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This Means War: Film Review

Todd McCarthy — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:54:51 +0000

Todd McCarthy
A month-and-a-half into the new year and already a candidate for the worst of 2012.

Box Office Preview: Four New Films Hope for Record Pre-Valentine's Day Weekend

Pamela McClintock — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:24:08 +0000

Pamela McClintock
The strength of tracking for Rachel McAdams-Channing Tatum romantic drama "The Vow" is impressing even rival studios; "Safe House," the 3D rerelease of "Star Wars: Episode One" and "Journey 2" also open.

Berlin 2012: Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions Circling 'Two Guns' (Exclusive)

Pamela McClintock — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:26:34 +0000

Pamela McClintock
The Denzel Washington-Mark Wahlberg project is one of the hottest titles at EFM; Universal already has U.S. distribution rights.

'This Means War' Premiere Red Carpet Arrivals: Reese Witherspoon, Chris Pine, Tom Hardy

Philiana Ng , Kyleen James — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:23:43 +0000

Philiana Ng , Kyleen James
Reese Witherspoon, Chris Pine and Tom Hardy promoted their latest action/romantic comedy, directed by McG, on Feb. 8 in Los Angeles. "This Means War" centers on two CIA agents, also best friends, who fall in love with the same woman.

'Walking Dead' War: Creator Robert Kirkman Sued By Collaborator (Exclusive)

Matthew Belloni — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:15:17 +0000

Matthew Belloni
UPDATED: Michael Anthony ("Tony") Moore, a fellow comic book artist, filed suit Thursday in Los Angeles Superior Court.

Craig Ferguson Nearing Deal to Stay Put at CBS through 2014

Lacey Rose — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:35:37 +0000

Lacey Rose
As part of the pact, the "Late Late Show" host is poised to move his CBS series to a larger stage at TV City.

Christopher Plummer, Frank Langella to Star in HBO Muhammad Ali Film

Borys Kit — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:57:20 +0000

Borys Kit
The film details the legal fight between Ali and the U.S. government when the fighter became a conscientious objector to the Vietnam War.

Fox Business Network Shifting Primetime Focus, Drops 3 Series

Michael O'Connell — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:56:14 +0000

Michael O'Connell
In a move to make room for an incoming series from Melissa Francis and boost business coverage, "FreedomWatch," "Power & Money" and "Follow the Money" leave the schedule in February.

Interscope Records' Jimmy Iovine: 'Lana Del Rey's Voice Haunts Me the Way Stevie Nicks' Did'

Shirley Halperin — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:56:58 +0000

Shirley Halperin
For a reception in his honor at Village studios, the Interscope Geffen A&M chief gave the sexy newcomer a ringing endorsement by choosing Del Rey as the evening's performer.

Grammy Parties 2012: Star-Studded Bashes Leading Up to Music's Big Night

THR Staff — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:10:38 +0000

THR Staff
Artists and execs celebrated around Los Angeles in the days before the Feb. 12 Grammy Awards.

Emma Thomspon Joins 'Beautiful Creatures'

Borys Kit — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:12:23 +0000

Borys Kit
The cast of the Richard LaGravanese book-to-film adaptation has been growing.

CBS Greenlights Melissa McCarthy, Ben Falcone Comedy

Lacey Rose — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:25:54 +0000

Lacey Rose
Falcone is set to star as a single 37-year-old who loses everything he has in the real estate collapse and finds himself back home in the house he grew up in … with his parents.

Grammy Awards Big Bashes: A Guide

Bill Higgins, Lindsay Flans, Shirley Halperin — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:25:45 +0000

Bill Higgins, Lindsay Flans, Shirley Halperin
Hollywood and the music industry collide for the annual awards as more than 20 parties hit the town this weekend. THR has your rundown.

Jon Voight, Elliott Gould Join Showtime's 'Ray Donovan' Pilot

Lesley Goldberg — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:41:51 +0000

Lesley Goldberg
Liev Schreiber stars in the drama pilot about a professional "fixer" for the rich and famous in Los Angeles.

Scripps Networks Interactive Posts 10 Percent Hike in Quarterly Revenue

Paul Bond — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:09:25 +0000

Paul Bond
The Food Network, DIY Network and the Cooking Channel post double-digit gains.

