TV or Not TV
Updated That, and other news, in today's Roundup and Recap. The big switch to digital will likely be delayed until June, following a Senate vote. The new date? June 12, from February 17. More on…
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Neil Gaiman wins Newbery Medal
Comicbook guru and sci-fi author Neil Gaiman received the John Newbery Medal for his contribution to children's literature for his tome "The Graveyard Book."
Stan Lee, Marvel sued for $750 mil
Shareholders of an ill-fated Stan Lee venture are seeking more than $750 million in profits from films and other works based on Marvel comic characters such as "Spider-Man," "X-Men" and "Iron Man."
Johnston close to 'Fabulous'
Kristen Johnston ("3rd Rock From the Sun") is in talks to star in Fox's new take on Britcom "Absolutely Fabulous."
WGA steps up political voice
The Writers Guild of America has launched a political action committee, soliciting members for $25 or more in the wake of Barack Obama's inauguration.
A Great Debate: Bill Kristol vs. Matt Damon?
That, and other news, in today's Roundup and Recap. Andrew Breitbart reports in his Big Hollywood site that Bill Kristol has agreed to debate Matt Damon "at a mutually agreed upon time, date and…
Doug Allen steps down from SAG
Doug Allen, the lightning rod at the center of the Screen Actors Guild's bitter polarization, has been fired as national exec director and chief negotiator.
WTO challenges China's piracy laws
According to a new decision, the Chinese government isn't playing by the World Trade Org's rules.
SAG board attempts to remove Allen
Open warfare has broken out at the Screen Actors Guild over the thwarted attempt to fire national exec director Doug Allen and dissolve the negotiating committee.
Oprah in the Senate
In the midst of a media blitz, Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich told "Good Morning America" that he considered appointing Oprah Winfrey to the Senate seat left vacant by Barack Obama's election. He…
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Domestic Film DAILY
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Dawn of The Planet of The Apes
Dawn of The Planet of The Apes
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Daily:$3.9M Cumulative:$152.4M Fox -23.45% -
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The Purge: Anarchy
The Purge: Anarchy
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Daily:$2.6M Cumulative:$39.3M Universal Pictures -27.93% -
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Planes: Fire and Rescue
Planes: Fire and Rescue
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Daily:$2.1M Cumulative:$23.8M Disney -8.99%
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