Friday, May 20, 2011

L.A. Times - Entertainment News

L.A. Times - Entertainment News

Analysis: Fall broadcast TV lineups filled with comedies aimed at women

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Networks, hoping to appeal to women viewers, have female leads in most of the 10 new comedies rolling out this fall. But all the shows aren't necessarily empowering.

Networks, hoping to appeal to women viewers, have female leads in most of the 10 new comedies rolling out this fall. But all the shows aren't necessarily empowering.


'American Idol' results: And the Top 2 are ...

Posted: 19 May 2011 07:21 PM PDT


After 95 million votes -- the highest tally at this point in the competition in any season -- only two can move on: Haley Reinhart isn't one of them.


Woody Allen's 'Midnight in Paris' is his warmest, and funniest, in years

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Woody Allen's film is his warmest, mellowest and funniest venture in years.

Here's a sentence I never thought I'd write again: Woody Allen has made a wonderful new picture.


Album review: Lady Gaga's 'Born This Way'

Posted: 20 May 2011 07:33 AM PDT


Two years in the making, the album's 14 songs can be divided into two categories: the dance floor bangers and the bedroom breathers.


Movie projector: Fourth 'Pirates of the Caribbean' set for worldwide domination

Posted: 19 May 2011 06:10 PM PDT


The movie's biggest booty will be overseas, where the picture could match the $200-million-plus international premiere of the last "Pirates" film in 2007.


Schwarzenegger says he's putting Hollywood comeback on hold

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Days afer acknowledging that he fathered a child outside of marriage, the former governor says he'll be devoting time to his personal life, according to his entertainment advisors.

Days after acknowledging that he fathered a child outside of marriage, former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said Thursday that he is putting his Hollywood comeback on hold to devote time to his personal life, according to a statement released by his entertainment advisors.


Movie review: 'Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides'

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Johnny Depp's Capt. Jack provides most of the fun in the latest addition to the 'Pirates' franchise that's mostly watered-down.

Johnny Depp's Capt. Jack provides most of the fun in the latest addition to the 'Pirates' franchise that's mostly watered-down.


Katie Couric is closing in on a deal with ABC for an afternoon talk show

Posted: 19 May 2011 08:08 PM PDT


Couric, who anchored the CBS Evening News for the last time Thursday night, would begin her new syndicated show in the fall of 2012.


Cannes 2011: Brad Pitt and Jessica Chastain wonder if hype, squareness are behind 'Tree of Life' divisions

Posted: 20 May 2011 07:44 AM PDT


At screenings earlier in the week, some Cannes-goers had embraced Malick's boldness, while others resisted it, as boos and applause would often mix together.


Disney's bet on games not yet paying off

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The company's $563-million investment in game developer Playdom has racked up losses, frustrating analysts who have expected Disney to move faster to stop the red ink.

Walt Disney Co. wagered that its acquisition last summer of game developer Playdom Inc. would help bring Mickey, Snow White and other familiar characters to a new generation of fans who play games on social networks. The bet has yet to pay off.


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