Showbiz Sandbox
By J. Sperling Reich, Karen Woodward & Michael Giltz
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Showbiz Sandbox is a podcast featuring industry professionals J. Sperling Reich, Karen Woodward and Michael Giltz’s humorous viewpoints, insightful analysis and insider opinions on the latest entertainment news headlines. The weekly podcast features renowned industry guests, as well as phone calls and emails from listeners who voice their own opinions on the child’s play of the entertainment business.
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Showbiz Sandbox 148: Soaking Up This Year’s Cannes Film Festival | Uncharacteristic inclement weather drenched the first half of this year's Cannes Film Festival, though the rain could not dampen the spirits of attendees or distributors looking to acquire hot titles. Are the selections at this year's festival going to be future award contenders as they were last year with "The Artist" and "Tree of Life"? We'll let you know. Of course, Cannes has never been short on movie stars. This year's festival has featured appearances from Bruce Willis, Nicole Kidman, Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Brad Pitt, to name just a few. However some journalists are finding that getting access to such talent can be costly, especially if you have to pay thousands of euro for interviews. We'll explain. One film that didn't make it into the festival is "Battleship". The $200 million action film finally opened in North America over the weekend to poor reviews and tepid box office receipts. Like Disney was forced to do with "John Carter", Universal will likely take a write down on the movie. We also cover the week's top entertainment headlines including this year's entries to the National Recording Registry, ABC's plans to expand "Good Morning America" to the afternoon and the creator of "Community" gets fired from his own show. 'Battleship' Fallout: Lessons From a Box Office Sinking http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/battleship-universal-box-office-taylor-kitsch-327972 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/battleship-universal-box-office-taylor-kitsch-327972) Cannes 2012 Critic's Notebook: Festival Slowly Improves During Week http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/cannes-todd-mccarthys-analysis-327102 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/cannes-todd-mccarthys-analysis-327102) Jim Parsons Prepares For His Lead Role In Harvey http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/27/theater/jim-parsons-prepares-for-his-lead-role-in-harvey.html (http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/27/theater/jim-parsons-prepares-for-his-lead-role-in-harvey.html) Why Firing Dan Harmon From 'Community' Was Stupid and Very NBC http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/bastard-machine/why-firing-dan-harmon-community-327002 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/bastard-machine/why-firing-dan-harmon-community-327002) Waterstones To Sell Amazon's Kindle Book Reader http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-18141399 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-18141399) Josh Elliott, Lara Spencer to Anchor 'Good Afternoon America' http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/josh-elliott-lara-spencer-good-afternoon-america-gma-327288 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/josh-elliott-lara-spencer-good-afternoon-america-gma-327288) Broadway Musical ‘Priscilla Queen of the Desert’ To Close http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/05/16/broadway-musical-priscilla-queen-of-the-desert-to-close/ (http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/05/16/broadway-musical-priscilla-queen-of-the-desert-to-close/) Donna Summer's 'I Feel Love' Joins National Recording Registry http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/national-recording-registry-donna-summer-327878 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/national-recording-registry-donna-summer-327878) National Recording Registry Entries http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Recording_Registry (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Recording_Registry) Celebrity Á La Carte: Buying A Piece of Brad Pitt in Cannes http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/05/03/celebrity-a-la-carte-buying-a-piece-of-brad-pitt-in-cannes/ (http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/05/03/celebrity-a-la-carte-buying-a-piece-of-brad-pitt-in-cannes/) Is An Interview With Brad Pitt Worth $3200 http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/arts/movies/is-an-interview-with-brad-pitt-worth-3200/article2427985 (http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/arts/movies/is-an-interview-with-brad-pitt-worth-3200/article2427985) | 5/22/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Showbiz Sandbox 147: TV Networks Are Upfront About Their New Schedules | It's the time of year when North American television networks put on big presentations to introduce their fall lineups to major advertisers; a process referred to in the industry as "the upfronts". It's also the time when TV audiences find out which of... | 5/14/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Showbiz Sandbox 146: High Frame Rate Hijinks On “The Hobbit” | Movie theater owners were abuzz after seeing the first extended footage of "The Hobbit" a few weeks ago at CinemaCon. Most however didn't have anything positive to say about Peter Jackson's highly anticipated prequel to his "Lord of the Rings" franchis... | 5/7/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Showbiz Sandbox 145: Rise of Playlisters Marks The Death of Music Blogs | Last week Doug Freeman (http://about.me/dmfreeman), a music critic for the Austin Chronicle, wrote an opinion piece in response to a Hypebot interview in which Sean Adams, the founder of Drowned In Sound, suggested music blogs are no longer influential. Freeman joins us to explain that if blogs were simply gateways to new music discovery, then the streaming playlister is the new music blogger. New influencers and kingmakers will emerge in a shifting editorial landscape. We also take you to the first weekend of this year's Coachella Music Festival where more than 150 acts strutted their stuff to an more than 100,000 attendees. Headliners such as Radiohead and The Black Keys proved to be big hits, but Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg stole the show by performing with a picture perfect hologram of the late Tupac Shakur. "The Hunger Games" continues to feast on the North American box office, but the number one movie in the world this past weekend was "Titanic 3D" thanks to a record breaking opening in China. We also cover the week's top entertainment headlines including Mel Gibson's public fight with a screenwriter, an extended run for "Game of Thrones" and an anti-trust lawsuit against major publishing houses. 'Battleship' Boldly Opens More Than a Month Early Overseas http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/battleship-box-office-taylor-kitsch-peter-berg-311075 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/battleship-box-office-taylor-kitsch-peter-berg-311075) Box Office Report: 'Titanic 3D' Launches to Record Numbers in China http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/titanic-3d-china-box-office-james-cameron-311017 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/titanic-3d-china-box-office-james-cameron-311017) 'Titanic' in 3-D Has Even Higher Chinese Debut Than Originally Projected http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2012/04/china-titanic-3d-box-office-opening.html (http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2012/04/china-titanic-3d-box-office-opening.html) 'Hunger Games': Gary Ross Will Not Direct Sequel 'Catching Fire' http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/hunger-games-gary-ross-catching-fire-310294 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/hunger-games-gary-ross-catching-fire-310294) ‘GMA’ Appears to Nudge ‘Today’ From Top Spot After 16 Years http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/04/16/today-and-gma-wonder-who-won-last-week/ (http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/04/16/today-and-gma-wonder-who-won-last-week/) Coachella 2012 Is A Snapshot of Pop Music In Wonderful Disarray http://articles.latimes.com/2012/apr/16/entertainment/la-et-coachella-notebook-20120416 (http://articles.latimes.com/2012/apr/16/entertainment/la-et-coachella-notebook-20120416) Drowned In Sound Founder Sean Adams On The Decline Of MP3 Blogging http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2012/04/legendary-music-blogger-sean-adams-on-slow-death-of-mp3-blogging.html (http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2012/04/legendary-music-blogger-sean-adams-on-slow-death-of-mp3-blogging.html) Opinion: The End of Music Blogging and the New Editorial Voice of Streaming http://evolver.fm/2012/04/09/opinion-the-end-of-music-blogging-and-the-new-editorial-voice-of-streaming/ (http://evolver.fm/2012/04/09/opinion-the-end-of-music-blogging-and-the-new-editorial-voice-of-streaming/) Spotify Adds Free Music Play Button For Web Sites, Blogs & Tumblr http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2012/04/spotify-adds-free-music-play-button-for-web-sites-blogs-tumblr.html (http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2012/04/spotify-adds-free-music-play-button-for-web-sites-blogs-tumblr.html) Jeff Tweedy & Wilco Experiment With Dynamic Concert Ticket Prices http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2012/04/jeff-tweedy-wilco-experiment-with-dynamic-concert-ticket-prices.html (http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2012/04/jeff-tweedy-wilco-experiment-with-dynamic-concert-ticket-prices.html) Court Documents Reveal Live Nation Paid $2. | 4/16/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Showbiz Sandbox 144: Measuring Media Proves Difficult In The Digital Age | Whether trying to figure out how many users the streaming music actually has or why audiences have abandoned television shows in the ten o'clock hour, it turns out keeping track of media metrics often requires fuzzy logic. In one instance the ratings for CNBC in the 18 to 49-year-old demographic plummeted when three people included in Nielsen's measurement sampling turned 50. Meanwhile, Billboard's new formula for ranking singles caused Justin Bieber to narrowly miss hitting the number one spot. There have been no problems counting money at movie theater and Broadway box offices. "Hunger Games" has helped movie grosses continue their record setting pace for the year and over on the Great White Way, three musicals pulled in over $2 million during Easter break. Of course, we also cover the top entertainment headlines from the past week, including Ryan Seacrest's Olympic efforts, Vince Vaughn's bad timing and YouTube's confusing relationship with Viacom. 'Wrath of the Titans' Holds at No. 1; 'American Pie: Reunion' Sets Franchise Record With $19.3 Million http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/wrath-titans-titanic-hunger-games-american-pie-reunion-foreign-box-office-309430 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/wrath-titans-titanic-hunger-games-american-pie-reunion-foreign-box-office-309430) Facebook Stats Show 17.5 Million Using Spotify http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2012/04/facebook-175-million-people-use-spotify.html (http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2012/04/facebook-175-million-people-use-spotify.html) Pandora Listeners Grow 59% http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2012/04/.... (http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2012/04/pandora-users.html) Broadway Grosses: Three Shows Cross $2 Million Mark Over Holiday Week http://www.broadway.com/buzz/161113/broadway-grosses-three-shows-cross-2-million-mark-over-holiday-week/ (http://www.broadway.com/buzz/161113/broadway-grosses-three-shows-cross-2-million-mark-over-holiday-week/) Broadcast's Graveyard Shift - It's 10 p.m. http://www.adweek.com/news/television/broadcasts-graveyard-shift-139328 (http://www.adweek.com/news/television/broadcasts-graveyard-shift-139328) 'Hunger Games' Director Gary Ross In Tough Negotiation For Sequel http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/hunger-games-gary-ross-catching-fire-twilight-307622 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/hunger-games-gary-ross-catching-fire-twilight-307622) Letterman, Ferguson Extend Runs On CBS http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/04/03/letterman-ferguson-extend-runs-on-cbs (http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/04/03/letterman-ferguson-extend-runs-on-cbs) Who's Got Digital Circulation http://www.adweek.com/news/press/whos-got-digital-circulation-139339 (http://www.adweek.com/news/press/whos-got-digital-circulation-139339) Bad Timing For A Comedy Called Neighborhood Watch http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/09/movies/bad-timing-for-a-comedy-called-neighborhood-watch.html (http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/09/movies/bad-timing-for-a-comedy-called-neighborhood-watch.html) Madonna's 'MDNA' Is No. 1: Guy Oseary, Jimmy Iovine On The Art Of The Album Roll-Out http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/madonna-mdna-guy-oseary-jimmy-iovine-308040 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/madonna-mdna-guy-oseary-jimmy-iovine-308040) Justin Bieber's 'Boyfriend' Debuts At No. 2 On Hot 100 http://www.billboard.com/#/news/justin-bieber-s-boyfriend-debuts-at-no-2-1006664552.story (http://www.billboard.com/#/news/justin-bieber-s-boyfriend-debuts-at-no-2-1006664552.story) Jack White Pioneers New Music Distribution Channel: Balloon Launched Flexi Discs http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2012/04/jack-white-pioneers-new-music-distribution-channel-balloon-launched-flexi-discs-video.html (http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2012/04/jack-white-pioneers-new-music-distribution-channel-balloon-launched-flexi-discs-video.html) Keith Olbermann Sues Current TV | 4/9/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Showbiz Sandbox 143: “Mommy Porn” Is Hollywood’s Hot New Trend | Hollywood studios spent this past week waging a bidding war for a book derived from fan fiction stories on "Twilight" websites. Universal Pictures wound up paying an estimated $5 million for E.L. James' "Fifty Shades of Grey", an erotic novel that has become a best selling phenomenon despite only being published as an e-book. Producers now must figure out how to handle the graphic sexual content found in titles the media has dubbed "mommy porn". Last week also marked the merger of SAG and AFTRA, the unions representing actors. Members of both groups overwhelmingly voted to join forces to create the largest bargaining group in Hollywood. Only time will tell if presenting a united front will give the thespians more power to negotiate better contracts. Meanwhile, the popular music streaming service Spotify has decided to allow unlimited free listening indefinitely. While this is good news for music fans, how will Spotify, which has yet to turn a profit, pay increased licensing fees to all the record labels? Of course, we also cover the week's top entertainment stories, including Kevin Smith's plans to transform "Clerks" into a Broadway play, bad news for children's cable networks and a raise for the cast of "Modern Family". 'Bully’ Will Get Re-Cut To Land A PG-13, Sources Say http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/movies/2012/03/bully-g-13-new-cut-rating-mpaa-harvey-weinstein.html (http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/movies/2012/03/bully-g-13-new-cut-rating-mpaa-harvey-weinstein.html) Controversial 'Bully' Gets A Surprising Partner: Microsoft http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2012/03/controversial-bully-gets-a-surprising-partner-microsoft.htm (http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2012/03/controversial-bully-gets-a-surprising-partner-microsoft.htm)l Universal Pictures And Focus Features Win ‘Fifty Shades Of Grey’ http://www.deadline.com/2012/03/universal-pictures-and-focus-features-win-50-shades-of-grey/ (http://www.deadline.com/2012/03/universal-pictures-and-focus-features-win-50-shades-of-grey/) 'Fifty Shades of Grey' Film Adaptation Faces Challenge From 'Control-Freak' Author http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/fifty-shades-of-grey-film-el-james-universal-focus-305889 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/fifty-shades-of-grey-film-el-james-universal-focus-305889) Spotify Extends Free Listening In U.S. http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2012/03/spotify-extends-free-listen.... (http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2012/03/spotify-extends-free-listening-in-us.html) Songkick Adds 100,000 New Users With Spotify App In Just 4 Months http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2012/03/songkick-adds-100000-new-users-from-spotify-app-in-just-4-months.html (http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2012/03/songkick-adds-100000-new-users-from-spotify-app-in-just-4-months.html) How Pottermore Cast An Ebook Spell Over Amazon http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/booksblog/2012/mar/28/pottermore-ebook-amazon-harry-potter (http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/booksblog/2012/mar/28/pottermore-ebook-amazon-harry-potter) Warner Bros Will Begin To Sell ‘ER’ Format Rights Overseas http://www.deadline.com/2012/03/warner-bros-will-begin-to-sell-er-format-rights-overseas/ (http://www.deadline.com/2012/03/warner-bros-will-begin-to-sell-er-format-rights-overseas/) Judge Dismisses $105M Blogger Suit Against Huffington Post http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/sns-rt-arianna-huffington-huffington-postmt1thewrap36686-20120330,0,7510547.story (http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/sns-rt-arianna-huffington-huffington-postmt1thewrap36686-20120330,0,7510547.story) Disney Channel Knocks Nick From Top Ratings Perch http://www.thewrap.com/tv/article/nickelodeon-ratings-disney-tops-kids-rival-key-category-first-time-36612 (http://www.thewrap.com/tv/article/nickelodeon-ratings-disney-tops-kids-rival-key-category-first-time-36612) Kevin Smith Has Plans To Take 'Clerks' To Broadway | 4/2/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Showbiz Sandbox 142: Is The MPAA Rating System Broken? | Though the MPAA often rates more than 700 films per year, the number of rating disputes rarely reaches the double digits. This year however eight films have already appealed their ratings and it's not even April. Has the MPAA lost touch with modern culture or are filmmakers beginning to push the boundaries with edgier content? Ethan Noble, of Motion Picture Consulting (http://www.motionpictureconsulting.com/), helps guide filmmakers and studios through the ratings process. Noble, who recently tried to appeal the restrictive rating on the documentary "Bully", provides an overview of the MPAA's rating system and tells us whether it needs to be fixed. Speaking of the MPAA, they released their annual report on the motion picture industry. Moviegoing may have declined 4% in North America, but overseas revenue grew more than 5% and is booming in markets such as China and Japan. We previously predicted that Broadway shows such as "Sister Act" and "Priscilla, Queen of the Desert" would close by now. Despite playing to half empty theaters and consistently losing money, they are still running night after night. What gives? We also cover the week's top entertainment news including why YouTube is censoring Madonna, some record ratings for AMC and the retirement of a legendary Disney animator. 'John Carter' Will Cost Disney $200 Million In Operating Losses http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/john-carter-cost-disney-millions-301704 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/john-carter-cost-disney-millions-301704) MGM Takes A Loss On ‘Dragon Tattoo’ And Seeks Better Terms For Sequels http://www.deadline.com/2012/03/mgm-takes-a-loss-on-dragon-tattoo-and-seeks-better-terms-for-sequels/ (http://www.deadline.com/2012/03/mgm-takes-a-loss-on-dragon-tattoo-and-seeks-better-terms-for-sequels/) New ‘Dragon Tattoo’ DVD Is Real, Really http://www.deadline.com/2012/03/new-dragon-tattoo-dvd-is-real-really/ (http://www.deadline.com/2012/03/new-dragon-tattoo-dvd-is-real-really/) Global Box Office Hit $32.6 Bil In 2011, Fueled By Exploding International Growth http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/global-box-office-china-international-growth-326-303324 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/global-box-office-china-international-growth-326-303324) Legendary Animator Glen Keane Leaves Disney http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/legendary-animator-glen-keane-leaves-disney (http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/legendary-animator-glen-keane-leaves-disney) Broadway Musicals Hang On For Payoffs Beyond Weekly Gross http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/21/theater/godspell-sister-act-and-priscilla-push-through-the-winter.html (http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/21/theater/godspell-sister-act-and-priscilla-push-through-the-winter.html) 'The Walking Dead' Season 2 Finale Shatters Its Own Record Ratings -- Again http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/walking-dead-season-2-finale-ratings-301516 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/walking-dead-season-2-finale-ratings-301516) 'Mad Men' Returns To Record Ratings With Season 5 Premiere http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/mad-men-season-5-premiere-ratings-jon-hamm-304182 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/mad-men-season-5-premiere-ratings-jon-hamm-304182) Variety For Sale! (Because It Can’t Compete With Deadline Hollywood) http://www.deadline.com/2012/03/variety-for-sale-because-it-cant-compete-with-deadline-hollywood/ (http://www.deadline.com/2012/03/variety-for-sale-because-it-cant-compete-with-deadline-hollywood/) Apple Sells 3 Million New iPads In 3 Days http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/story/2012-03-19/apple-ipad-sales/53655716/1 (http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/story/2012-03-19/apple-ipad-sales/53655716/1) Madonna's 'Girl Gone Wild' Too Raunchy For YouTube http://www.vulture.com/2012/03/madonna-girl-gone-wild-too-raunchy-for-youtube.html (http://www.vulture.com/2012/03/madonna-girl-gone-wild-too-raunchy-for-youtube.html) | 3/26/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Showbiz Sandbox 141: Mike Daisey Learns The Difference Between Journalism and Art | Monologist Mike Daisey began performing his one-man show, “The Agony and Ecstacy of Steve Jobs", hoping to highlight the poor working conditions suffered by workers who make Apple products in Chinese factories. When it was learned that Daisey made-up most of his accounts of meetings with factory employees, it stirred up a debate over the changing definition of journalism. Are Daisey's monologues really human truths in story form, or was he simply bending the truth to tell a better story? Meanwhile, fans of British television are probably already familiar with Acorn Media. Now current and classic British programming such as "Upstairs Downstairs" can be watched on the company's new streaming service, Acorn TV. Most recently Acorn acquired the rights to the popular World War II mystery series "Foyle's War" as well as the estate of Agatha Christie. Miguel Penella, the company's CEO, joins us to discuss some of Acorn's bold moves for survival and long-term growth. In music news, Billboard has finally figured out a way to include online music streaming figures in their weekly Hot 100 chart. Even so, some skeptics are pointing out that music video plays still aren't being counted. Of course, we cover the week's top entertainment headlines including the cancellation of Rosie O'Donnell's latest talk show, a criminal controversy on "American Idol" and why the Rolling Stones have delayed their 50th anniversary world tour. 'Hunger Games' Tracking To Open Bigger Than 'Breaking Dawn' http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/hunger-games-tickets-twilight-breaking-dawn-box-office-298626 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/hunger-games-tickets-twilight-breaking-dawn-box-office-298626) 'Hunger Games' Writer Suzanne Collins Becomes Amazon Kindle's Best-Selling Author http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/hunger-games-suzanne-collins-kindle-301217 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/hunger-games-suzanne-collins-kindle-301217) Analyst: Disney's 'John Carter' Write-Down 'May Not Be As Bad As Feared' http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/john-carter-disney-writedown-analyst-loss-300019 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/john-carter-disney-writedown-analyst-loss-300019) Disney Pulls In Reins After A Flop http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303863404.... (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303863404577282490123142150.html) Rosie O’Donnell’s Disastrous Oprah Winfrey Network Experience http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2012/03/17/rosie-o-donnell-s-disastrous-oprah-winfrey-network-experience.html (http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2012/03/17/rosie-o-donnell-s-disastrous-oprah-winfrey-network-experience.html) HBO Ends 'Luck' After Horse Deaths http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/hbo-cancels-luck-horse-death-peta-dustin-hoffman-300201 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/hbo-cancels-luck-horse-death-peta-dustin-hoffman-300201) HBO's 'Luck' Was No Sure Thing From Get-Go http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2012/03/hbos-luck-had-was-no-sure-thing-from-get-go.html (http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2012/03/hbos-luck-had-was-no-sure-thing-from-get-go.html) The Boss Edges Out Adele For The Top Spot http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/03/14/the-boss-edges-out-adele-for-the-top-spot/ (http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/03/14/the-boss-edges-out-adele-for-the-top-spot/) Billboard Gets Digital Update http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303717304577279.... (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303717304577279832109374806.html) Billboard, Nielson & NARM Partner For New Streaming Airplay Chart & Updated Hot 100 http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2012/03/billboard-nielson-narm-partner-for-new-streaming-airplay-chart-updated-hot-100.html (http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2012/03/billboard-nielson-narm-partner-for-new-streaming-airplay-chart-updated-hot-100.html) | 3/19/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Showbiz Sandbox 140: Nollywood Love – Inside The Booming Nigerian Film Industry | Oil rich Nigeria may be best known for political upheavals and brutal civil wars, though over the past twenty years the country has given birth to a thriving film industry. New York Times Magazine contributing writer Andrew Rice explains that what star... | 3/13/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Showbiz Sandbox 139: Why The Music Industry Is More Brutal Than Ever | With nine different streaming services there are more ways than ever to listen to music these days. With the likes of Spotify, Rhapsody, Rdio, Mog and Pandora all competing for our attention and media dollars, some have argued that there is too much competition in the market and is primed for a major consolidation. Which services will survive and why? Will Amazon, Apple or Google launch there own services? We try to answer all these questions and more. Meanwhile Harvey Weinstein is once again fighting the MPAA over the ratings for one of his films. Public figures such as Rev. Jesse Jackson joined the chorus of those opposing the R-rating which the Weinstein Company's school bullying documentary received. Unfortunately, if "Bully" is released without a rating, movie theaters may be forced to treat it as an NC-17 film. Former co-host Karen Woodward (http://www.twitter.com/Karen_Woodward), joins us to run down some of the top entertainment news stories of the week including, James Spader's departure from "The Office", Mike Tyson's Las Vegas show, and Random House trippling the price of e-books for libraries. Film Festival Etiquette For The Email Age http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/02/28/film-festival-etiquette-for-the-email-age/ (http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/02/28/film-festival-etiquette-for-the-email-age/) Davy Jones, Monkees Heartthrob, Dies at 66 http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/02/29/davy-jones-monkees-heartthrob-dies-at-66/ (http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/02/29/davy-jones-monkees-heartthrob-dies-at-66/) MOG Is (Kind Of) For Sale As Subscription Music Consolidation Looms http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2012/02/mog-is-kind-of-for-sale-as-subscription-music-consolidation-looms.html (http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2012/02/mog-is-kind-of-for-sale-as-subscription-music-consolidation-looms.html) Rhapsody Says Major Label Licensing Is Still A "Brutal, Brutal Reality..." http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/permalink/2012/120223brutal (http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/permalink/2012/120223brutal) Record Labels Hope "Work For Hire" Rules Allow Them To Screw Artists Again http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2012/02/screwed-forever-artist-list-is-your-favorite-artist-on-it-.html (http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2012/02/screwed-forever-artist-list-is-your-favorite-artist-on-it-.html) Julie Taymor Blames Bono And The Edge For 'Spider-Man' Problems In Latest Court Filing http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/julie-taymor-bono-the-edge-spider-man-turn-off-the-dark-296566 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/julie-taymor-bono-the-edge-spider-man-turn-off-the-dark-296566) Why James Spader Is Leaving And Ten Other Revelations About The Office http://www.vulture.com/2012/03/why-james-spader-is-leaving-and-ten-other-revelations-about-the-office.html (http://www.vulture.com/2012/03/why-james-spader-is-leaving-and-ten-other-revelations-about-the-office.html) Web Comic Raises $1.25M On Kickstarter http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/book-news/comics/article/50733-web-comic-raises-1-25m-on-kickstarter.html (http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/book-news/comics/article/50733-web-comic-raises-1-25m-on-kickstarter.html) Kickstarter Expects To Provide More Funding To The Arts Than NEA http://idealab.talkingpointsmemo.com/2012/02/kickstarter-expects-to-provide-more-funding-to-the-arts-than-nea.php (http://idealab.talkingpointsmemo.com/2012/02/kickstarter-expects-to-provide-more-funding-to-the-arts-than-nea.php) American Idol's Decline Marks End Of A TV Era http://www.crainsnewyork.com/article/20120304/MEDIA.... (http://www.crainsnewyork.com/article/20120304/MEDIA_ENTERTAINMENT/303049982#) 'Ghostbusters 3': Bill Murray Out, Dan Aykroyd Says Film's Future Uncertain http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/ghostbusters-3-bill-murray-out-dan-akroyd-295971 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/ghostbusters-3-bill-murray-out-dan-akroyd-295971) | 3/5/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Showbiz Sandbox 138: Lessons Learned At This Year’s Oscars | Predicting who will win Academy Awards each year isn't as easy as it looks. Just ask IndieWire's Anne Thompson (https://twitter.com/#!