Thursday, October 7, 2010

L.A. Times - Entertainment News

L.A. Times - Entertainment News

Critic's Notebook: 'Glee' is at a crossroads

Posted: 06 Oct 2010 04:29 PM PDT


With the Fox hit reaching a high-water mark in scope and popularity, the producers face tough choices in moving the show beyond the novelty stage in its second season.

With the Fox hit reaching a high-water mark in scope and popularity, the producers face tough choices in moving the show beyond the novelty stage in its second season.


A 'Funny Story' about two directors

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 12:00 AM PDT


For exes Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden, co-directors of the upcoming 'It's Kind of a Funny Story,' being on the same page just comes naturally.

For exes Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden, co-directors of the upcoming 'It's Kind of a Funny Story,' being on the same page just comes naturally.


In D.C., it is not 'Housewives' as usual

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 12:00 AM PDT


'The Real Housewives of New Jersey' brought fireworks to Bravo's franchise. But the nation's capital edition brings sophistication — and boredom.

When "The Real Housewives of D.C." premiered in August, it was riding the coattails of one of the most notorious — and most-watched — seasons of the Bravo franchise, "The Real Housewives of New Jersey." And it had a pre-premiere publicity train led by the antics of Michaele and Tareq Salahi, the infamous White House state dinner gatecrashers.


Word of Mouth: Disney's betting on 'Secretariat'

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 12:00 AM PDT


Although the film may look a bit like a long shot, the studio is trying an array of tactics to attract moviegoers.

It's a movie about a winning horse. It's a movie about a winsome housewife. Did we mention it's inspirational too, and maybe even spiritual?


How Hollywood's franchise sequels have become catnip for top directors

Posted: 06 Oct 2010 05:57 PM PDT


Darren Aronofsky is only circling the "Wolverine" sequel because he lost out to Zack Snyder in the director derby for Warners' upcoming franchise reboot, "Superman: Man of Steel."


A pot comedy by way of 'Hot Tub Time Machine'

Posted: 06 Oct 2010 08:43 PM PDT


"We're the Millers" is aiming to be the next "Pineapple Express," and now the "Hot Tub" team is onboard.


LACMA's '20th Anniversary Tribute' a treat for film fans

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 12:00 AM PDT


The series, taking place at the Bing Theater and AMPAS' Samuel Goldwyn Theater, highlights Technicolor classics like 'The Red Shoes' and little-known film noir like 'They Made Me a Fugitive.'

The series, taking place at the Bing Theater and AMPAS' Samuel Goldwyn Theater, highlights Technicolor classics like 'The Red Shoes' and little-known film noir like 'They Made Me a Fugitive.'


Lisa Rinna and Harry Hamlin get a little lip service from an etiquette expert

Posted: 06 Oct 2010 08:58 PM PDT


You watched that "Today" show clip and clutched your pearls just like we did.

You watched that "Today" show clip and clutched your pearls just like we did.


Touchdown! NFL rushes toward its most-watched TV season ever

Posted: 06 Oct 2010 05:31 PM PDT


The average game has drawn 18.9 million total viewers, more than double the average prime-time viewership (9.2 million) for the big four broadcast networks.

The average game has drawn 18.9 million total viewers, more than double the average prime-time viewership (9.2 million) for the big four broadcast networks.


Sony Pictures weighs joining studio bandwagon on Netflix, delays starting with 'Karate Kid'

Posted: 06 Oct 2010 05:18 PM PDT


Sony Pictures, signaling that it may be willing to change when it makes movies available to Netflix, will hold back several of its DVDs from the rental service until 28 days after they go on sale.

Sony Pictures, signaling that it may be willing to change when it makes movies available to Netflix, will hold back several of its DVDs from the rental service until 28 days after they go on sale.


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