Friday, November 4, 2011

'Tower Heist' Aims for $30M Opening; AFM's Possible Move Sparks Outrage; Hollywood's Message to Occupy Wall Street; 'J. Edgar' Review; The 14 New Shows Tim Goodman Is Dumping

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Box Office Preview: Ratner's 'Tower Heist' Hopes to Steal $30 Mil Opening
Ben Stiller, Eddie Murphy and Matthew Broderick's film is set to win the weekend race over the first holiday film of the season, stoner comedy "A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas."

AFM 2011: Possible Relocation to Downtown Los Angeles Sparks Outrage
Several people have indicated that a move from Santa Monica may cause buyers and sellers to question why they should even attend.

Hollywood Courts Wall Street Protesters in String of New Movies
"Tower Heist," "Harold & Kumar" and "In Time" are resonating with protesters, and that's just fine with filmmakers and cast members.

FILM REVIEW: 'J. Edgar'
Directed by Clint Eastwood and written by Dustin Lance Black, the Warner Bros. film stars Leonardo DiCaprio as the historic FBI boss along with Armie Hammer, Judi Dench and Naomi Watts.

The DVR Dump: 14 Freshman Shows I'm Giving Up On
The Hollywood Reporter's television critic purges his season pass list of scripted shows.

'Once Upon a Time,' 'Last Man Standing' Get Full-Season Orders at ABC
The network greenlights five more scripts for "Pan Am" and "Happy Endings" extends its episode count for the second season.

CBS Posts Quarterly Gains That Underwhelm Investors
Analysts were enthusiastic during a conference call but the stock sat out a powerful rally then retreated more after the closing bell.

MOVIES

Lionsgate Dates 'Dirty Dancing' for July 26, 2013
Kenny Ortega's update of the classic dancing film gets a prime summertime date; the Sam Raimi-produced horror-thriller "The Possession" moves from Jan. 6, 2012 to Aug. 31, 2012.

EXCLUSIVE: WB Hires Michael Starrbury to Rewrite 'Fully Automatic' Script
The Silver Pictures project revolves around two smart-mouthed rookie cops who team with a female Delta Force operative.

'Martha Marcy' Filmmakers Sign First-Look Deal with Fox Searchlight
Borderline Films is made up of Antonio Campos, Sean Durkin and Josh Mond.

AFM 2011: Hayden Panettiere, Melissa Leo Join Racing Thriller 'Over the Wall'
The movie, which stars Nick Stahl and Freddy Rodriguez, marks the directorial debut of Steven Christopher Young.

EXCLUSIVE: Supernatural Action Project 'Spectral' Lands at Legendary Pictures
The project from writer Ian Fried is described as a darker and more serious take on a "Ghostbusters"-like story.

AFM 2011: The Weinstein Co. Nabs British Comedic Drama 'Song for Marion' 
The film, about a surly retiree who is pushed by his wife to join an unconventional local choir, stars Vanessa Redgrave, Terence Stamp, Gemma Arterton and Christopher Eccleston.

TV

'X Factor': What the 'American Idol' Alums Think of Simon Cowell's New Show
Among the 12 million viewers watching are a few dozen who know better than anyone what the "X Factor" contestants are experiencing. We tracked down some beloved "Idol" grads, including season 5 winner Taylor Hicks and season 3 diva La Toya London, for their take on Fox's freshman show.

Why FX Bet Big on Charlie Sheen's 'Anger Management'
A look inside the network's surprising decision to buy 10 episodes of the comedy -- with the option to order 90 more.

EXCLUSIVE: ABC Developing Star Vehicle for 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding' Actress
Nia Vardalos will write, executive produce and star in the comedy about a morning show host who reaches her tipping point.

Ricki Lake, Bethenny Frankel and Jeff Probst Eye NBC's Open Daytime Slot
Peacock stations may pick up one more hour of daytime in 2012, and the contest pits existing (but ailing) shows against risky new upstarts.

Mark Burnett Tapped to Executive Produce Spike TV's Video Game Awards
The ceremony will air live on Saturday, Dec. 10.


THE BUSINESS

The Secrets of Hollywood Agency Mailrooms
With alumni ranging from David Geffen to Disney's Rich Ross, mailroom jobs at Los Angeles' most prestigious agencies provide aspiring moguls with a crash course in showbiz and the possibility of a future beyond cart pushing and coffee fetching.

Canon Unveils New Digital Camera System for Film, TV Production
Said Martin Scorsese at the Hollywood launch: “I really believe these new tools that Canon has created allow for a much closer, more intimate relationship between the filmmakers and the world they are filming than every before."

Longtime News Corp. Human Resources Exec Stepping Down
Amid pressure from the company’s growing phone-hacking scandal, HR boss Beryl Cook announced Thursday she is leaving the post she's held since 2007.

DirecTV Reports Third-Quarter Subs, Profit Increase
The satellite TV giant added 327,000 U.S. pay TV customers in the latest period, compared with 174,000 in the year-ago quarter, marking its strongest third quarter in seven years.

Hollywood Producer Slams Michael Moore for Goldman Sachs Hypocrisy
In the new Hollywood Reporter, Gavin Polone points the finger at the filmmaker's Occupy Wall Street alliance while accepting Wall Street money.

EXCLUSIVE: 'Basketball Wives' Star Signs Book, Movie Deal 
Evelyn Lozada, fiancee of NFL star Chad Ochocinco, has signed with the publishing arm of the record label that is home to Lil Wayne, Drake and Nicki Minaj.

STYLE

'Twilight' Star Robert Pattinson Talks About Having a Big Wedding in Real Life
The actor tells THR he doesn't mind an elaborate wedding, as featured in the upcoming film "Breaking Dawn," but he just doesn't "want to wear a silly outfit."

Q&A: Callan McAuliffe On His Mission to Save Wolfdogs
The 16-year-old "The Great Gatsby" actor tells THR about being the youth ambassador for the Wolf Connection animal rescue charity.

'Charlotte Rampling: The Look' Puts the Actress' Style in the Spotlight
One of the screen's great beauties is the subject of a new doc, and it's heavy on the iconic fashion.


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