/akstanwyck). She managed to pick 19 out of 24 winner's at this past weekend's Oscar ceremony, but there were a few ca... | 2/27/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Showbiz Sandbox 137: A Revealing Look At Who Votes For The Oscars | The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has never published a complete list of the 5,765 members who cast ballots for their annual Oscars. Despite the secrecy surrounding the Academy's membership, Nicole Sperling (https://twitter.com/#!/nicsperling) worked for months with her colleagues at the Los Angeles Times to confirm 5,100 members. Sperling explains the method behind the Times' research and some of the details they uncovered. Did you know only 2% of members are under the age of 40? Neither did we. While the Academy Awards may celebrate some of the big critical and financial successes of the past year, Aaron Rich (https://twitter.com/#!/aaron_rich), the gentleman blogger behind All The Movies I Watch (http://allthemoviesiwatch.blogspot.com/) joins us to discuss some of his top movies of 2011, many of which were overlooked by Oscar voters. If you watch the Oscars telecast this weekend you'll probably be doing so through a cable or satellite signal. Aero, a new company backed by the likes of Barry Diller, hopes to change that by providing those wishing to cut their cable cord with a special antenna capable of receiving broadcast television. That is if the inevitable law suits don't shut them down first. Of course we also cover the week's top entertainment headlines including Julie Taymor's royalty payments from Broadway's "Spider-Man", China's allowing more foreign films into the country and why Chris Pine's salary for his role in "Star Trek" was made public. White House: China To Allow More U.S. Films http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/white-house-china-films-joe-biden-xi-jinping-mpaa-292500 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/white-house-china-films-joe-biden-xi-jinping-mpaa-292500) Lionsgate Launches VOD Movie Service In China http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/lionsgate-launches-vod-movie-service-291871 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/lionsgate-launches-vod-movie-service-291871) Writer's Guild Awards: Complete Winners List http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/wga-writers-guild-awards-winners-list-292639 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/wga-writers-guild-awards-winners-list-292639) Cinematographers Give Top Honor To Emmanuel Lubezki For 'The Tree of Life' http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/race/tree-of-life-cinematographers-society-awards-oscars-289928 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/race/tree-of-life-cinematographers-society-awards-oscars-289928) Sound Editors Recognize 'Hugo,' 'The Muppets,' 'Super 8,' 'Tintin,' 'War Horse' http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/race/sound-editors-awards-mpse-hugo-muppets-super-8-tintin-292642 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/race/sound-editors-awards-mpse-hugo-muppets-super-8-tintin-292642) Aaron Rich's Favorite Films of 2011 http://allthemoviesiwatch.blogspot.com/2012/01/best-films-of-2011.html (http://allthemoviesiwatch.blogspot.com/2012/01/best-films-of-2011.html) Chris Pine Sued By Former Agents; 'This Means War,' 'Star Trek 2' Salary Revealed http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/chris-pine-sued-this-means-war-star-trek-290478 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/chris-pine-sued-this-means-war-star-trek-290478) Steve Jobs Monologue Downloadable, Free http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/02/13/steve-jobs-monologue-downloadable-free/ (http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/02/13/steve-jobs-monologue-downloadable-free/) ‘Spider-Man’ Producers Settle One Battle With Julie Taymor http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/02/16/spider-man-producers-settle-one-battle-with-julie-taymor/ (http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/02/16/spider-man-producers-settle-one-battle-with-julie-taymor/) New Service Will Stream Local TV Stations In New York http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/02/14/new-service-will-stream-local-tv-stations-in-new-york/ (http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/02/14/new-service-will-stream-local-tv-stations-in-new-york/) | 2/20/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Showbiz Sandbox 136: Crafting A Story For The Grammys Through Triumph and Tragedy | Los Angeles Times entertainment reporter Geoff Boucher (https://twitter.com/#!/geoffboucher) was on assignment at the Grammy Awards when he heard about the the sudden death of pop star Whitney Houston over the weekend. While still covering music's biggest night, Boucher was given two hours to write Houston's obituary for the Sunday paper. At the same time, David Wild (https://twitter.com/#!/wildaboutmusic) was backstage at the Grammys putting the finishing touches on his script for the telecast. A contributing editor at Rolling Stone and best-selling author, Wild had less than 24-hours to work with Grammys producer Ken Ehrlich and revise the awards in the wake of Houston's passing. After an exhausting weekend Boucher and Wild join us to discuss how this year's Grammys focused on two voices; one looking to the future with Adele winning six awards and one honoring the past by mourning the fresh tragedy of Houston's death. A whopping 40 million people watched this year's Grammys telecast, though if we were to believe Nielsen few of them were under the age of 24. Brian Stelter (https://twitter.com/#!/brianstelter) of the New York Times stops by to explain why young people are watching television less often. Of course we also cover the week's top entertainment headlines, including movie tickets reaching an all time high, the Simpson's being banned in Iran and Lady Gaga's new social network. Graham King On 'Hugo's' Box-Office Woes: 'It's Been Painful' http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/movies/2012/02/graham-king-on-hugos-rough-ride-its-been-painful.html (http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/movies/2012/02/graham-king-on-hugos-rough-ride-its-been-painful.html) BAFTA Awards: Complete Winners List http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/bafta-awards-winners-list-artist-289694 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/bafta-awards-winners-list-artist-289694) ABC Sells All Of Its Oscar Broadcast Commercial Spots http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2012/02/abc-sells-all-of-its-oscar-broadcast-commercial-spots.html (http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2012/02/abc-sells-all-of-its-oscar-broadcast-commercial-spots.html) EXCLUSIVE: Oscars Won’t Perform Both Nominated Songs From ‘Rio’ Or ‘Muppets’ http://www.deadline.com/2012/02/exclusive-oscars-wont-perform-nominated-songs/ (http://www.deadline.com/2012/02/exclusive-oscars-wont-perform-nominated-songs/) The Grammys 2012 Winners List http://www.vulture.com/2012/02/grammys-2012-winners.html (http://www.vulture.com/2012/02/grammys-2012-winners.html) Diary of a Player by Brad Paisley and David Wild http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1451625529/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=showbsandb-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1451625529 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1451625529/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=showbsandb-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1451625529) Grammy Awards 2012: Rehearsal Hints At A Promise Of Drama To Come http://articles.latimes.com/2012/feb/11/entertainment/la-et-grammy-rehearsal-2-20120211 (http://articles.latimes.com/2012/feb/11/entertainment/la-et-grammy-rehearsal-2-20120211) 11 Reasons You Should Watch The 54th Grammy Awards http://www.huffingtonpost.com/david-wild/11-reasons-you-should-wat_b_1264528.html (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/david-wild/11-reasons-you-should-wat_b_1264528.html) Grammys 2012: Adele Is Affirmed, Whitney Houston Is Grieved http://theenvelope.latimes.com/news/la-et-grammy-main-20120213,0,5075911.story (http://theenvelope.latimes.com/news/la-et-grammy-main-20120213,0,5075911.story) Grammy Preview: The Best Albums of 2011 From Top to Bottom http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michael-giltz/grammy-preview-the-best-a_b_1269601.html (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michael-giltz/grammy-preview-the-best-a_b_1269601.html) Movie Ticket Prices Hit All-Time High In 2011 http://www.hollywoodreporter. | 2/13/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Showbiz Sandbox 135: Is The SAG-AFTRA Merger Good For Hollywood? | After years of humoring the idea it looks as if two of Hollywood's largest labor unions may actually merge. Detailing the history of SAG and AFTRA, Jonathan Handel (http://digitalmedialaw.blogspot.com/), a contributing editor at The Hollywood Reporter and an entertainment attorney, explains the reasons behind why the unions might want to merge and what it all means for the entertainment industry. The telecast of Super Bowl XLVI proved to be another ratings winner and as in previous years, is expected to be the most watched show of the year, if not all-time. Were audiences tuning in for the game or to watch Madonna's extravagant half-time show? Despite gaining a million subscribers last year the minuscule royalties paid by Spotify to independent musicians barely budged at all. Some industry veterans have grown weary of subscription music services and are advising they be used for promotional purposes only. We also cover the week's top entertainment headlines including a new CEO at Sony, why you won't see Bon Iver perform at the Grammys and how Facebook might turn U2's Bono into a billionaire. Super Bowl XLVI: No TV Ratings Record, According To Early Stats http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/tv-column/post/super-bowl-xlvi-no-tv-ratings-record/2012/02/06/gIQAVAD6tQ_blog.html (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/tv-column/post/super-bowl-xlvi-no-tv-ratings-record/2012/02/06/gIQAVAD6tQ_blog.html) "Rango" Tops Annie Award Winners http://www.cartoonbrew.com/top/rango-tops-annie-award-winners.html (http://www.cartoonbrew.com/top/rango-tops-annie-award-winners.html) Kodak Asks Court to Remove Its Name From Oscars Theater http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/oscars-kodak-theater-academy-awards-286451 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/oscars-kodak-theater-academy-awards-286451) Survey Says: How Would Releasing Movies Earlier In The Home Impact Movie Spending and Piracy? http://www.btigresearch.com/2012/02/03/survey-says-how-would-releasing-movies-earlier-in-the-home-impact-movie-spending-and-piracy/ (http://www.btigresearch.com/2012/02/03/survey-says-how-would-releasing-movies-earlier-in-the-home-impact-movie-spending-and-piracy/) Spotify's Royalty Rate For Indie Artists Up Just $0.001 In 2011, Despite Big Subscriber Growth http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2012/02/spotifys-royalty-rate-grew-only-0001-for-indie-artists-in-2011.html (http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2012/02/spotifys-royalty-rate-grew-only-0001-for-indie-artists-in-2011.html) Bon Iver's Justin Vernon On (Not) Playing The Grammys http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/industry/branding/bon-iver-s-justin-vernon-on-not-playing-1006086352.story (http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/industry/branding/bon-iver-s-justin-vernon-on-not-playing-1006086352.story) ‘Watchmen’ Prequels: DC Dares To Expand On Classic http://herocomplex.latimes.com/2012/02/01/watchmen-prequels-dc-dares-to-expand-on-classic/#/0 (http://herocomplex.latimes.com/2012/02/01/watchmen-prequels-dc-dares-to-expand-on-classic/#/0) Daniel Radcliffe: My Days As ‘Messy Drunk’ Were Less Than Magical http://herocomplex.latimes.com/2012/02/03/daniel-radcliffe-my-days-as-messy-drunk-were-less-than-magical/ (http://herocomplex.latimes.com/2012/02/03/daniel-radcliffe-my-days-as-messy-drunk-were-less-than-magical/) Random House Will Raise Library E-Book Prices, But Commits To E-Book Lending http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/digital/content-and-e-books/article/50478-fair-trade-random-house-will-raise-library-e-book-prices-but-commits-to-e-book-lending.html (http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/digital/content-and-e-books/article/50478-fair-trade-random-house-will-raise-library-e-book-prices-but-commits-to-e-book-lending.html) George Harrison Guitar Collection Explored In New iPad App http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2012/01/george-harrison-guitar-app-ipad.html | 2/6/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Showbiz Sandbox 134: Video-On-Demand Rides To The Rescue At Sundance | This year's Sundance Film Festival came to a close last weekend awarding top prizes to a wide range of movies. Independent film industry veteran Michael Tuckman sizes up this year's festival and highlights some of its most noteworthy movies. Tuckman explains how video-on-demand has become a big part of the distribution strategy for such films, providing them with a wider audience than traditional art houses. IFPI also showed up with some good news last week reporting that global digital music sales were up eight percent in 2011. Subscription services such as Pandora and Spotify are helping increase revenue, though they are also eating into the advertising dollars usually reserved for local radio stations. Meanwhile, Broadway is gearing up for its spring season with a glut of hot new productions, making it difficult to pick a front-runner for Best Musical (the most valuable - if not the only valuable - Tony Award). Best Play is also up for grabs and none of the newcomers are slam dunks. We also cover the week's top entertainment news stories including, Simon Cowell retooling the "X-Factor" with new hosts and judges, an upbeat earnings report from Netflix and how Ticketmaster bungled the sale of tickets to Bruce Springsteen's latest tour... again. Mtuckman Media http://mtuckmanmedia.com/ (http://mtuckmanmedia.com/) The Deals of Sundance Film Festival 2012: Who Got What http://www.indiewire.com/article/the-deals-of-sundance-film-festival-2012-who-got-what (http://www.indiewire.com/article/the-deals-of-sundance-film-festival-2012-who-got-what) Sundance Film Festival Award Winners http://www.indiewire.com/article/2012-sundance-film-festival-award-winners-in-progress (http://www.indiewire.com/article/2012-sundance-film-festival-award-winners-in-progress) SAG, DGA Results Split Between ‘Artist’ And ‘The Help’ Adding Intrigue To Oscar Race http://www.deadline.com/2012/01/sag-dga-results-split-between-artist-and-the-help-adding-intrigue-to-oscar-race-hammond/ (http://www.deadline.com/2012/01/sag-dga-results-split-between-artist-and-the-help-adding-intrigue-to-oscar-race-hammond/) Global Digital Music Sales Up 8% In 2011 To $5.2 Billion http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2012/01/global-digital-music-sales-up-8-in-2011-to-52-billion.html (http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2012/01/global-digital-music-sales-up-8-in-2011-to-52-billion.html) Spotify Hits 3 Million Paid Subscribers, 20% Conversion Rate http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2012/01/spotify-hits-3-million-paid-subscribers-20-conversion-rate.html (http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2012/01/spotify-hits-3-million-paid-subscribers-20-conversion-rate.html) Streaming Music Has A Problem—It's a Huge Success http://www.adweek.com/news/technology/streaming-music-has-problem-its-huge-success-137381 (http://www.adweek.com/news/technology/streaming-music-has-problem-its-huge-success-137381) 'Book of Mormon' Principal Cast Extends Contract Through February 2013 http://popwatch.ew.com/2012/01/23/book-of-mormon-principal-cast-extends-contract-through-february-201 (http://popwatch.ew.com/2012/01/23/book-of-mormon-principal-cast-extends-contract-through-february-201)3/ Bruce Springsteen Fans Deal With Ticketmaster Glitches http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/bruce-springsteen-fans-deal-with-ticketmaster-glitches-20120127 (http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/bruce-springsteen-fans-deal-with-ticketmaster-glitches-20120127) Definitely Not Dynamic: Ticketmaster 'Assaulted' By Scalpers On Springsteen Sale http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/permalink/2012/120128ticketmaster (http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/permalink/2012/120128ticketmaster) Sequel To Oscar Nominated Animated Hit Rio In The Works http://www.hitfix.com/articles/sequel-to-oscar-nominated-animated-hit-rio-in-the-works (http://www.hitfix.com/articles/sequel-to-oscar-nominated-animated-hit-rio-in-the-works) Jay Leno Angers Members Of Sikh Community With Mitt Romney Joke | 1/30/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Showbiz Sandbox 133: Oscars Celebrate The Past; Sundance Discovers The Future | This year's Oscar nominations have finally been announced and they are full of surprises. Actors and actresses which seemed like shoe-ins for a nomination were completely overlooked. Films that nobody thought would be considered for Best Picture wound up in the list of nine nominated titles. Meanwhile up in Park City, Utah this year's Sundance Film Festival is underway. We'll go over all the movies that have festival goers (and acquisitions executives) buzzing as well as fill you in on why indie films may finally reach wider audiences. "American Idol" returned to the airwaves to lower ratings. Ryan Seacrest, the show's host, may not care though since he took another step last week toward becoming the next Dick Clark by partnering with Mark Cuban and AEG on a new cable television network. We also cover some of the week's top entertainment headlines including Adele's continued dominance of the music charts, the death of controversial anti-piracy legislation and the shuttering of Megaupload over copyright infringement. Oscar Nominations Led By "Hugo" and "The Artist" http://blogs.indiewire.com/thompsononhollywood/oscar-nominations-led-by-the-artist-with-tk-and-hugo-with-tk (http://blogs.indiewire.com/thompsononhollywood/oscar-nominations-led-by-the-artist-with-tk-and-hugo-with-tk) IndieWire's Sundance Film Festival Coverage http://www.indiewire.com/festival/sundance_film_festival (http://www.indiewire.com/festival/sundance_film_festival) 'American Idol': It's Still Big, But It's Not Quite The Ratings Monster It Was http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2012/01/23/145636852/american-idol-its-still-big-but-its-not-quite-the-ratings-monster-it-was (http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2012/01/23/145636852/american-idol-its-still-big-but-its-not-quite-the-ratings-monster-it-was) Mark Cuban, Ryan Seacrest, AEG, CAA Partner On Pop Culture Channel http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2012/01/mark-cuban-ryan-seacrest-aeg-caa-axs.html (http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2012/01/mark-cuban-ryan-seacrest-aeg-caa-axs.html) Nanni Moretti To Preside Over the Jury of the 65th Festival de Cannes http://www.festival-cannes.fr/en/article/58800.html (http://www.festival-cannes.fr/en/article/58800.html) Tablets Helping Publishers Sell Back Issues http://www.adweek.com/news/press/tablets-helping-publishers-sell-back-issues-137387 (http://www.adweek.com/news/press/tablets-helping-publishers-sell-back-issues-137387) ECW Press Experiments With Free E-Books For Print Customers www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/publisher-news/article/50244-ecw-press-experiments-with-free-e-books-for-print-customers.html (www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/publisher-news/article/50244-ecw-press-experiments-with-free-e-books-for-print-customers.html) Adele Joins "Titanic" In Her 16-Week Chart Reign http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/01/18/us-adele-chart-idUSTRE80H1ZB20120118 (http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/01/18/us-adele-chart-idUSTRE80H1ZB20120118) Apple Enters The Textbook Self Publishing Market http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/digital/content-and-e-books/article/50255-apple-enters-the-textbook-self-publishing-market.html (http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/digital/content-and-e-books/article/50255-apple-enters-the-textbook-self-publishing-market.html) The Week That Killed SOPA: A Timeline http://mashable.com/2012/01/20/sopa-is-dead-timeline-january-blackout/ (http://mashable.com/2012/01/20/sopa-is-dead-timeline-january-blackout/) MPAA’s Chris Dodd & NATO’s John Fithian Face Sundance Wrath Over SOPA/PIPA http://www.deadline.com/2012/01/mpaas-chris-dodd-natos-john-fithian-face-sundance-wrath-you-got-your-butt-kicked/ (http://www.deadline.com/2012/01/mpaas-chris-dodd-natos-john-fithian-face-sundance-wrath-you-got-your-butt-kicked/) Was Megaupload Targeted Because Of Its Upcoming Megabox Digital Jukebox Service? | 1/24/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Showbiz Sandbox 132: Moviegoing Is Alive And Well In The Modern Age | According to mainstream media, nobody goes to the movies anymore. However news about the death of movie theaters has been greatly exaggerated according to John Fithian, President of the National Association of Theater Owners. In fact, statistical trends for the last three decades show that movie attendance is actually on the rise. In a discussion that touches on everything from the price of tickets to digital cinema technology, Fithian reveals the truth behind today's movie going experience. Meanwhile, the Golden Globes handed out this year's awards. The big story wasn't necessarily who won awards, but rather which stars were victims of host Ricky Gervais' scathing humor. Ironically the comedian managed to steal the spotlight again by being less insulting than last year... go figure! There is some fresh news about two antipiracy bills making their way through Congress now that the Obama administration says they won't support them. We also cover the week's top entertainment news including how Spin magazine intends to review new music releases, a slight delay for the "Avatar" and Hulu's plan for original content. 'Contraband' Does Legitimate Business At Box Office http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/la-et-box-office-20120117,0,5654597.story (http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/la-et-box-office-20120117,0,5654597.story) List of 69th Annual Golden Globe Winners http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2012/01/15/raw-data-partial-list-golden-globe-winners/ (http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2012/01/15/raw-data-partial-list-golden-globe-winners/) Roger Ebert: I'll Tell You Why Movie Revenue Is Dropping http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20111228/COMMENTARY/111229973 (http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20111228/COMMENTARY/111229973) As the World Turns in 2012: What's Next for Global Box Office http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/global-box-office-dark-knight-rises-amazing-super-man-281541 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/global-box-office-dark-knight-rises-amazing-super-man-281541) What's Happened To Movie Theater Attendance http://www.whitehutchinson.com/news/lenews/2008_may_june/article102.shtml (http://www.whitehutchinson.com/news/lenews/2008_may_june/article102.shtml) Movie Attendance Continues To Decline http://www.whitehutchinson.com/news/lenews/2011_january/article103.shtml (http://www.whitehutchinson.com/news/lenews/2011_january/article103.shtml) The Trend of Decreasing Attendance With Higher Prices http://www.whitehutchinson.com/news/lenews/2011_june/article109.shtml (http://www.whitehutchinson.com/news/lenews/2011_june/article109.shtml) SPIN Reinvents the Album Review: Introducing @SPINReviews http://www.spin.com/articles/spin-reinvents-album-review-introducing-spinreviews (http://www.spin.com/articles/spin-reinvents-album-review-introducing-spinreviews) Bookstore Sales Dropped 8.6% In November http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/bookselling/article/50179-bookstore-sales-dropped-8-6-in-november.html (http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/bookselling/article/50179-bookstore-sales-dropped-8-6-in-november.html) 'Downton Abbey's' Second Season Starts Strong For PBS http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/downton-abbey-pbs-ratings-280201 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/downton-abbey-pbs-ratings-280201) Avatar 2, Star Wars TV Show May Be Delayed http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2012/01/star-wars-tv-show-may-be-delayed.html (http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2012/01/star-wars-tv-show-may-be-delayed.html) Discovered on Publisher’s Web Site, Aspiring Author Signs Book Deal http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/08/discovered-on-publishers-web-site-aspiring-author-signs-book-deal/ (http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/08/discovered-on-publishers-web-site-aspiring-author-signs-book-deal/) | 1/16/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Showbiz Sandbox 131: Broadway Flops Find New Life On The Road | Even the worst Broadway flops can wind up turning a profit once they begin touring in cities throughout the world. Patrick Healy (https://twitter.com/#!