Thursday, June 9, 2011

L.A. Times - Entertainment News

L.A. Times - Entertainment News


Movie review: 'Super 8'

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Call it an alien hybrid mash-up of 'E.T.' meets 'Stand by Me.' Too bad it's not as good as either of those two classics. Time to phone home, J.J. and Steven.

Call it an alien hybrid mash-up of 'E.T.' meets 'Stand by Me.' Too bad it's not as good as either of those two classics. Time to phone home, J.J. and Steven.


Web Sheriff tackles music piracy with a soft touch

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The Internet security firm prefers persuasion over prosecution in dealing with online piracy and points to recent winners Lady Gaga and Adele.

The Internet security firm prefers persuasion over prosecution in dealing with online piracy and points to recent winners Lady Gaga and Adele.


Legendary Pictures to produce movies in China through joint venture

Posted: 09 Jun 2011 08:55 AM PDT


Legendary Pictures has formed a joint venture in China that aims to take advantage of that country's booming film business by producing and distributing English-language movies there that have the potential to be worldwide hits.


'Primetime Propaganda': Does it matter that most Hollywood liberals are Jews?

Posted: 08 Jun 2011 08:49 PM PDT


I've been working on a column about Ben Shapiro's new expose, "Primetime Propaganda: The True Hollywood Story of How the Left Took Over Your TV."


'Star Trek': Twitter users give James T. Kirk the death he deserved

Posted: 08 Jun 2011 06:08 PM PDT


Actor Malcolm McDowell spoke some cosmic truth when he said that James T. Kirk, the lion of Starfleet, deserved a better death than the one he got in "Star Trek: Generations" almost two decades ago. So we opened up the question to you.


Tweety and Daffy Duck returning to theaters -- with original voice Mel Blanc

Posted: 08 Jun 2011 05:42 PM PDT


Warner Bros. is producing three new 3-D cartoons with its classic Looney Tunes characters to show in theaters before the studio's movies.


Word of Mouth: 'Super 8' seeks an audience among the summer tent poles

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It is not a sequel, nor a spinoff. It is wholly original with no big stars, meaning it has to try harder to draw an audience. Sneak previews and Twitter are part of the strategy.

It is not a sequel, nor a spinoff. It is wholly original with no big stars, meaning it has to try harder to draw an audience. Sneak previews and Twitter are part of the strategy.


Lupe Fiasco calls President Obama a terrorist

Posted: 08 Jun 2011 05:56 PM PDT


In the interview, the rapper revealed his frustrations with the administration, calling President Obama the biggest terrorist in the country.


Scotty McKnight and Hayden Panettiere step out, but are they dating?

Posted: 08 Jun 2011 04:22 PM PDT


While it's hard to keep track of Hayden's love life these days, we can deduce that she likes the company of athletes and hanging out at burger joints.


Photos: CMT Music Awards

Posted: 08 Jun 2011 05:24 PM PDT


Keith Urban, Nicole Kidman, Shania Twain, Justin Bieber and more.