Roman Polanski Gets Standing Ovation at Fest; Major Restructuring at Paramount; 'Wanted' Sequel Moving Forward; Andy Rooney to Retire

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TOP STORIES Roman Polanski Receives Standing Ovation at Zurich Film Festival "Better late than never," said the director while receiving his Lifetime Achievement Award. EXCLUSIVE: Sony to Stop Paying for 3D Glasses in May 2012 Exhibitors aren't likely to react well to Sony letter saying the studio will stop footing the bill for RealD glasses, which can cost studios $5 million to $10 million per blockbuster release. Andy Rooney Ending Regular '60 Minutes' Segment The 92-year-old newsman will announce his retirement in a show-wrapping segment on this Sunday's broadcast. Paramount Restructures Theatrical Marketing, Distribution, Home Ent. Units In the consolidation, Paramount Intl. President Andrew Cripps has been asked to move from London to L.A., while Megan Colligan becomes president of domestic marketing and distribution as Jim Tharp prepares to retire. Sequel to Angelina Jolie's 'Wanted' Moves Forward With Familiar Screenwriters Derek Haas and Michael Brandt have been tapped to work on the sequel of the action movie for Universal. Donna Langley Re-Ups at Uni Through 2014 Universal Pictures has extended the contract of co-chairman Donna Langley through 2014. The decision comes a year before Langley's contract was up. MOVIES EXCLUSIVE: Brittany Snow Joins Cast of 'Pitch Perfect' The Universal musical comedy, with Anna Kendrick and Rebel Wilson, starts shooting mid-October.  EXCLUSIVE: Susan Sarandon Joining Dwayne Johnson for 'Snitch' The actress recently wrapped the Adam Sandler comedy, "I Hate You Dad." Orlando Bloom Movie 'The Good Doctor' Gets PG-13 Rating on Appeal The film originally was rated R for "some crude sexual references." Sundance Pic 'Son of No One' Gets a Release Date and a New Cut Anchor Bay sets Nov. 4 release for the cop thriller starring Channing Tatum. EXCLUSIVE: Disney Developing New Female Detective Movie The studio has acquired an untitled project from screenwriting newcomer Ashley Bradley to be produced by 'Green Lantern' co-scribe and TV creator Marc Guggenheim. Paramount to Host Free 'Footloose' Sneaks Sept. 30 Craig Brewer's remake of the 1984 classic stars Kenny Wormald, Julianne Hough, Andie MacDowell and Dennis Quaid. TV 'Dancing With the Stars' Results: Another Contestant Eliminated Ten celebrities remain on ABC's dancing competition. TV REVIEW: 'Suburgatory' Walks the Line Between Snark and Sweetness Jane Levy shines as a teenager trapped in the suburbs in one of the biggest surprises of the fall. Oprah Winfrey's OWN Taps Susanne Daniels as a Consultant The former Lifetime topper has been brought on board as the cable network continues to finds its footing. Southwest Airlines Denies Incident With 'L Word' Actress Was Discrimination After further investigation, the company says Leisha Hailey and her partner used profane language leading to their removal from the flight. Starz Renews Kelsey Grammer's 'Boss' Ahead of Drama's Premiere Starz Entertainment has ordered a 10-episode second season prior to its Oct. 21 premiere.

THE BUSINESS Hearst, Conde Nast Among Major Magazine Publishers Inking Deals With Amazon's New Tablet Time Inc. is the only holdout and a deal with Amazon won't be done by Wednesday, when the iPad competitor is unveiled, but "hopefully by the end of the year." Miramax Strikes Deal With Hulu to Offer Its Movies in Japan The pact, which begins immediately, includes such movies as "Chocolat," "The English Patient," "Good Will Hunting," "Pulp Fiction" and "Spy Kids." Time Warner to Launch Review of Manhattan Office Space The evaluation, expected to be finished by the end of next year, could lead to a consolidation of buildings or a move of the conglomerate's headquarters or other offices to new locations. MPAA's Chris Dodd to Address Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers Conference The former Senator will discuss the impact of digital content theft at the late Oct. event. Spotify Brings Radio Feature to U.S. Two Months After Launch The function is not seen as a Pandora-killer because it cannot be accessed on the mobile app.

STYLE 'Downton Abbey' Costumes Are Often Recycled From Past Period Films Costume designer Susannah Buxton says pieces on the British series were previously worn by Helena Bonham Carter and Catherine Zeta-Jones. Kate Middleton Not Posing in Vogue, Palace Confirms Despite rumors that Anna Wintour had approached Mario Testino to take the portraits, the princess will instead focus on charity.

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