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Jonathan Wax moves to 20th TVBusiness News: Exec will serve as VP of drama development -- Fox exec Jonathan Wax is sliding over to network sibling 20th Century Fox TV, where he'll serve as vice president of drama development. Read more | Comments
Universal, TruTV set film promosBusiness News: Pact is for 'State of Play, ' 'Land of the Lost' -- Universal Pictures has inked TruTV as a promotional partner for "State of Play" and "Land of the Lost, " enlisting the Turner-owned cabler to run a series of custom spots for these upcoming theatrical releases. Michael Crichton legacy lives onFilm News: HarperCollins readies two new novels -- Hollywood has two new Michael Crichton projects to bid on. Killer Films revives âBetsyâFilm News: John Curran to direct film based on Rabin book -- Killer Films has resurrected "Betsy and the Emperor, " the screen version of Staton Rabinâs childrenâs book previously set up at Warner Bros.â kids unit Storyopolis. Gaumont finds Finder's 'Paranoia'Film News: Barry Levy to adapt bestselling novel -- Gaumont has acquired the bestselling Joseph Finder novel "Paranoia" and set Barry Levy to script an adaptation. Keaton, Goldblum join 'Glory'Film News: Comedy stars Harrison Ford, Rachel McAdams -- Diane Keaton and Jeff Goldblum have signed on to join Harrison Ford and Rachel McAdams in the comedy "Morning Glory" for Paramount Pictures. Disney on 'Horse' with BruckheimerFilm News: Duo acquire rights to Stanton book 'Soldiers' -- Disney and producer Jerry Bruckheimer have acquired screen rights to Doug Stanton's upcoming book "Horse Soldiers." Universal, TruTV set film promosFilm News: Pact is for 'State of Play, ' 'Land of the Lost' -- Universal Pictures has inked TruTV as a promotional partner for "State of Play" and "Land of the Lost, " enlisting the Turner-owned cabler to run a series of custom spots for these upcoming theatrical releases. Confirmed: Fox fires Roger FriedmanFilm News: 'Wolverine' review caused major controversy -- The weekend-long guessing game over the fate of entertainment blogger Roger Friedman is over: Friedman has parted company with Fox News after a controversial post in which he reviewed a leaked, incomplete version of 20th Century Fox's "X-Men Origins: Wolverine." Time Warner keen on acquisitionsBusiness News: Co. looks to leave AOL baggage behind -- Time Warner on Monday took its first serious step toward leaving its AOL baggage behind -- eight years after the fateful merger that shook the conglom to its core. Variety ups Bart, GrayBusiness News: New role for former editor in chief -- Reed Business on Monday confirmed executive changes at Variety, with Peter Bart assuming a new role as vice president and editorial director. Disney-WGAW announce fellowsFilm News: Derwingson, Walker beat 1, 400 applicants for honor -- Jennifer Derwingson and Lakesha Walker have become the newest scribes tapped to participate in the Walt Disney Studios and Writers Guild of America West's fellowship. Dick Cook, Hollywood want piracy fixBusiness News: Disney chairman addresses 'Wolverine' leak -- Hollywood is offering a strong endorsement of congressional efforts to beef up antipiracy laws after last week's leak of "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" underlined the pervasiveness of the problem. Dick Cook, Hollywood want piracy fixFilm News: Disney chairman addresses 'Wolverine' leak -- Hollywood is offering a strong endorsement of congressional efforts to beef up antipiracy laws after last week's leak of "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" underlined the pervasiveness of the problem. Gersh Agency creates film divisionBusiness News: Jay Cohen to head Financing division -- Gersh Agency has established a film financing and packaging division, naming veteran producer Jay Cohen to head it. It is the first dedicated division in the talent agency's 60-year history. Gersh Agency creates film divisionFilm News: Jay Cohen to head Financing division -- Gersh Agency