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| Barry Diller's Aereo gets support of Consumer Electronics Association Monday, Oct 29, 2012 05:36 PM PDT LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Aereo, an online television streaming service backed by billionaire Barry Diller, has won the support of the Consumer Electronics Association - a significant ally in the media mogul's fight against the major TV networks, which are opposing the fledgling service in the courts. The networks - including ABC, NBC, CBS and Fox, PBS and Univision - are trying to torpedo the service, arguing that Aereo, which allows consumers to access local broadcast signals over their computers, infringes on broadcast copyright. ... Full Story | Top |
| Neil Patrick Harris-directed magic show to open at Geffen Playhouse Monday, Oct 29, 2012 05:35 PM PDT LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - The Neil Patrick Harris-directed magician show "Nothing to Hide" will debut at the Geffen Playhouse next month, the theater announced Monday. The show follows magicians Derek DelGaudio and Helder Guimarães, fresh from sold-out performances at Hollywood's Magic Castle, as they animate a series of vignettes using their sleight-of-hand from a script by DelGaudio. "I daresay, watching Derek and Helder perform together was one of the most amazing, confounding and magical nights of my life," Harris said in a statement. ... Full Story | Top |
| Comic-Con extends deal in San Diego, "Avengers" welcome back Monday, Oct 29, 2012 05:35 PM PDT NEW YORK (TheWrap.com) - Comic-Con International will stay in San Diego for at least four more years, San Diego mayor Jerry Sanders announced on Monday. The year's preeminent fanboy convention has extended its contract with the city's beachfront convention center through 2016, ensuring more revenue for the city and local business owners. The contract had been set to expire in 2015. Comic-Con has been operating out of San Diego since 1970 when it was founded as the Golden State Comic Book Convention. ... Full Story | Top |
| James Bond fans beware: Wikipedia reveals major 'Skyfall' spoiler Monday, Oct 29, 2012 05:34 PM PDT LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - James Bond fans beware - Wikipedia's entry for the latest 007 film "Skyfall" contains spoilers big enough to drive an Aston Martin through. It's a posting that includes a full plot summary, which jeopardizes major twists involving the fate of one character and the future of MI6, the agency Bond calls home. Seriously, reading Wikipedia will have Bond devotees reaching for their vodka martinis. Don't worry, we won't spoil it, but best to steer clear of the web's encyclopedia if you want to stay in the dark. ... Full Story | Top |
| Daniel Craig, Bill Murray confirmed for "The Monuments Men" Monday, Oct 29, 2012 05:33 PM PDT  LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Daniel Craig and Bill Murray are joining Cate Blanchett and Jean Dujardin in George Clooney's ‘The Monuments Men," as previously reported in TheWrap. A rep for George Clooney confirmed the castings to TheWrap. Blanchett will play the role of Rose Valland, an art historian and member of the French resistance. Dujardin, who became the first French actor to win an Oscar for Best Actor earlier this year (for "The Artist"), will play a supporting role in this story about a group of men and women who chased down the stolen art of Europe during World War II. ... Full Story | Top |
| Don't call 'Cloud Atlas' a box-office flop just yet Monday, Oct 29, 2012 05:30 PM PDT LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - "Cloud Atlas," with an estimated price tag of $100 million, is among the most expensive independently-financed movies ever made. So its underwhelming opening weekend at the U.S. box office - it made just $9.6 million in 2,008 theaters - is no doubt sending ripples of anxiety through its backers. But "Cloud Atlas" should still reach profitability if it can finish its North American run with about $30 million. How does that math work? Think foreign box office. Producers believe it will do about three times better at foreign cinemas than it will in the United States. ... Full Story | Top |
| Letterman and Fallon tape sans audiences as Stewart and Colbert cancel shows due to Sandy Monday, Oct 29, 2012 04:54 PM PDT NEW YORK (TheWrap.com) - David Letterman and Jimmy Fallon said they would tape their shows without audiences Monday as Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert joined Jimmy Kimmel in cancelling tapings because of Hurricane Sandy. All decided to cancel or not admit audiences because of fears of people being injured going to or from the tapings. Kimmel, who normally tapes in Los Angeles, is in Brooklyn for this week's tapings of "Jimmy Kimmel Live." Letterman's "Late Show" on CBS will also tape without an audience on Tuesday. Fallon's "Late Night" will be audience-free for at least Monday. ... Full Story | Top |
