Tuesday, August 17, 2010

L.A. Times - Entertainment News

L.A. Times - Entertainment News

'Scott Pilgrim' versus the box office

Posted: 17 Aug 2010 12:00 AM PDT


The much buzzed about film starring Michael Cera came in below expectations, selling $10.6 million in tickets. But don't count the film out yet, one producer says.

The much buzzed about film starring Michael Cera came in below expectations, selling $10.6 million in tickets. But don't count the film out yet, one producer says.


Album review: Brian Wilson's 'Brian Wilson Reimagines Gershwin'

Posted: 16 Aug 2010 07:48 PM PDT


A summer mash-up between the surf-sound maestro and the Jazz Age composer.

A summer mash-up between the surf-sound maestro and the Jazz Age composer.


At Star Wars Celebration V, 'Spiderwick' illustrator draws on the Force

Posted: 17 Aug 2010 08:21 AM PDT


Star Wars Celebration V drew thousands of Jedi faithful from around the world to Orlando over the weekend, and among them was Tony DiTerlizzi, the bestselling author and artist best know as co-creator of "The Spiderwick Chronicles."


Angelina Jolie will not play Marilyn Monroe, rep says

Posted: 17 Aug 2010 08:55 AM PDT


Though an overseas report indicated Brad Pitt's partner would embody screen bombshell Monroe, Angie apparently will not see this side of a subway vent anytime soon -- no matter how she looks rocking platinum-blond hair.


David Ellison raises $350 million to co-fund movies with Paramount

Posted: 16 Aug 2010 05:55 PM PDT


David Ellison, the 27-year-old son of Oracle founder and Chief Executive Larry Ellison, has raised $350 million to co-finance movies with his studio partner Paramount Pictures.

David Ellison, the 27-year-old son of Oracle founder and Chief Executive Larry Ellison, has raised $350 million to co-finance movies with his studio partner Paramount Pictures.


Rooney Mara will be 'The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo'

Posted: 16 Aug 2010 11:18 AM PDT


The "Social Network" star will play Lisbeth Salander in David Fincher's adaptation of the Swedish novel.


Album review: John Mellencamp's 'No Better Than This'

Posted: 16 Aug 2010 07:53 PM PDT


The John Mellencamp of "No Better Than This" is not the John Mellencamp that most would expect.

The John Mellencamp of "No Better Than This" is not the John Mellencamp that most would expect.


Can Hollywood keep hanging on to its aging business model?

Posted: 16 Aug 2010 03:52 PM PDT


In Hollywood, the maxim seems to be: If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

In Hollywood, the maxim seems to be: If it ain't broke, don't fix it.


Album review: Ray LaMontagne and the Pariah Dogs' 'God Willin' & the Creek Don't Rise'

Posted: 16 Aug 2010 07:01 PM PDT


Ray LaMontagne's voice is like sea salt caramel: smooth, thick and sticky, with a little bite.

Ray LaMontagne's voice is like sea salt caramel: smooth, thick and sticky, with a little bite.


Television review: 'Big Lake,' 'Melissa & Joey' tackle family humor in distinct ways

Posted: 17 Aug 2010 12:00 AM PDT


In Comedy Central's 'Big Lake,' a prodigal son moves back in with his retirement-poor parents, while Melissa Joan Hart and Joey Lawrence follow a more routine path as a career woman and a male nanny.

In Comedy Central's 'Big Lake,' a prodigal son moves back in with his retirement-poor parents, while Melissa Joan Hart and Joey Lawrence follow a more routine path as a career woman and a male nanny.


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