Monday, December 27, 2010

L.A. Times - Entertainment News

L.A. Times - Entertainment News

From real to reel: In fact-based films, reality and storytelling collide

Posted: 27 Dec 2010 12:00 AM PST


Experts say that after a decade of reality television, the film business is finally catching up. But in tapping into factual events, Hollywood is also wading into choppy waters — creatively, ethically and even legally.

When director Danny Boyle began making "127 Hours," the real-life tale of hiker Aron Ralston, who amputated his arm after five days pinned under a rock, he knew he had a compelling story to tell and an even better resource. After all, who better to steer the director through difficult dramatic terrain than the outdoorsman himself?


'Black Swan' dominates Online Film Critics Society award nominations

Posted: 27 Dec 2010 08:52 AM PST


"The Social Network," which has won the lion's share of critics honors so far this awards season, scored six nominations.


Teena Marie dies at 54; R&B singer-songwriter

Posted: 26 Dec 2010 12:00 AM PST


Marie, a protege of funk singer Rick James, was one of the few white musicians to score hits on the R&B charts, with 'I Need Your Lovin' and 'Lovergirl' in the '80s.

Marie, a protege of funk singer Rick James, was one of the few white musicians to score hits on the R&B charts, with 'I Need Your Lovin' and 'Lovergirl' in the '80s.


Box office: 'Little Fockers' is big, but 'True Grit' is a strong second

Posted: 26 Dec 2010 11:22 AM PST


The western tops expectations against the family comedy, but Jack Black's "Gulliver's Travels" flops.

The western tops expectations against the family comedy, but Jack Black's "Gulliver's Travels" flops.


'India' an exotic hit for TeleFutura

Posted: 27 Dec 2010 12:00 AM PST


The Bollywood-like Brazilian telenovela , which showcases Indian mores in a story of forbidden love, has taken the Spanish-language network by storm.

The Bollywood-like Brazilian telenovela , which showcases Indian mores in a story of forbidden love, has taken the Spanish-language network by storm.


Hugh Hefner, 84, engaged to Playmate Crystal Harris, 24

Posted: 26 Dec 2010 08:31 PM PST


The Playboy mogul got engaged to Playmate Crystal Harris on Christmas Eve, announcing on Twitter that he'd given her a ring.

The Playboy mogul got engaged to Playmate Crystal Harris on Christmas Eve, announcing on Twitter that he'd given her a ring.


Music box sets with bells and whistles

Posted: 27 Dec 2010 12:00 AM PST


Ultra-deluxe collections from the likes of Elvis Presley, Miles Davis and Hank Williams are priced at up to $1,200. Retailers recognize they're not for the average fan.

Ultra-deluxe collections from the likes of Elvis Presley, Miles Davis and Hank Williams are priced at up to $1,200. Retailers recognize they're not for the average fan.


Classic Hollywood: Marsha Mason comes full circle

Posted: 27 Dec 2010 12:00 AM PST


One of the hottest actresses in the 1970s and '80s raced cars and raised herbs in New Mexico but is ready to return to N.Y. theater.

One of the hottest actresses in the 1970s and '80s raced cars and raised herbs in New Mexico but is ready to return to N.Y. theater.


A 'Messiah' performance of, by and for musicians

Posted: 26 Dec 2010 12:00 AM PST


Some of L.A.'s most illustrious singers and instrumentalists gather at a Los Feliz home every year to perform Handel's epic arias. 'It's a complete pleasure and honor to do this,' one musician says.

Some of L.A.'s most illustrious singers and instrumentalists gather at a Los Feliz home every year to perform Handel's epic arias. 'It's a complete pleasure and honor to do this,' one musician says.


Box office: Indie films jockey for Oscar attention

Posted: 27 Dec 2010 12:00 AM PST


'Black Swan' and 'The King's Speech' increase theater presence; 'Rabbit Hole,' '127 Hours' flagging.

'Black Swan' and 'The King's Speech' increase theater presence; 'Rabbit Hole,' '127 Hours' flagging.


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