Thursday, August 12, 2010

L.A. Times - Entertainment News

L.A. Times - Entertainment News

Word of Mouth: 'Eat Pray Love' must draw more than just the book's fans

Posted: 12 Aug 2010 12:00 AM PDT


Yes, the Julia Roberts film has a built-in audience from Elizabeth Gilbert's memoir, but that can be only the starting point if Sony wants a big hit.

Yes, the Julia Roberts film has a built-in audience from Elizabeth Gilbert's memoir, but that can be only the starting point if Sony wants a big hit.


TV salaries: Jeffrey Donovan should buy Jon Hamm a beer

Posted: 12 Aug 2010 07:42 AM PDT


Attention aspiring television celebrities: Syndication pays, and it's good to be Oprah Winfrey.


Judge in Lohan case recuses herself after complaint from prosecutor

Posted: 12 Aug 2010 12:20 AM PDT


Prosecutor Danette Meyers objected to meetings between Judge Marsha Revel and defense attorneys in the case. Judge Elden Fox is now handling the case.

Prosecutor Danette Meyers objected to meetings between Judge Marsha Revel and defense attorneys in the case. Judge Elden Fox is now handling the case.


Merge co-founder on Arcade Fire's No. 1 debut: 'The whole chart thing is kind of like sports'

Posted: 11 Aug 2010 06:23 PM PDT


It took only 21 years, but Merge Records finally accomplished something label co-founder Laura Ballance never thought was possible: A No. 1 record on the U.S. pop charts.

It took only 21 years, but Merge Records finally accomplished something label co-founder Laura Ballance never thought was possible: A No. 1 record on the U.S. pop charts.


Industry decries plans to kill the UK Film Council

Posted: 12 Aug 2010 12:00 AM PDT


Over the years, the agency has provided funds for such acclaimed movies as 'Gosford Park,' 'Man on Wire' and 'The King of Scotland.'

Would the movie world be the same without " Happy-Go-Lucky," "Man on Wire" or "Gosford Park"?


Robert Schwentke to breathe life into R.I.P.D.?

Posted: 11 Aug 2010 06:55 PM PDT


Robert Schwentke has been a busy man lately -- and he hasn't even taken his next assignment yet.

Robert Schwentke has been a busy man lately -- and he hasn't even taken his next assignment yet.


Narco ballads without a home

Posted: 12 Aug 2010 12:00 AM PDT


Police officials ban Los Tucanes de Tijuana from their hometown over accusations that their music celebrates drug bosses.

Police officials ban Los Tucanes de Tijuana from their hometown over accusations that their music celebrates drug bosses.


Days before her hospitalization, Fantasia Barrino vowed to get 'back to herself'

Posted: 11 Aug 2010 05:27 PM PDT


Barrino has never held her tongue, and a sit-down interview last week was no different.

Barrino has never held her tongue, and a sit-down interview last week was no different.


Big Picture : Who will be the first guy in America to admit he likes 'Eat Pray Love'?

Posted: 11 Aug 2010 05:25 PM PDT


As one female film executive I know put it: "I think I'd have better luck getting my husband to spend an afternoon at Bed, Bath and Beyond than seeing that movie."


The Performance: Jacki Weaver plays a fierce mama bear

Posted: 12 Aug 2010 12:00 AM PDT


The Australian actress worked closely with director David Michôd to perfect her portrayal of a nurturing yet menacing mother of four.

The Australian actress worked closely with director David Michôd to perfect her portrayal of a nurturing yet menacing mother of four.


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