Monday, March 1, 2010

L.A. Times - Entertainment News

L.A. Times - Entertainment News

ABC News sees a digital future

Posted: 01 Mar 2010 12:00 AM PST

But the network faces a delicate balancing act: the immediacy and cost-savings of such 'backpack' reports versus technical, ethical, editorial and quality issues.

Dan Harris, an anchor and correspondent for ABC News, has a firsthand grasp of how digital journalism could transform the future of network news.


'Shutter Island' has staying power

Posted: 01 Mar 2010 12:00 AM PST

Scorsese-directed thriller tops chart; 'Cop Out' opens strong.

When "Shutter Island" opened with an average grade from moviegoers of just C+, Paramount Pictures had to wonder: Did audiences genuinely dislike the movie, or were they just unsure what to think of the twist ending as they walked out of theaters?


'CSI: Miami' does it with good, old-fashioned police work

Posted: 01 Mar 2010 12:00 AM PST

In its eighth season, led by David Caruso and a veteran female writer, the procedural has a loyal worldwide following. Just ask the lieutenant behind those sunglasses.

In its eighth season, led by David Caruso and a veteran female writer, the procedural has a loyal worldwide following. Just ask the lieutenant behind those sunglasses.


Live review: Bon Jovi at the Honda Center

Posted: 28 Feb 2010 08:34 PM PST

The band presented itself as an avatar of progressive politics.


A film festival for the faithful

Posted: 01 Mar 2010 12:00 AM PST

Teams have 168 hours -- 1 week -- to create a short film based on an assigned Bible verse. The annual contest gives Christian filmmakers a chance at $12,000 and meetings with Hollywood heavyweights.

With a minute left before the deadline, Mike Cahill raced along Burbank's Providencia Avenue to get to Media City Church on time.


Visual effects, sound and cinematography awards

Posted: 28 Feb 2010 10:11 PM PST

Three major Oscar-contending movies -- "Avatar," "The Hurt Locker" and "The White Ribbon" -- were big winners over the weekend as the awards' season enters the final stretch.


'The Amazing Race': Horsing around in Argentina

Posted: 01 Mar 2010 07:38 AM PST

This week's episode of "The Amazing Race" took the contestants from Chile to Argentina, where they searched the Andes for gunslingers, Travelocity gnomes, stolen money, fake horses and bandits.


Tribeca's 'Shrek Forever After' opening awakens (a little of) our inner ogre

Posted: 01 Mar 2010 07:46 AM PST

Say what you will about the Tribeca Film Festival, but organizers are always trying something new, particularly with their showcase slots.


'Desperate Housewives': The chase is on

Posted: 01 Mar 2010 07:43 AM PST

Is there a new Housewife on the Lane?


'Lost' takes the Paley Festival by storm

Posted: 28 Feb 2010 09:29 PM PST

The cheers from the crowd for the producers and actors on hand were deafening as "Lost" returned to the Paley stage, and the event was more of a coronation.


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