| 'Up All Night' takes a page from 'Happy Days' Monday, Oct 29, 2012 04:53 PM PDT NEW YORK (TheWrap.com) - "Up All Night" is switching from a single camera to multicam format, making a transition formerly made by the classic sitcom "Happy Days." The series, which stars Christina Applegate and Will Arnett as harried new parents and Maya Rudolph as Applegate's self-absorbed boss, will shut down for three months after taping its final single-camera episode next week. It will use that time to convert its stage and set for the show to be recorded in front of a live audience with multiple cameras. ... Full Story | Top |
| Ti West's "The Sacrament" adds Joe Swanberg, Gene Jones to cast Monday, Oct 29, 2012 04:52 PM PDT LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Joe Swanberg, AJ Bowen, Kentucker Audley, Amy Seimetz and Gene Jones have joined the cast of Ti West's "The Sacrament," the filmmakers announced on Monday. IM Global is handling international sales and will continue selling to foreign buyers this week at the American Film Market. CAA is repping domestic rights. The film is produced and will be presented by Eli Roth. Worldview CEO Christopher Woodrow and COO Molly Conners, will also produce alongside Jacob Jaffke and Peter Phok. ... Full Story | Top |
| CBS Airing Sandy News Special Monday, Oct 29, 2012 04:51 PM PDT NEW YORK (TheWrap.com) - CBS will preempt "Hawaii 5-0" tonight for special news coverage of Hurricane Sandy. Instead of new episodes of "How I Met Your Mother," "Partners," "Two Broke Girls" and "Mike and Molly," CBS will air repeats, followed by the hour-long "CBS News Special Report: Hurricane Sandy," anchored by Scott Pelley. David Letterman, meanwhile, is taping "The Late Show" without an audience to eliminate the risk of anyone being injured during the hurricane traveling to a taping of his show. ... Full Story | Top |
| Chloe Sevigny Ready to 'Kill' it for A&E Monday, Oct 29, 2012 04:51 PM PDT  LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Chloe Sevigny has just landed a killer new gig. Sevigny - who's currently starring as Shelley the nymphomaniac on Fox's spooky drama "American Horror Story: Asylum" - has taken the lead in A&E's upcoming drama "Those Who Kill," the cable network told TheWrap on Monday. Based on the Danish series "Den Som Draeber," "Those Who Kill" centers on police detective Catherine (Sevigny) and a forensic profiler, who possess a deep understanding of the serial killers they hunt. The pilot will shoot in Pittsburgh this fall, with Joe Carnahan ("The Grey") directing. ... Full Story | Top |
| Israeli-Palestinian drama 'The Other Son' wins Tokyo Film Fest Monday, Oct 29, 2012 04:48 PM PDT LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Lorraine Levy's Palestinian/Israeli drama, "The Other Son," won the Tokyo Sakura Grand Prix, the top award at the 25th Tokyo International Film Festival, on Sunday night. Levy also took home the best director honors at the festival, which marks the final go-round for festival chairman, Tom Yoda. The special jury prize went to Kang Yi-kwan's "Juvenile Offender." Seo Young-joo, who stars in the film, was awarded the best actor prize. The best actress award went to Neslihan Atagul for "Araf - Somewhere in Between. ... Full Story | Top |
| "The Office" character won't get Farm spin-off on NBC Monday, Oct 29, 2012 04:47 PM PDT LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Dunder Mifflin's egomaniac salesman Dwight Schrute will not be leaving "The Office" for "The Farm" - at least on NBC, actor Rainn Wilson tweeted on Monday. "NBC has passed on moving forward with The Farm TV show. Had a blast making the pilot - onwards & upwards!" Wilson, who plays eccentric beetroot farmer/paper salesman Dwight, tweeted to his 3 million followers, before urging them to continue watching "The Office. ... Full Story | Top |
| "South Park" takes aim at...Lance Armstrong? Monday, Oct 29, 2012 03:21 PM PDT LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Animated TV comedy satire "South Park" is taking aim at a disgraced icon who seems a lot like seven-time Tour de France winning cyclist Lance Armstrong. In a teaser clip released on Monday by Comedy Central, an episode titled "A Scause for Applause" shows residents of the fictional American town standing in line to get their yellow wristbands removed. ... Full Story | Top |
| "Jeopardy," "Wheel of Fortune" renewed through 2016 on ABC-owned stations Monday, Oct 29, 2012 02:48 PM PDT LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Fear not, "Jeopardy" and "Wheel of Fortune" fans; there are at least four more years of answers in the form of questions and letter-turning thrills to come. Both "Jeopardy" and "Wheel of Fortune" have been renewed through 2016 on the ABC Owned Television Stations Group, CBS Television Distribution said Monday. ... Full Story | Top |
