Business

Sony to Sell $1.5 Billion in Corporate Bonds in Japan

Gavin J. Blair — Fri, 24 May 2013 04:47:36 GMT

The five-year bonds, to be issued in June, will be the first sale to retail investors in Sony's history as the company looks to widen its fundraising options.

Time Warner Cable Pins Senior VP Stripes on Deborah Picciolo

THR Staff — Fri, 24 May 2013 03:54:05 GMT

The L.A.-based executive has been promoted to the new position of senior vp technical operations, residential.

Boy Scouts End Ban on Gay Members: Hollywood Reacts

THR Staff — Fri, 24 May 2013 03:05:11 GMT

"A great step forward," George Takei tweets, while Jason Biggs criticizes the organization for keeping the ban on openly gay adults serving as leaders.

Protesters Target Koch Brothers' Potential L.A. Times Bid

Paul Bond — Fri, 24 May 2013 01:36:41 GMT

A group marched toward Tribune Co. chairman Bruce Karsh's Beverly Hills home, chanting "don't be a dope, don't sell the paper to the Kochs."

Pandora Sees Quarterly Revenue Grow 55 Percent

Glenn Peoples, Billboard — Thu, 23 May 2013 22:17:29 GMT

The company added more than 700,000 net new subscribers to its ad-free music-streaming service.

CBS Shareholders Accuse '60 Minutes' of Anti-Semitism

Paul Bond — Thu, 23 May 2013 19:57:58 GMT

At the company's annual meeting, members of a pro-Israel media watchdog group say the country is owed an apology and a retraction for a controversial story that aired last year; CEO Leslie Moonves says he stands by the report.

BBC Political Editor Apologizes for 'Muslim Appearance' Remark

Stuart Kemp — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:11:19 GMT

Nick Robinson expresses regrets over his wording in quoting a source who described a person involved in a violent attack on a soldier with a machete in the British capital.

European Parliament Wants TV, Movies Excluded From U.S. Trade Talks

Stuart Kemp — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:02:15 GMT

The Euro lawmakers table a resolution to exclude audiovisual services from the negotiations with the U.S. set to start next month.

'Broadchurch' Scribe Signs Deal With Elisabeth Murdoch's Shine Division Kudos

Stuart Kemp — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:08:41 GMT

The production label will sell programs birthed by Chris Chibnall from the two-year first look deal.

Time Warner CEO Questioned About Obama Ties, CNN Gun Coverage

Georg Szalai — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:40:31 GMT

At the conglomerate's annual shareholder meeting, Jeff Bewkes also touted the company's financial and stock performance and its outlook.

Joe Francis Apologizes for 'Appalling' Interview With The Hollywood Reporter

Erin Carlson — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:55:27 GMT

UPDATED: The Girls Gone Wild founder says: "I am not, nor have I ever been a violent person."

German Star Host Thomas Gottschalk Signs with RTL

Scott Roxborough — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:43:29 GMT

The former host of “Wanna Bet?” will develop and host shiny floor entertainment shows for the commercial TV giant.

Cannes: NonStop Takes 'Selfish Giant,' 'Stone Roses,' 'Trip to Italy'

Scott Roxborough — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:36:26 GMT

The Scandinavian indie previously snatched up “Fruitvale Station” and Jim Jarmusch's “Only Lovers Left Alive.”

BBC Says It Might Start Charging BSkyB for Channels

Georg Szalai — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:28:27 GMT

While U.S. pay TV operators have been paying broadcaster retransmission fees, BSkyB currently receives fees from British broadcast networks.

Cannes: Norwegian Oil Thriller 'Pioneer' Sells Wide

Scott Roxborough — Thu, 23 May 2013 10:44:19 GMT

TrustNordisk closes deals in the U.K., Japan, Korea and Benelux for Erik Skjoldbaerg's new feature.

Tribune Co. Launches Digital Ventures Unit

Georg Szalai — Thu, 23 May 2013 10:35:19 GMT

Internet veteran Shashi Seth will run the division that will create digital products and businesses for the media company led by CEO Peter Liguori.

Universal Channel to Launch in Germany

Scott Roxborough — Thu, 23 May 2013 10:11:37 GMT

A German-language version of the pay-TV brand will premiere on Sky Deutschland and Deutsche Telecom on Sept.5

Mark Hamill to Be Honored at PromaxBDA Conference (Exclusive)

Kimberly Nordyke — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:51:39 GMT

The actor, known for the "Star Wars" trilogy and for voicing the Joker in the animated "Batman" series, will receive the Don LaFontaine Legacy Award.

'Cloud Atlas' Debuts at No. 1 on Blu-ray, DVD Charts

Thomas K. Arnold — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:48:14 GMT

"Safe Haven" falls to No. 2, while newcomer "Texas Chainsaw 3D" bows at No. 4.

Joe Francis Juror Responds to 'Retarded' Slam: 'It Reaffirms' Guilty Verdict

Aaron Couch — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:26 GMT

After the Girls Gone Wild mogul told THR the jury should be "lined up and shot," one of them reveals details of the "harrowing" 911 calls that led to his conviction.

Power Lawyers: 5 Music Attorneys to Know

Shirley Halperin — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:10:52 GMT

Top stars (or their estates) now require added expertise as Cirque du Soleil shows and "American Idol" deals replace record sales.

Power Lawyers: Top Entertainment Attorneys Mingle at THR Breakfast

THR Staff — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:17:36 GMT

Warner Bros.' Barry M. Meyer and Kevin Tsujihara at the event.

Imprint Entertainment Buys $10 Million Stake In BlueStar Digital

Alex Ben Block — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:58:11 GMT

UPDATED: Blue Star’s Erick Hansen will work on the successor technology to Blu-Ray with Imprint’s Michael Becker and Cain McKnight.

Power Lawyers: How a Warner Bros. Attorney Fought to Save 'Man of Steel'

Matthew Belloni — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:23:52 GMT

THR's Raising the Bar honoree John Rogovin faced down a serious threat to the studio's "Superman" rights in time for the June reboot.

Power Lawyers: How Aereo's Attorneys Beat Hollywood (For Now)

Eriq Gardner — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:19:37 GMT

The Barry Diller-backed digital disruptor drew instant lawsuits from all four TV networks until two litigators figured out a way to fight back.