Tuesday, November 2, 2010

L.A. Times - Entertainment News

L.A. Times - Entertainment News

Kathy Griffin takes aim, fires

Posted: 02 Nov 2010 12:00 AM PDT


Nothing is sacred for the 'D-List' comedian, and that's the secret to her success. Her Bravo special airs Tuesday.

Nothing is sacred for the 'D-List' comedian, and that's the secret to her success. Her Bravo special airs Tuesday.


'Swedish mafia' makes headway in Hollywood

Posted: 02 Nov 2010 12:00 AM PDT


The movie industry is importing tons of talent (Noomi Rapace, Daniel Espinosa and Tommy Wirkola) and properties (Stieg Larsson's Millennium trilogy, 'Snabba Cash,' 'Let the Right One In') from Sweden.

The movie industry is importing tons of talent (Noomi Rapace, Daniel Espinosa and Tommy Wirkola) and properties (Stieg Larsson's Millennium trilogy, 'Snabba Cash,' 'Let the Right One In') from Sweden.


To the MPAA ratings board, 'The King's Speech' is just as bad as 'Saw 3D'

Posted: 01 Nov 2010 07:28 PM PDT


Swear words just aren't the same as the brutal imagery pervading movies lately, and it's time the MPAA standards reflected mainstream thinking.

Swear words just aren't the same as the brutal imagery pervading movies lately, and it's time the MPAA standards reflected mainstream thinking.


Jon Favreau: Summer 2011 will be a 'blood bath' for Hollywood

Posted: 02 Nov 2010 08:27 AM PDT


Jon Favreau has seen Hollywood's future -- at least as far as summer 2011 -- and it looks a lot like "Saving Private Ryan."


Disney merges television distribution into home entertainment

Posted: 01 Nov 2010 06:02 PM PDT


Walt Disney Studios is shaking up its distribution group in a move that brings television sales together with DVDs and digital for the first time.

Walt Disney Studios is shaking up its distribution group in a move that brings television sales together with DVDs and digital for the first time.


Album review: Elvis Costello's 'National Ransom'

Posted: 01 Nov 2010 07:19 PM PDT


As a singer, songwriter and observer of human foibles, Elvis Costello is little short of dazzling on his latest outing.

As a singer, songwriter and observer of human foibles, Elvis Costello is little short of dazzling on his latest outing.


Icahn lawsuit over Lions Gate stock is thrown out, hampering his takeover effort

Posted: 01 Nov 2010 12:05 PM PDT


Carl Icahn's attempts to take over Lions Gate Entertainment suffered a setback Monday morning when his lawsuit attempting to strike down a controversial stock transaction was dismissed by the British Columbia Supreme Court.


Oprah's TV network adds the Judds, Carson Kressley, Ryan & Tatum O'Neal

Posted: 01 Nov 2010 05:00 PM PDT


When OWN debuts at noon on Jan. 1, 2011, the network's new talent will join a lineup marked by "Oprah" regulars such as Suze Orman, Dr. Phil and Dr. Oz.


Television review: ESPN's 'Marion Jones: Press Pause'

Posted: 02 Nov 2010 12:00 AM PDT


The track and field star embraces her fall from grace in the latest '30 for 30' documentary, directed by John Singleton.

The track and field star embraces her fall from grace in the latest '30 for 30' documentary, directed by John Singleton.


Cruising on sonic waters: New works from Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois

Posted: 01 Nov 2010 05:38 PM PDT


Musician-producers Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois have guided, sometimes together, some of rock's most sustaining albums.

Musician-producers Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois have guided, sometimes together, some of rock's most sustaining albums.


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