| Jimmy Kimmel cancels Brooklyn taping due to Sandy Monday, Oct 29, 2012 02:47 PM PDT  NEW YORK (TheWrap.com) - Jimmy Kimmel is canceling tonight's planned Brooklyn, N.Y., taping because of Hurricane Sandy. "Though it pains us to do it, JKLfrom #Brooklyn tonight is cancelled," Kimmel tweeted. "I'm disappointed too, but we want you to be safe." A statement from the show elaborated: "Due to stupid Hurricane Sandy and in the interest of the safety of our studio audience, Jimmy Kimmel Live! will not broadcast tonight from the Harvey Theatre at Brooklyn Academy of Music." Monday's show was to feature Chris Rock, Kelly Ripa and Alicia Keys. ... Full Story | Top |
| Louis CK Pens funny letter to fans about Sandy Monday, Oct 29, 2012 02:45 PM PDT  NEW YORK (TheWrap.com) - Louis CK had to cancel a standup show at New York City's City Center because of Hurricane Sandy, but that doesn't mean none of his fans got a laugh. The comedian offered a funny, thoughtful apology for the decision to call off the show in the name of safety. He rescheduled for March 2, offered to let people attend other shows if they couldn't make it to the new date, and offered full refunds to anyone who didn't take one of those options. ... Full Story | Top |
| Presidential Election: From net neutrality to piracy, the issues keeping Hollywood up at night Monday, Oct 29, 2012 02:42 PM PDT LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - From the economic recovery to the war in Iraq, Mitt Romney and Barack Obama have espoused starkly different world views during their battle for the presidency, but what's keeping Hollywood up at night are a series of legislative and legal battles that could determine the future of the entertainment business. Less often articulated than their policy differences on geo-politics have been the candidates' views on net neutrality, media ownership rules and piracy. But these issues are enormously important to studios and broadcasters. ... Full Story | Top |
| Court rules against Polish rocker who tore up Bible Monday, Oct 29, 2012 02:41 PM PDT  WARSAW (Reuters) - Poland's Supreme Court opened the way on Monday for a blasphemy verdict against a rock musician who tore up a Bible on stage, a case that has pitted deep Catholic traditions against a new desire for free expression. Adam Darski, front man with a heavy metal group named Behemoth, ripped up a copy of the Christian holy book during a concert in 2007, called it deceitful and described the Roman Catholic church as "a criminal sect". ... Full Story | Top |
| Random House and Penguin merge to take on Amazon, Apple Monday, Oct 29, 2012 02:33 PM PDT  LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's Pearson and Germany's Bertelsmann plan to merge their publishers Penguin and Random House, aiming to gain the upper hand in their relationship with Amazon and Apple, the leaders in the ebook revolution. Education and media publisher Pearson said on Monday the joint venture - which will bring under one roof fantasy novelist Terry Pratchett, "Fifty Shades of Grey" author EL James and 2012 Nobel prize winner Mo Yan - would be named Penguin Random House. ... Full Story | Top |
| Anderson Cooper's daytime show to end after two seasons Monday, Oct 29, 2012 02:13 PM PDT  NEW YORK (Reuters) - Anderson Cooper's venture into daytime is coming to an end after just two seasons after failing to find an audience in the crowded daytime talk show market. Warner Bros Television, which syndicates "Anderson", said on Monday the show will not be renewed after the current season ends in the summer of 2013. "The series will not be coming back for a third season in a marketplace that has become difficult to break through," Warner Bros said in a statement. The CNN anchor launched "Anderson," subsequently retitled "Anderson Live," in September 2011. ... Full Story | Top |
| Ghosts scare off gore for Halloween movies Monday, Oct 29, 2012 01:22 PM PDT  LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - After almost a decade in which torture films dominated the box office, horror movies are returning to ghostly thrills with a new slew of low-budget productions making big money for studios. The success of 2009's "Paranormal Activity" - which was made for $15,000 and grossed more than $107 million at U.S. box offices - has fueled a thirst in audiences and movie studios for things that go bump in the night. ... Full Story | Top |
| Taylor Swift to co-host Grammy nominations in Nashville Monday, Oct 29, 2012 11:34 AM PDT  LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Country-pop star Taylor Swift will co-host the Grammy nominations live on television from Nashville, the capital of country music, the Recording Academy said on Monday. Swift, 22, who has won six Grammy awards, will join rapper-actor LL Cool J to announce nominees in some of the major categories during a one-hour live telecast on December 5, featuring performances from country artist Luke Bryan and pop-rockers Maroon 5. ... Full Story | Top |