/patrickhealynyt), the theater news and features reporter for the New York Times, explains how somet... | 1/9/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Showbiz Sandbox 130: It’s The Data, Stupid (or Why Live Nation Bought BigChampagne) | As 2011 comes to an end mainstream media companies continue to struggle with how to distribute their content through the Internet. That was never more apparent than this week as concert promoter Live Nation acquired BigChampagne (http://bcdash.bigchampagne.com/who), a media tracking and technology company. Joe Fleischer, Big Champgne's chief marketing officer, explains why a live-event company is interested in staying on top of the latest music industry data and how the acquisition will help Live Nation better understand their customers. Meanwhile, as SOPA and PIPA make their way through Congress, Universal Music Group caused a stir when they tried to squash news reports of their copyright infringement lawsuit against MegaUpload. Then there was comedian Louis C.K. who used digital convergence to his benefit by selling a video of his most recent stand-up show directly to fans, making a huge profit in the process. Matt Damon was also muddying the waters last week by revealing the in-fighting going on behind the scenes of the"Bourne" franchise. Of course, we also cover the top entertainment news stories of the week including the Golden Globe and SAG award nominations, Howard Stern's new television gig on "America's Got Talent" and Madonna's new record contract. Programming Note: There will be no shows on December 26, 2011 or January 2, 2012. See you all next year. Margin Call Changes VOD Picture http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118047677 (http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118047677) 'The Help' Leads With Four SAG Awards Nominations http://www.goldderby.com/films/news/2282/%27the-help%27-leads-with-four-sag-awards-nominations.html (http://www.goldderby.com/films/news/2282/%27the-help%27-leads-with-four-sag-awards-nominations.html) Golden Globe Nomination List http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/race/golden-globe-awards-nominations-nominees-list-274209 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/race/golden-globe-awards-nominations-nominees-list-274209) 'Smurfs' Animated Feature DQ Raises Questions About Vague Regulations http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/in-contention/posts/smurfs-animated.... (http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/in-contention/posts/smurfs-animated-feature-disqualified) Matt Damon's Verbal Attack Exposes Deep Rift In 'Bourne' Franchise http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/matt-damon-bourne-identity-tony-gilroy-275137 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/matt-damon-bourne-identity-tony-gilroy-275137) Apple Plots Its TV Assault http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000142405297020479110457710.... (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204791104577106531093742246.html) Is Congress Prepared To Deregulate Television http://www.deadline.com/2011/12/is-congress-prepared-to-deregulate-television/ (http://www.deadline.com/2011/12/is-congress-prepared-to-deregulate-television/) YouTube Says Universal Had No ‘Right’ to Take Down MegaUpload Video http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2011/12/youtube-universal-megaupload/ (http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2011/12/youtube-universal-megaupload/) DHS Abruptly Abandons Copyright Seizure of Hip-Hop Blog http://news.cnet.com/8301-31921_3-57339569-281/dhs-abruptly-abandons-copyright-seizure-of-hip-hop-blog/ (http://news.cnet.com/8301-31921_3-57339569-281/dhs-abruptly-abandons-copyright-seizure-of-hip-hop-blog/) Louis CK: How He Made $500K in 4 Days http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/267089/20111214/louis-ck-500k-4-days-comedy-special.htm (http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/267089/20111214/louis-ck-500k-4-days-comedy-special.htm) Howard Stern Joins America's Got Talent http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/howard-stern-joins-americas-got-talent-274213 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/howard-stern-joins-americas-got-talent-274213) Amazon's Best Selling Books of 2011 http://www.omnivoracious.com/2011/12/amazoncoms-best-selling-books-of-2011-steve-jobs-more-customer-favorites.html | 12/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Showbiz Sandbox 129: Ticket Masters – The Rise of the Concert Industry and How the Public Got Scalped | Anyone who has ever tried to get good tickets to see their favorite band in concert knows how frustrating it can be. Josh Baron and Dean Budnick, two editors of Relix magazine, spent three years speaking to hundreds of industry veterans to research the history of modern ticketing. Their book, "Ticket Masters: The Rise of the Concert Industry and How the Public Got Scalped (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1550229494/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=showbsandb-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1550229494)(http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=showbsandb-20&l=as2&o=1&a=1550229494)", is being hailed as the most comprehensive work on the subject. In this interview they explain the real culprit behind today's high ticket prices and provide a few ways to get the best seats in the house. The end of the year usually marks a busy and highly profitable time in the movie industry, however box office receipts have been declining over the past two weekends to three year lows. It certainly doesn't help that as film critics from around the nation bestow their annual awards, there doesn't seem to be a clear frontrunner for the upcoming Oscar season. In the music world, despite the glut of music subscription services such as Spotify, Rdio and Mog, some musicians are pulling their latest releases from the platforms. Most recently, The Black Keys have joined the likes of Coldplay in not allowing their new album to be streamed on any of the top services. Rather than help increase sales, the feeling is that these services may actually be preventing them. Of course, we cover the week's top entertainment headlines, including Ryan Seacrest possibly replacing Matt Lauer on NBC's "Today", the Justice Department's investigation into the pricing of e-books and the latest Black List highlights the year's best unproduced screenplays. Ticket Masters: The Rise of the Concert Industry and How the Public Got Scalped http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1550229494/ (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1550229494/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=showbsandb-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1550229494) Relix Magazine http://www.relix.com/ (http://www.relix.com/) The Box Office Had Its Worst Weekend Since 2008, But There Is A Silver Lining http://insidemovies.ew.com/2011/12/12/box-office-new-years-eve-tinker-tailor/ (http://insidemovies.ew.com/2011/12/12/box-office-new-years-eve-tinker-tailor/) L.A. Critics Name 'Descendants' Best Film, Laud 'Tree of Life' Too http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/movies/2011/12/la-film-critics-name-best-picture.html (http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/movies/2011/12/la-film-critics-name-best-picture.html) 'Bridesmaids' and 'The Descendants' Among AFI's Top 10 Films http://www.goldderby.com/films/news/2268/afi-top-10-best-american-film-institute-news.html (http://www.goldderby.com/films/news/2268/afi-top-10-best-american-film-institute-news.html) New York Film Critics Online Name 'The Artist' Best Movie of the Year http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/race/the-artist-take-shelter-michael-shannon-meryl-street-iron-lady-272214 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/race/the-artist-take-shelter-michael-shannon-meryl-street-iron-lady-272214) 'The Artist' Named Best Picture by Boston Film Critics http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/race/artist-best-picture-boston-film-critics-272202 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/race/artist-best-picture-boston-film-critics-272202) San Francisco Film Critics Pick "Tree of Life" http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/12/12/us-filmawards-sanfrancisco-idUSTRE7BB07720111212 (http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/12/12/us-filmawards-sanfrancisco-idUSTRE7BB07720111212) 2011 Annie Awards Nominations http://www.cartoonbrew.com/events/annie-award-nominations-2011.html (http://www.cartoonbrew.com/events/annie-award-nominations-2011.html) The Black Keys Black Out Spotify, MOG, Rdio and Rhapsody http://latimesblogs.latimes. | 12/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Showbiz Sandbox 128: Have Yourself A Movie Little Christmas | Tis the season for holiday movies and there is no shortage of Yuletide titles to choose from. Thankfully film critic-at-large Alonso Duralde comes to the rescue by sifting through decades of Christmas movies in his book "Have Yourself A Movie Little Christmas (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0879103760/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=showbsandb-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0879103760)(http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=showbsandb-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0879103760)". He highlights some of the classic, and not-so-classic, films worth watching during the holidays and explains why this year's "Arthur Christmas" is having trouble finding an audience. It's also the time of year when acclaimed movies and music from the past 12-months begin picking up nominations for annual awards. Last week nominees were announced for the Independent Spirit Awards and the Grammys with many more to come. Over on Broadway ten shows earned more than $1 million during Thanksgiving week as the theater going season kicks into full gear. The hit musical "Book of Mormon" even turned a profit thanks in part to high ticket prices. We also cover the week's top entertainment news stories, including Madonna's Super Bowl gig, the end of Napster and why musician Elvis Costello doesn't want you to buy his new boxed set. Alonso Duralde's Website http://www.alonsoduralde.com/ (http://www.alonsoduralde.com/) Have Yourself A Movie Little Christmas http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0879103760/ (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0879103760/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=showbsandb-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0879103760) New York Critics Name The Artist Best Film Of The Year http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/movies/2011/11/new-york-film-critics-circle-best-movie.html (http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/movies/2011/11/new-york-film-critics-circle-best-movie.html) National Board of Review Backs Oscar Contenders Needing a Big Boost http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/race/national-board-review-analysis-268495 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/race/national-board-review-analysis-268495) Lars Von Trier's 'Melancholia' Wins Best Film at European Film Awards http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/european-film-awards-melancholia-269330 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/european-film-awards-melancholia-269330) Spirit Award Nominees Unveiled http://www.deadline.com/2011/11/spirit-award-nominees-unveiled/ (http://www.deadline.com/2011/11/spirit-award-nominees-unveiled/) Kanye West Tops Grammy Nominations http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/11/30/kanye-west-tops-grammy-nominations/ (http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/11/30/kanye-west-tops-grammy-nominations/) Battle of the Bands (and Egos) for the Rock Hall of Fame http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/04/business/in-rock-hall-of-fame-vote-a-battle-of-industry-egos.html (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/04/business/in-rock-hall-of-fame-vote-a-battle-of-industry-egos.html) Marc Berman's Freshman Series Scorecard http://www.tvmediainsights.com/2011/12/thursday-december-1-2011/ (http://www.tvmediainsights.com/2011/12/thursday-december-1-2011/) In Only Nine Months On Broadway Book Of Mormon Earns Back Its Costs http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/11/29/in-only-nine-months-on-broadway-book-of-mormon-earns-back-its-costs/ (http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/11/29/in-only-nine-months-on-broadway-book-of-mormon-earns-back-its-costs/) Broadway's Mamma Mia Offering Winter Sale http://www.playbill.com/news/article/156972-Broadways-Mamma-Mia-Offering-Winter-Sale (http://www.playbill.com/news/article/156972-Broadways-Mamma-Mia-Offering-Winter-Sale) Rabbit Run Harvey With Jim Parsons Sets Broadway Opening Date http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/11/29/rabbit-runs-harvey-with-jim-parsons-sets-broadway-opening-date/ (http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/11/29/rabbit-runs-harvey-with-jim-parsons-sets-broadway-opening-date/) | 12/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Showbiz Sandbox 127: Has NBC Lost Touch With Its Community? | When NBC removed the quirky sitcom "Community" from their mid-season schedule the show's cult following went berserk. Fans launched petitions via Twitter and Facebook and in an ironic twist, got the show selected as TV Guide Magazine's second annual Fan Favorites winner. In a desperate effort to find success with their primetime programming, NBC has given the "Community" time slot to another acclaimed comedy with mediocre ratings, "Up All Night". Is anyone minding the store at the struggling network, or are all these calculated strategic moves? Maybe "Community" can be saved by Netflix. That's not such a far fetched idea now that the video rental cum streaming service is resuscitating the long-canceled "Arrested Development" by producing another 10 episodes. Yet, as Netflix moves into original content, it stock price continues to decline as some of the companies cash flow problems are made public. Meanwhile, 30 years after it occurred, the Los Angeles Sheriff's department has decided to reopen the case of Natalie Wood's death. The legendary actress drowned under mysterious circumstances in 1981 while boating with her husband Robert Wagner. Could investigators actually find new evidence so long after the fact, or are they following tips from sources who might have ulterior motives. We also cover the top entertainment news stories from the past two weeks including, Ricky Gervais reprising his role as host of the Golden Globes, Google's new music business and Sylvester Stallone's plans to adapt "Rocky" into a Broadway musical. 'Breaking Dawn' Feasts On Ticket Sales Over Holiday http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2011/11/box-office-breaking-dawn-hugo-muppets-arthur.html (http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2011/11/box-office-breaking-dawn-hugo-muppets-arthur.html) Ricky Gervais Will Return As Host of the 2012 Golden Globes http://theenvelope.latimes.com/news/la-et-gervais-globes-20111117,0,5346227.story (http://theenvelope.latimes.com/news/la-et-gervais-globes-20111117,0,5346227.story) Sheriff's Department Reopens Natalie Wood Case http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/la-me-natalie-wood-20111118,0,6344410.story (http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/la-me-natalie-wood-20111118,0,6344410.story) 'Arrested Development' To Be Resurrected By Netflix http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/arrested-development-be-resurrected-by-263790 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/arrested-development-be-resurrected-by-263790) Has Netflix Overextended Itself? http://gigaom.com/video/netflix-400m-stock-bond-sale/ (http://gigaom.com/video/netflix-400m-stock-bond-sale/) NBC Unveils Midseason Schedule, 'Community' and 'Prime Suspect' On Bench http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/showtracker/2011/11/nbc-unveils-midseason-schedule-community-and-prime-suspect-on-bench.html (http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/showtracker/2011/11/nbc-unveils-midseason-schedule-community-and-prime-suspect-on-bench.html) Plan to Revive Two ABC Soap Operas Collapses http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/11/23/plan-collapses-for-reviving-all-my-children-and-one-life-to-live/ (http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/11/23/plan-collapses-for-reviving-all-my-children-and-one-life-to-live/) Google Music Launches: Free Cloud Storage, 320kps Downloads & D.I.Y. Artist Hub http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2011/11/google-music-launches-free-cloud-storage-320kps-downloads-diy-artist-hub.html (http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2011/11/google-music-launches-free-cloud-storage-320kps-downloads-diy-artist-hub.html) Sony Proposes Over-The-Top TV Service http://gigaom.com/video/sony-ott-tv/ (http://gigaom.com/video/sony-ott-tv/) Randy Jackson Closes Deal To Manage Mariah Carey http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/randy-jackson-close-deal-manage-258345 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/randy-jackson-close-deal-manage-258345) | 11/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Showbiz Sandbox 126: Foot In Mouth Disease Sweeps Through Hollywood | Getting publicity in Hollywood can be a very difficult task. If you are an A-list director like Brett Ratner or a hot actor like Ashton Kutcher however, all you need to do is make a bigoted statement or fire off an ignorant Twitter post and you'll get more ink than you ever wanted. Ratner's homophobic slur forced him to resign as producer of next year's Oscars, while Kutcher's uninformed opinion on current events caused him to rethink his social media participation. Has the entertainment industry become overly sensitive or do its inhabitants just have no class? We try to figure out what all the fuss is about. The other big news of the week was the sale of record label EMI to Universal Music Group and Sony. EMI's owner, Citibank, decided to split the record label from its publishing arm in an effort to get the deal passed antitrust regulators. As the music industry contracts from four major record companies to three, what will it mean for indie artists and their fans? Broadway may also be undergoing some changes soon. Long running musicals such as "Mamma Mia!", "Chicago" and "Mary Poppins" seem to be fading fast and may need to make way for new productions such as a revival of "Porgy & Bess", "Evita" featuring Ricky Martin and a stage version of "Bonnie & Clyde". We also cover the week's top entertainment headlines including, but not limited to, the introduction of Amazon's lending library, Jay-Z's new T-shirt business and film critic Roger Ebert's quest to find a sponsor for his weekly television show. A Scorched Earth Debut For Call Of Duty http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/11/11/a-scorched-earth-debut-for-call-of-duty/ (http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/11/11/a-scorched-earth-debut-for-call-of-duty/) Relativity Media Is At A Crossroads http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/la-fi-ct-relativity-20111112,0,5416601.story (http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/la-fi-ct-relativity-20111112,0,5416601.story) Brett Ratner's 10 Offensive Quotes That Ended In Oscar Trouble http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/brett-ratner-fired-oscars-olivia-munn-258883 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/brett-ratner-fired-oscars-olivia-munn-258883) How Much Will Eddie Murphy's Oscar Exit Effect His Career? http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/eddie-murphy-oscars-career-brett-ratner-259479 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/eddie-murphy-oscars-career-brett-ratner-259479) Billy Crystal To Host The Oscars http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/billy-crystal-oscars-host-eddie-murphy-brett-ratner-259475 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/billy-crystal-oscars-host-eddie-murphy-brett-ratner-259475) Ricky Gervais Offers To Host Oscars Following Eddie Murphy, Brett Ratner Exits http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/brett-ratner-eddie-murphy-oscars-ricky-gervais-260153 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/brett-ratner-eddie-murphy-oscars-ricky-gervais-260153) Ashton Kutcher No Longer Trusts Himself To Tweet http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2011/11/ashton-kutcher-no-longer-trusts-himself-to-tweet.html (http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2011/11/ashton-kutcher-no-longer-trusts-himself-to-tweet.html) Ashton Kutcher's Twitter Management http://aplusk.posterous.com/twitter-management (http://aplusk.posterous.com/twitter-management) Theater Mania's Broadway Grosses http://www.theatermania.com/extras/broadwayGrosses/ (http://www.theatermania.com/extras/broadwayGrosses/) Could Amazon's Lending Library End In Court http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/digital/content-and-e-books/article/49430-could-amazon--s-lending-library-end-in-court-.html (http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/digital/content-and-e-books/article/49430-could-amazon--s-lending-library-end-in-court-.html) Jay-Z’s Occupy Wall Street T-Shirts Removed After Criticism http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/jay-z-occupy-wall-street-shirts-removed-260830 | 11/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Showbiz Sandbox 125: Are Radio D.J.’s A Thing Of The Past? | Radio listenership has eroded over the past several years as consumers have adopted streaming music services such as Spotify and Pandora. To stay competitive and survive, Clear Channel, the nation's largest radio station operator, shocked the industry this past week by firing dozens of local D.J.'s and replacing them with a national programming team. Indie-label artists and music fans are sure to suffer as radio playlists become more homogenized and less relevant. Google has no plans to get into radio, however rumors have surfaced that they might be trying to add a cable television operation to their broadband project in Kansas. Launching and maintaining a cable television service is not exactly like running a search engine; it can be expensive, take years and ultimately lead to a lot of red ink. Comedian Louis C.K. has shunned traditional cable altogether. He's decided to broadcast his upcoming comedy concert directly to fans via the Internet, bypassing traditional television distribution. Social media maven Karen Woodward (http://www.karenwoodwardonline.com/) returns to help us cover the week's top entertainment news including an "X-Factor" lip synching controversy, a new talk show for Queen Latifah and Hugh Jackman's latest success on Broadway. Scorsese Rousingly Endorses 3-D, Says Holograms Next http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/movies/2011/11/martin-scorsese-hugo-3d-hugo-release-reviews-butterfield-moretz-movie.html (http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/movies/2011/11/martin-scorsese-hugo-3d-hugo-release-reviews-butterfield-moretz-movie.html) Gil Cates Dies At 77; Producer, Director and Showman http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-gil-cates-20111102,0,1665997.story (http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-gil-cates-20111102,0,1665997.story ) 18 Qualify For Best Animated Feature http://www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film/18-qualify-for-best-animated-feature.html (http://www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film/18-qualify-for-best-animated-feature.html) Google Ponders Pay-TV Business http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000142405297020462190457701635267.... (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204621904577016352676478994.html) Louis C. K. Plans Online Broadcast of Comedy Concert http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/11/04/louis-c-k-plans-online-broadcast-of-comedy-concert/ (http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/11/04/louis-c-k-plans-online-broadcast-of-comedy-concert/) Clear Channel Cutting More On-Air Talent Across The Country http://music-mix.ew.com/2011/10/31/clear-channel-radio-layoffs/ (http://music-mix.ew.com/2011/10/31/clear-channel-radio-layoffs/) Producer Explains Scrapping Funny Girl http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/05/theater/producer-explains-the-scrapping-of-funny-girl.html (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/05/theater/producer-explains-the-scrapping-of-funny-girl.html) Hugh Jackman Benefits From Broadway Box-office Inflation http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/culturemonster/2011/11/hugh-jackman-back-on-broadway.html (http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/culturemonster/2011/11/hugh-jackman-back-on-broadway.html) Queen Latifah To Host Daytime Talk Show In 2013 http://www.deadline.com/2011/10/queen-latifah-to-host-daytime-talk-show-eyed-for-2013-from-sony-tv-overbrook/ (http://www.deadline.com/2011/10/queen-latifah-to-host-daytime-talk-show-eyed-for-2013-from-sony-tv-overbrook/) Newspapers See Uptick In Digital Subscriptions http://www.adweek.com/news/press/newspapers-see-uptick-digital-subscriptions-weekend-circulation-136238 (http://www.adweek.com/news/press/newspapers-see-uptick-digital-subscriptions-weekend-circulation-136238) EMI & EchoNest Create First Major Label "Open Sandbox" For Music Apps http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2011/11/emi-echonest-create-first-major-label-open-sandbox-for-music-apps.html (http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2011/11/emi-echonest-create-first-major-label-open-sandbox-for-music-apps.html) | 11/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Showbiz Sandbox 124: UltraViolet Is A Solution In Search Of A Problem | More than 75 companies have teamed up to form UltraViolet, a new service that promises to give consumers the freedom to watch movies and television shows wherever and whenever they want. However, early adopters have discovered that untethering content from physical media such as DVDs can be a tedious and confusing process. As the entertainment industry experiments with rapidly evolving technologies, viewers seem hard pressed to find any benefits in moving to the cloud. When it comes to music though, fans have already migrated to online services such as Pandora, iTunes and Amazon. Now Google is preparing to launch its own music offering which is rumored to allow users to share music with their friends and family. And if you thought digital technology was a tough racket, so is trying to copy the success of the hit television series "Mad Men". NBC failed with it's 1960s drama "The Playboy Club" and ABC isn't fairing much better with "Pan Am", a similar knock-off. They could have picked up Charlie Sheen's new sitcom, "Anger Management" as a replacement, but FX scooped it up before anyone had a chance. We also cover the week's top entertainment news including new legislation aimed at curbing piracy, Netflix's continuing struggles and why Adele had to cancel the rest of her world tour. Spielberg's 'Tintin' Off To A Solid Start At European Box Office http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2011/10/box-office.... (http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2011/10/box-office-tintin-overseas-europe.html) Pro Football Dominates Fall TV Ratings http://www.adweek.com/news/television/nfl-only-game-town-135951 (http://www.adweek.com/news/television/nfl-only-game-town-135951) Slow Start For TV's X-Factor http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204485304576641454.... (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204485304576641454081534380.html) Charlie Sheen's 'Anger Management' Lands at FX http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/charlie-sheen-anger-management-FX-252834 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/charlie-sheen-anger-management-FX-252834) Amazon Becomes A Book Publisher - Is Music Next? http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/industry/digital-and-mobile/business-matters-amazon-becomes-a-book-publisher-1005417162.story (http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/industry/digital-and-mobile/business-matters-amazon-becomes-a-book-publisher-1005417162.story) Pandora Prepares To Do Battle With Local Broadcast Radio http://venturebeat.com/2011/10/18/pandora-prepares-to-do-battle-with-local-broadcast-radio/ (http://venturebeat.com/2011/10/18/pandora-prepares-to-do-battle-with-local-broadcast-radio/) Google Music Will Let Users Share Songs After Purchase http://www.businessinsider.com/google-music-will-let-users-share-songs-after-purchase-2011-10?op=1 (http://www.businessinsider.com/google-music-will-let-users-share-songs-after-purchase-2011-10?op=1) At Broadway Box Office This Fall The Plays The Thing http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/10/24/at-broadway-box-office-this-fall-the-plays-the-thing/ (http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/10/24/at-broadway-box-office-this-fall-the-plays-the-thing/) UltraViolet Adds Streaming Access To DVD And Blu-Ray http://www.adweek.com/news/technology/ultraviolet-adds-streaming-access-dvd-and-blu-ray-135704 (http://www.adweek.com/news/technology/ultraviolet-adds-streaming-access-dvd-and-blu-ray-135704) Doris Day to Receive Career Achievement Award From Los Angeles Film Critics Association http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/race/doris-day-los-angeles-film-critics-association-awards-254981 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/race/doris-day-los-angeles-film-critics-association-awards-254981) YouTube Announces TV Initiative With 100 Niche Channels http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/youtube-tv-channels-kutcher-poehler-254370 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/youtube-tv-channels-kutcher-poehler-254370) | 10/31/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Showbiz Sandbox 123: DVR Data Can Save TV Shows From Cancellation | It turns out your DVR can be helpful beyond just recording your favorite television shows. Examining which commercials you skip past might be able to help predict box office flops and monitoring which shows you watch can save a borderline series from being canceled. We'll debate whether television networks and movie studios can benefit from the data being collected from your DVR. Apple however may be trying to make your DVR obsolete. The long standing rumors that Apple