As Emmys host, Jimmy Fallon aims not to offend (Reuters)
Reuters - Conan O'Brien and David Letterman have provided a valuable lesson for Jimmy Fallon, the comedian told journalists Friday. "The one thing I've learned from (O'Brien and Letterman) is (that) hosting 'Late Night' is a one-way ticket to not hosting 'The Tonight Show," the comedian quipped.more
Rob Lowe an investor in Miramax deal (Reuters)
Reuters - Actor Rob Lowe has confirmed that he is involved with the acquisition of Miramax Films from Walt Disney Co. by construction magnate Ronald Tutor, investment firm Colony Capital LLC and others.more
"Law & Order" TV show fails to find a new network (Reuters)
Reuters - "Law & Order" creator Dick Wolf said on Friday that his TV crime drama had "moved into the history books" after failing to find a new network following its cancellation by NBC after 20 years on the air.more
ABC names Paul Lee president of entertainment (Reuters)
Reuters - The ABC television network on Friday named company veteran Paul Lee as president of its entertainment group to oversee prime-time programing following the abrupt resignation of Steve McPherson earlier this week.more
Disney to sell Miramax for more than $660 million (Reuters)
Reuters - Walt Disney Co has struck a deal to sell Miramax, the studio behind such films as "Trainspotting" and "No Country for Old Men," for more than $660 million to a group that includes construction magnate Ron Tutor and investment firm Colony Capital LLC.
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NBC expects quick payback from costly new shows (Reuters)
Reuters - NBC executives said on Friday the network had learned from its past mistakes, spent big to fund 12 new scripted prime-time TV shows, and hoped to see a fast payback in a "robust" economy for broadcasting.more
Ellen exit heralds major "American Idol" makeover (Reuters)
Reuters - "American Idol" appears on course for a wholesale make-over after the abrupt departure of Ellen DeGeneres left the aging singing contest with two holes to fill as it seeks to retain its crown as the most-watched show on U.S. television.
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Miramax sale could still leave Disney on board (Reuters)
Reuters - The group led by construction executive Ronald Tutor and investment group Colony Capital is closing in on the acquisition of Miramax Films for more than $650 million, but final deal points and financing specifics were still being worked out Thursday.more
Reliance, Universal eye theme park in India (Reuters)
Reuters - India's Reliance ADA Group is in talks with Universal Studios to build a $1.5 billion, 400 acre theme park and resort in India, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday citing a person familiar with the matter.more
Imax posts 5-fold rise in Q2 profit (Reuters)
Reuters - Big-screen movie company Imax Corp posted a five-fold increase in quarterly profit and raised its theater system installation outlook by about 25 percent for the year.more
Bright quarter seen for big media, but investors wary (Reuters)
Reuters - U.S. media companies are set to report revenue increases of 5 to 15 percent as they issue earnings reports over the next two weeks -- the best the industry has looked in at least two years.more
Eminem leads album chart for fifth week (Reuters)
Reuters - Eminem ruled the U.S. pop album chart for a fifth week on Wednesday, fending off a strong debut from fellow rapper Rick Ross.
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DreamWorks profit better than expected despite "Shrek" (Reuters)
Reuters - DreamWorks Animation studio posted a lower profit on Tuesday, but still beat analysts' estimates, for a quarter that lacked major new DVD releases and was marked by domestic box office results for "Shrek Forever After" that were below the franchise's earlier films.more
Disney buying Playdom for at least $563.2 mln (Reuters)
Reuters - Walt Disney said on Tuesday it has agreed to acquire Playdom Inc for $563.2 million, as the media giant aims to take a leading role in the fast-growing market for social games.more
Redford and Estevez films to make debut at Toronto (Reuters)
Reuters - World premieres by directors Robert Redford and Emilio Estevez are among the highlights of this year's Toronto International Film Festival, which will feature a slimmer lineup of movies than in years past.
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James Bond producers worried by indefinite delay (Reuters)
Reuters - The "James Bond 007: Blood Stone" video game event in London this month had all the class and splash one would expect from the world's most elegant spy.
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