Wednesday, March 9, 2011

L.A. Times - Entertainment News

L.A. Times - Entertainment News

'Real World' keeps turning, and keeps viewers tuning in

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A show that helped launch reality programming is about to begin its 25th season, which will be set in Las Vegas.

A show that helped launch reality programming is about to begin its 25th season, which will be set in Las Vegas.


Puerto Rico boosts tax incentives for bigger Hollywood role

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A new law broadens the existing 40% production tax credit to include TV programs and documentaries. It also lifts tax credits to a maximum of $350 million annually from a paltry $15 million.

A new law broadens the existing 40% production tax credit to include TV programs and documentaries. It also lifts tax credits to a maximum of $350 million annually from a paltry $15 million.


'Kill the Irishman' revisits Cleveland's explosive mob past

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In the 1970s, an underworld war made it Bomb City, USA. The new film tells the story of Danny Greene (Ray Stevenson), who challenged the Mafia.

In the 1970s, an underworld war made it Bomb City, USA. The new film tells the story of Danny Greene (Ray Stevenson), who challenged the Mafia.


Former Alice in Chains rocker Mike Starr dies

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Former Alice in Chains bass player Mike Starr, who went public with his drug problems on the reality TV show "Celebrity Rehab," was found dead in a Salt Lake City house, police said on Tuesday, nine years after the rock band's singer died of an overdose. Starr was 44.


Charlie Sheen's exit poses quandary for Warner Bros.

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Now that Charlie Sheen has been fired from "Two and a Half Men," Warner Bros. faces tough decisions about the show's future. Tens of millions of dollars are at stake.

The decision by Warner Bros. to fire Charlie Sheen, star of the hit CBS comedy "Two and a Half Men," may alleviate one headache for the studio and network.


Pete Wentz responds to Ashlee Simpson's divorce petition, seeks joint custody

Posted: 09 Mar 2011 07:42 AM PST


Pete Wentz filed a response Monday seeking joint custody of his son with Ashlee Simpson-Wentz, who filed for divorce from the former Fall Out Boy bassist in February.


Fewer young blacks and Latinos attend arts events: NEA study

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Another study says attendance changes for young people are due mainly to smaller post-boomer generations.

Another study says attendance changes for young people are due mainly to smaller post-boomer generations.


On the Media: Consolidation seen as inevitable for Southern California's newspapers

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With media companies in financial distress, common ownership could be the key to mutual survival.

Not so many years ago, it wasn't very hard to understand ownership of Southern California's newspapers. The Chandlers had the Los Angeles Times, the Hoiles family controlled the Orange County Register, the Copleys reigned at the San Diego Union-Tribune and MediaNews Group, a chain run by William Dean Singleton, owned a passel of suburban dailies.


Facebook to offer movie rentals

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Warner Bros. has launched an application allowing users to rent and watch movies directly on Facebook, starting with "The Dark Knight."

Warner Bros. has launched an application allowing users to rent and watch movies directly on Facebook, starting with "The Dark Knight."


'The Expendables' aims to come back -- but with Stalllone in a different guise

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 07:51 PM PST


Stallone, who both starred in and directed the 2010 summer hit, isn't, at the moment, planning on helming the new movie and has been meeting with directors.


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