Tuesday, March 9, 2010

L.A. Times - Entertainment News

L.A. Times - Entertainment News

'The Hurt Locker' is Oscars' dream film

Posted: 08 Mar 2010 07:53 PM PST

It's the movie that reminded voters of the time when studios were in the business of making smart, exciting, character-driven films intended primarily for a grown-up audience.


OK, they won -- so what's next?

Posted: 09 Mar 2010 12:00 AM PST

Pretty much as soon as he's done celebrating, best actor Oscar winner Jeff Bridges will travel to New Mexico to shoot "True Grit," the Coen brothers remake of the John Wayne classic that will come out in December. It will be the second movie of the season for Bridges, whose "Tron Legacy" is also set to be released in December.


'The Bachelor: Jason & Molly's Wedding,' whatever the weather

Posted: 09 Mar 2010 07:37 AM PST

"Bachelor" fans tuned in for the marriage of Jason Mesnick and Molly Malaney, one of the most controversial couples in the franchise's history.


Autry Center President John L. Gray to retire

Posted: 08 Mar 2010 08:45 PM PST

During his tenure, he oversaw the Western history center's transformation, including its merger with the Southwest Museum.

John L. Gray, who transformed a museum devoted to the legacy of film and recording star Gene Autry into an intercultural history center with a broad view of the term "Westerner," will announce his retirement Tuesday as president of the Autry National Center of the American West.


'Battlestar Galactica' multi-player online game coming

Posted: 09 Mar 2010 12:00 AM PST

Based on the ended science-fiction show, it is being introduced at the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco this week and is expected to premiere in the fall.

"Battlestar Galactica" is finding new life on the Web.


'Southland' producer and cast are enthusiastic about series' rescue by TNT

Posted: 09 Mar 2010 12:00 AM PST

But they still harbor a little bitterness toward NBC, as the gritty police drama returns from hiatus.

"Southland," the latest addition to TNT's prime-time lineup, has action, twists, heartbreak and a key rescue operation. Viewers might also notice there's been a lot of excitement on-screen as well.


Album review: Broken Bells' self-titled debut

Posted: 08 Mar 2010 06:48 PM PST

Cinematic, unexpectedly romantic and carefully curated, "Broken Bells" has the same appeal as Postal Service's 2003 "Give Up" record.

Cinematic, unexpectedly romantic and carefully curated, "Broken Bells" has the same appeal as Postal Service's 2003 "Give Up" record.


'Wonderland' and 'Little Britain' star Matt Lucas picks up the pieces in L.A.

Posted: 09 Mar 2010 12:28 AM PST

Lucas has high hopes that "Wonderland" (which piled up $210 million worldwide in its massive opening weekend) will help him get a foothold in Hollywood.


Disney restyles 'Rapunzel' to appeal to boys

Posted: 09 Mar 2010 12:00 AM PST

With 'The Princess and the Frog' coming up short at the box office, the studio retools its next animated feature to lose the girly taint. Now it's called 'Tangled,' with a swashbuckling male lead.

With 'The Princess and the Frog' coming up short at the box office, the studio retools its next animated feature to lose the girly taint. Now it's called 'Tangled,' with a swashbuckling male lead.


Album review: Ludacris' 'Battle of the Sexes'

Posted: 09 Mar 2010 04:37 AM PST

Is there any rapper who needs the genre's recent, rampant vocal-manipulation trend less than Ludacris?

Is there any rapper who needs the genre's recent, rampant vocal-manipulation trend less than Ludacris?


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