Media stocks slide despite tax credits in bailout - Reuters
The financial bailout bill signed into law last Friday included several tax credits for movies and TV, but Wall Street did not show its appreciation where prices for media stocks were concerned.
DreamWorks, Paramount finalize separation - Reuters
The principals behind DreamWorks SKG and Paramount Pictures sealed their parting of ways on Sunday, a move that allows the DreamWorks studio co-founded by director Steven Spielberg to tie up with Reliance ADA Group of India to start a new film company.
Scoop: Hathaway able to laugh at herself on ‘SNL’
Anne Hathaway was a little embarrassed to discuss her troubled ex-boyfriend with David Letterman, but she broke out of her shell on “SNL.”
As the Reykjavik International Film Festival wrapped up this past Sunday, the Icelandic fest celebrated artistic achievement by honoring Costa-Gavras and Shirin Neshat earlier in the week. Iranian artist Shirin Neshat was honored with the Creative Excellency Award and also had an exhibit of her video and photography work on display at The National Gallery of Iceland. Greek filmmaker Costa-Gavras received a Lifetime Achievement Award for his body of politically charged films.
As the Reykjavik International Film Festival wrapped up this past Sunday, the Icelandic fest celebrated artistic achievement by honoring Costa-Gavras and Shirin Neshat earlier in the week. Iranian artist Shirin Neshat was honored with the Creative Excellency Award and also had an exhibit of her video and photography work on display at The National Gallery of Iceland. Greek filmmaker Costa-Gavras received a Lifetime Achievement Award for his body of politically charged films.
Springsteen rocks Obama rallies in Philly, Ohio
Bruce Springsteen called the Bush presidency “a disaster” and said many Americans have lost faith in the American dream.
Judge bars footage of Smith’s breast surgery
A judge ordered a Texas doctor and his wife not to distribute videotaped footage of Anna Nicole Smith’s 1994 breast augmentation surgery.
Audiences adopt ‘Chihuahua’ with $29M weekend - AP
“Beverly Hills Chihuahua” was barking up the right tree with movie-goers, who put the Disney comedy at No. 1 for the weekend with a $29 million debut, according to studio estimates Sunday.
"Chihuahua" best in show at box office - Reuters
Canine comedy "Beverly Hills Chihuahua" was top dog at the North American box offices, digging up $29 million in ticket sales in its first weekend in theaters, according to studio estimates on Sunday.
Universe of Keith Haring opens
Director Christina Clausen explores the life and work of pop artist Keith Haring in this engaging documentary. THE UNIVERSE OF KEITH HARING features commentary from and interviews with artists from across the cultural spectrum, including Madonna, Yoko Ono, Andy Warhol, Junior Vasquez, and David LaChapelle.