Zynga Jumps Into the Toy Business With Hasbro

Paul Bond — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:21:33 +0000

Paul Bond
The maker of "Words With Friends" and "FarmVille" expects to have merchandise in stores this year.

CBS Studios' David Stapf Talks Pilot Season, Working With Les and Nina, His Worst-Reviewed Show Ever (Q&A)

Lacey Rose — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:17:45 +0000

Lacey Rose
On the heels of "NCIS'" 200th episode, the network chief opens up about his most frequent note, his basic-cable dreams and why he'll take ratings over awards any day.

'Soul Train' The Movie: Details on the Revitalized Effort To Bring the Show to the Big Screen

Daniel Miller, Kim Masters — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:12:11 +0000

Daniel Miller, Kim Masters
THE REPORT: The death of creator Don Cornelius could create new interest in a movie centered on the variety program.

Weinstein Co. Label Picks Up 'Drive' Director's 'Pusher' Remake

Borys Kit — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:09:11 +0000

Borys Kit
Radius-TWC, the company's new VOD-oriented label, snags U.S. and Caribbean rights to the English-language remake of Nicolas Winding Refn's 1996 movie.

Movie Ticket Prices Hit All-Time High in 2011

Alex Ben Block — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:44:10 +0000

Alex Ben Block
The average movie ticket in the U.S. cost $7.93 last year, topping the previous high of $7.89 in 2010.

'Space: 2099' to Be Revived for Television

Lacey Rose — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:55:09 +0000

Lacey Rose
ITV Studios America and HDFILMS, the company behind ABC's reimagining of "V," are prepping a contemporary iteration of the 1970s space franchise.

Berlin 2012: Buyers Circle 'Better Living Through Chemistry'

Stuart Kemp — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:00:00 +0000

Stuart Kemp
Geoff Moore and David Posamentier's Olivia Wilde, Judi Dench, Sam Rockwell and Michelle Monaghan starrer sparks pre-sales frenzy at EFM.

Activision Blizzard's Earnings Surpass Expectations Despite Loss of Subscribers for 'World of Warcraft'

Paul Bond — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:28:38 +0000

Paul Bond
"Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3" and "Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure" propel the video-game company to record per-share profits.

Berlin 2012: U.K. and Scandi Rights to Kevin Macdonald's Bob Marley Biopic Sold to Universal

Stuart Kemp — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:00:00 +0000

Stuart Kemp
Deals struck on eve of the film's Berlin Film Festival special screening by int'l sales and finance house Fortissimo Films.

Lionsgate Narrows Third Quarter Loss

Etan Vlessing — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:30:59 +0000

Etan Vlessing
Fresh from swallowing privately-held Summit Entertainment, Lionsgate Entertainment on Thursday narrowed its third quarter loss to $1.7 million, against a year-earlier loss of $6 million.

Jenna Fischer, Rita Wilson Join Indie Drama 'Kiss Me' (Exclusive)

Borys Kit — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:39:40 +0000

Borys Kit
'Survivor' host Jeff Probst is directing the film, which stars John Corbett and Sarah Bolger.

Black's Game: Berlin Film Review

David Rooney — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:30:00 +0000

David Rooney
"Drive" director Nicolas Winding Refn was executive producer on this feature debut from Icelandic filmmaker Oskar Thor Axelsson, a gangster thriller set at the close of the last century

The Real Force Behind 'Star Wars': How George Lucas Built an Empire

Alex Ben Block — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:57:36 +0000

Alex Ben Block
The $20 billion in merchandise sold through the film series reveals the resonance of a simple good-versus-evil story -- and the mastermind brushstrokes of the filmmaker.

Sundance 2012: Image Entertainment Herds 'Goats'

Jay A. Fernandez , Daniel Miller — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:42:26 +0000

Jay A. Fernandez , Daniel Miller
Image Entertainment has acquired North American rights to the comedy "Goats," starring David Duchovny and Vera Farmiga.

Paul McCartney Tribute Album: Billy Joel, B.B. King, Alice Cooper to Honor the Legend

Shirley Halperin — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:39:02 +0000

Shirley Halperin
As the former Beatle is (finally) awarded his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Thursday, acts come together for a collection of covers to be produced by Ralph Sall.