might be working on a next generation television set have heated up once again. Would you welcome Apple into your living room? Dozens of entries make up this year's Best Foreign Language Oscar list, though all of them will ultimately be nominated. We'll explain how the list ultimately gets whittled down to just five movies. We also cover the week's top entertainment headlines including why Hulu is no longer for sale, why Jonny Depp's "Lone Ranger" is back in production and how Amazon plans to make publishers unnecessary. Scorsese's Unfinished 3-D "Hugo" Gets Strong Reception http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/10/11/us-hugo-idUSTRE79A6NU20111011 (http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/10/11/us-hugo-idUSTRE79A6NU20111011) Academy Unveils Entrants For Best Foreign Language Film http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/10/13/academy-unveils-entrants-for-best.... (http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/10/13/academy-unveils-entrants-for-best-foreign-language-film/) Are DVR Ad-Zappers Signaling Trouble For ‘Three Musketeers’? http://www.deadline.com/2011/10/are-dvr-ad-zappers-signalling-trouble-for.... (http://www.deadline.com/2011/10/are-dvr-ad-zappers-signalling-trouble-for-three-musketeers/) DVRs Bring Some Shows A Ratings Boost http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/10/10/dvrs-bring-some-shows.... (http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/10/10/dvrs-bring-some-shows-a-ratings-boost/) CBS Masters Viewers Universe With Big Bang Theory http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/10/14/cbs-masters-viewers-universe.... (http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/10/14/cbs-masters-viewers-universe-with-big-bang-theory/) Early Report: Facebook Music Isn't Helping Artists Gain Fans http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/stories/101211facebook (http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/stories/101211facebook) Pandora Slow To Lure Mobile Ad Dollars Even As iPad Listeners Flock http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-10-11/pandora-slow-to-lure-mobile.... (http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-10-11/pandora-slow-to-lure-mobile-ad-dollars-even-as-ipad-listeners-flock-tech.html) Billy Elliott To Close In January http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/10/03/billy-elliot-to-close-in-january/ (http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/10/03/billy-elliot-to-close-in-january/) Funny Girl Finds A Home On Broadway http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/10/05/funny-girl-finds-a-home-on-broadway/ (http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/10/05/funny-girl-finds-a-home-on-broadway/) A Detour On Road To Broadway For ‘The King’s Speech’ http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/10/07/a-detour-on-road-to.... (http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/10/07/a-detour-on-road-to-broadway-for-the-kings-speech/) Susan Boyle Musical Coming To America? http://www.deadline.com/2011/10/susan-boyle-musical-coming-to-america/ (http://www.deadline.com/2011/10/susan-boyle-musical-coming-to-america/) Samuel L. Jackson In 'The Mountaintop': What Did The Critics Think? http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/culturemonster/2011/10/samuel-l-jackson.... (http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/culturemonster/2011/10/samuel-l-jackson-in-the-mountaintop-what-did-the-critics-think.html) The Mountaintop (Sort Of) Scales The Heights http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michael-giltz/theater-the-mountaintop.... (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michael-giltz/theater-the-mountaintop-s_b_1011556.html) Apple, Hollywood in Talks to Allow Movies On iPhones, iPads http://online.wsj. | 10/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Showbiz Sandbox 122: The Real Story Behind Steve Jobs And Pixar | Millions mourned the loss of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs this past week when the innovator behind the Macintosh computer, the iPod and others died at the age of 56. Though the endless eulogies of Jobs always mention Jobs Pixar tenure, they rarely provided any real detail. Truth is Jobs lost money with Pixar for ten years trying to turn the company into a successful computer hardware business. We'll dive into the story of how Jobs came to own Pixar and how the company stumbled upon success in computer animation. Of course, there has never been a Pixar film that didn't make money. However, we often blithely dismiss one movie as being a box office loser and another as a hit even though they might seem similar in budgets and box office. When we consider a film a hit or a flop, we're making numerous assumptions on various factors. It's always a judgment call, but to try and explain what sort of judgments we're making, we've decided to look at several different movies and explain why we consider them a hit or miss. It's not as hard to tell when a new television series is a flop, especially after the network cancels it. A number of new shows ("Playboy Club") got axed this past week, while others ("New Girl") were picked up for an entire season. One series which nearly didn't make the cut was "The Simpsons". After its 23rd season the animated show was nearly canceled over a contract dispute with the cast providing voices for its lovable characters. We also cover the week's top entertainment headlines including yet another change of plans at Netflix, getting cable programming through the X-Box, and why theater owners are upset over Universal Pictures new home video strategy. Disney Plans To Rerelease More 3D Classics After Lion King Success http://3dradar.techradar.com/3d-tech/disney-plans-more-3d-classics-after.... (http://3dradar.techradar.com/3d-tech/disney-plans-more-3d-classics-after-lion-king-success-05-10-2011) Analyst: 3D Re-Releases Could Boost Annual U.S. Box Office by $200 Million-$300 Million http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/analyst-3d-releases-could-boost-244500 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/analyst-3d-releases-could-boost-244500) Hollywood Profits Demystified http://www.slate.com/articles/arts/the_hollywood_economist/2005/08/.... (http://www.slate.com/articles/arts/the_hollywood_economist/2005/08/hollywoods_profits_demystified.html) The Pixar Touch by David A. Price http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0307278298/ (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0307278298/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=showbsandb-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399369&creativeASIN=0307278298) How Pixar Gave Steve Jobs His Mojo Back http://www.thedailybeast.com/newsweek/2011/10/09/how-pixar-gave.... (http://www.thedailybeast.com/newsweek/2011/10/09/how-pixar-gave-steve-jobs-his-mojo-back.html) Steve Jobs Bio Tops Amazon Bestseller List http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/jacketcopy/2011/10/steve-jobs-bio-tops-amazon-bestseller-list.html (http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/jacketcopy/2011/10/steve-jobs-bio-tops-amazon-bestseller-list.html) Sony Is Said To Buy Film Rights To Jobs Biography http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/10/08/sony-is-said-to-buy-film-rights-to-jobs-biography/ (http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/10/08/sony-is-said-to-buy-film-rights-to-jobs-biography/) Will Apple Lose It's Magic? http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2011/10/06/steve-jobs-passing-will-apple-lose-its-magic-with-creative-spark-gone.html (http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2011/10/06/steve-jobs-passing-will-apple-lose-its-magic-with-creative-spark-gone.html) Apple Innovations Include Start of Big-Budget Super Bowl Ads http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/07/business/media/recalling-apples-influence-and-innovations-advertising.html (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/07/business/media/recalling-apples-influence-and-innovations-advertising.html) Money Dispute May End Simpsons http://www. | 10/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Showbiz Sandbox 121: Why 3D Movie Tickets Are About To Get More Expensive | As moviegoers grow more skeptical over paying premiums to see 3D movies you would think now would be a bad time to raise ticket prices yet again. However, if Sony Pictures has their way that's just what may happen. Last week the studio told exhibitors they would no longer pay for 3D glasses after May 2012 triggering the start of a war between studios and cinemas that may wind up hitting movie audiences right in the wallet. We take a deeper look at the history and reasons behind this ongoing dispute. Maybe movie buffs should forego the multiplex altogether and choose to stay home with a hot new independent film. Prescreen (http://www.prescreen.com/) is an innovative new movie marketing and distribution platform for filmmakers and distributors that can help you find just the right one. Shawn Bercuson (http://twitter.com/#!/sbercuson), the company's CEO, joins us to explain what Prescreen is all about. Facebook has also gotten into the discovery game with Open Graph, a new features which allows users to share experiences with friends in realtime. Now whenever a Facebook user is listening to music on Pandora or watching a movie on Netflix it will broadcast to everyone they are connected with on Facebook. What does Facebook's entry into media recommendation mean for existing players such as Last.fm, Spotify and Pandora? We also cover all the week's top entertainment news including the potential return of "Arrested Development", Lady Gaga's trip to Harvard and a big prize for comedian-turned-banjo player Steve Martin. 'Lion King' Shoots To List of Top 10 Grossing Films Of All-Time Domestically http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/lion-king-shoots-up-no-242945 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/lion-king-shoots-up-no-242945) A Deeper Look At Sony's Battle With Exhibitors Over 3D Glasses http://celluloidjunkie.com/2011/09/30/a-deeper-look-at-sonys-battle-with-exhibitors-over-3d-glasses/ (http://celluloidjunkie.com/2011/09/30/a-deeper-look-at-sonys-battle-with-exhibitors-over-3d-glasses/) RealD Shares Drop 15% After Sony Decides To Stop Paying For 3D Glasses http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/reald-shares-drop-15-percent-sony-3d-glasses-241718 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/reald-shares-drop-15-percent-sony-3d-glasses-241718) '3D Movies A Gimmick' Says YouGov Survey http://3dradar.techradar.com/3d-tech/3d-movies-gimmick-says-yougov-survey-26-09-2011 (http://3dradar.techradar.com/3d-tech/3d-movies-gimmick-says-yougov-survey-26-09-2011) NBC’s Bob Greenblatt Not Rushing To Cancel Low-Rated ‘Playboy Club’ Or ‘Free Agents’ http://www.deadline.com/2011/09/nbcs-bob-greenblatt-not-rushing-to-wield-cancellation-axe/ (http://www.deadline.com/2011/09/nbcs-bob-greenblatt-not-rushing-to-wield-cancellation-axe/) The Sad Ballad of the Sinking Social Engagement (and Ratings) of 'Glee' http://adage.com/article/trending-topics/sad-ballad-sinking-social-engagement-glee/230094/ (http://adage.com/article/trending-topics/sad-ballad-sinking-social-engagement-glee/230094/) Facebook Account Now Required For Spotify Signup, And Users Aren't Happy http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2011/09/facebook-account-now-required-for-spotify-signup-and-users-arent-happy.html (http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2011/09/facebook-account-now-required-for-spotify-signup-and-users-arent-happy.html) Spotify Shifts Gears On Facebook Privacy http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2011/09/spotify-shifts-gears-on-facebook-privacy-.html (http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2011/09/spotify-shifts-gears-on-facebook-privacy-.html) Spotify Users Jump 3.4 Million to 5.3 Million In 1 Week Thanks To Facebook http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2011/09/spotify-users-jump-34-million-to-53-million-in-1-week-thanks-to-facebook.html (http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2011/09/spotify-users-jump-34-million-to-53-million-in-1-week-thanks-to-facebook.html) Will Facebook Music Kill Last.fm http://www.hypebot. | 10/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Showbiz Sandbox 120: Netflix Must Adapt To A Hollywood It Helped Create | Ryan Lawler (http://twitter.com/ryanlawler) has spent the last two years writing about online video and digital media trends for GigaOm (http://gigaom.com/video/), a beat he's covered for a number of publications. Who better to help us sort out what's been going on with Netflix over the past two weeks? Despite a plunging stock price, slower subscriber growth and increased competition from the likes of Dish Network, Lawler says we shouldn't be too worried about Netflix. He discusses what the future holds for the company during an in-depth interview. Meanwhile, the fall television season was jumpstarted by "Two and a Half Men" as more than 28 million viewers tuned in to see Ashton Kutcher replace Charlie Sheen. Don't feel too bad for Sheen though; he had 6.4 million people watching him get roasted over on Comedy Central and it appears he's settling his lawsuit with Warner Bros. for a cool $25 million. "The Lion King 3D" continues to dominate the worldwide box office, despite the fact that it's a 17 year old movie that most have already seen. "Titanic" and "Top Gun" are already getting 3D makeovers, and it's likely we'll see studios reaching back into their archives to find even more titles. We cover all the week's top entertainment news including the break up of the rock band R.E.M. after 30 years, Disney's plans for "Avatar" theme park attractions and the premiere of Simon Cowell's highly anticipated "X-Factor" singing competition. Inside Amazon's Lehigh Valley Warehouse http://articles.mcall.com/2011-09-17/news/mc-allentown-amazon-complaints-20110917_1_warehouse-workers-heat-stress-brutal-heat (http://articles.mcall.com/2011-09-17/news/mc-allentown-amazon-complaints-20110917_1_warehouse-workers-heat-stress-brutal-heat) "Star Wars: The Complete Saga" Blu-Ray Breaks Global Sales Records http://www.hitfix.com/articles/star-wars-the-complete-saga-blu-ray-breaks-global-sales-records (http://www.hitfix.com/articles/star-wars-the-complete-saga-blu-ray-breaks-global-sales-records) 3D Makeovers Coming To Aging Hollywood Blockbusters http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/la-et-3d-rereleases-20110925,0,2063864.story (http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/la-et-3d-rereleases-20110925,0,2063864.story) Sony Plans Ghostbusters Screenings; Is This 'The Lion King' Effect? http://www.deadline.com/2011/09/sony-plans-ghostbusters-screenings-is-this-the-lion-king-effect/ (http://www.deadline.com/2011/09/sony-plans-ghostbusters-screenings-is-this-the-lion-king-effect/) 'Two and a Half Men' Gets Record Ratings http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/la-et-cbs-ratings-20110921,0,4384071.story (http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/la-et-cbs-ratings-20110921,0,4384071.story) Charlie Sheen Roast Delivers 6.4 Million Viewers http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/charlie-sheen-roast-delivers-64-237742 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/charlie-sheen-roast-delivers-64-237742) Charlie Sheen and Warner Bros. Near Settlement http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2011/09/charlie-sheen-and-warner-bros-near-settlement.html (http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2011/09/charlie-sheen-and-warner-bros-near-settlement.html) R.E.M. Breaks Up After Three Decades http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/r-e-m-break-up-after-three-decades-20110921 (http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/r-e-m-break-up-after-three-decades-20110921) Live Nation, Universal Music Group Launch Partnership: Management, Ticketing, More http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/industry/legal-and-management/live-nation-universal-music-group-launch-1005359742.story (http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/industry/legal-and-management/live-nation-universal-music-group-launch-1005359742.story) Will January 1, 2013 Be Doomsday For Publishers http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/publisher-news/article/48416-will-january-1-2013-be-doomsday-for-publishers-.html | 9/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Showbiz Sandbox 119: Thompson On Toronto and Telluride | The Toronto International Film Festival has become a mandatory stop for studios opening awards contenders in the fall. The last four best picture winners at the Academy Awards, including The King's Speech, all played in Toronto. Along with the smaller, cozier Telluride Film Festival, Toronto is where some films first start picking up awards buzz. Anne Thompson, editor of IndieWire's Thompson on Hollywood, just returned from both festivals and provides a few details to those of us who weren't lucky enough to go. The Emmy Awards were held on Sunday evening and once again "Mad Men" and "Modern Family" won top honors. Though many of the award winners were predictable, there were still a few surprises, such as Melissa McCarthy from the sitcom "Mike & Molly" walking off with lead actress in a comedy. The Emmy telecast itself however was a bit of a "train wreck". Netflix continued to top headlines this past week after their stock price plunged 19 percent upon lowering their subscriber projections. Apparently their higher prices have scared off potential customers and caused a few to abandon the video rental service. Now Netflix has announced they will split their business in two, renaming the DVD-by-mail service Qwikster. We also cover the top entertainment news stories of the week including a poll that says consumers prefer to own rather than rent their music, Hugh Jackman's return to Broadway and Roman Polanski's return to Switzerland. 3-D 'Lion King' Roars To $30.2M opening http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5ipyIu6Fzjq6kgbBY0gh3oHZ.... (http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5ipyIu6Fzjq6kgbBY0gh3oHZXNBcA?docId=5d000c08e27e437691cbb29eb9664d85) Box Office Shocker: 'Captain America' Earns More Overseas Than In U.S. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/box-office-shocker-captain-america.... (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/box-office-shocker-captain-america-235464) Anne Thompson's Toronto Film Festival Coverage http://blogs.indiewire.com/thompsononhollywood/category/toronto/ (http://blogs.indiewire.com/thompsononhollywood/category/toronto/) Anne Thompson's Telluride Film Festival Coverage http://blogs.indiewire.com/thompsononhollywood/category/telluride/ (http://blogs.indiewire.com/thompsononhollywood/category/telluride/) Emmys 2011: Complete Winners List http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/09/18/emmys-2011-winners-list/ (http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/09/18/emmys-2011-winners-list/) Guinness World Record For 'Downton Abbey' http://www.deadline.com/2011/09/guinesss-world-record-for-downton-abbey/ (http://www.deadline.com/2011/09/guinesss-world-record-for-downton-abbey/) Ricky Gervais to Remotely Fake-Host The Golden Globes? http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2011/09/ricky_gervais_to_remotel.... (http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2011/09/ricky_gervais_to_remotely_fake.html) New DGA Survey Highlights TV's Continuing Struggle With Diversity http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/showtracker/2011/09/new-dga-survey-highlights-tvs-continuing-struggle-with-diversity.html (http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/showtracker/2011/09/new-dga-survey-highlights-tvs-continuing-struggle-with-diversity.html) Study: Music Fans Prefer Ownership vs. Streaming http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2011/09/study-ownership-remains-preferred-method-of-music-consumption-.html (http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2011/09/study-ownership-remains-preferred-method-of-music-consumption-.html) Mog, The Streaming Music Service, Will Offer A Free Version http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/09/14/mog-the-music-streaming-service-will-offer-a-free-version/ (http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/09/14/mog-the-music-streaming-service-will-offer-a-free-version/) New Rabbit Tale To Be Written By Emma Thompson http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-book-news/article/48708-new-peter-rabbit-tale-to-be-written-by-emma-thompson.html | 9/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Showbiz Sandbox 118: Mr. Television Rates This Year’s New Shows | There's a good reason Marc Berman (http://twitter.com/#!/Marcberman) is known as Mr. Television. As the man behind MediaWeek's daily television newsletter The Programming Insider his commentary on the medium reached more than 50,000 readers per day. Berman recently launched TV Media Insights, a new online destination for television and media with its own newsletter, forum and podcast. Berman handicaps this year's Emmy Awards and also tells us which new shows are worth watching in the upcoming season. We also continue our discussion on the publishing industry, which due to the dramatic changes in how they do business, is becoming one of the more fascinating parts of the entertainment industry. As e-book sales increase, popular authors are beginning to announce plans to release new work directly to readers and Amazon plans on creating a Netflix fof books. Meanwhile, a The Hollywood Reporter served a cease and desist order on Deadline.com which sparked a war of words between the two trade outlets. Is the Reporter in financial trouble, and if so, should Deadline staff be spreading the word to potential advertisers? We also cover the week's top entertainment news including the controversy over Mel Gibson's next directorial effort, P.J. Harvey's second Mercury Prize and Ryan Seacrest's bid for his very own cable network. Marc Berman's TV Media Insights http://www.tvmediainsights.com/ (http://www.tvmediainsights.com/) Gwyneth Paltrow, Justin Timberlake, Boardwalk Empire Win Creative Arts Emmys http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2011/09/gwyneth-paltrow-justin.... (http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2011/09/gwyneth-paltrow-justin-timberlake-emmys.html) P.J. Harvey Wins 2011 Mercury Prize http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=104.... (http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1046502&c=1) Omar Tyree Self-Pubs New Serialized E-Novel http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/digital/content-and-e-.... (http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/digital/content-and-e-books/article/48626-omar-tyree-self-pubs-new-serialized-e-novel.html) E-book Sales Jump In June, Print Plunges http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/financial.... (http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/financial-reporting/article/48646-e-book-sales-jump-in-june-print-plunges.html) Amazon In Talks To Launch Digital Book Library http://online.wsj.com/article/SB100014240531119042655045765650.... (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424053111904265504576565040210224696.html) NFL Sunday Night Football Ratings Best Season Opening In 15 Years http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/nfl-sunday-night-.... (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/nfl-sunday-night-football-ratings-best-season-opening-15-years-234089) NBC Nabs Record $35 Million In Super Bowl Spots http://www.adweek.com/news/television/nbc-nabs-record-35.... (http://www.adweek.com/news/television/nbc-nabs-record-35-million-super-bowl-spots-134600) ESPN Re-Ups Monday Night Football Pact Through 2021 http://www.adweek.com/news/television/espn-re-ups-monday.... (http://www.adweek.com/news/television/espn-re-ups-monday-night-football-pact-through-2021-134689) Mel Gibson To Direct Film About Jewish Folk Hero Judah Maccabee! http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/jewish-leaders-slam-mel-gibson-233113 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/jewish-leaders-slam-mel-gibson-233113) Meryl Streep, Neil Diamond and Yo-Yo Ma Among Kennedy Center Honorees http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/09/07/meryl-streep-neil.... (http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/09/07/meryl-streep-neil-diamond-and-yo-yo-ma-among-kennedy-center-honorees/) Russell Crowe In Negotiations To Star In 'Les Miserables' http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/russell-crowe-negotiations-star-les-233060 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/russell-crowe-negotiations-star-les-233060) U.S. | 9/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Showbiz Sandbox 117: Crunching The Numbers Behind Summer’s New Box Office Records | Big budget sequels and super hero movies helped push the bar on summer box office records slightly higher. North American grosses rose to $4.4 billion as overseas markets improved to $8.2 billion in receipts. But how much did all those blockbusters actually cost to produce and market? After all the money is counted, how profitable will the latest installments of "Pirates of the Caribbean" and "Transformers" truly be? We sharpen our pencils and do the math to answer all these questions and more. One future blockbuster that was recently axed by Disney may actually get made after all. The studios is lowering the budget on "The Lone Ranger" by asking star Johnny Depp and filmmaker Gore Verbinski to take a pay cut. The publishing world also seems to be doing quite well lately thanks to strong sales of digital titles. Even though the e-books may be getting all the love in mainstream media stories, Random House wants everyone to know that print books aren't dead. In fact, the sale of hardcover and paperback books still outpaces their digital counterparts. We also cover all the week's top entertainment news including the "controversial" selection of Chaz Bono to appear on "Dancing With The Stars", why Starz is breaking up with Netflix, Sinead O'Connor's dating problems, and whether reality television needs to be reformed. Hollywood Scores A Record Summer Worldwide http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/box-office-update-hollywood-scores-231220 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/box-office-update-hollywood-scores-231220) Record Summer Box Office Looms as 'The Smurfs' Takes No. 1 Spot Again http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/foreign-box-office-report-record-231124 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/foreign-box-office-report-record-231124) Neither Smurf Nor Wizard Could Save Summer Movie Attendance http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/05/business/media/summer-movie-attendance-continues-to-erode.html (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/05/business/media/summer-movie-attendance-continues-to-erode.html) China Headed for $2 Billion Box Office Record In 2011 http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/china-headed-2-billion-box-223854 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/china-headed-2-billion-box-223854) Why Disney Might Make 'Lone Ranger' - Reluctantly http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/why-disney-might-make-lone-230271 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/why-disney-might-make-lone-230271) Telluride 2011: Festival Gives Promising Look Into The Fall http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/telluride-2011-festival-gives-promising-231284 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/telluride-2011-festival-gives-promising-231284) Revamping Reality http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/08/28/revamping-reality/ (http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/08/28/revamping-reality/) ABC Attacked By 'DWTS' Fans Over Chaz Bono Casting http://www.thewrap.com/tv/article/abc-hit-attacks-chaz-bono-after-dwts-casting-30586 (http://www.thewrap.com/tv/article/abc-hit-attacks-chaz-bono-after-dwts-casting-30586) Unbroken Tops One Million Sold In Hardcover http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/publisher-news/article/48562-unbroken-tops-one-million-sold-in-hardcover.html (http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/publisher-news/article/48562-unbroken-tops-one-million-sold-in-hardcover.html) Profits Surge At Random House http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/financial-reporting/article/48530-profits-surge-at-random-house.html (http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/financial-reporting/article/48530-profits-surge-at-random-house.html) Sony Tablets Coming In September http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/digital/devices/article/48536-sony-tablets-coming-in-september.html (http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/digital/devices/article/48536-sony-tablets-coming-in-september.html) | 9/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Showbiz Sandbox 116: Will Hollywood Miss Steve Jobs? | Last week's news that Steve Jobs was stepping down as the CEO of Apple caused headline writers