Hollywood Turns Out for Obama Event; Box Office Duds Drag Down Lionsgate; Sheen Settles 'Men' Suit; Q&A: 'Moneyball' Author Michael Lewis on Scripting 'Liar's Poker'

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TOP STORIES President Obama to Hollywood: 'I Never Promised You Easy' The industry figures who attended Monday’s fundraising events in Los Angeles included Danny DeVito, Jack Black, will.i.am, Eva Longoria, Quincy Jones, Aaron Sorkin, Gina Gershon and Jamie Foxx. Q&A: 'Moneyball' Author Michael Lewis on Oscar Hopes, Working With Brad Pitt and His New 'Liar's Poker' Screenplay The writer also talks to THR about the status of the "Big Short" adaptation at Paramount, how the "Moneyball" movie differed from his book and his first reaction to the casting. EXCLUSIVE: Mark Gordon Sells Home Security Comedy to ABC The multicamera comedy from writer David Katz centers on a home security expert who can't keep his own family members from moving back in with him. Official: Charlie Sheen Settles Lawsuit With Warner Bros., Chuck Lorre The resolution of the $100 million case was reported by THR last week. Lionsgate Projects Q2 Loss on Box Office Duds 'Abduction,' 'Warrior,' 'Conan' The mini-major predicts a second quarter loss of between $40 million and $50 million. Russell Brand, Julianne Hough to Star in Diablo Cody's Directorial Debut The Mandate project is set to shoot later this year with Mason Novick signed on to produce. MOVIES Jessica Chastain Cast as Tom Cruise's Love Interest in Sci-Fi Pic The untitled project is being directed by "Tron Legacy" director Joseph Kosinski. EXCLUSIVE: Oscar-Nominated 'Animal Kingdom' Actress in Talks to Join 'Silver Lining Playbook' Jacki Weaver would play Bradley Cooper's mother in the David O. Russell film. EXCLUSIVE: 'Moneyball' Author Michael Lewis to Script 'Liar's Poker' for Warner Bros. The writer's involvement jump-starts the long-in-development project based on his 1989 book about working as a bond trader on Wall Street. "Crazy, Stupid, Love" duo John Requa and Glenn Ficarra are attached to direct. EXCLUSIVE: 'Hurt Locker' Actor Joins Denzel Washington Drama 'Flight' Brian Geraghty joins the Robert Zemeckis-directed film, produced by Walter Parkes and Laurie MacDonald. EXCLUSIVE: Hollywood Film Awards Honorees Announced Christopher Plummer, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Jessica Chastain and Felicity Jones are among the list of recipients who will be feted at the 15th annual gala ceremony on Oct. 24. TV CBS News Wins 10 News and Documentary Emmys MSNBC's "The Rachel Maddow Show" is honored for discussion and analysis, while CNN's "Anderson Cooper 360" nabs two awards for coverage of the earthquake in Haiti. 'Men of a Certain Age's' Mike Royce Back With Fox Comedy The network has given a pilot order to the multicamera project revolving around a man who meets a half-brother he didn't know he had. 'How I Met Your Mother' Gang Sells Single-Camera Comedy to Fox "The Goodwin Games" hails from the co-creators of the CBS comedy Carter Bays and Craig Thomas as well as executive producer Chris Harris. 'The Vampire Diaries" Kevin Williamson Sells Thriller to Fox The Warner Bros. TV-produced one-hour drama project revolves around a serial killer who creates a cult of fellow serial killers. Lee Daniels' 'Valley of the Dolls' Script Picked Up by NBC The "Precious" director will also exec produce the project, based on the 1967 film adaptation of Jacqueline Susann's showbiz-set pot-boiler.

THE BUSINESS Ronni Chasen, Laura Ziskin To Be Honored During Jewish High Holy Days Celebration Rabbi David Baron announced Monday that the Yizkor Memorial Service on Yom Kippur, October 8th, would be dedicated to the two women. Sarah Palin Book Publisher, Author Under Fire After Personal E-mails Leak As a book critical of the former vp candidate struggles to find an audience, lawyers circle, Andrew Breitbart is accused of hacking, and Joe McGinnis complains of canceled TV interviews. Weinstein Co. Names Stephen Bruno President of Marketing The executive will report to Harvey Weinstein and David Glasser. Universal Names Peter Kujawski Executive VP of Worldwide Acquisitions Kujawaski previously served as executive vice president of international sales for Focus Features, working closely with Focus Features International president Alison Thompson. Relativity Media Hires Coco Jones as Executive VP Jones will work on marketing initiatives for projects including "Immortals," "The Raven" and the currently untitled "Snow White" film. Amazon, Fox Ink Streaming Deal CEO Jeff Bezos announces the deal -- which will include 24, Arrested Development, The X-Files, Ally McBeal, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and The Wonder Years -- on Amazon's site.

STYLE Molly Sims Marries Producer Scott Stuber The model-turned-actress and the "Whitney" executive producer tied the knot in Napa Valley, Calif. Saturday. Lady Gaga Will Debut Short Film During Paris Fashion Week Mother Monster is set to team up with Thierry Mugler once again, as she premieres a new project during their Women's Wear Collection fashion show. Jennifer Aniston, Justin Theroux Pay Almost Half Million for Painting at 'Artists for Haiti' The charity auction, which was presented by actor Ben Stiller and art dealer David Zwirner, raised more than $13 million for the impoverished country.

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