| Armstrong rehab stint forces Green Day cancellations Monday, Oct 29, 2012 11:15 AM PDT  NEW YORK (Reuters) - Green Day said on Monday they are canceling their fall club tour and postponing early 2013 dates as frontman Billie Joe Armstrong continues treatment for substance abuse. "Obviously the timing for this isn't ideal, but Billie Joe's well-being is our main concern," band member Mike Dirnt said in a posting on Green Day's website. "We are happy to say that Billie Joe is doing well, and we want to thank you all for the outpouring of support and well wishes that we have received, and we can't wait to see you all again soon," he added. ... Full Story | Top |
| UK queen's art brings Protestant reformation to life Monday, Oct 29, 2012 11:11 AM PDT LONDON (Reuters) - Religious rivals of the Protestant reformation, murderous royal patrons and other 15th-16th century power brokers are brought to life in a new London art show telling the tale of northern Europe's renaissance. Some of the characters on show in drawings and paintings put together for "The Northern Renaissance: Duerer to Holbein" at the Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace come straight from the pages of Booker prize-winning novelist Hilary Mantel's "Wolf Hall", with Martin Luther, Thomas More and Henry VIII playing key roles. ... Full Story | Top |
| Telling the story toughest part of "Life of Pi", says Lee Monday, Oct 29, 2012 10:39 AM PDT  MUMBAI (Reuters) - Despite the slick special effects, creation of a fake tiger and shooting underwater, the toughest part of making "Life of Pi" was telling the story, director Ang Lee said Monday. The Academy Award-winning director who is in Mumbai to promote his latest project, based on the bestselling novel of the same name, said it was the hardest movie he had ever shot. "The book makes a philosophical point about theology and zoology. It examines illusions. To me that is the hardest. How do you create illusion, especially with so much money?" Lee said at a press conference in Mumbai. ... Full Story | Top |
| "Skyfall" breaks Bond's UK box office record Monday, Oct 29, 2012 08:14 AM PDT  LONDON (Reuters) - "Skyfall" set the record for the biggest UK weekend box office takings of any James Bond film, its producers said on Monday. The 23rd official cinematic adventure of the suave, but brutal 007, earned 20.1 million pounds ($32.36 million) after opening last Friday at 587 cinemas across the United Kingdom and Ireland. "We are absolutely overwhelmed with the reaction to Skyfall this weekend," producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli said in a statement. "It is particularly thrilling as the UK is home to James Bond and it being the 50th anniversary year. ... Full Story | Top |
| Ex-Mirror chief leads Daily Mail's regional shake-up Monday, Oct 29, 2012 06:22 AM PDT LONDON (Reuters) - Tabloid veteran David Montgomery is leading talks to consolidate Britain's local newspaper sector using the Daily Mail's regional unit at the heart of a group partly owned by Trinity Mirror. Daily Mirror owner Trinity Mirror said on Monday it could take a minority stake in a new group formed by combining the assets of privately owned Yattendon's Iliffe News & Media with Northcliffe's 84 newspapers. Northcliffe is owned by Daily Mail. ... Full Story | Top |
| CJ Hellovision raises $267 million in South Korea's top IPO in over a year Monday, Oct 29, 2012 03:29 AM PDT SEOUL/HONG KONG (Reuters) - Cable television operator CJ Hellovision Co Ltd raised about $267 million in South Korea's largest IPO in almost 18 months on Monday as the country gears up for a series of large offerings next year. South Korea's largest cable television company priced the IPO at 16,000 won per share, after marketing the offer in a 14,000-19,000 won range, according to a regulatory filing. It sold 18.3 million shares, slightly below the 18.9 million originally planned. ... Full Story | Top |
| Telenet shares remain suspended on Monday: regulator Monday, Oct 29, 2012 12:51 AM PDT  BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Shares of Belgian cable operator Telenet remained suspended on Monday, pending the release of further information, the Belgian regulator said. The group's shares have been suspended since Thursday morning with the regulator saying that the group was in possession of material information which it needed to make public. Telenet is subject to a 35 euros per share bid by U.S. cable group Liberty Global but shares have traded just above the bid level for two weeks. ... Full Story | Top |
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