all over the world to work overtime. Sure Jobs became a household name by helping revolutionize personal computing, but he also helped shape the modern entertainment industry with products such as iTunes, the iPod and the iPad. And we shouldn't forget his role in founding a little animation company called Pixar. We discuss what Jobs departure from Apple means to Hollywood and why some entertainment execs may be secretly relieved to see him exit the stage. On the other hand, news that filmmaker Ridley Scott was working on a sequel to his sci-fi masterpiece "Blade Runner" didn't seem to please anyone. Some showbiz pundits went so far as to call the idea "catastrophically bad". We'll explain why. Over in the world of television, one of the husbands on "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" committed suicide causing Bravo to re-edit episodes for the upcoming season. Will the death of Russell Armstrong cause networks to rethink how they handle reality television? Of course, we also cover the week's top entertainment news, including what Katy Perry and Michael Jackson have in common, why China sees Lady Gaga as a cultural threat and some of the oddball requests that can be found in the performance contracts of some musicians. Why Ridley Scott Returning To Blade Runner Really Is The Beginning Of The End http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/motion-captured/posts/why-ridley-scott-returning-to-blade-runner-really-is-the-beginning-of-the-end (http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/motion-captured/posts/why-ridley-scott-returning-to-blade-runner-really-is-the-beginning-of-the-end) How Steve Jobs Changed The Way We Listen http://www.npr.org/blogs/allsongs/2011/08/24/139929797/how-steve-jobs-changed-the-way-we-listen (http://www.npr.org/blogs/allsongs/2011/08/24/139929797/how-steve-jobs-changed-the-way-we-listen) Apple's Steve Jobs Revolutionized TV Too http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2011/08/apples-jobs-revolutionized-tv-too.html (http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2011/08/apples-jobs-revolutionized-tv-too.html) MTV VMA: Katy Perry Tops Award Winners http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/video-music-award-winners-228667 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/video-music-award-winners-228667) Katy Perry Responds To Making Hot 100 History http://www.billboard.com/#/news/exclusive-katy-perry-responds-to-making-1005319602.story (http://www.billboard.com/#/news/exclusive-katy-perry-responds-to-making-1005319602.story) Jerry Leiber, Prolific Writer Of 1950s Hits, Dies At 78 http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/23/arts/music/jerry-leiber-rock-n-roll-lyricist-dies-at-78.html (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/23/arts/music/jerry-leiber-rock-n-roll-lyricist-dies-at-78.html) Bravo Will Delay Premiere of 'Real Housewives' In Wake of Armstrong Death http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/source-bravo-will-delay-premiere-225041 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/source-bravo-will-delay-premiere-225041) Addams Family Broadway Musical Will Close At Years End http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/08/24/oh-snap-addams-family-broadway-musical-will-close-at-years-end/ (http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/08/24/oh-snap-addams-family-broadway-musical-will-close-at-years-end/) Reeve Carney To Play Jeff Buckley In Biographical Film http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/08/16/reeve-carney-to-play-jeff-buckley-in-biographical-film/ (http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/08/16/reeve-carney-to-play-jeff-buckley-in-biographical-film/) Apple Ends Its TV Episode Rental Service http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/27/technology/apple-ends-its-tv-episode-rental-service.html (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/27/technology/apple-ends-its-tv-episode-rental-service.html) RIM Unveils New Cloud-Based Music Service http://ca.reuters.com/article/technologyNews/idCATRE77O1CK20110825 | 8/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Showbiz Sandbox 115: Record Industry Wages A Quiet War Over Song Rights | When the United States copyright law was revised in the mid-1970's a little-known provision was included that lets musicians and songwriters reclaim ownership of their recordings after 35 years. Artists such as Bryan Adams, Bob Dylan, Loretta Lynn, Tom Petty and Tom Waits are set to regain control of their recordings starting in 2013 thanks to these "termination rights". Rather than lose control of works worth millions of dollars, New York Times culture reporter Larry Rohter discusses how record labels plan to fight the provision in court. Also picking a fight is Disney, which halted production of "The Lone Ranger" which was to star Johnny Depp and be directed by Gore Verbinski. Does pulling the plug on Jerry Bruckheimer's latest blockbuster mean that Depp will refuse participate in another "Pirates of the Caribbean" sequel? AMC has had its fair share of scuffles lately. After numerous disputes with the creators of their hit shows, AMC has become not only one of the most acclaimed cable networks in recent memory, but also one of the most troubled. We also provide analysis of all the week's major entertainment headlines including Tyler Perry's new cable network, the potential return of Mike Myers as Austin Powers, and the truly odd choice of who will be producing next year's Oscar telecast. Johnny Depp's "The Lone Ranger" Shut Down By Disney http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/johnny-depps-lone-ranger-shut-222777 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/johnny-depps-lone-ranger-shut-222777) Could Things Break Any Worse For AMC http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/08/16/could-things-break-any-worse.... (http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/08/16/could-things-break-any-worse-for-amc/) 'The Walking Dead': What Really Happened To Fired Showrunner Frank Darabont http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/walking-dead-what-happened-fired.... (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/walking-dead-what-happened-fired-221449) AMC Renews Breaking Bad http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/amc-renews-breaking-bad-16-222364 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/amc-renews-breaking-bad-16-222364) Syfy, In Reversal, Pulls Plug On ‘Eureka’ http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/08/09/syfy-in-reversal-pulls-plug-on-eureka/ (http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/08/09/syfy-in-reversal-pulls-plug-on-eureka/) CBS Orders Script For New TV Take On "Bewitched" http://www.hitfix.com/articles/cbs-orders-script-for-new-tv-take-on-bewitched (http://www.hitfix.com/articles/cbs-orders-script-for-new-tv-take-on-bewitched) 'The Lincoln Lawyer,' 'Nanny Diaries' May Be Headed To ABC http://www.hitfix.com/articles/the-lincoln-lawyer-nanny-diaries-headed-to-abc (http://www.hitfix.com/articles/the-lincoln-lawyer-nanny-diaries-headed-to-abc) Ex-porn Stars Show Off Their Musical Talents http://www.edmontonjournal.com/opinion/porn+stars+show+their+musical.... (http://www.edmontonjournal.com/opinion/porn+stars+show+their+musical+talents/5203535/story.html) Jerry Lewis Will Retire From Labor Day Telethon http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/05/17/jerry-lewis-will-retire-from-labor.... (http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/05/17/jerry-lewis-will-retire-from-labor-day-telethon/) Bert and Ernie: Just Friends, Not Gay, Will Not Get Married http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/nationnow/2011/08/bert-and-ernie-just-friends.... (http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/nationnow/2011/08/bert-and-ernie-just-friends-not-gay-will-not-get-married.html) Weinsteins Eye Their Own Broadway Productions http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/weinsteins-eye-own-broadway.... (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/weinsteins-eye-own-broadway-productions-223048) Bill Paxton To Duel With Kevin Costner In History's 'Hatfields and McCoys' http://popwatch.ew.com/2011/08/16/kevin-costner-bill-paxton-hatfield-mccoys/ (http://popwatch.ew.com/2011/08/16/kevin-costner-bill-paxton-hatfield-mccoys/) TBS Cancels "George Lopez Tonight" | 8/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Showbiz Sandbox 114: Hollywood Overflows With Streaming Content Deals | Digital distribution of television shows, movies and music has become quite trendy in Hollywood. Not a week goes by that companies such as Netflix, Spotify, Hulu and others aren't in the news cutting some sort of deal with a big studio, television network or record label. This past week retail giant Amazon and online video portal YouTube made big additions to their streaming content libraries while Fox decided to limit those who could view their shows online. We provide a rundown of all the recent announcements and what they might mean for you, the consumer. We are also joined by Roger Goff (http://twitter.com/#!/rogergoff), an entertainment attorney with Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin. He helps us understand a few recent lawsuits filed by television producers, especially one in which the producer of "American Idol" is suing Fox over not being made an executive producer on the upcoming reality series "X-Factor". Speaking of legal issues, it turns out the NBCUniversal Comcast merger wasn't as much of a done deal as everyone thought. A federal judge is threatening to hold up approving the union claiming it may not be in the "public interest". Of course we cover all the week's top entertainment news stories as well, including filmmaker Kevin Smith's new talk show, yet another reason filmmaker Lars Von Trier is having an awful year and why the United Kingdom won't let you download pirated content but will let you sell "Star Wars" costumes. Box Office Shocker: R-Rated Comedies Pass $1 Bil in Summer Grosses http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/box-office-shocker-r-rated-215730 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/box-office-shocker-r-rated-215730) Judge Threatens NBCU, Comcast Merger Delay http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000142405311190488830457647265221911.... (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424053111904888304576472652219116660.html) In Deal With NBC, Amazon Seeks To Widen Its Video Streaming Service http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/29/business/media/in-deal-with-nbc-amazon.... (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/29/business/media/in-deal-with-nbc-amazon-seeks-to-widen-its-video-streaming-service.html) Fox To Limit Next Day Streaming On Hulu http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/27/business/media/fox-to-limit-next-day.... (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/27/business/media/fox-to-limit-next-day-streaming-on-hulu.html) YouTube Finalizing Plans To Push Movie-Rental Business Into Mainstream http://www.nypost.com/p/news/business/youtube_pay_plan_n5cTuUzIyoq.... (http://www.nypost.com/p/news/business/youtube_pay_plan_n5cTuUzIyoq4kSTyby3mLL) Sundance Institute To Begin Distributing Independent Films Online http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/la-fi-ct-sundance-20110728.... (http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/la-fi-ct-sundance-20110728,0,6293804.story) AMC Launches Digital Studio, Sets Web Series http://www.deadline.com/2011/07/tca-amc-launches-digital-studio-launches.... (http://www.deadline.com/2011/07/tca-amc-launches-digital-studio-launches-first-web-series/) 'The Walking Dead': Glen Mazzara Takes Over As Showrunner http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/whats-alan-watching/posts/the-walking-dead.... (http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/whats-alan-watching/posts/the-walking-dead-glen-mazzara-takes-over-as-showrunner) PBS Revisits Mister Rogers' Neighborhood With New Spin-Off http://www.tvguide.com/news/mister-rogers-neighborhood-spin-off-1.... (http://www.tvguide.com/news/mister-rogers-neighborhood-spin-off-1035880.aspx) Von Trier Talks Dogville Influence On Norway Massacre http://blogs.indiewire.com/thompsononhollywood/2011/07/30/von_trier_talks.... (http://blogs.indiewire.com/thompsononhollywood/2011/07/30/von_trier_talks_dogville_influence_on_norway_massacre/) Kevin Smith Is Hosting A Talk Show Pilot http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2011/07/director_kevin_smith.... (http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2011/07/director_kevin_smith_may_becom.html) | 8/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Showbiz Sandbox 113: Hollywood Studios Think Twice About Comic-Con | Attendance at this year's Comic-Con was higher than ever. Geoff Boucher of the Los Angeles Times and Alex Billington of First Showing were in San Diego last weekend sitting in on, if not moderating, panel discussions with the likes of Steven Spielberg... | 7/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Showbiz Sandbox 112: Why Netflix Had To Raise Its Prices | You would have thought the world was coming to an end last week after popular movie streaming service Netflix raised its prices by 60%. The company's customers took to blogs and social networks in revolt, threatening to cancel their subscriptions. However, between the cost of mailing DVDs and paying increased licensing fees for content, a Netflix rate hike was inevitable. Is Netflix still one of the best movie bargains available today, and if not, are there any alternatives? Speaking of subscription offerings, one of Europe's hottest music streaming services is finally available in the United States. Will Spotify be able to displace some of the entrenched players in the space like Spotify and Rdio? You can find out for yourself since we have some Spotify invitations to give away to a few lucky listeners. Over in television-land the Emmy nominations were announced and as usual, there were a few noticeable omissions. Just ask "Sons of Anarchy" producer Kurt Sutter who chastised the Academy via Twitter for not recognizing the show's star Katey Sagal (who also happens to be his wife). During Inside Baseball we talk to Abigail Phillips (https://www.eff.org/about/staff/abigail-phillips) from the Electronic Frontier Foundation (https://www.eff.org/) who helps us unravel the "Common Framework for Copyright Alerts" agreed upon by major content owners and Internet service providers. We also cover the week's top entertainment news stories including the News Corp. phone hacking scandal, Arnold Schwarzenegger's comeback and who Mila Kunis is accompanying to the Marine Corps ball. 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2' Final Weekend Total Hits $481.5 Million http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/harry-potter-final-weekend-total-212505 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/harry-potter-final-weekend-total-212505) Sherwood Schwartz Dies At 94; 'Gilligan's Island' And 'Brady Bunch' Creator http://articles.latimes.com/2011/jul/13/local/la-me-sherwood-schwartz-20110713 (http://articles.latimes.com/2011/jul/13/local/la-me-sherwood-schwartz-20110713) 2011 Emmy Nominations Complete List http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/emmy-nominations-2011-full-list-211331 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/emmy-nominations-2011-full-list-211331) Sons of Anarchy’s Kurt Sutter Tweets Away His Rage At Emmy Snub http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2011/07/kurt_sutter_tweets_away.... (http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2011/07/kurt_sutter_tweets_away_his_ra.html) Emmy Snubs: Here's Our Grouse List http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/07/14/emmy-snubs/ (http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/07/14/emmy-snubs/) Why Netflix Raised It's Prices http://pogue.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/07/14/why-netflix-raised-its-prices/ (http://pogue.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/07/14/why-netflix-raised-its-prices/) Netflix Alternatives http://www.pcworld.com/article/235629/netflix_alternatives_other_places.... (http://www.pcworld.com/article/235629/netflix_alternatives_other_places_you_can_get_streaming_media_dvd_rentals.html ) Netflix Renews Deal With NBCUniversal For Streaming TV Shows, Movies http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/netflix-renews-deal-nbcunivers.... (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/netflix-renews-deal-nbcuniversal-streaming-210792) Spotify Music Streaming Service Comes To U.S. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/14/technology/spotify-music-streaming.... (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/14/technology/spotify-music-streaming-service-comes-to-us.html) George R. R. Martin's "Dance With Dragons" Sells Well http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/14/books/george-r-r-martins-dance.... (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/14/books/george-r-r-martins-dance-with-dragons-sells-well.html) Borders Closer To Folding http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/booksel.... (http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/bookselling/article/48031-borders-closer-to-folding.html) | 7/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Showbiz Sandbox 111: Can Paste Magazine Ignite A Digital Publishing Revolution? | Less than a year after ceasing publication of their print edition Paste Magazine has revived itself in a new digital format. The popular music and culture magazine shunned the traditional print medium and relaunched as a weekly web periodical chock full of long-form features, downloadable music and multimedia content. Editor Josh Jackson (http://twitter.com/joshjackson) reveals how the new Paste mPlayer was designed from the ground up as a next-generation publication. Is Paste giving us a glimpse into the future of magazines? Soap operas are in the midst of their own transformation. Rather than canceling "All My Children" and "One Life To Live" as planned, ABC has struck a deal to keep the shows alive on the Internet. Will loyal viewers migrate online to keep up with their favorite soaps? The music industry has also received some good news lately. Not only will the hotly anticipated arrival of Spotify in the United States soon be a reality, but Nielsen Soundscan is reporting that music sales are up slightly this year. Does all of this mean the music business is poised to make a comeback? We answer all these questions and more while providing analysis of the week's top entertainment headlines, including Paramount's plans for an animation studio, Rupert Murdoch's fight to gain control of BSkyB and why your Internet service provider may be in touch about all that pirated content you've been downloading. 'Transformers: Dark Of The Moon' Repeats As Top Box Office Champ http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/box-office-report-transformers-dark.... (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/box-office-report-transformers-dark-209511) Paramount Announces Animation division Amid Dreamworks Departure Rumors http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/motion-captured/posts/paramount-announces-anim.... (http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/motion-captured/posts/paramount-announces-animation-division-amid-dreamworks-departure-rumors) Paste Magazine Returns With New Digital mPlayer http://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2011/06/paste-magazine-returns-with.... (http://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2011/06/paste-magazine-returns-with-new-digital-mplayer.html) Amazon Offers Unlimited Cloud Music Storage For $20 Per Year http://techland.time.com/2011/07/07/amazon-offers-unlimited-cloud-music.... (http://techland.time.com/2011/07/07/amazon-offers-unlimited-cloud-music-storage-for-20-per-year/ ) Spotify Coming 'Soon' To U.S., Albeit No Deal (Yet) With Warner Music http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2011/07/spotify-teaser.... (http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2011/07/spotify-teaser-coming-soon-to-the-us.html) Nielsen Soundscan 2011 Midyear Report: Music Sales Up For A Change http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2011/07/nielsen-soundscan-midyear.... (http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2011/07/nielsen-soundscan-midyear-report-music-sales-retail-albums.html) Beloved Soap Operas To Migrate Online http://www.nypost.com/p/news/business/beloved_soap_operas_to_migrate_online.... (http://www.nypost.com/p/news/business/beloved_soap_operas_to_migrate_online_m43crD8GDK4h8aRDIGRwjJ) Scandal Shifts Britain’s Media And Political Landscape http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/08/world/europe/08britain.html (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/08/world/europe/08britain.html) StumbleUpon Drives More U.S. Web Traffic Than Facebook http://www.adweek.com/news/technology/stumbleupon-drives-more-us-web-tra.... (http://www.adweek.com/news/technology/stumbleupon-drives-more-us-web-traffic-facebook-133207) The Potter In Print Count http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/publisher-news/.... (http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/publisher-news/article/47903-the-potter-in-print-count.html) Highest-PaidAactresses: Angelina Jolie, Sarah Jessica Parker Rake It In http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/gossip/2011/07/highest-paid-actresses-ang.... | 7/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Showbiz Sandbox 110: “Transformers” Proves Mediocrity Makes Money | When "Transformers 3: Dark of the Moon" hit theaters over the Fourth of July holiday weekend fans of the franchise were relieved to discover it wasn't nearly as bad ad the second film. That seems to be a fairly common response to Michael Bay's latest critic-proof popcorn blockbuster. The highly anticipated movie made nearly $400 million at the worldwide box office in its first week explaining why studios love such formulaic dreck and all but ensuring another sequel. Last week also saw the sale of MySpace. The once dominant social network Internet site which was once valued at $12 billion was sold by News Corp. at a loss for a mere $35 million. What may be more surprising than anyone actually wanting to buy MySpace is that pop star Justin Timberlake has been tapped to help turn the company's fortunes around by focusing on music. Speaking of music, NPR tried to figure out how much it costs to make a hit pop song by examining the finances behind Rihanna's recent single "Man Down". Apparently all it takes is $1.1 million in production and promotions costs and 12 minutes to right the lyrics. Of course we also review all the week's top entertainment headlines including plans for another movie based on a Disney theme park ride, a Charlie Sheen celebrity roast and Netflix's trip to Latin America. 'Transformers' A U.S. Hit, Soars Even Higher Abroad http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2011/07/box-office.... (http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2011/07/box-office-transformers.html) MoviePass Put On Hold Amid Negative Reactions From Theater Owners http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/moviepass-put-hold-negative-reactions.... (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/moviepass-put-hold-negative-reactions-207402) News Corp. Sells MySpace To Specific Media For $35 Million http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/news-corp-agrees-sell-myspace-206897 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/news-corp-agrees-sell-myspace-206897) Justin Timberlake Takes Stake In MySpace http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/justin-timberlake-takes-stake.... (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/justin-timberlake-takes-stake-myspace-206943) Top 10 Musicians Sharing Content On Facebook Drive 80 Million Pageviews http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2011/06/top-10-musicians-sharing-content.... (http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2011/06/top-10-musicians-sharing-content-on-facebook.html) How Much Does It Cost To Make A Hit Song http://www.npr.org/blogs/money/2011/07/05/137530847/how-much-does-it.... (http://www.npr.org/blogs/money/2011/07/05/137530847/how-much-does-it-cost-to-make-a-hit-song) Netflix Stock Hits All-Time High After Latin America, Caribbean Expansion Announced http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/netflix-stock-hits-all-time-207966 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/netflix-stock-hits-all-time-207966) Chord Overstreet Is No Longer A 'Glee' Regular http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2011/07/glee_cast_reshuffle.html (http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2011/07/glee_cast_reshuffle.html) David Gray Release Live Album Through GroupOn http://www.americansongwriter.com/2011/06/david-gray-releases-live-album.... (http://www.americansongwriter.com/2011/06/david-gray-releases-live-album-through-groupon/) Disney Prepping Adventure Movie Based On Matterhorn Ride http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/disney-prepping-adventure-.... (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/disney-prepping-adventure-movie-based-206982) ESPN Finalizes 12-Year Deal For Wimbledon Rights http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/espn-finalizes-12-year-deal-207980 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/espn-finalizes-12-year-deal-207980) Amazon To Acquire UK Online Book Seller And Publisher http://allthingsd.com/20110704/amazon-to-acquire-uk-online-book-seller.... (http://allthingsd.com/20110704/amazon-to-acquire-uk-online-book-seller-and-publisher/) | 7/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Showbiz Sandbox 109: Making Grammar Fun (And F*cking Funny) | When Chris Baker (http://ilovechrisbaker.com/) isn't working on Madison Avenue for a big advertising firm, he is creating some of the world's most exclusive websites... literarily. TheWorldsMostExclusiveWebsite.com (http://www.theworldsmostexclusivewebsite.com/) only lets verified celebrities and big wigs past the home page. His website M. Night School (http://www.mnightschool.org/) is crowd-sourcing enough funds to send director M. Night Shyamalan back to film school. Baker joins us to discuss his latest effort, "The Elements of F*cking Style (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/031258377X/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=showbsandb-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399373&creativeASIN=031258377X)(http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=&l=as2&o=1&a=031258377X&camp=217145&creative=399373)", a book that, unlike the one it parodies, employs sex, drugs and swearing to help teach readers proper English grammar. After this past weekend, Baker may want to send Pixar back to film school. "Cars 2", the company's highly anticipated sequel to their blockbuster "Cars", was given a drubbing by critics. However, critical acclaim may not matter for a film that earns $2 billion a year in merchandising. At least nobody's forcing you to see "Cars 2". That might not be an option in China where the government is "suggesting" that everyone see "Beginning of the Great Revival," a propaganda film disguised as a historical epic detailing the founding of China's Communist Party. We review all the week's top entertainment news, including the potential sale of video streaming site Hulu.com, J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter project and why your Internet service provider may kick you offline for downloading pirated music or movies. Michael Bay Wants You to See Transformers In The Most Expensive Way Possible http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2011/06/michael_bay_wants_you_to.... (http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2011/06/michael_bay_wants_you_to_see_t.html) Disney's 'Cars 2' A Hit Already - In Stores http://online.wsj.com/article/SB100014240527023044533045763907206377.... (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304453304576390720637710278.html) '13 Women': Zhang Yimou's Chinese & English Film Starring Christian Bale Wraps http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/06/23/13-women-zhang-yimous-christian.... (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/06/23/13-women-zhang-yimous-christian-bale_n_882823.html) Political Maneuvers Drive 'Beginning Of The Great Revival's' Success http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/la-et-communist-movie-20110624.... (http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/la-et-communist-movie-20110624,0,2466369.story) Website Hulu Considers Sale http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303936704576400133483416612.html (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303936704576400133483416612.html) Hulu's Owners Weigh Cons Of A Possible Sale Of The Site http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304447804576409641800748236.html (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304447804576409641800748236.html) Casting Announced For "Relatively Speaking" Comedies By Woody Allen, Elaine May and Ethan Coen