'Inquest' in syndie deal
Sony Pictures TV has inked to engineer the ad sales of "Da Vinci's Inquest," a scripted police procedural that kicks off in TV syndication this fall. "Inquest" cleared TV stations in more than 80% of…
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Ax man to 'Rock' CBS
Former Jane's Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro has found a new habit, signing on to co-host Mark Burnett's new CBS show “Rock Star: INXS.” Navarro will host the “American Idol”-like talent…
Par finds 'Crawlspace'
Paramount Pictures has decided to go to "Crawlspace," tapping horror specialist Stephen Susco ("The Grudge") to adapt Herbert Lieberman's novel and setting up the project with Evolution Entertainment.
Pixar stock rocks
Reports that Pixar may increase production helped shoot up its stock 5% Monday, giving the animation studio momentum few other media companies possess. Prudential Equity Group issued a report…
Duo nabs '2:22′ for D'Works
Writing and producing team Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci is producing "2:22," a script by tyro Todd Stein, for DreamWorks. Project, previously set up at Gold Circle, concerns a tortured artist to…
'Jack' actor gives a 'Hoot'
New Line and Walden Media have chosen “Jack & Bobby” star Logan Lerman for the lead role in “Hoot.” The family movie, which starts production in July, is being produced by Frank Marshall and Jimmy…
It's O'Hearn's 'Week' at ABC
ABC News appointed Kathy O'Hearn executive producer of "This Week With George Stephanopoulos," which trails NBC and CBS in Sunday morning ratings.
'Desperate' measures
"Desperate Housewives" villain Roger Bart -- who plays the show's pharmacist with a homicidal bent -- will join the hit ABC series full-time next season.
'Jersey' moving to B'way
"Jersey Boys," the musical that uses the songs of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons to tell the group's real life story, will have its Broadway premiere this fall at the Virginia Theater.
ABC News has doc date
ABC News will explore the culture of online dating in a long-rumored documentary series to air this summer.
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Domestic Film WEEKEND OF
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300: Rise of an Empire
300: Rise of an Empire
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Weekend:$45.1M -
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Mr. Peabody & Sherman
Mr. Peabody & Sherman
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Weekend:$32.5M -
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Non-Stop
Non-Stop
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Weekend:$15.4M Universal Pictures
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