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DGA to Rosenberg: Go away already

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 21:00:00 EST

Front Page: Michael Apted slams SAG president -- The DGA has told SAG president Alan Rosenberg to shut up and go away.

Ed Helms to star in 'Rapids'

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 20:11:00 EST

Front Page: Payne to produce 'Cedar,' shooting begins October -- Ed Helms will follow "The Hangover" with "Cedar Rapids," an Alexander Payne-produced comedy to be directed by Miguel Arteta.

'Harry Potter' at the century mark

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 18:12:31 EST

Front Page: Wiz makes $100 million appear -- Warner Bros.' "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" jumps the $100 mil mark at the worldwide B.O.

Emmys laff noms more diverse

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:24:12 EST

Front Page: Category expansion leads to unusual choices -- Who knew Emmy voters had such an offbeat sense of humor?

Reactions to the Emmy nominations

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 07:43:09 EST

Front Page: Nominees reflect on their nods -- Glenn Close, Michael C. Hall and Jon Cryer are among the nominees reflecting on their nods.

'Harry Potter' nabs $58.4 million

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 06:44:36 EST

Front Page: WB pic casts spell over box office -- "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" grossed $58.4 mil as it opened Wednesday at the U.S. B.O.

Emmy nominations announced

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 06:40:00 EST

Front Page: '30 Rock' tops Emmy nominations -- New blood broke into key nominations for the 61st annual Emmy Awards.

Dempsey shifts gears for Universal

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 21:00:00 EST

Front Page: Actor to star in film, based on Stein novel 'Racing' -- Universal Pictures has acquired screen rights to "The Art of Racing in the Rain." Studio will develop the bestselling Garth Stein novel as a starring vehicle for Patrick Dempsey.

Universal in 'Pursuit' of Morel

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 21:00:00 EST

Front Page: 'Taken' director takes on film inspired by photog Howe -- Universal Pictures has attached "Taken" director Pierre Morel to direct action thriller "Pursuit."

'Potter' pic charms box office

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 18:04:14 EST

Front Page: 'Half-Blood Prince' full-bodied with $22.2 mil -- Those who grew up on Hogwarts' most famous boy wizard may have gotten older -- millions are now young adults -- but they appear to have lost none of their loyalty to Harry Potter.

Tony Awards anger journalists

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:37:13 EST

Front Page: Press removed from voting pool protest -- The decision to revoke the fourth estate's Tony voting privileges has spurred an outcry from disenfranchised journos and other legiters.

Willem Dafoe orbits 'Mars'

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:24:45 EST

Front Page: Actor to star in Disney fantasy pic -- Willem Dafoe will star alongside Taylor Kitsch and Lynn Collins in "John Carter of Mars," the Walt Disney Pictures fantasy epic to be directed by "Wall-E" helmer Andrew Stanton.

'Harry Potter' pulls in $22.2 million

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 08:53:30 EST

Front Page: Pic may score best midnight gross of all time -- "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" scores biggest midnight gross of all-time with $22.2 mil.

Stars hunt down Stanley Tucci film

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 21:00:00 EST

Front Page: Brosnan, Clarkson, Moore set for 'Hunter' -- Pierce Brosnan, Patricia Clarkson and Julianne Moore will headline indie comedic drama "The Hunter," with Stanley Tucci directing from his screenplay.

Miley Cyrus gets 'Wings' at Disney

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 21:00:00 EST

Front Page: 'Hannah Montana' star to lead fairy tale -- Disney has acquired screen rights to the young adult novel "Wings" and will develop the bestselling Aprilynne Pike title as a star vehicle for Miley Cyrus.

Hugh Jackman to star in 'Avon'

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 21:00:00 EST

Front Page: 20th Century Fox acquires comedy pitch -- In a high-six-figure deal, 20th Century Fox has acquired "Avon Man," a comedy pitch from "Hitch" writer Kevin Bisch, as a star vehicle for Hugh Jackman, with Bisch to script.

Chris Albrecht in vogue at Starz

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 21:00:00 EST

Front Page: Duo to partner on drama centered on fashion -- Chris Albrecht has partnered with cabler Starz to develop an hourlong drama set in the New York fashion world.

Third 'Bridget Jones' in works

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:06:50 EST

Front Page: Cate Blanchett to star in 'Indian Summer' -- It is rumored that Working Title is developing a third installment of the "Bridget Jones" series starring Renee Zellweger. The British producer has also attached Cate Blanchett to star in helmer Joe Wright's "Indian Summer."

'Creation' to open Toronto fest

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 09:59:12 EST

Front Page: Jon Amiel's biopic on Darwin kicks off event -- Jon Amiel's Charles Darwin biopic "Creation" will open the 34th Toronto Film Festival on Sept. 10.

Jason Winer wins Fox TV deal

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 21:00:00 EST

Front Page: 'Modern' director signs multi-year pact -- 20th Century Fox TV has sealed a new multiyear overall deal with Jason Winer, the helmer behind ABC's upcoming comedy "Modern Family."