http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/06/22/casting-announced-for-relatively.... (http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/06/22/casting-announced-for-relatively-speaking-comedies-by-woody-allen-elaine-may-and-ethan-coen/) Angela Bassett Will Star Opposite Samuel L. Jackson In "The Mountaintop" http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/06/21/angela-bassett-will-star-opposite.... (http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/06/21/angela-bassett-will-star-opposite-samuel-l-jackson-in-the-mountaintop/) How the Numbers Add Up (Way Up) For ‘Spider-Man’ http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/23/theater/spider-man-by-the-numbers.... (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/23/theater/spider-man-by-the-numbers-breaking-down-its-costs.html) J.K. Rowling Reveals Pottermore, Says It Is A Unique Online Experience | 6/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Showbiz Sandbox 108: China Becomes Hollywood’s New Best Frenemy | Hollywood movie studios have been raking in the yuan at the Chinese box office over the past year. This despite China missing the most recent World Trade Organization deadline to open its market to more foreign films. Forced to work through governmen... | 6/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Showbiz Sandbox 107: The Pros And Cons Of Cloud Music Services | After months of rumors and speculation Apple finally announced their cloud music service last week. Aptly named iCloud, the new service joins similar offerings from both Amazon and Google. Though each of the services has their benefits, no two are exactly alike. Amazon and Google stream music over the Internet and require you to upload your entire music library. Apple doesn't do any of those things. We dissect the pros and cons of all three services and wonder why anyone really needs them in the first place. Something else that's probably not needed is a sequel to "Tron: Legacy" but thanks to a television series spinoff of last year's sci-fi blockbuster, we'll probably get one. And it will probably be in 3D like its predecessor even though Dreamworks Animation head Jeffrey Katzenberg is heartbroken over the decline of the format. The Tony Awards were handed out on Sunday and as we predicted, "The Book Of Mormon" walked off with the most trophies, including Best Musical. But what is a Tony really worth to a Broadway show's bottom line? We'll try and find out. We also cover and provide analysis of the week's top entertainment news stories, including the economy of concert tours, comedian Tracy Morgan's homophobic rant and Laurence Fishburne's departure from "CSI". Jeffrey Katzenberg On The 'Heartbreaking' Decline Of 3D http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/jeffrey-katzenberg-why-hollywood-is.... (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/jeffrey-katzenberg-why-hollywood-is-196616) Laura Ziskin, Producer of 'Spider-Man,' 'Pretty Woman,' Dies At 61 http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/laura-ziskin-producer-spider-man-197145 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/laura-ziskin-producer-spider-man-197145) "Tron: Legacy" Sequel In Motion With New Writer http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/tron-legacy-sequel-motion-new.... (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/tron-legacy-sequel-motion-new-195714) Warner Bros. Release 3D Looney Tunes Short Films Theatrically http://www.thewrap.com/movies/article/warner-bros-releasing-3d-looney-tunes.... (http://www.thewrap.com/movies/article/warner-bros-releasing-3d-looney-tunes-short-films-theatrically-28056) Adele's 21 To Return To Number 1 On Billboard http://www.billboard.com/#/news/adele-s-21-to-return-to-no-1-on-billboard-10.... (http://www.billboard.com/#/news/adele-s-21-to-return-to-no-1-on-billboard-1005221552.story) Bad Weather Ends Black Eyed Peas Central Park Show http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/06/09/bad-weather-ends-central-park.... (http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/06/09/bad-weather-ends-central-park-show/) Paul McCartney To Play Yankee Stadium http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/06/08/paul-mccartney-to-perform-at.... (http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/06/08/paul-mccartney-to-perform-at-yankee-stadium/) The Concert Tour Economy http://www.newsweek.com/2011/06/05/the-concert-tour-economy.html (http://www.newsweek.com/2011/06/05/the-concert-tour-economy.html) A Doodle For An Instrumental Inventor http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2011/06/doodle-for-instrumental-inventor.html (http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2011/06/doodle-for-instrumental-inventor.html) 65th Annual Tony Awards - Complete List Of Winners http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/65th_Tony_Awards (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/65th_Tony_Awards) 5 Lessons The Oscars Can Learn From The Tony Awards http://www.movieline.com/2011/06/5-lessons-the-oscars-can-learn-from-the.... (http://www.movieline.com/2011/06/5-lessons-the-oscars-can-learn-from-the-tony-awards.php) Just How Much Is A Tony Worth? http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/06/09/just-how-much-is-a-tony-worth/ (http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/06/09/just-how-much-is-a-tony-worth/) Human Centipede 2 Director Criticises BBFC Over Rejection http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2011/jun/07/human-centipede-2-ban-tom.... | 6/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Showbiz Sandbox 106: A Tony Awards Preview Of Broadway’s Billion Dollar Year | Even without all the news surrounding the troubled production of "Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark", Broadway gave us plenty to talk about over the past year. This season brought more critically acclaimed (and financially successful) productions than during any time in recent memory. Brian Scott Lipton, editor-in-chief of TheaterMania.com (http://www.theatermania.com/), tells us who he thinks will win the year's top Tony Awards on Sunday evening. Movie box office is also on the rise after a disappointing first half of the year. Even so, the film grosses being earned in North America are being dwarfed by international box office. We'll explain why. Meanwhile, Lady Gaga ruled the album charts with her new release thanks to some help from Amazon.com. A number of artists are finding new and innovative ways to sell their music. In fact, the Kaiser Chiefs are allowing fans to create and sell their own albums with the band's music. We also provide analysis the week's top entertainment news stories including, Katie Couric's new gig at ABC, Adele's canceled tour and how e-books talk dominated this year's BookExpo. 'Kung Fu Panda 2' Sets Chinese Box Office Record http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/kung-fu-panda-2-sets-194973 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/kung-fu-panda-2-sets-194973) The High Price Of Amazon's Gaga Deal http://www.adweek.com/news/technology/high-price-amazons-gaga-deal-132209 (http://www.adweek.com/news/technology/high-price-amazons-gaga-deal-132209) Amazon Boosts Lady Gaga http://online.wsj.com/article/SB100014240527023036574045763581706152781.... (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303657404576358170615278138.html) Fans Rock-Out On A Sales Commission http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303657404576359824168872.... (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303657404576359824168872148.html) Bjork Releases Details About iPad Inspired Record http://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2011/05/bjork-releases-details-about.... (http://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2011/05/bjork-releases-details-about-ipad-inspired-record.html) Apple Paying $100-$150 Million To Labels For iCloud http://www.nypost.com/p/news/business/apple_pays_music_bigs_OcxlGqT1.... (http://www.nypost.com/p/news/business/apple_pays_music_bigs_OcxlGqT1E0P5P9vzosxtyK) Tony Awards Coverage On TheaterMania http://www.theatermania.com/feature/tony-awards-2011/ (http://www.theatermania.com/feature/tony-awards-2011/) Broadway Season Box Office Up Nearly 6 Percent http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/05/31/how-to-succeed-in-show.... (http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/05/31/how-to-succeed-in-show-business-broadway-season-box-office-up-nearly-6-percent/) A Rocky Musical Is Moving Ahead http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/06/01/gonna-fly-soon-a-rocky.... (http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/06/01/gonna-fly-soon-a-rocky-musical-is-moving-ahead/) Broadway Backlash Against Hollywood Stars Heats Up http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/broadway-backlash-hollywood.... (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/broadway-backlash-hollywood-stars-heats-193117) Stage Version Of 'Once' Will Start Downtown http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/06/05/stage-version-of-once-will.... (http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/06/05/stage-version-of-once-will-start-downtown/) For Couric, ABC's Pitch Proved Best http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/06/business/media/06couric.html (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/06/business/media/06couric.html) Adele Cancels Remainder Of Tour Due To Laryngitis http://www.thedailyswarm.com/headlines/adele-cancels-remainder-tour.... (http://www.thedailyswarm.com/headlines/adele-cancels-remainder-tour-due-laryngitis/) Cheryl Cole Out as U.K. Judge of 'The X Factor' Amid Drama http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/cheryl-cole-as-uk-judge-193113 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/cheryl-cole-as-uk-judge-193113) | 6/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Showbiz Sandbox 105: The Dark Truth About Digital Cinema | When Ty Burr (http://www.twitter.com/tyburr), film critic for The Boston Globe, noticed that the films he was seeing didn't appear as bright as they usually do he did a little investigating to figure out why. What he discovered, and documented in a recent front page article, is that some major theater chains are leaving moviegoers in the dark by regularly misusing digital projection equipment. Burr joins us to explain why this is happening and what cinema patrons can do about it. Meanwhile, the market for streaming music online hasn't cooled off. Apple is about to announce a service the company has dubbed iCloud and it is rumored that Facebook may integrate Spotify into its website. It seems more people are listening to more music than ever before. That may be why the Coachella Music Festival is doubling down and expanding the event to two weekends next year. Oprah Winfrey ended her long-running talk show last week and nearly 17 million people tuned in to watch. Yet that audience pales in comparison to the 28 million viewers that watched the final episode of this season's "American Idol". That's nearly a 20% increase over last years finale. We also provide coverage and analysis of all the weeks top entertainment news, including a record setting Memorial Day weekend at the box office, some changes to Simon Cowell's "The X-Factor" and how Academy members will be voting for next year's Oscar winners. ‘Hangover II’ Biggest Comedy Bow of All Time at $137.4 Million http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/hangover-part-ii-biggest-comedy-192954 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/hangover-part-ii-biggest-comedy-192954) Did Sony Leak The Red Band Trailer For Dragon Tattoo? http://celluloidjunkie.com/2011/05/30/did-sony-leak-the-red-band-trailer-for.... (http://celluloidjunkie.com/2011/05/30/did-sony-leak-the-red-band-trailer-for-dragon-tattoo/) Facebook To Launch Music Service With Spotify http://blogs.forbes.com/parmyolson/2011/05/25/facebook-to-launch-music.... (http://blogs.forbes.com/parmyolson/2011/05/25/facebook-to-launch-music-service-with-spotify/) Apple's Deals May Transform Digital Music http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/11_23/b4231035679728.... (http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/11_23/b4231035679728_page_2.htm) Goldenvoice Expanding Coachella Into A Multi-Weekend Event http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2011/05/goldenvoice.... (http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2011/05/goldenvoice-expanding-coachella-into-a-multi-weekend-event.html) Oprah's Last Show Delivers Highest Ratings In 17 Years http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/oprahs-last-show-delivers-highest-192626 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/oprahs-last-show-delivers-highest-192626) Idol Finale Up From Last Year http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/tv-ratings-idol-finale-up-192613 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/tv-ratings-idol-finale-up-192613) When It Comes To Ad Avoidance Smart Phones A Bigger Distraction Than DVRs http://adage.com/article/adagestat/smartphones-a-bigger-distraction-dvrs/227725/ (http://adage.com/article/adagestat/smartphones-a-bigger-distraction-dvrs/227725/) Dish's BlockBuster Stores Lower Film Rental Prices http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/dishs-blockbuster-stores-lower-film-192773 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/dishs-blockbuster-stores-lower-film-192773) Upload DVDs To Flixster? That's Time Warner's Very Big Idea http://www.deadline.com/2011/05/upload-dvds-to-flixster-thats-time-warners.... (http://www.deadline.com/2011/05/upload-dvds-to-flixster-thats-time-warners-very-big-idea-exec-says/) The Truth Behind Cheryl Cole's 'X-Factor' Departure http://www.periscopepost.com/2011/06/the-truth-behind-cheryl-cole’s-us-x.... (http://www.periscopepost.com/2011/06/the-truth-behind-cheryl-cole’s-us-x-factor-departure/) Amazon Publishing Causes Rivals Some Unease http://www.adweek. | 6/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Showbiz Sandbox 104: ‘Pirates’ Proves The Importance Of A Global Box Office | Despite earning more than $90 million in North America during its debut weekend, the opening of "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides" did not live up to many industry insiders lofty expectations for the movie. However, considering the film mad... | 5/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Showbiz Sandbox 103: Midnight In Cannes – This Year’s Fest Sparks Fireworks | Woody Allen's film "Midnight In Paris" opened the 64th annual Cannes Film Festival last week, but it was Terrence Malick's long awaited "Tree of Life" which everyone was eager to see. The film divided audiences with some booing loudly and others proclaiming it a masterpiece. We provide all the highlights from this year's festival, including news about films and the scene along the Croisette. Google decided not to wait around for record labels to offer them a decent license before launching their cloud music service. After watching Amazon launch their own music service, Google realized they would never get an appropriate licensing deal from the labels so took matters into their own hands. Meanwhile, major television networks began holding their upfronts where they inform advertisers, and the world, what shows will air during the fall television season. We fill you in on who made the cut, who got cut, and why. The announcement that Ashton Kutcher will replace Charlie Sheen on "Two and a Half Men" was the biggest television news of the week. We review all the week's top entertainment news stories including Jerry Lewis' retirement, a new anti-piracy bill making its way through Congress and why worldwide box office matters. Showbiz Sandbox Cannes Updates On YouTube http://www.youtube.com/showbizsandbox (http://www.youtube.com/showbizsandbox) $12M Budgeted Black Swan Passes $300M http://www.deadline.com/2011/05/12m-budgeted-black-swan-passes-300m/ (http://www.deadline.com/2011/05/12m-budgeted-black-swan-passes-300m/) Cannes 2011 - The Four Star Review - Terrence Malick's "Tree of Life" http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michael-giltz/cannes-2011-the-four-star.... (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michael-giltz/cannes-2011-the-four-star_b_862393.html) Cannes 2011 - Angry Kids, Dying Kids and Kids In Danger http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michael-giltz/cannes-2011-day-two-angry.... (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michael-giltz/cannes-2011-day-two-angry_b_861554.html) Cannes 2011 - Woody Loves Paris, Sleeping Beauty Gets Dark http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michael-giltz/cannes-2011-woody-loves.... (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michael-giltz/cannes-2011-woody-loves-p_b_860847.html) Adele Is At Number One For 8th Week http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/05/18/adele-is-at-no-1-for-8th.... (http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/05/18/adele-is-at-no-1-for-8th-week-but-lady-gaga-is-on-deck/) Kutcher To Replace Sheen On "Two And A Half Men" http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/05/13/kutcher-hints-of-a.... (http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/05/13/kutcher-hints-of-a-role-on-two-and-a-half-men/) CBS Cancels Sh-t My Dad Says, The Defenders and Mad Love http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/cbs-cancels-s-my-dad-188419 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/cbs-cancels-s-my-dad-188419) Fox Unveils 2011-12 Television Schedule http://www.marketwatch.com/story/fox-unveils-2011-12-television-slate.... (http://www.marketwatch.com/story/fox-unveils-2011-12-television-slate-2011-05-16) NBC To Offer Six New Series This Fall http://www.adweek.com/upfronts-blog/nbc-offer-six-new-series-fall-131643 (http://www.adweek.com/upfronts-blog/nbc-offer-six-new-series-fall-131643) ABC To Add 12 New Series For 2011-12 http://www.adweek.com/upfronts-blog/abc-add-12-new-series-2011-12-131642 (http://www.adweek.com/upfronts-blog/abc-add-12-new-series-2011-12-131642) Jerry Lewis To Retire From Telethon http://content.usatoday.com/communities/entertainment/post/2011/05/.... (http://content.usatoday.com/communities/entertainment/post/2011/05/jerry-lewis-to-retire-from-telethon/1) LimeWire Settles Law Suit With Record Labels For $105 Million http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2011/05/.... (http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2011/05/limewire-and-founder-pay-labels-105-million-to-settle-lawsuit.html) LiveNation, | 5/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Showbiz Sandbox 102: Why Music Videos Matter (Again) | Music videos rose to prominence in the 1980s to become on of the most important promotional vehicles for new music. As fans grew tired of watching their favorite musicians lip sync their way through elaborate videos MTV and the like stopped showing them. However, with the advent of inexpensive production equipment and the ability to reach a massive global audience via the Internet, musicians have begun churning out a new crop of innovative, and at times interactive, music videos, revitalizing an art form once written off as extinct. In other music news, Warner Music Group was finally auctioned off for $3.3 billion. Now there is talk that the record labels new owner might scoop up EMI making Warner Music Group even larger than it is already. Meanwhile, in an attempt to reverse declining box office, concert promoters are trying to win audiences back with cheaper ticket prices and high-end acts. Flixster and Rotten Tomatoes, two of the Internet's most popular movie sites, were sold to Warner Bros. We debate whether the move will influence some of the reviews and recommendations the websites have become known for. We also discuss and analyze the week's top entertainment news stories, including the Tony nominations, executive shakeups at both MTV and Oprah Winfrey's network, and how Jerry Seinfeld plans to stay relevant through his new website. The Film Department Shutters http://www.deadline.com/2011/05/exclusive-the-film-department-shutters/ (http://www.deadline.com/2011/05/exclusive-the-film-department-shutters/) Flixster and Rotten Tomatoes Bought By Warner Bros. Home Entertainment http://www.deadline.com/2011/05/flixster-and-rotten-tomatoes-bought-by-warner.... (http://www.deadline.com/2011/05/flixster-and-rotten-tomatoes-bought-by-warner-bros-home-entertainment-will-operate-independently/) Blavatnik Agrees To Buy Warner Music Group For $1.3 Billion http://www.businessweek.com/news/2011-05-06/blavatnik-agrees-to-buy-warner.... (http://www.businessweek.com/news/2011-05-06/blavatnik-agrees-to-buy-warner-music-group-for-1-3-billion.html) Amazon Launches 69 cent MP3 Store For Top Selling Tunes http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2011/04/price-war-amazon-launches.... (http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2011/04/price-war-amazon-launches-69-cent-mp3-store-for-top-selling-tunes.html) Beyond Thriller: Reinventing The Music Video http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703834804576301022363607508.html (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703834804576301022363607508.html) Lady Gaga's New Single Judas Leaks To The Web http://mashable.com/2011/04/15/lady-gaga-judas-leak/ (http://mashable.com/2011/04/15/lady-gaga-judas-leak/) Exec Who Shaped MTV Networks For Decades Steps Down http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/la-fi-ct-mtv-20110506,0,693326.story (http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/la-fi-ct-mtv-20110506,0,693326.story) Oprah Network Ousts Its CEO http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703859304576307420542715538.html (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703859304576307420542715538.html) The 2011 Tony Award Nominations http://www.theatermania.com/new-york/news/05-2011/the-2011-tony-award.... (http://www.theatermania.com/new-york/news/05-2011/the-2011-tony-award-nominations_36914.html) Lots Of Drama But No Fall During Spider-Man Rehearsal http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/05/06/lots-of-drama-but-no-fall.... (http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/05/06/lots-of-drama-but-no-fall-during-spider-man-rehearsal/) Seinfeld On The Web, Portion Controlled http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/05/arts/television/seinfeld-starts-web-site.... (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/05/arts/television/seinfeld-starts-web-site-of-his-stand-up-routines.html) Tarantino Wants Will Smith To Star In Django Unchained http://blogs.indiewire.com/thompsononhollywood/2011/05/06/tarantino.... | 5/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Showbiz Sandbox 101: How Jay-Z Went From Street Corner To Corner Office | Starting out on the streets of Brooklyn, New York as a drug dealer in the late 1980s, hip-hop star Jay-Z has transformed himself into a recognizable brand encompassing music, clothing, restaurants, nightclubs and an NBA basketball team. Our guest this week is Forbes staff writer Zack O'Malley Greenburg (http://zogreenburg.com/) who tells the improbable story of how Jay-Z rose to the top of the business world in his new book, "Empire State of Mind: How Jay-Z Went from Street Corner to Corner Office (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1591843812/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=showbsandb-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399349&creativeASIN=1591843812)(http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=&l=as2&o=1&a=1591843812&camp=217145&creative=399349)". Another brand that has proven their business acumen is home video subscription service Netflix. The company, which reported record first quarter numbers this past week, soon will have a number of competitors, including the likes of YouTube, DirecTV and Comcast. Maybe Vin Diesel can turn himself into a mega-brand, proving he can still open a film on a global scale with "Fast Five", the fifth installment in the "The Fast and The Furious" franchise. The film earned mega-bucks this past weekend, despite being up against the summer blockbuster "Thor" in international territories. We also give you a run down of all the top entertainment headlines from the past week, including Paula Abdul's new gig, the merger of two big Hollywood trade unions and how Roger Ebert finally got published in the New Yorker. "Fast Five" Races To Front Of Pack, Ignites Summer Ticket Sales http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2011/05/box-office-fast-five-prom-hoodwinked-too-hood-vs-evil.html (http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2011/05/box-office-fast-five-prom-hoodwinked-too-hood-vs-evil.html) Royal Wedding Sets A Web Streaming Record http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/royal-wedding-sets-a-web-183705 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/royal-wedding-sets-a-web-183705) 23 Million Watch Royal Wedding In U.S. http://blog.nielsen.com/nielsenwire/media_entertainment/23-million-watch-royal-wedding-in-u-s/ (http://blog.nielsen.com/nielsenwire/media_entertainment/23-million-watch-royal-wedding-in-u-s/) TimeWarner CEO Extends Olive Branch To Netflix, Theater Operators http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/time-warner-ceo-extends-olive-182669 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/time-warner-ceo-extends-olive-182669) Youtube To Challenge Apple With New Movies-On-Demand Service http://www.thewrap.com/movies/article/youtube-challenge-apple-new-movies-demand-service---hooray-says-hollywood-26788 (http://www.thewrap.com/movies/article/youtube-challenge-apple-new-movies-demand-service---hooray-says-hollywood-26788) Netflix Fast Growth Continues In First Quarter http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2011/04/netflix-fast-growth-contines-in-first-quarter-as-company-defends-itself-to-hollywood.htm (http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2011/04/netflix-fast-growth-contines-in-first-quarter-as-company-defends-itself-to-hollywood.htm)l Netflix: We're A Friend, Not An Enemy, To Cable Networks http://gigaom.com/video/netflix-cable-networks/ (http://gigaom.com/video/netflix-cable-networks/) Survey Says: DirecTV Could Compete With Netflix Online http://gigaom.com/video/directv-netflix-competitor/ (http://gigaom.com/video/directv-netflix-competitor/) Comcast Is Making VOD More Like Live TV http://gigaom.com/video/comcast-vod/ (http://gigaom.com/video/comcast-vod/) Vevo Goes International, Now In The U.K. http://gigaom.com/video/vevo-uk/ (http://gigaom.com/video/vevo-uk/) NCIS Creator Don Bellisario Sues CBS Over Spinoff NCIS Los Angeles http://www.deadline.com/2011/04/ncis-creator-don-bellisario-sues-cbs-over-spinoff-ncis-los-angeles/ | 5/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Showbiz Sandbox 100: In Showbiz, As In Life, Size Matters | It's hard to believe we've recorded 100 episodes of Showbiz Sandbox. It's also hard to believe that a 3D porno (okay, an erotic comedy) could ever smash a box office record set by "Avatar". But that's exactly what happened in Hong Kong, where "Sex and Zen: Extreme Ecstasy" opened to USD $2.19 million. The producers wanted to screen the film in Imax, but were refused, disappointing Karen Woodward (http://www.karenwoodwardonline.com), our guest and former co-host, who says that despite all the rumors, size does matter. If bigger really is better, then Netflix has nothing to worry about. They are set to become the largest subscription entertainment business in the United States with over 23 million customers, beating out satellite radio and cable television. The same can't be said about any of the music streaming services that Apple, Google and others are working on. Apparently, negotiating a licensing deal with record labels can be quite difficult. Go figure! The Coachella Music Festival also took the size issue to heart, adding more space for attendees to enjoy the more than 100 bands which performed this year. J. Sperling Reich (http://www.twitter.com/sperling) was there and tells us which artists are worth checking out (Lauryn Hill), and which shouldn't quit their day jobs (Odd Future). ABC, on the other hand, is downsizing by cutting two long running soap operas: "All My Children" and "One Life To Live". This means actress Susan Lucci is headed for unemployment, but at least she's not headed to jail like some celebrities (yes, we're talking about Lindsey Lohan). We cover all the top entertainment news from the past two weeks including the ongoing fight over premium VOD, Weird Al Yankovic's fight with Lady Gaga and Jeremy Renner's new role in the "Bourne" franchise. 