Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Obama to Hollywood: Re-election Won't Be as Sexy; Ben Affleck, Matt Damon Reteam for Whitey Bulger Film; Netflix Stock Tanks Amid Subs Drop; 'CSI' Producer Sells 4 Dramas; Jason Sudeikis Joins 'Dog Fight'; Tim Goodman Rips '2 Broke Girls'

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Obama Addresses Hollywood: Reelection Won't Be as Sexy as His First Campaign
"Back then it was still fresh and new," Obama said. "I didn't have any gray hair. Everybody loved the 'Hope' posters and all that. This time it's - we've got to grind it out a little bit."

Netflix Stock Tanks; U.S. Subscriber Base Loses 800,000
The company's third-quarter results are the first look at its financial situation since a series of controversial moves sent its shares reeling.

Ben Affleck, Matt Damon Developing Whitey Bulger Movie
Affleck would direct the drama for the duo's Pearl Street Films banner; Casey Affleck would co-star.

'CSI's' Carol Mendelsohn Sells Projects to CBS, CW, FX
The prolific producer teams with "Smallville," "Hellcats" and "L.A. Confidential" writers for a number of new dramas.

EXCLUSIVE: Jason Sudeikis Throws Himself Into 'Dog Fight'
Jason Sudeikis continues his run of booking parts in high-profile comedy projects. This time the "Saturday Night Live" regular will play politics with Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis in "Dog Fight," which Jay Roach is directing.

The Sorry State Of '2 Broke Girls': Racism and Lame Sex Jokes
So much for the show improving on the pilot, writes THR television critic Tim Goodman.

MOVIES

Joss Whedon's Star Sean Maher Reveals 'Much Ado About Nothing' Secrets
The actor tells THR that the writer-director made jokes about the cast and crew staying off Twitter during the 12-day shoot, which took place entirely at Whedon's house.

'The Artist' Picks Up Another Audience Award at the Chicago Film Festival
"Undefeated," which follows a high school football team, receives the fest's audience award for best documentary.

Philip Noyce Directing 'The Arrangement' for Mandate
The "Salt" director will helm the thriller written by Brian Tucker.

Madonna Defends Herself at London Premiere of 'W.E.'
The singer-turned-filmmaker shrugs off criticism of the movie, saying: "I do know what it is like to be misunderstood on a global scale."

Eddie Murphy on Hosting the Oscars: 'I Don't Feel the Pressure'
Joking about the time he stormed out in 2007 after losing the best supporting actor race for his role in "Dreamgirls," he says, "I promise I'll stay there all night."

TV

EXCLUSIVE: Fox Orders Comedy Script from MADTV's Will Sasso
The comedy revolves around a conservative Army Ranger who returns home to find his brother has turned into a liberal, skinny jeans–wearing, anti-establishment, street artist who lives in a hipster neighborhood.

'Rock Center' Looks to Bring More Hard News to Primetime
NBC's "Dateline" will be the network's true-crime destination, but "Rock Center" executive producer Rome Hartman says the newsmagazine will not "rule out" stories about Casey Anthony or Amanda Knox.

'Book of Mormon' Star, Obama Speechwriter and 'Modern Family' Director Sell White House Comedy to NBC
The 20th Century Fox TV-produced comedy center on a dysfunctional family that just happens to live at the most famous address in America.

Melanie Griffith in Talks to Star in Lifetime Pilot, 'American Housewife'

Antonio Banderas is in negotiations to executive produce the project about a well-to-do housewife who begins hearing voices.

Charlie Rose in Talks to Join 'Early Show'
Gayle King also is reportedly eyeing a role on the third-place morning show, which replaced its entire on-air team in January.


THE BUSINESS

News Corp.: 35% of Shareholder Votes Opposed James Murdoch Chairman
Rupert Murdoch got 84 percent approval for his continued role on the conglomerate's board as a proposal to split the chairman and CEO roles got opposed by owners of 680.6 million shares.

EXCLUSIVE BOOK EXCERPT: How Hollywood Seduced and Abandoned Critic Pauline Kael
Brian Kellow's new biography reveals how the New Yorker critic was lured to L.A. by Warren Beatty but soon sidelined at Paramount by Barry Diller and the late Don Simpson.

ANALYSIS: Why Justin Bieber Won't Go To Jail For Posting Songs On YouTube
The pop star has become a symbol in the ongoing debate over U.S. copyright laws.

Q&A: Maestro Award Recipient Alan Menken on the Future of Movie Musicals
The "Aladdin" and "Tangled" composer will be feted at THR/Billboard's Film & TV Music Conference Monday.

E! Hires ABC Exec Kevin Plunkett to Oversee Scripted Programming
Plunkett's ABC credits include "Scrubs," "Cougar Town," "Samantha Who" and "Happy Endings."

STYLE

Fashion Pops Up At Upcoming Art Basel Miami Beach
Christian Dior and German artist Anselm Reyle are joining forces on a line of bags, wallets, etc, at a pop up store at Art Basel Miami Beach.

Oprah Interviews Ralph Lauren Live in NYC
Winfrey, who visited the fashion designer's Colorado ranch on her talk show before its spring finish, conducted the sit-down in front of a sold out crowd at Lincoln Center on Monday night.


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