'Descendants' Gets Jump on 'Twilight'; Inside the Fight for ICM's Future (Analysis); Kristen Stewart Offered 'Akira'; Iger Joins Apple Board; 'Alcatraz' Showrunner Out

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TOP STORIES Box Office Preview: George Clooney's 'The Descendants' Lands in Theaters Wednesday The Alexander Payne-directed film is opening midweek in New York and Los Angeles to build word-of-mouth and get a jump on box office giant "The Twilight: Breaking Dawn -- Part 1," which could take away women. ANALYSIS: Inside the Fight for ICM's Future Agency heads Jeff Berg and Chris Silbermann aren't speaking as the shadow of owner Suhail Rizvi looms large and he eyes a sale. Kristen Stewart Has an Offer to Star in 'Akira,' Will She Accept? The 'Twilight' actress would take on the role of Ky Reed in Warner Bros.'adaptation of the Japanese anime classic. Disney Chief Bob Iger Joins Apple Board The tech company co-founded by Steve Jobs also appointed Arthur Levinson its non-executive chairman. 'Alcatraz' Co-Creator Liz Sarnoff Steps Down as Showrunner Jennifer Johnson and Daniel Pyne have been tapped to co-run Fox's midseason drama. Lifetime Developing Casey Anthony TV Movie Based on Prosecutor's Book The project is based on prosecutor Jeff Ashton's "Imperfect Justice: Prosecuting Casey Anthony." Chelsea Handler Inks New Two-Year Deal With E! The deal will keep the late-night host's "Chelsea Lately" with the network through 2014. MOVIES VIDEO: 'Mirror Mirror' Trailer Featuring Julia Roberts, Lily Collins Debuts Armie Hammer and Nathan Lane also star Relativity's Tarsem Singh-directed take on the Snow White fairy tale, out March 16, 2012. Steven Soderbergh's 'Haywire' Loses Appeal to Overturn R Rating The restrictive rating was given for "some violence" in the action film starring Gina Carano. Judge to Set Trial Date in Golden Globes Legal Fight The federal judge overseeing the fight between the Hollywood Foreign Press Assn. and Dick Clark Prods will hear arguments on Nov. 30 to determine when a trial will begin. EXCLUSIVE: Warren Beatty's Howard Hughes Movie Loses Key Financial Backer Morgan Creek Productions has parted ways with the troubled project as casting director Debra Zane also departs. Universal Redesigning Its Logos as Part of Year-Long Centennial Celebration in 2012 In a memo to the studio's employees, studio chief Ron Meyer lays out the broad outlines of the 100th anniversary plan. TV CBS News Mocked for Overblowing Mike McQueary Interview The network publicized its "get" with the Penn State assistant coach that lasted less than a minute. OPINION: Major Miscalculation for Pedophile Suspect to Attempt TV Spin on 'Rock Center' Bob Costas is not Nancy Grace -- thankfully, writes THR's chief TV critic Tim Goodman. 'Rock Center' EP: Bob Costas' Jerry Sandusky Interview Was 'Striking' "We had an absolute imperative and requirement to conduct a thorough and challenging interview," says Rome Hartman."And that¹s what Bob did." NBC Shuts Down Production on 'Prime Suspect' The Maria Bello drama will complete work on its 13-episode initial order before closing up shop this month. EXCLUSIVE: 'Criminal Minds' Taps Dean Cain in Killer Role The actor, best known for playing Clark Kent, will guest star in an episode airing in early 2012. CBS News Banking on Charlie Rose and Gayle King to Shake Up Morning News "This is a big deal. It really deserves 150 percent focus," says King, who will give up her radio show and OWN program.

THE BUSINESS Fox Drops Lawsuit Over 'Glee,' 'X-Men: Deadpool' Film and TV Script Leaks The studio had accused a self-described "struggling screenwriter" of posting more than 100 scripts, which also included "Aliens," "Edward Scissorhands" and "Wall Street" -- without permission. UTA to Move to New Beverly Hills Headquarters in 2012 The company has signed a long-term lease for 120,000 square feet at 9336-9346 Civic Center Drive. UFC Sues to Overturn New York Ban on Live Mixed Martial Arts A lawsuit filed Tuesday claims the law is a violation of the 1st Amendment. 5 Revelations from New Book by Casey Anthony's Prosecutor In "Imperfect Justice," lawyer Jeff Ashton calls Casey's story about Caylee drowning the "nuclear lie," says he opposed the death penalty for strategic reason, and expresses sympathy for her father George. Russell Simmons Proposes Constitutional Amendment at Occupy Boston The music mogul tells THR of Tuesday morning's raid on Occupy protesters in NY's Zuccotti Park, "Only one percent of the one percent don't want this country to be better and that was an example of one."

STYLE Donatella Versace Nixes Real Women as Models for New H&M Fashion Line The Italian designer refused to let young, hip New York power players model her accessibly low-priced H&M line in a recent photo shoot. Kristen Stewart Wears J. Mendel Dresses to Three Events. Who IS This guy? Monday night's "Breaking Dawn' premiere isn't the first time the actress has chosen a J. Mendel dress. And that makes this designer someone you should know.

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