3-D Erotic Comedy Shakes Up Hong Kong Box Office http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2011/04/20/arts/AP-AS-Film-Hong-Kong-3-D.... (http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2011/04/20/arts/AP-AS-Film-Hong-Kong-3-D-Erotica.html) China Bans Time Travel Movies http://www.chinahush.com/2011/04/03/no-more-time-travel-drama (http://www.chinahush.com/2011/04/03/no-more-time-travel-drama-authority-says-it-disrespects-history/).... (http://www.chinahush.com/2011/04/03/no-more-time-travel-drama-authority-says-it-disrespects-history/) 'Pirates of the Caribbean 4' Gets Day-And-Date China Release http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/stranger-tides-gets-day-date-179973 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/stranger-tides-gets-day-date-179973 ) Top Directors Lead Opposition To Premium Video-On-Demand Plan http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/04/20/top-directors-lead.... (http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/04/20/top-directors-lead-opposition-to-premium-video-on-demand-plan/ ) Grooveshark Insists It's Legal Under DMCA http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20110419/11434013962/grooveshark-insists-its.... (http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20110419/11434013962/grooveshark-insists-its-legal-points-out-that-using-dmca-safe-harbors-is-not-illegal.shtml) Google Talks To Spotify To Power Music Service http://news.cnet.com/8301-31001_3-20056446-261.html (http://news.cnet.com/8301-31001_3-20056446-261.html) Apple's iTunes Posts A Record $1.4 Billion Quarter http://mediamemo.allthingsd.com/20110420/the-most-successful-store-no-one.... (http://mediamemo.allthingsd.com/20110420/the-most-successful-store-no-one-cares-about-apples-itunes-posts-a-record-1-4-billion-quarter/) Spotify Sets New Limits On Free Music http://news.cnet.com/8301-31001_3-20053672-261.html (http://news.cnet.com/8301-31001_3-20053672-261.html) HP Is Getting Into The Cloud Music Business http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2011/04/hp-is-getting-into-the-cloud-music.... (http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2011/04/hp-is-getting-into-the-cloud-music-business.html) ABC Cancels "All My Children" and "One Life To Live" http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes. | 4/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Showbiz Sandbox 99-B: The Special Excuse Episode | The dog ate our homework! Here we were, all prepared to fill you in on the week's top entertainment headlines during this week's episode, when unexpected travel plans got in the way. Entertainment journalist extraordinaire Michael Giltz (http://www.michaelgiltz.com) was hoping to talk about daytime soap operas "All My Children" and "One Life To Live" being canceled by ABC. Of course, we've pointed out on numerous occasions that soap operas have been dying a slow death, so it should really come as no surprise. We had a whole bunch of news about "The Hobbit", as well as some info on how much it will cost to purchase a 30 second commercial during Oprah's finale this May. Co-host J. Sperling Reich (http://www.twitter.com/sperling) attended the Coachella Music and Arts Fetival and was going to fill us in on all the hot acts worth checking out. But have no fear, we plan on returning next week for our 100th episode and will catch you up on all the news then. In the meantime, feel free to catch up on some of our past episodes. | 4/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Showbiz Sandbox 99: How To Fix Hollywood’s Obsolete Residual Payments System | Labor and contract negotiations are a constant concern in Hollywood. Entertainment attorney Jonathan Handel (http://digitalmedialaw.blogspot.com/) is a contributor to The Hollywood Reporter and has written a book about the industry's labor disputes, "Hollywood on Strike!: An Industry at War in the Internet Age (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/143823385X/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=showbsandb-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=143823385X)(http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=&l=as2&o=1&a=143823385X)". The book grew out of his coverage of the labor unrest that began with the 100 day Writers Guild strike leading to turmoil in all union negotiations over the next two years. Handel proposes a new formula for residuals that could help avoid future strikes. Blockbuster, the beleaguered video chain which filed for bankruptcy protection last year, was auctioned off to Dish Networks. How the acquisition will benefit the satellite television provider remains to be seen. The Grammy Awards are getting trimmed down as they cut more than 30 categories and combine a number of others. Music industry professionals are split over whether the changes will help the awards show. We provide coverage and analysis of the week's top entertainment news, including the death of filmmaker Sidney Lumet, how the end of Oprah's talk show has led to a shuffling of big name news anchors and why pop stars insist on getting writing credit on songs they didn't write. 'Hop' Beats 'Arthur' At Weekend Box Office http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/box-office-report-hop-beats-176791 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/box-office-report-hop-beats-176791) Sidney Lumet, Director of American Classics, Dies At 86 http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/10/movies/sidney-lumet-director-of.... (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/10/movies/sidney-lumet-director-of-american-classics-dies-at-86.html) New CEO For Academy Of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences http://theenvelope.latimes.com/la-et-academy-awards-2-20110409,0,43.... (http://theenvelope.latimes.com/la-et-academy-awards-2-20110409,0,4392893.story) Dish Network To Acquire Blockbuster http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2011/04/dish.... (http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2011/04/dish-network-to-acquire-blockbuster-for-320-million.html) Grammys Cutting More Than 30 Categories http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/04/06/grammys-to-cut-more-than.... (http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/04/06/grammys-to-cut-more-than-30-categories/) Glenn Beck To 'Transition Off" Fox News Show http://www.mediaweek.com/mw/content_display/news/national-broadcast.... (http://www.mediaweek.com/mw/content_display/news/national-broadcast/e3i83fd5d3ff978172747d8bd6796d73718) Katie Couric, Then Meredith Viera Now Matt Lauer To Leave Today Show After 13 Years http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1374231/Katie-Couric-Meredith.... (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1374231/Katie-Couric-Meredith-Viera-MATT-LAUER-leave-Today-13-years.html) Couric’s Rocky Path To A Likely Parting With CBS http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/11/business/media/11couric.html (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/11/business/media/11couric.html) 'Glee' Going Gaga In Special 90 Minute Episode http://www.hitfix.com/articles/glee-going-gaga-in-special-90-minute-episode (http://www.hitfix.com/articles/glee-going-gaga-in-special-90-minute-episode) YouTube Gets Into The Live Streaming Game http://gigaom.com/video/youtube-live/ (http://gigaom.com/video/youtube-live/) George Takei Wants To Be Spider-Man http://content.usatoday.com/communities/popcandy/post/2011/04/george.... (http://content.usatoday.com/communities/popcandy/post/2011/04/george-takei-wants-to-be-spider-man/) Programmers Silent As Cablevision Launches iPad App http://www.mediaweek.com/mw/content_display/news/digital-downloads.... | 4/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Showbiz Sandbox 98: Why New Distribution Models Terrify Hollywood | Movie studios, television networks and record labels still haven't updated their business models to account for video and music streaming services like Netflix and Spotify. Now companies such as Amazon, Google and Apple plan on introducing a whole new group of media subscription services. With premium video-on-demand on the horizon it's no surprise the entertainment industry is concerned about all these disruptive distribution methods. One of the biggest players in the current content licensing wars has been Netflix. Showtime and Starz began pulling shows from the video rental giant, while Fox and Paramount offered up popular series and hit movies. Cable operators have also entered the fray by allowing viewers to watch live television on mobile device apps. The creator of "Mad Men" was embroiled in his own fight with AMC and Lionsgate over the future of the series. In the end, Matthew Weiner was able to reach an agreement on a new contract, though new episodes won't air until 2012. We cover the top showbiz headlines from the past two weeks including Brook Shields on Broadway, John Mellencamp's collaboration with Stephen King, Betty White's new reality series and highlights from CinemaCon in Las Vegas. 'The King's Speech' PG-13 Version Gets Release Date http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/kings-speech-pg-13-version-171129 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/kings-speech-pg-13-version-171129) Eminem Lawsuit May Raise Pay For Older Artists http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/28/business/media/28eminem.html?_r=1&hp (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/28/business/media/28eminem.html?_r=1&hp) Amazon Introduces A Digital Music Locker http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/03/29/amazon-introduces-a-digital-music-locker/ (http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/03/29/amazon-introduces-a-digital-music-locker/) Why Amazon Picked A Fight With The Labels http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2011/03/heres-why-amazon-picked-a-fight-with.... (http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2011/03/heres-why-amazon-picked-a-fight-with-the-labels.html) Streaming May Topple Music Industry Iceberg http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2011/03/streaming-may-topple-music-industry.... (http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2011/03/streaming-may-topple-music-industry-iceberg.html) Juniper Research's Mobile Music Opportunities http://www.juniperresearch.com/reports/mobile_music_opportunities (http://www.juniperresearch.com/reports/mobile_music_opportunities) Talks Stall Between 'Mad Men' Creator Matt Weiner and AMC, Lionsgate http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/tv/la-et-mad-men-20110330,0,954.... (http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/tv/la-et-mad-men-20110330,0,954363.story) Matthew Weiner Talks To Vulture About The 'Mad Men' Deal http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2011/03/matthew_weiner_interview.html (http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2011/03/matthew_weiner_interview.html) Matt Weiner, AMC Reach Deal On 'Mad Men' http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/matthew-weiner-signs-long-term-173630 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/matthew-weiner-signs-long-term-173630) No MTV? No Problem. New Channels On Time Warner Cable App http://gigaom.com/video/time-warner-cable-ipad-app-2/ (http://gigaom.com/video/time-warner-cable-ipad-app-2/) Netflix Brings Paramount Films Online In Canada http://gigaom.com/video/netflix-paramount-canada/ (http://gigaom.com/video/netflix-paramount-canada/) Fox and Netflix Expand Pact, Add 'Glee' To Streaming Service http://www.deadline.com/2011/04/fox-and-netflix-expand-pact-add-glee-to.... (http://www.deadline.com/2011/04/fox-and-netflix-expand-pact-add-glee-to-streaming-service/) Miramax In Talks With Netflix, Google, Hulu, For Digital Distribution Deal http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2011/03/miramax-netflix.... (http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2011/03/miramax-netflix-googley-hulu-digital-distribution.html) | 4/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Showbiz Sandbox 97: What The Failure Of “Mars Needs Moms” Means For Hollywood | When Disney's animated film "Mars Needs Moms" flopped at the box office, film industry insiders struggled to pinpoint a possible cause. Was it the motion-capture animation style? The lackluster storyline? Are multiplexes saturated with too animated family films? Have higher 3D ticket prices caused moviegoers to become more picky? We are joined by New York Times media reporter Brooks Barnes (http://twitter.com/brooksbarnesnyt) who faults a long list of culprits for the movies failure. Meanwhile, music industry big shots trekked to Austin, Texas last week hoping to find undiscovered artists at the South by Southwest music conference. However, 13-year-old Rebbecca Black didn't have to attend SxSW to attract attention. She became the world's latest pop-star in under a week when her much maligned song and music video turned into a viral Internet sensation. Streaming video continues to change the television landscape. Video streaming service Netflix made the jump into original programming by picking up a television series. Such a move was aimed at keeping Netflix ahead of an endless assortment of competitors entering the market. We provide coverage and analysis of the week's important entertainment headlines, including Duran Duran's collaboration with David Lynch, Garrison Keillor's pending retirement and the Writers Guild's new contract. Many Culprits In Fall Of A Family Film http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/15/business/media/15mars.html (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/15/business/media/15mars.html) Yellow Submarine Won't Set Sail At Disney http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/movies/2011/03/yellow-submarine-wont.... (http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/movies/2011/03/yellow-submarine-wont-set-sail-at-disney.html) SXSW Organizers Plan To Limit Free Events Next Year http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1660306/sxsw-festival.jhtml (http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1660306/sxsw-festival.jhtml) Rebecca Black Discusses 'Friday' And Cyberbullying http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2011-03-17/rebecca-black.... (http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2011-03-17/rebecca-black-friday-and-cyberbullying/) Supreme Court Sides With Eminem In Universal Music Royalty Dispute http://www.freep.com/article/20110321/ENT04/110321060/Eminem-s-side-wins.... (http://www.freep.com/article/20110321/ENT04/110321060/Eminem-s-side-wins-40M-50M-victory-Supreme-Court-lets-royalties-ruling-stand) ABC And NBC Finish Behind Univision http://www.tvlatest.com/article/2193/Ratings%3A+Idol+hits+Wednesday+low.... (http://www.tvlatest.com/article/2193/Ratings%3A+Idol+hits+Wednesday+low,+ABC+and+NBC+finish+behind+Univision) The New York Times Announces Digital Subscription Plan http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/03/17/the-times-announces-digital.... (http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/03/17/the-times-announces-digital-subscription-plan/) What's Behind the Latest Batch Of Rumors About Charlie Sheen Returning to TV? http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2011/03/whats_behind_the_latest_batch.html (http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2011/03/whats_behind_the_latest_batch.html) Kevin Costner Closes Deal To Join 'Superman' http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/kevin-costner-closes-deal-join-168940 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/kevin-costner-closes-deal-join-168940) David Lynch To Direct Duran Duran Live-Streamed Concert http://www.billboard.com/events/duran-duran-taps-david-lynch-to-direct-unstaged.... (http://www.billboard.com/events/duran-duran-taps-david-lynch-to-direct-unstaged-1005072402.story) Cable News Viewership Declines Double Digits In 2010 http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/cable-news-viewership-declines-double.... (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/cable-news-viewership-declines-double-167181) Garrison Keillor, "Prairie Home Companion" Host, To Retire From Radio http://www.hollywoodreporter. | 3/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Showbiz Sandbox 96: Why Facebook Is Becoming Your Friendly Neighborhood Video Store | In their never ending quest to replace declining DVD revenue movie studios have begun renting movies on Facebook. Such partnerships are focused on more than just sales, or finding a Netflix competitor, they are also about marketing. As Facebook users rent and purchase movies they'll be transformed into a social marketing army. Mel Gibson made headlines again last week accepting a plea deal in his spousal battery case. Whether moviegoers will forgive Gibson for recent ethnic slurs and racist comments will be tested when his next film, "The Beaver", premieres at the South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas. Meanwhile, Carlie Sheen, in between streaming his wacky behavior on the Internet, was also headed to court to file a $100 million lawsuit against Warner Bros. and sitcom producer Chuck Lorre. Julie Taymor joined Sheen on the unemployment line. After spending nine years bringing the Broadway musical "Spider-Man Turn Off The Dark", Taymor was replaced as the director of the expensive, beleaguered musical. We also review and analyze the week's top entertainment headlines, including how a potential NFL strike is big trouble for television networks, Target losing its exclusive deal with Lady Gaga and music streaming service Spotify surpassing one million paid subscribers. Mel Gibson Pleads No Contest To Spousal Battery http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/gossip/2011/03/mel-gibson-battery-oksana.... (http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/gossip/2011/03/mel-gibson-battery-oksana-grigorieva.html) A Media Swarm Awaits Mel Gibson At Court http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/03/11/a-media-swarm-awaits.... (http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/03/11/a-media-swarm-awaits-mel-gibson-at-court/) Why Mel Gibson's Movie Career Should Revive After Misdemeanor Plea http://www.deadline.com/2011/03/mel-gibsons-movie-career-should-revive.... (http://www.deadline.com/2011/03/mel-gibsons-movie-career-should-revive-after-todays-misdemeanor-plea/) Charlie Sheen Sues Warner Bros., Chuck Lorre For $100 Million http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2011/03/charlie-.... (http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2011/03/charlie-sheen-files-100-million-suit-against-warner-bros-and-chuck-lorre-.html) Chuck Lorre’s Lawyer Fires Back At Charlie Sheen http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2011/03/chuck_lorre_lawyer.html (http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2011/03/chuck_lorre_lawyer.html) Two And A Half Men Is Better Than None http://www.huffingtonpost.com/alec-baldwin/alec-baldwin-charlie-sheen.... (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/alec-baldwin/alec-baldwin-charlie-sheen_b_834847.html) Jason Alexander Will Be Charlie Sheen For You http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2011/03/jason_alexander_will_be.... (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/alec-baldwin/alec-baldwin-charlie-sheen_b_834847.html) Charlie Sheen Debuts Cooking Show With Funny Or Die http://news.tubefilter.tv/2011/03/10/charlie-sheen-debuts-cooking-show-with.... (http://news.tubefilter.tv/2011/03/10/charlie-sheen-debuts-cooking-show-with-funny-or-die/) Tiger Blood Energy Drink Released http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/tiger-blood-energy-drink.... (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/tiger-blood-energy-drink-released-165310) Charlie Sheen Helps Make A Name For Ustream http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/14/business/media/14ustream.html (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/14/business/media/14ustream.html) Tired Of Charlie Sheen? There's A Browser Plug-in For That http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/03/09/tired-of-charlie-sheen-theres.... (http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/03/09/tired-of-charlie-sheen-theres-a-browser-plug-in-for-that/85158) US Chart Has First All-UK Top Three Since Eighties http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044489&c=1 (http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044489&c=1) Precipitous Fall for ‘Spider-Man’ Director http://www. | 3/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Showbiz Sandbox 95: The Media Is Charlie Sheen’s Worst Enabler | It's hard to believe that we're writing headlines about Charlie Sheen for the second week in a row. Alas, the actor went on a whirlwind media campaign let the world know he was ready to go back to work on his hit sitcom. Mainstream media reveled in an endless supply of Sheen's erratic and manic behavior, portraying him as a deluded, drugged out narcissist. Eric Deggans (http://twitter.com/#!/deggans), the television and media critic for the St. Petersburg Times, stops by to discuss his NPR commentary piece on how mixed-race couples are portrayed on network television. However, we get sidetracked when news arrives that Sheen has been fired from "Two And A Half Men". During Inside Baseball we are joined by Andrew Wallenstein (http://twitter.com/#!/awallenstein) of PaidContent (and soon Variety) who explains why movie studios should start a war over premium video-on-demand. We also cover all the week's top entertainment news including Google's rumored music service, "American Idol's" ratings dominance, Courtney Love's Twitter lawsuit and Oprah's struggling cable network. Box Office Woes Continued In February http://www.boxofficemojo.com/news/?id=3104&p=.htm (http://www.boxofficemojo.com/news/?id=3104&p=.htm) Elton John Upset Disney Believed "Gnomeo & Juliet" Wouldn't Succeed http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2011/03/elton_john_cant_believe_disney.html (http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2011/03/elton_john_cant_believe_disney.html) Adele's '21' Takes No. 1 On The Billboard 200 With More Than 300,000 Copies http://www.hitfix.com/articles/adeles-21-takes-the-top-of-the-billboard-200-with.... (http://www.hitfix.com/articles/adeles-21-takes-the-top-of-the-billboard-200-with-more-than-300-000) Google Music Service Nowhere Near Ready http://www.themusicvoid.com/2011/03/google-music-service-nowhere-near-ready/ (http://www.themusicvoid.com/2011/03/google-music-service-nowhere-near-ready/) Recording Academy Responds To A Critic http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/03/03/recording-academy-responds-to-a.... (http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/03/03/recording-academy-responds-to-a-critic/) Charlie Sheen Unleashes Attorney Marty Singer on Warner Bros. and CBS http://www.deadline.com/2011/02/charlie-sheen-reportedly-unleashes-attorney.... (http://www.deadline.com/2011/02/charlie-sheen-reportedly-unleashes-attorney-marty-singer-on-warner-bros-cbs/) Charlie Sheen Ustream Show Attracts More Than 100K Viewers http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/charlie-sheen-ustream-show.... (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/charlie-sheen-ustream-show-attracts-164741) Charlie Sheen Sets New Guinness Twitter Record http://mashable.com/2011/03/03/charlie-sheen-sets-new-guinness-twitter-record/ (http://mashable.com/2011/03/03/charlie-sheen-sets-new-guinness-twitter-record/) Charlie Sheen To Start Tweeting Endorsements http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/charlie-sheen-start-tweeting.... (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/charlie-sheen-start-tweeting-endorsements-163882) Nicer "Idol" Still On Top http://www.tampabay.com/features/media/nicer-idol-still-on-top/1154144 (http://www.tampabay.com/features/media/nicer-idol-still-on-top/1154144) On TV, Interracial Couples In A Too-Perfect World http://www.npr.org/2011/03/04/134133064/on-tv-interracial-couples-in-a.... (http://www.npr.org/2011/03/04/134133064/on-tv-interracial-couples-in-a-too-perfect-world) Weinstein Co. Sued for $50 Million http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/blogs/thr-esq/weinstein-sued-50.... (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/blogs/thr-esq/weinstein-sued-50-million-filmmakers-163378) Alcon Eyeing 'Blade Runner' Reboot http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/blogs/heat-vision/alcon-entertainment.... (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/blogs/heat-vision/alcon-entertainment-eyeing-blade-runner-163406) Oprah’s New Channel Struggles To Pull In The Viewers http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/28/business/media/28own. | 3/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Showbiz Sandbox 94: Charlie Sheen Is More Entertaining Than The Oscars | The 83rd Annual Academy Awards are finally over and, as expected, "The King's Speech" took home most of the top prizes, including Best Picture. IndieWire's Anne Thompson (http://www.twitter.com/akstanwyk) gives us her take on all the winners and losers, not to mention the poorly received Oscar telecast. One day before the Oscars Anne was at the Independent Spirit Awards and she reveals what the attendees were up to during the commercial breaks. Remarkably actor Charlie Sheen just about managed to upstage the Oscars, and he wasn't even there. Though that may be the only place Sheen could not be found. He continued his oddball antics by calling into radio shows, texting gossip websites and appearing on news programs causing CBS to ceased production of "Two And A Half Men". The question on everyone's mind now is just how much money does the network stand to lose by dumping the hit show. Speaking of money, we discuss the music industry's top earners in 2010 and how some of them made the list without releasing an album. We review all the week's entertainment news including Broadway's new number one show, plans to take "American Idol" voting online and the sale of troubled home video giant Blockbuster. Oscar Talk: Final Edition, Oscar Wrap http://blogs.indiewire.com/thompsononhollywood/2011/02/28/oscar_talk_final.... (http://blogs.indiewire.com/thompsononhollywood/2011/02/28/oscar_talk_final_edition_oscar_wrap/) James Franco and Anne Hathaway Don't Help Oscar Ratings http://voices.washingtonpost.com/tvblog/2011/02/james-franco-and-anne.... (http://voices.washingtonpost.com/tvblog/2011/02/james-franco-and-anne-hathaway.html) Academy Yanks Credentials After Nikki Finke Spoils Oscars http://www.thewrap.com/awards/column-post/nikki-finke-spoils-oscars-academy.... (http://www.thewrap.com/awards/column-post/nikki-finke-spoils-oscars-academy-yanks-credentials-25073) Charlie Sheen Passes Home Drug Test http://www.radaronline.com/exclusives/2011/02/exclusive-photos-details-test-my.... (http://www.radaronline.com/exclusives/2011/02/exclusive-photos-details-test-my-blood-charlie-sheen-passes-home-drug-test-takes) Charlie Sheen Rages In Open Letter http://www.tmz.com/2011/02/24/charlie-sheen-open-letter-two-and-a-half-men.... (http://www.tmz.com/2011/02/24/charlie-sheen-open-letter-two-and-a-half-men-chuck-lorre-tirade-t**d-production-season-shut-down-crew-cbs-warner-bros/) CBS Suspends 'Two And A Half Men' Production After Charlie Sheen Comments http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/showtracker/2011/02/cbs-suspends-two-and-a.... (http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/showtracker/2011/02/cbs-suspends-two-and-a-half-men-production-after-charlie-sheen-comments.html) No Easy Math In Determining Financial Hit From 'Two And A Half Men' Shutting Down http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2011/02/no-easy-math.... (http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2011/02/no-easy-math-in-determining-financial-hit-from-two-and-a-half-men-shutting-down.html) Sheen Tantrum Likely To Cost In The Millions http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/26/business/media/26cbs.html?ref=television (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/26/business/media/26cbs.html?ref=television) Amazon Adds Streaming-Video Service For Prime Members http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20110222-713587.html?mg=com-wsj (http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20110222-713587.html?mg=com-wsj) Music's Top 40 Money Makers 2011 http://www.billboard.com/#/features/music-s-top-40-money-makers-2011.... (http://www.billboard.com/#/features/music-s-top-40-money-makers-2011-1005031152.story) Spider-Man Producers Mulling Another Delay For Opening Night http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/02/26/spider-man-producers-mulling.... (http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/02/26/spider-man-producers-mulling-another-delay-for-opening-night/?hp) Glee To Debut Original Music http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2011/02/glee-debuts-original.... | 3/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Showbiz Sandbox 93: A Film Festival Fit For An iPhone | Innovative filmmakers have taken a liking to iPhones and Flip cameras that can record HD video. They've begun churning out creative pieces shot entirely on the tiny devices. Ruben Kazanstev (http://twitter.com/#!