has established a film financing and packaging division, naming veteran producer Jay Cohen to head it. It is the first dedicated division in the talent agency's 60-year history. Martin Scorsese gets MPAA honorFilm News: Director to receive Humanitarian Award -- Martin Scorsese will receive the Motion Picture Assn. of America's Jack Valenti Humanitarian Award when the industry's chief lobbying arm holds a daylong symposium in Washington, D.C., on April 21. George Lucas' 'Red Tails' adds trioFilm News: Howard, Gooding, Cranston cast in WWII film -- Terrence Howard, Cuba Gooding Jr. and Bryan Cranston have joined the cast of George Lucas' "Red Tails, " the WWII action-adventure about the Tuskegee Airmen. Spanish TV channels size up mergersBusiness News: Moves so far limited to 'informal discussions' -- Ravaged by plummeting ad revenues, Spanish commercial broadcasters are mulling the idea of mergers. Over the past two weeks, media entrepreneurs have spoken in positive terms about consolidation. Shabana Chadha joins 'Afterlife'Film News: Azmi, Hawkins cast in 'Wonderful' pic -- British-Asian helmer Gurinder Chadha has tapped iconic Indian thesp Shabana Azmi as well as Sally Hawkins, Zoe Wanamaker, Sendhil Ramamurthy, Jimi Mistry and Sanjeev Bhaskar for the cast of "It's a Wonderful Afterlife." MGM sells film package to SBSFilm News: Studio inks deal with Dutch broadcaster -- MGM has inked an exclusive programming deal with SBS Broadcasting's Dutch free-to-air channels for a slew of films, including "Quantum of Solace, " "Valkyrie" and "Rocky Balboa." HandMade adds to its exec rosterBusiness News: Gaule, Rodriguez added to exec deck -- HandMade Films Intl. has tapped Tara Gaule as senior sales executive and Carlos Rodriguez as senior VP of marketing. HandMade adds to its exec rosterFilm News: Gaule, Rodriguez added to exec deck -- HandMade Films Intl. has tapped Tara Gaule as senior sales executive and Carlos Rodriguez as senior VP of marketing. Mike Newell opens magic 'Box'Film News: Director signs on to helm kiddie classic -- Brit Mike Newell will direct "The Box of Delights, " based on John Masefield's classic 1930s children's novel about a boy entrusted with a magic box that allows him to travel through time. SAG announces key dates for kudosFilm News: Guild awards set for Jan. 23, 2010 -- The Screen Actors Guild will announce nominations for its 16th annual SAG Awards on Dec. 17. EM.Sport scores a new nameBusiness News: Licensing group morphs into Constantin Medien -- Licensing group EM.Sport Media morphed into Constantin Medien today following its merger with Swiss sports rights trader and film distrib Highlight Communications, parent of German entertainment company Constantin Film. 'Bon Jovi' rolls to TribecaMusic News: Concert docu to premiere at film festival -- "Bon Jovi: When We Were Beautiful, " filmed behind the scenes of the band's Lost Highway tour last year, will premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival as a work in progress April 29 at the Tribeca Performing Arts Center. 'Bon Jovi' rolls to TribecaFilm News: Concert docu to premiere at film festival -- "Bon Jovi: When We Were Beautiful, " filmed behind the scenes of the band's Lost Highway tour last year, will premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival as a work in progress April 29 at the Tribeca Performing Arts Center. Underwood wins ACM entertainer kudoMusic News: Singer also wins top female vocalist award -- Carrie Underwood captured the entertainer of the year at the Academy of Country Music Awards, the first female act to win the honor since the Dixie Chicks did it back in 2000 and only the seventh to do so in the show's nearly four-decade existence. Wouter Barendrecht dies at 43Business News: Executive was Fortissimo Films co-founder -- The Asian film biz is reeling after local film pioneer, producer and sales agent Wouter Barendrecht died suddenly of heart failure at his home in Bangkok on Sunday. He was 43. |
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