IndiePix appoints top film expert, Ryan Harrington, to head up new virtual studio
-- IndiePix , the Internet-based distributor of independent films, has announced the appointment of leading film professional, Ryan Harrington, to head up its new online studio for independent filmmakers. IndiePix Studios is the world's first virtual

Smith, Depp and Murphy top Hollywood's moneymaker list
LOS ANGELES -- Will Smith, Johnny Depp and Eddie Murphy were the best paid Hollywood actors in the past year, according to Forbes magazine's special issue 'Entertainment All Stars.' Smith, 39, made $80 million between June 1, 2007 and June 1, 2008,

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Announces a New Videogame Based on WATCHMEN
BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment will publish WATCHMEN, an episodic downloadable game based on the upcoming Warner Bros. Pictures' film for the Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft,

Drama in the film industry: Tough times for Hollywood's tough guy
In a town where image is everything and personalities come larger than life, Harvey Weinstein has always been a force of nature. For three decades, the cigar-chomping movie mogul has used his explosive persona and mercurial talent to occupy Hollywood's

Wal-Mart Offers Back-to-School Phone Calls From Disney's Hannah Montana(TM)
BENTONVILLE, Ark., July 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- As back to school season approaches, moms and dads across the country are planning to deal with sleepy students struggling with the tough transition from a carefree summer schedule to a back-to-school

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Announces a New Videogame Based on WATCHMEN
BURBANK, Calif. (Business Wire) -- Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment will publish WATCHMEN, an episodic downloadable game based on the upcoming Warner Bros. Pictures' film for the Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft,

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Announces a New Videogame Based on WATCHMEN
Entertainment Editors/Video Game Writers/Film Writers BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 23, 2008--Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment will publish WATCHMEN, an episodic downloadable game based on the upcoming Warner Bros. Pictures' film for the

Nike+ Human Race Hosts Kick-Off Event in Hollywood
The Montalbán Theatre, 1615 Vine Street ABOUT THE EVENT: Nike is hosting a free and open-to-the-public kick-off event for its Nike+ Human Race in Los Angeles. Angelenos in attendance of the event will be able to register on-site for the Nike+ Human

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Announces a New Videogame Based on WATCHMEN
BURBANK, Calif. - (Business Wire) Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment will publish WATCHMEN, an episodic downloadable game based on the upcoming Warner Bros. Pictures film for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft,

Hollywood's Best-Paid Actors
Tinseltown's leading ladies may generate more tabloid ink, but when it comes to blockbuster paychecks, Hollywood is still a man's town. In an era where risk-averse studio executives have declared men the more reliable movie stars--and the more desirable

Nike+ Human Race Hosts Kick-Off Event in Hollywood
ET Special Music Performance by Grammy(R) Award-Winning Band OK GoWednesday, July 23rd at the Montalban Theatre HOLLYWOOD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nike+ Human Race: WHAT: Kick-Off Event for the Nike+ Human Race in Los Angeles WHO: Special Musical

Smith, Depp and Murphy top Hollywood's moneymaker list
Wax Winehouse unveiledThe wax model of Amy Winehouse has been revealed at Madame Tussauds LOS ANGELES (AFP) - Will Smith, Johnny Depp and Eddie Murphy were the best paid Hollywood actors in the past year, according to Forbes magazine's special issue

Nike+ Human Race Hosts Kick-Off Event in Hollywood
HOLLYWOOD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Nike+ Human Race: ABOUT THE EVENT: Nike is hosting a free and open-to-the-public kick-off event for its Nike+ Human Race in Los Angeles. Angelenos in attendance of the event will be able to register on-site for the

Nike+ Human Race Hosts Kick-Off Event in Hollywood
Entertainment Editors HOLLYWOOD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 23, 2008--Nike+ Human Race: WHAT: WHO: Special Musical performance by Grammy-winning Band OK Go Performing Treadmill Routine Designed by Celebrity Choreographer Kevan Allen WHEN: Wednesday,

Nike+ Human Race Hosts Kick-Off Event in Hollywood
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Friday Box Office Analysis (7/19)
1 158.4 2 Mamma Mia! 28.1 3 Hancock 13.9 4 11.4 5 9.6 6 WALL-E 9.6 7 Space Chimps 7.9 8 Wanted 4.8 9 Get Smart 3.8 10 Meet Dave 1.6 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 2008 Box Office Prophets, a division of One Of Us, Inc.

DC Finally Finishes Eisners The Spirit
There are two more volumes to come from DC, both at the new price point: First, in September, the publisher will release the definitive reprinting of Eisner's daily Spirit strip (vol. 25). Tentatively scheduled for December, Vol. 26 will be an anthology

Netflix shutting indie movie financing arm, focusing on strengths in core businesses
NEW YORK (AP) _ The movie-rental service Netflix Inc. is closing a small unit that finances independent movies, partly to avoid competing with Hollywood studios with which it partners for DVD and Internet distribution.The financial impact on the company

'Forbes' magazine releases list of best-paid Hollywood actors
Will Smith has topped a list of Hollywood's highest paid actors. The Hancock actor - who has made $80 million (NZ$105.9 million) in the last year - became the first ever actor to have eight consecutive movies break the $100 million mark at the box

Smith, Depp and Murphy top Hollywood's moneymaker list
Will Smith, Johnny Depp and Eddie Murphy were the best paid Hollywood actors in the past year, according to Forbes magazine's special issue 'Entertainment All Stars.' Smith, 39, made 80 million dollars between June 1, 2007 and June 1, 2008, thanks to

Superhero fans, Hollywood execs flock to Comic-Con
SAN DIEGO (Reuters) - Like wannabe Dark Knights answering the call of the 'bat signal,' throngs of grown men wearing tights and capes converge this week to revel in all manner of superhero lore and merchandising at the 39th annual Comic-Con Convention.

IndiePix appoints top film expert, Ryan Harrington, to head up new virtual studio
-- IndiePix , the Internet-based distributor of independent films, has announced the appointment of leading film professional, Ryan Harrington, to head up its new online studio for independent filmmakers. IndiePix Studios is the world's first virtual

Fitch Publishes Reports on Time Warner Inc. & The Walt Disney Company
-This week, Fitch published reports on two of the largest issuers of debt in the Media and Entertainment sector: Time Warner Inc. and The Walt Disney Company. In the case of Time Warner, Fitch analyzed post-TWC transaction business risk and credit

Fitch Publishes Reports on Time Warner Inc. & The Walt Disney Company
This week, Fitch published reports on two of the largest issuers of debt in the Media and Entertainment sector: Time Warner Inc. and The Walt Disney Company. In the case of Time Warner, Fitch analyzed post-TWC transaction business risk and credit

Fitch Publishes Reports on Time Warner Inc. & The Walt Disney Company
ET CHICAGO & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--This week, Fitch published reports on two of the largest issuers of debt in the Media and Entertainment sector: Time Warner Inc. and The Walt Disney Company.In the case of Time Warner, Fitch analyzed post-TWC

Superhero fans, Hollywood execs flock to Comic Con
2:35 am SAN DIEGO (Reuters) - Like wannabe Dark Knights answering the call of the 'bat signal,' throngs of grown men wearing tights and capes converge this week to revel in all manner of superhero lore and merchandising at the 39th annual Comic Con