Tuesday, November 9, 2010

L.A. Times - Entertainment News

L.A. Times - Entertainment News

Television review: 'Conan' opens strong

Posted: 09 Nov 2010 12:00 AM PST


The late-night host opens with a 'Godfather'-style bang on his new TBS show, then settles in to chat with Seth Rogen and Lea Michele, and rock with Jack White.

The late-night host opens with a 'Godfather'-style bang on his new TBS show, then settles in to chat with Seth Rogen and Lea Michele, and rock with Jack White.


Gwyneth Paltrow walks a fine line with 'Country Strong'

Posted: 09 Nov 2010 12:00 AM PST


Paltrow's latest role as a faded country singer is a gamble for an actress known more for art-house fare.

Paltrow's latest role as a faded country singer is a gamble for an actress known more for art-house fare.


L.A. Phil to transmit performances to HD-equipped movie theaters

Posted: 08 Nov 2010 07:04 PM PST


Orchestra officials hope that charismatic conductor Gustavo Dudamel will draw audiences for three concerts but acknowledge there's more of a challenge than in broadcasting operas, as the Met does.

Orchestra officials hope that charismatic conductor Gustavo Dudamel will draw audiences for three concerts but acknowledge there's more of a challenge than in broadcasting operas, as the Met does.


Call of Duty: Black Ops launches Tuesday; Will it measure up?

Posted: 09 Nov 2010 12:00 AM PST


Santa Monica studio Treyarch has replaced Infinity Ward as the developer behind the latest iteration in Activision Blizzard's blockbuster video game franchise.

Santa Monica studio Treyarch has replaced Infinity Ward as the developer behind the latest iteration in Activision Blizzard's blockbuster video game franchise.


PREACH IT! Leave Blake Lively and her megashirts alone!

Posted: 08 Nov 2010 09:21 PM PST


Lively has revealed what the fashion media considers an almost mortal sin.

Lively has revealed what the fashion media considers an almost mortal sin.


Israel's 'Precious Life': Middle East politics seen through a personal lens

Posted: 08 Nov 2010 09:18 PM PST


The film offers a deeply personal portrait of the tribal hostility at the heart of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

The film offers a deeply personal portrait of the tribal hostility at the heart of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.


'Harry Potter' countdown: Voldemort, goblins and a surprise fat suit challenged the makeup team

Posted: 08 Nov 2010 08:12 PM PST


Nick Dudman, who has worked on each of the "Potter" films, on the look of "Potter."

Nick Dudman, who has worked on each of the "Potter" films, on the look of "Potter."


Roman Polanski's 'The Ghost Writer' is front-runner to win top European Film Award

Posted: 08 Nov 2010 09:14 PM PST


Roman Polanski's "The Ghost Writer" continues to spook award-watchers who underestimate the political thriller.

Roman Polanski's "The Ghost Writer" continues to spook award-watchers who underestimate the political thriller.


Spaceland to leave its longtime location; Spaceland Productions plan to open dance-centric new venue

Posted: 08 Nov 2010 07:32 PM PST


The blue-and-silver curtain will drop for good on the Silver Lake indie rock institution Spaceland next March.

The blue-and-silver curtain will drop for good on the Silver Lake indie rock institution Spaceland next March.


Can Conan O'Brien bring his Twitter audience to TBS?

Posted: 08 Nov 2010 09:08 PM PST


Conan O'Brien has almost 2 million followers on Twitter. Can he get that many people to watch his new late-night show, which premieres tonight on TBS?

Conan O'Brien has almost 2 million followers on Twitter. Can he get that many people to watch his new late-night show, which premieres tonight on TBS?


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