Wednesday, January 27, 2010

L.A. Times - Entertainment News

L.A. Times - Entertainment News


Little guys get their revenge on the system, at least on TV

Posted: 27 Jan 2010 12:00 AM PST

TV characters on such shows as 'Leverage,' 'Breaking Bad,' 'Nurse Jackie' and 'Damages' are tapping into the country's frustration with society's broken or unfair institutions.

TV characters on such shows as "Breaking Bad" are tapping into the country's frustration with society's broken or unfair institutions.


With 'Avatar,' 'District 9' and 'Star Trek,' 2010 is a space odyssey

Posted: 26 Jan 2010 05:53 PM PST

This could be the year a science-fiction film wins the Oscar for best picture.


'Inglourious Basterds': Is Quentin Tarantino trivializing the Holocaust?

Posted: 27 Jan 2010 08:29 AM PST

The film's spoof of the Führer came too close to the actual events for the film to be a hit.


'Idol' LA auditions: Katy Perry delivers, contestants disappoint

Posted: 26 Jan 2010 07:41 PM PST

Cameos by Sanjaya's biggest fan, Crying Girl, and former "Project Runway" contestant Daniel Franco, and a guest judge stint by Katy Perry were the highlights.


Sundance: Young directors Nicole Holofcener and David Michod have a bond down deep

Posted: 27 Jan 2010 12:00 AM PST

Besides her preference for poignancy and his aim for macho violence, of course. Their commitment to their artistic visions brings them together -- and sets them apart from others.

Besides her preference for poignancy and his aim for macho violence, of course. Their commitment to their artistic visions brings them together -- and sets them apart from others.


Guy Ritchie sets aside 'Lobo' to make 'Sherlock Holmes' sequel

Posted: 26 Jan 2010 07:00 PM PST

The move follows Robert Downey Jr. dropping out of another project, signalling a possible fast-tracked filming schedule.


Kiefer Sutherland caught up in alleged cattle-selling scam

Posted: 26 Jan 2010 07:18 PM PST

When it comes to their look for film, teen stars Stewart and Fanning have been successful in their rock transformations. Then there's the issue of actually rocking.


Massachusetts Senate race makes Fox News a winner over USA

Posted: 27 Jan 2010 12:00 AM PST

That Fox News scored a ratings victory usually wouldn't be a surprise. The cable news channel has beaten CNN and MSNBC for the last eight years, and its margins over its rivals keep growing.


'Avatar' becomes king of the (box office) world

Posted: 26 Jan 2010 05:06 PM PST

The film racked up $1.85 billion in worldwide ticket sales, edging past "Titanic's" $1.84 billion -- a feat it achieved in less than 40 days.


John Malone's Liberty Media moves to increase stake in Live Nation Entertainment

Posted: 27 Jan 2010 12:00 AM PST

The cable mogul makes a tender offer to acquire 34.5 million shares in the company formed by the merger of concert industry giants Ticketmaster Entertainment and Live Nation.

One day after the merger of concert industry giants Ticketmaster Entertainment and Live Nation gained regulatory approval, cable mogul John Malone moved to vastly increase his stake in the newly formed colossus.


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