'Lion King' Upsets 'Moneyball' at Box Office; Netflix, DWA Finalize Streaming Deal; Showbiz Heavies Plan More Democratic Fundraisers; Lake Bell Joins THR as Automotive Critic

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TOP STORIES Box Office Report: 'Lion King' Roars with $22.1 Mil in Surprise Upset Over Brad Pitt's 'Moneyball' and 'Dolphin Tale' "Moneyball" and "Dolphin Tale" open north of $20 mil; Taylor Lautner thriller "Abduction" takes in $11.2 mil, followed by Jason Statham action pic "Killer Elite" with $9.5 mil. Netflix, DreamWorks Animation Finalize Streaming Deal The pact is being touted as the first time a major Hollywood content provider has chosen Web streaming over pay TV. As Obama Arrives in Hollywood, Showbiz Heavies Plan More Democratic Party Fundraisers J.J. Abrams and wife will host an event for Nancy Pelosi, part of a busy week of Democrat fundraising from the entertainment industry in Los Angeles. Actress Lake Bell Joins The Hollywood Reporter as Automotive Critic The actress uses her experience with her family-owned race track to write the "Test Drive" column. TV REVIEW: HBO's 'Boardwalk Empire' Steps Into the Spotlight of Brilliance Great last season, the series' well-laid story and complex characters truly pay off in Season 2, writes THR chief TV critic Tim Goodman. 'The Double Steps' Wins Top Prize at San Sebastian Festival Michel Hazanavicius' "The Artist" received the award for the Zabaltegi Pearls section at the ceremony. MOVIES Producer Marc Fiori Denies Calling Joe Pesci an Attention-Seeking Has-Been The actor is currently suing Fiori Films, alleging his part and salary in the movie "Gotti" have been cut. VIDEO: 'One for the Money' Trailer: Katherine Heigl Goes Jersey The Lionsgate adaptation of Janet Evanovich's mystery-romance series hits theaters Jan. 27. Woody Harrelson Cop Drama 'Rampart' Picked Up by Millennium for $2M Director Oren Moverman's film also stars Ben Foster and Robin Wright, and will be released domestically this year. EXCLUSIVE: Alexia Fast Joins Tom Cruise's 'One Shot' The crime thriller has also lined up Rosamund Pike, David Oyelowo and Richard Jenkins. Elton John in Talks to Make Biopic 'Rocketman' The film will be produced by Steve Hamilton Shaw and John’s partner, David Furnish. TV New York Television Festival Winners Announced The seventh annual awards event, featuring "Lost" creator Damon Lindelof as keynote speaker, is designed to give independent writers access to development executives. EXCLUSIVE: 'Happy Endings': Game on for Rob Riggle The former "Daily Show" and "Saturday Night Live" staple will guest star on an October episode of the ABC comedy.  EXCLUSIVE: 'Two and a Half Men' Enlists 'Disaster Date' Prankster Monika Smith will mix it up with Ashton Kutcher and Jon Cryer in an October episode of the CBS comedy. Dwarf Skit on E!'s 'The Soup' at Center of First Amendment Battle Host Joel McHale is among those named in a lawsuit from a dwarf couple who claim to be defamed by the E! Entertainment show. 'American Idol's' Nigel Lythgoe Slams Twitter Followers Over 'X Factor' After being berated by viewers of Simon Cowell's new reality competition series, the EP lashes out on the social media site.

THE BUSINESS Robert Shapiro Raises $500,000 at Event for Alcohol and Drug Awareness Sugar Ray Leonard, Pat O'Brien, Alan Thicke and Gloria Allred attended the event for The Brent Shapiro Foundation, named in honor of the attorney's late son. Judge Dismisses Copyright Lawsuit Over Fox's 'Percy Jackson' Franchise Fox beats claims from authors claiming copyright infringement in "Percy Jackson." Hewlett-Packard's Meg Whitman Appointment Plunges Co. Stock To Six Year Low Investors reacted negatively to the announcement of the former eBay CEO and California gubernatorial candidate as HP’s new leader. Dish Network and Blockbuster Will Combine Their Wares The new product, dubbed Blockbuster Movie Pass, includes DVDs, video games and unlimited streaming, but is only available to Dish subscribers. Is Netflix a Bargain? Amid the stock slide and Qwikster debacle, some see opportunity.

STYLE 'Footloose' Fashion: Paramount, HSN Partner for 24-Hour Promotion HSN's Vince Camuto and Steven by Steve Madden created women's red boots inspired by the film's costumes, and other denim, footwear and nail polish brands are on board. New York Fashion Week Gives Hint of Actresses' Awards Season Looks The recently wrapped spring 2012 fashion shows are the best indicator of what will be seen on the red carpet in the coming months.

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