiana this year. #
RT @NikkiFinke: ‘Avatar’ Spoiler Alert! ‘Avatar’ Spoiler Alert! http://bit.ly/5DzawF >THAT’s just so wrong on so many levels. But DAMN funny #
RT @Lotay: For more information on the Black Card Circle Foundation, follow @BCCF or click here: http://bit.ly/NonProfitBCCF #
RT @YatPundit: RT @kissmygumbo: Help spread Mardi Gras cheer to deployed troops! http://bit.ly/4yQOnM #militarymon #
TV Traffic Assistant Wanted: KPLC-TV (Lake Charles, LA) http://is.gd/5VXpU #