Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Exclusive Video: Spielberg, Jackson on Making of 'Tintin'; Apple Shares Drop After Earnings Report, While Yahoo Beats Estimates; Anne Hathaway's Next Role; Review of Kelsey Grammer's 'Boss'; Viacom Replaces Superlawyer on Eve of YouTube Appeal

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EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Steven Spielberg, Peter Jackson on the Making of 'The Adventures of Tintin'
The filmmakers reveal to THR how they created the motion capture project on two separate continents and how "Avatar" director James Cameron influenced the movie.

Apple Shares Drop After Earnings Report
In its first quarterly earnings release since the death of Steve Jobs, investors aren't impressed with iPhone sales.

Yahoo Beats Earnings Estimates and Stock Rises After the Closing Bell
Interim CEO Tim Morse tells analysts that the search for a CEO following the firing of Carol Bartz is underway and that the board's evaluation of deal options will take time.

Anne Hathaway Cast as Fantine in 'Les Misérables'
The Universal production also stars Hugh Jackman and Russell Crowe.

TV REVIEW: Kelsey Grammer Superb in Starz's Impressive New Drama 'Boss'
The drama, which seems to have the "it" factor from the opening credits, has the potential to be a game-changer for the pay TV network, THR TV critic Tim Goodman writes.

Viacom Replaces Superstar Lawyer on Eve of YouTube Appeal
Former solicitor general Ted Olson doesn't attend a key appeal court hearing after Viacom chooses Paul Smith to handle oral arguments.

MOVIES

Lionsgate's 'The Last Stand' Starts Production
The Arnold Schwarzenegger-starrer is shooting in New Mexico and Nevada, with Forest Whitaker, Luiz Guzman and Johnny Knoxville rounding out the cast.

EXCLUSIVE: Charlize Theron Horror Thriller to Be Directed by Scott Derrickson 
The actress will also produce Summit Entertainment's remake of the Dutch film "Zwart Water."

Magnolia Pictures Takes U.S. Rights to 'Roadie'
The Michael Cuesta-directed drama stars Ron Eldard and will be released on VOD Dec. 2 and in theaters Jan. 6.

EXCLUSIVE: Vampire Comic 'In the Dust' Targeted for Film Adaptation 
Solipsist Films has picked up rights to the upcoming Top Cow graphic novel, created by George Mahaffey, who will write the adaptation, and Christian Duce.

Nicolas Cage Joins Cast of 'Black Butterfly'
The $13 million psycho-thriller will be the first English-language project from German production group Bavariapool.

TV

Mick Jagger, Martin Scorsese and Terence Winter's 1970s Rock 'n' Roll Drama Gaining Heat at HBO
The project centers on the exploits of a cocaine-fueled record executive in New York City, when punk, disco and hip-hop collided.

EXCLUSIVE: First Photo of Ridley Scott's 'Labyrinth' Miniseries
The 4-part thriller stars John Hurt, 'Game of Thrones' actor Emun Elliott and Tom Felton of 'Harry Potter.'

A&E Renews 'The Glades' for a Third Season
The scripted series starring Matt Passmore is set to return in summer 2012.

NBC Nabs Sarah Colonna's 'Life as I Blow It' Comedy
The project, based on the "Chelsea Lately" comic's upcoming book, comes as Chelsea Handler's adaptation readies for its series debut at the network.

GSN Taps Amy Introcaso-Davis to Lead Programming Department
The veteran cable executive, who stepped down as senior vp original programming at Oxygen last summer, will be responsible for growing GSN's portfolio.


THE BUSINESS

Viacom, Google Face Off in Appeals Court Over YouTube Copyright Issues
The 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals case will shape the future of the Internet by determining the standard for copyright liability.

EXCLUSIVE: Warren Buffet's 'Millionaire's Club' Kicks Off 'Learn and Earn' Initiative
Jay-Z will be featured on the Internet series' cable TV debut this Sunday.

Late Actor John Belushi Makes His Video Game Debut in New Social Game
Gamers will be able to play as John Belushi in a series of new “Retro World” online games from Entertainment Games.

Actress Sues IMDb for $1 Million for Revealing Her Age
“If one is perceived to be ‘over-the-hill,’ i.e. approaching 40, it is nearly impossible for an up-and-coming actress, such as the plaintiff, to get work," reads the suit.

Microsoft's Kinect for Xbox 360 Teams With Disney for Fun, Sesame Workshop for Learning Products
The company wants to redefine learning with interactive TV, book and games offers that allow users to interact with the likes of Grover and Cookie Monster and let kids play with characters from "The Incredibles," "Toy Story 3" and "Cars 2."

Republican Presidential Debate: What Hollywood Is Saying
Kathy Griffin, Ellen Barkin, Aisha Tyler and Patton Oswalt were among those making quips at the candidates' expense.

STYLE

Rooney Mara, Emma Watson, Keira Knightley Are Rodarte Fashion Junkies
The Oscar-buzz actresses are going gaga over the designer. Will they buy the book?

Ricky Martin, Julianne Moore, 'DWTS' Carson Kressley and 'Jersey Shore' Cast Among Participants on Spirit Day
"Teen Mom" cast members, "The View" co-hosts and Conan O'Brien will all wear purple on Thursday, Oct. 20 to show support for gay youth and for anti-bullying.

Cee Lo Green To Perform at Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
The musician joins his fellow "The Voice" host, Adam Levine, whose band Maroon 5 will also perform on the Nov. 9 CBS special.


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