/iPhone_FilmFest) co-founded the iPhon... | 2/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Showbiz Sandbox 92: The Awards Otherwise Known As The Grammys | Indie rock darling Arcade Fire provided an upset at this year's Grammy Awards by taking home the prize for Album Of The Year. Rolling Stone contributing editor David Wild (http://www.twitter.com/wildaboutmusic) helped write the Grammy telecast and he provides an insider's perspective on the show as well as a peak backstage. Unfortunately, nobody can explain why Lady Gaga arrived in a glass coffin. Teen pop sensation Justin Bieber didn't take home any Grammys on Sunday, but does he really care? After all, his concert film "Never Say Never" earned an astonishing $30 million during its opening weekend. Meanwhile, the movie industry had their own awards show over the weekend and we'll go over who the big winners were at the BAFTAs and how they might affect the Oscar race. We also review and provide analysis on all the week's top entertainment headlines, including how to get tickets to LCD Soundsystem's last concert, Pandora's IPO, Zooey Deschanel's move to television and Arnold Schwarzenegger's return to acting. Justin Bieber: Will Smith Is Helping Me Find Film Roles http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/justin-bieber-smith-helping-find-97614 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/justin-bieber-smith-helping-find-97614) Arcade Fire, Lady Antebellum Big Winners At 2011 Grammys http://www.billboard.com/#/news/arcade-fire-lady-antebellum-big-winners.... (http://www.billboard.com/#/news/arcade-fire-lady-antebellum-big-winners-1005032112.story) A Night Of Bold Moves And Noisy Risks At Grammys http://theenvelope.latimes.com/awards/grammys/la-et-0214-grammy-critics.... (http://theenvelope.latimes.com/awards/grammys/la-et-0214-grammy-critics-notebook-20110214,0,1937282.story) 'The King's Speech' Nearly Sweeps The BAFTAs http://edit.hollywoodreporter.com/news/kings-speech-sweeps-baftas-99084 (http://edit.hollywoodreporter.com/news/kings-speech-sweeps-baftas-99084) Ratings Up For Grammys http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/15/arts/television/15arts-RATINGSUPFOR.... (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/15/arts/television/15arts-RATINGSUPFOR_BRF.html) Grammy Preview: The Best CDs of 2010 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michael-giltz/grammy-preview-the-best-c_b.... (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michael-giltz/grammy-preview-the-best-c_b_822452.html) LCD Soundsystem's James Murphy Rages Against Ticket-Selling Site http://www.nme.com/news/lcd-soundsystem/54940 (http://www.nme.com/news/lcd-soundsystem/54940) 'Spider-Man' Early Reviews Set Off A Storm http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/09/theater/09spider.html?_r=1&ref=arts (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/09/theater/09spider.html?_r=1&ref=arts) 'Dark' Sure To Be Turned Off http://www.nypost.com/p/entertainment/theater/dark_sure_to_be_turned.... (http://www.nypost.com/p/entertainment/theater/dark_sure_to_be_turned_off_0qYRGDFEubSFSEZ04Wp85H#ixzz1DYRFr4JM) Is The Daily DOA? http://www.mediaweek.com/mw/content_display/news/magazines-newspapers.... (http://www.mediaweek.com/mw/content_display/news/magazines-newspapers/e3i9008072ff5f433bb0d2d3425e4dda502) Pandora Files For IPO http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2011/02/pandora-ipo.html (http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2011/02/pandora-ipo.html) Nat King Cole TV Show Coming To iTunes http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2011/02/nat-king-cole-tv-itunes.... (http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2011/02/nat-king-cole-tv-itunes-feb-15.html) Time Inc., HP Challenging Apple's Dominance of Publishing World http://www.mediaweek.com/mw/content_display/news/digital-downloads.... (http://www.mediaweek.com/mw/content_display/news/digital-downloads/mobile/e3i02061bd60de5d890b73e8da538da381f) Zooey Deschanel Now Set For Fox Pilot http://www.deadline.com/2011/02/zooey-deschanel-now-set-for-fox-pilot/ (http://www.deadline.com/2011/02/zooey-deschanel-now-set-for-fox-pilot/) Ricky Gervais Wants Will Arnett On Office http://www.deadline. | 2/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Showbiz Sandbox 91: Super Bowl Ads Suffer Their Own Recession | More than 111 million people watched this year's Super Bowl telecast; more viewers than any broadcast in U.S. television history. That's great news for companies that spent big money to run ads during the game. Unfortunately, most of the usually entertaining commercials were downright dreadful. Whether praiseworthy or offensive, we give you the low down on all the adverts. Documentary filmmaker Michael Moore is taking the Weinstein Brothers to court, suing them for the $2.7 million in "Fahrenheit 9/11" proceeds Moore claims he's owed. Is it safe to say the Weinstein Company won't be releasing Moore's next film? Turns out nobody will be releasing the White Stripes next album. Jack and Meg White have decided to call it quits. Meanwhile theater critics were so eager to see the new "Spider-Man" musical they couldn't wait until it opened. Based on their scathing reviews, it's probably best if it never makes it out of previews. We go over all the week's top entertainment news stories including AOL's purchase of The Huffington Post, a new low for Billboard's album chart and Melissa Leo's rogue Oscar ad. And once again, we spend some time discussing the woes of the book publishing industry during Inside Baseball. Michael Moore Sues Weinsteins Over 'Fahrenheit 9/11' http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/02/07/michael-moore-sues-weinsteins/ (http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/02/07/michael-moore-sues-weinsteins/) The White Stripes Break Up http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/02/02/red-white-and-blue-the-white.... (http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/02/02/red-white-and-blue-the-white-stripes-break-up/) LCD's Last Show At Madison Square Garden http://lcdsoundsystem.com/main/archives/627 (http://lcdsoundsystem.com/main/archives/627) Super Bowl XLV Is Most Watched Program In U.S. TV History http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/blogs/live-feed/super-bowl-xlv-watched.... (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/blogs/live-feed/super-bowl-xlv-watched-program-97154) Good vs. Evil, Hanging By A Thread http://theater.nytimes.com/2011/02/08/theater/reviews/spiderman-review.html?hp (http://theater.nytimes.com/2011/02/08/theater/reviews/spiderman-review.html?hp) Spider-Man Turn Off The Dark At Foxwoods Theatre http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/culturemonster/2011/02/theater-review-spider.... (http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/culturemonster/2011/02/theater-review-spider-man-turn-off-the-dark-at-foxwoods-theatre.html) Betting On News, AOL Is Buying The Huffington Post http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/07/business/media/07aol.html?_r=1&ref=business (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/07/business/media/07aol.html?_r=1&ref=business) Fox News Ratings Top Week Filled With Egypt Coverage http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/02/04/fox-news-ratings-top-week-filled.... (http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/02/04/fox-news-ratings-top-week-filled-with-egypt-coverage/81565) Another Record Low For Billboard 200 http://www.billboard.com/news/amos-lee-nets-no-1-on-billboard-200-in.... (http://www.billboard.com/news/amos-lee-nets-no-1-on-billboard-200-in-another-1005017872.story#/news/amos-lee-nets-no-1-on-billboard-200-in-another-1005017872.story) Promoter Crowds Ticketmaster http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704775604576120361649762.... (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704775604576120361649762354.html) BBC Defends "Top Gear" Jokes About Mexico http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/02/04/us-britain-mexico-dd-idUSTRE71.... (http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/02/04/us-britain-mexico-dd-idUSTRE7134II20110204) Melissa Leo Goes Rogue With Her Own Personal Oscar Campaign Ads http://www.deadline.com/2011/02/oscar-melissa-leo-goes-rogue-with-her-own.... (http://www.deadline.com/2011/02/oscar-melissa-leo-goes-rogue-with-her-own-personal-campaign-ads/) Hulu and Viacom Make Amends, Expand Partnership http://www.adweek.com/aw/content_display/news/digital/e3i405b8a34cceaf0.... | 2/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Showbiz Sandbox 90: Pick Up Artists Score At Sundance | The Sundance Film Festival was held in Park City, Utah over the past two weeks and word is that this year's official selections were well worth the trip. Just back from the festival, Anne Thompson (http://www.twitter.com/akstanwyk) of IndieWire's Thompson On Hollywood (http://blogs.indiewire.com/thompsononhollywood/) blog fills us in on all the buzzworthy films and why so many of them were picked up for distribution. Could it be the death of independent film has been greatly exaggerated? After winning top prizes at the Director's Guild and Screen Actor's Guild over the weekend "The King's Speech" has overtaken "The Social Network" as the favored Best Picture Oscar winner. More often than not Academy members follow the guild's lead when doling out trophies in major categories, but that doesn't mean they won't have a few surprises in store. Netflix continues to do battle with HBO, not only over the networks own content, but also over Warner Bros. films. Meanwhile, rumors abound that Amazon may soon be joining Netflix in the video streaming business. We analyze the week's top entertainment news stories during Big Deal or Big Whoop, including Charlie Sheen's latest troubles, a movie marketing campaign that's for the birds and Conan O'Brien's struggles on basic cable. Our Inside Baseball topic focuses on how ebooks and digital sales have thrown the publishing industry into turmoil. Sundance 2011: Rounding Up The Coverage http://www.indiewire.com/article/sundance_2011_rounding_up_the_coverage/ (http://www.indiewire.com/article/sundance_2011_rounding_up_the_coverage/) “Like Crazy,” “How To Die In Oregon” Lead 2011 Sundance Winners http://www.indiewire.com/article/sundance_2011_live_from_the_awards_in.... (http://www.indiewire.com/article/sundance_2011_live_from_the_awards_in_progress/) Elizabeth Olsen, Anton Yelchin And More Of Sundances Breakout Stars http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2011-01-27/elizabeth-olsen.... (http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2011-01-27/elizabeth-olsen-anton-yelchin-and-more-of-sundances-breakout-stars/) A Mistake To Write Off The Weinsteins http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/31/business/media/31carr.html?hp (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/31/business/media/31carr.html?hp) Netflix Aims To Outbid HBO For Warner Bros. Films http://www.deadline.com/2011/01/netflix-aims-to-outbid-hbo-for-warner-bros-films/ (http://www.deadline.com/2011/01/netflix-aims-to-outbid-hbo-for-warner-bros-films/) Amazon Rolling Out Unlimited Video Streaming For Prime Subscribers? http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/29/amazon-rolling-out-netflix-like-video.... (http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/29/amazon-rolling-out-netflix-like-video-streaming-for-prime-subscr/) MTV's 'Skins': Who Advertised Last Night? http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/blogs/live-feed/mtvs-skins-advertised-last.... (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/blogs/live-feed/mtvs-skins-advertised-last-night-75490) What Harvey Weinstein Has To Do To Get ‘King’s Speech’ A PG-13 Rating http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/harvey-weinstein-king-s-speech-86079 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/harvey-weinstein-king-s-speech-86079) Geoffrey Rush Against Re-Editing ‘King’s Speech’ For PG-13 Rating http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/geoffrey-rush-editing-king-s-94626 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/geoffrey-rush-editing-king-s-94626) 'Two And A Half Men' On Hiatus As Sheen Enters Rehab http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/01/28/two-and-a-half-men-on-hiatus.... (http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/01/28/two-and-a-half-men-on-hiatus-as-sheen-enters-rehab/) Will Smith's Overbrook, Jay-Z Form Film Deal, Look To Remake 'Annie' http://www.deadline.com/2011/01/will-smiths-overbrook-jay-z-form-film-deal/ (http://www.deadline.com/2011/01/will-smiths-overbrook-jay-z-form-film-deal/) 'Daily Show With Jon Stewart' Tops 'Conan' in January http://www.hollywoodreporter. | 2/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Showbiz Sandbox Special Episode: Dissecting This Year’s Oscar Nominations | The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced this year’s Oscar nominees yesterday and we were happy to see there were a few surprises. While “The Social Network” has been a favorite among critics, Academy voters favored “The King’s Speech”, nominating the historical drama for 12 awards including Best Picture. Even the Coen Brothers’ adaptation of “True Grit” beat out “The Social Network’s” eight nominations by garnering 10, including Best Actor for Jeff Bridges, Best Director and Best Picture. Though there are categories where the winner seems obvious (Best Actor going to Colin Firth for “The King’s Speech”) there are still a few, like cinematography, that are harder to call. that gives us plenty of reason to tune into the ceremony on February 27th, which is to be hosted by Best Actor nominee James Franco and actress Anne Hathaway. In this episode we analyze all the major nominations along with a few of the Academy’s oversights. Nominees For The 83rd Academy Awards http://www.oscars.org/awards/academyawards/83/nominees.html (http://www.oscars.org/awards/academyawards/83/nominees.html) | 1/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Showbiz Sandbox 89: The Rising Fortunes Of Lady Gaga | Lady GaGa may be well on her way to earning more than $100 million dollars this year. With a new album and a world tour, Zack O'Malley Greenburg (http://twitter.com/#!/zogblog), a staff writer at Forbes, believes the pop star has the potential to become one of 2011's highest paid musical performers. Greenburg stops by to help us do the math on Gaga's ever increasing fortunes. One event which won't be contributing to Lady Gaga's income is the Coachella Music Festival. Coachella, which is held in Southern California every April, anounced its lineup for this year's event and Gaga isn't on the bill. Even so, this year's fest is overstuffed with acts you don't want to miss and Los Angeles Times pop critic Ann Powers (http://twitter.com/#!/annkpowers) fills us in on all of them. Meanwhile, MTV has a new hit on its hands with "Skins", but advertisers and parents groups are protesting the show over its portrayal of teenage sex and drug use. At least three big advertisers have already pulled their support of the show. Over on Fox, Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez have joined a revamped "American Idol", which despite dropping 13% in the ratings still managed to beat out all its competitors. We cover all the big entertainment headlines during Big Deal or Big Whoop including, a new ending for the "Spider-Man" musical, Amazon.com's plans for taking on Netflix and a new book deal for rock star Bob Dylan. Comcast's acquisition of NBC Universal is our Inside Baseball topic along with a potential sale of Warner Music Group. 450% Increase In 3D Screens In 18 Months http://hollywoodinhidef.com/2011/01/450-increase-in-3d-screens-in-18-months/ (http://hollywoodinhidef.com/2011/01/450-increase-in-3d-screens-in-18-months/) 'Last Airbender,' 'Twilight Saga: Eclipse' Lead 31st Annual Razzie Nominations http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/awards/2011/01/the-last-airbender-twilight.... (http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/awards/2011/01/the-last-airbender-twilight-sage-the-eclipse-leads-31st-annual-golden-raspberry-razzie-award-nominat.html) Kevin Smith's Red State Fails Onscreen and Off http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/motion-captured/posts/sundance-review-kevin.... (http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/motion-captured/posts/sundance-review-kevin-smiths-red-state-fails-onscreen-and-off-at-its-world-premiere) Coachella 2011: Safe and Sound http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2011/01/coachella-2011-safe.... (http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2011/01/coachella-2011-safe-and-sound.html) Why Lady Gaga Will Earn $100 Million In 2011 http://blogs.forbes.com/zackomalleygreenburg/2011/01/12/why-lady-gaga.... (http://blogs.forbes.com/zackomalleygreenburg/2011/01/12/why-lady-gaga-will-earn-100-million-in-2011/) MTV's Naked Calculation Gone Bad http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/24/business/media/24carr.html?hp (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/24/business/media/24carr.html?hp) Taco Bell Pulls Ads From MTV’s 'Skins' Over Racy Content http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/taco-bell-pulls-ads-mtv-74037 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/taco-bell-pulls-ads-mtv-74037) American Idol Loses Viewers Despite Makeover http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE70I2XH20110120 (http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE70I2XH20110120) Olberman Split Came After Years Of Tension http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/24/business/media/24olbermann.html?hp (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/24/business/media/24olbermann.html?hp) Nickelodeon To Debut Spongebob Clip On Facebook http://www.lostremote.com/2011/01/20/nickelodeon-to-debut-spongebob.... (http://www.lostremote.com/2011/01/20/nickelodeon-to-debut-spongebob-clip-on-facebook/) Cake Scores Lowest-Selling No. 1 Album In SoundScan History http://www.billboard.com/news/cake-scores-lowest-selling-no-1-in-billboard.... (http://www.billboard.com/news/cake-scores-lowest-selling-no-1-in-billboard-1004139371.story) 'Captain America' Director Says Movie Will Surprise People http://herocomplex. | 1/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Showbiz Sandbox 88: How Many Producers Does A Movie Need? | Other than some pointed barbs from comedian Ricky Gervais this year's Golden Globe Awards were truly predictable. Nicole Sperling of the Los Angeles Times attended the ceremony and tells us all about it. She also explains why the Academy Awards only allow three producers to be nominated for each Best Film nominee. Relativity's Ryan Kavanaugh is one of six producers on "The Fighter", but not when it comes to the Oscars. We are also joined by Aaron Rich (http://twitter.com/aaron_rich), the gentleman blogger behind All The Movies I Watch (http://allthemoviesiwatch.blogspot.com/) and They'll Love It In Pomona (http://loveitinpomona.wordpress.com/). While many media outlets are cutting back on movie critics, Aaron is part of a wave "amateur" critics who are making use of the Internet to share their passion for cinema. Taylor Swift continues to make news with her new album. "Speak Now" topped the Billboard 200 chart again, but did so by selling the fewest units ever for a number one album. And the record industry isn't alone in suffering from decreased sells. Video game revenue dropped 6% in 2010. There's also plenty of coverage and analysis of all the big entertainment headlines, including another delay for the "Spider-Man" musical, a Freddie Mercury biopic starring Sacha Baron Cohen and why Ebooks are outselling printed titles. Overpriced Tickets Could Kill Hollywood's 3D Box Office http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/study-overpriced-tickets-kill.... (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/study-overpriced-tickets-kill-hollywoods-69956) Golden Globes: What The Wins Mean For Oscar http://entertainment.latimes.com/awards/2011/01/golden-globes-what-the.... (http://entertainment.latimes.com/awards/2011/01/golden-globes-what-the-wins-mean-for-oscar.html) How Many Producers Does A Movie Need? http://theenvelope.latimes.com/news/la-et-oscar-producer-20110114,0,612.... (http://theenvelope.latimes.com/news/la-et-oscar-producer-20110114,0,6128069.story) Aaron Rich's Best Films Of 2010 List http://allthemoviesiwatch.blogspot.com/2011/01/best-films-of-2010.html (http://allthemoviesiwatch.blogspot.com/2011/01/best-films-of-2010.html) Aaron's Candidates For Worst Of The Year http://loveitinpomona.wordpress.com/2010/12/22/111/ (http://loveitinpomona.wordpress.com/2010/12/22/111/) Taylor Swift's 'Speak Now' Takes No. 1 In Record-Low Sales Week http://www.billboard.com/news#/news/taylor-swift-s-speak-now-takes-no-1-in.... (http://www.billboard.com/news#/news/taylor-swift-s-speak-now-takes-no-1-in-record-1004138604.story) Video Game Industry Slumps For Second Straight Year http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/video-game-industry-slumps-straight-71697 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/video-game-industry-slumps-straight-71697) For Magazines, A Bitter Pill In iPad http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/17/business/media/17apple.html?hpw (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/17/business/media/17apple.html?hpw) http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000142405274870454300457605180.... (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704543004576051800714082180.html) 'Spider-Man' Producers Say Delay Is Justified http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/15/theater/15spider.html?_r=1 (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/15/theater/15spider.html?_r=1) Spider Man Outgrosses Wicked On Broadway http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/01/10/the-witch-is-dead-spider.... (http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/01/10/the-witch-is-dead-spider-man-outgrosses-wicked-on-broadway/) Week After Holidays, Ebook Sales Outdo Print http://www.usatoday.com/life/books/news/2011-01-05-1Aebooksales05.... (http://www.usatoday.com/life/books/news/2011-01-05-1Aebooksales05_ST_N.htm) Sony Shutting Plant That Used To Make 18M CDs A Month http://www.networkworld.com/community/blog/sign-digital-times-sony.... (http://www.networkworld.com/community/blog/sign-digital-times-sony-shutting-plant-used-m) | 1/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Showbiz Sandbox 87: The Oscars Have A Mommy Complex | It seems as if this year's supporting actress awards are being overrun by a handful of horrible mothers. "The Fighter" and "Animal Kingdom" feature just the kind of evil matriarchs Oscar voters have reward in the past. Stephen Farber | 1/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Showbiz Sandbox 86: Why TV Viewing Is Rising As Moviegoing Declines | On more than a few occasions during 2010 one could hardly fault moviegoers for feeling as if they'd been duped as they left theaters. Movieline journalist and author Alonso Duralde (http://www.alonsoduralde.com/) believes that in at least seven instances films were misrepresented by their marketing campaigns. He discusses, among others, the arthouse movie that was sold as an action thriller, the riotous comedy that isn't funny at all, and a princess tale disguised as a swashbuckling adventure. Marketing could hardly be the primary reason 2010's box office was down slightly from the previous year's record earnings. With ticket sales off by an estimated 5.36% the only thing propping up film grosses were higher ticket prices, which noticeably rose over the past year. On the other hand, Nielsen reports that Americans are watching more television than last year, around 34 hours per week. Unfortunately for the major broadcast networks which once ruled the airwaves, viewership has become fractured as it spread out across hundreds of cable channels. The only big TV winner during 2010 was living sporting events, which accounted for eight of the top ten highest rated shows of the year. All of the weeks top entertainment headlines are analyzed during Big Deal or Big Whoop, including the rumored reunion of the Swedish rock group ABBA, the retirement of Stephen King's weekly magazine column and an Oscar campaign that broke a few Academy rules. The trends music industry executives believe will shape their industry in 2011 is our Inside Baseball topic. Imax Accounts for 25% Of Tron Legacy's $100 Million Box Office http://www.slashfilm.com/imax-accounts-25-tron-legacys-100-million-box-office/ (http://www.slashfilm.com/imax-accounts-25-tron-legacys-100-million-box-office/) Imax Stock Surges Amid Takeover Speculation http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/imax-stock-surges-takeover-speculation.... (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/imax-stock-surges-takeover-speculation-67386) Hollywood Sees Slight Decline At Box Office http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/12/29/hollywood-sees-slight-decline.... (http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/12/29/hollywood-sees-slight-decline-at-box-office/) 25 Films Selected For National Film Registry http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/movies/2010/12/2010-national-film-registry.... (http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/movies/2010/12/2010-national-film-registry-choices-exorcist-airplane-malcom-x-robert-redford.html) The American and 6 Other Mis-Marketed Movies of 2010 http://www.movieline.com/2010/12/dvd-the-american-and-other-mis-marketed.... (http://www.movieline.com/2010/12/dvd-the-american-and-other-mis-marketed-movies-of-2010.php) TV Viewing Continues To Edge Up http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/03/business/media/03ratings.html (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/03/business/media/03ratings.html) MTV Sees Biggest Ratings Gain In A Decade http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2010/12/mtv-sees-biggest-ratings-gain-in.... (http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2010/12/mtv-sees-biggest-ratings-gain-in-a-decade.html) Nintendo Warns On 3-D For Children http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204304204576051021329.... (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204304204576051021329863968.html) ABBA Members Raise Idea Of A Reunion http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/12/31/here-they-go-again-abba.... (http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/12/31/here-they-go-again-abba-members-raise-idea-of-a-reunion/) Spider-Man Confirms Departure Of Actress Natalie Mendoza http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/12/30/spider-man-confirms-departure.... (http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/12/30/spider-man-confirms-departure-of-actress-natalie-mendoza/) Michael Jackson Special Postponed http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/12/31/michael-jackson-special-postponed/ (http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/12/31/michael-jackson-special-postponed/) | 1/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Showbiz Sandbox 85: How To Save The Movie Business | In an age of video on demand and mobile computing, the traditional method for releasing films doesn't seem to be working. As ticket prices rise, moviegoing and ticket sales are declining. Even worse, the fastest declining segment of moviegoers is young adults who can't find movies that speak to their generation. Independent producer Cotty Chubb (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0160941/) has proposed a potential solution to the problem, but it requires the participation of reluctant theater operators. In a open letter to Relativity Media topper Ryan Kavanaugh (http://www.linkedin.com/in/ryankavanaugh) published on IndieWire, Chubb (http://twitter.com/#!/chubbco) suggests that riskier movies be released "day-and-date" at lower prices not only in theaters but on multiple platforms such as DVD and iTunes. He joins us for an in-depth discussion about his plan and how to bring audiences back to the movies. As 2010 comes to a close we take a look at some of the year's highest grossing and most pirated films. We also say goodbye to our co-host Karen Woodward (http://www.karenwoodwardonline.com) whose career as a social media consultant has truly taken off. Of course, we cover the week's top entertainment headlines during Big Deal or Big Whoop, including the latest news from the Broadway version of "Spider-Man", a delay in the next "DaVinci Code" movie and Steven Soderbergh's rumored retirement. Our Inside Baseball topic focuses on SoundExchange and the music industry's rising digital fortunes. Top 10 Grossing Movies Released In The US In 2010 http://www.hitfix.com/galleries/top-10-grossing-movies-of-2010-twilight-saga.... (http://www.hitfix.com/galleries/top-10-grossing-movies-of-2010-twilight-saga-eclipse-inception-toy-story-3) Hollywood's Highest Grossing Actors http://www.forbes.com/2010/12/20/highest-grossing-actors-2010-business.... (http://www.forbes.com/2010/12/20/highest-grossing-actors-2010-business-entertainment.html) Avatar Wins Coveted Most Pirated Movie Award For 2010 http://3dradar.techradar.com/3d-tech/avatar-wins-coveted-most-pirated-movie.... (http://3dradar.techradar.com/3d-tech/avatar-wins-coveted-most-pirated-movie-2010-prize-22-12-2010) How Ryan Kavanaugh Can Save The Movies http://blogs.indiewire.com/thompsononhollywood/2010/12/23/how_ryan.... (http://blogs.indiewire.com/thompsononhollywood/2010/12/23/how_ryan_kavanaugh_can_save_the_movies/) Spider-Man Cancels Performances After Actor Is Injured http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/12/20/performer-is-injured-during.... (http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/12/20/performer-is-injured-during-spider-man-performance/) Viacom Sells Rock Band Creator Harmonix http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/24/business/media/24viacom.html (http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/24/business/media/24viacom.html) Comedian Tracy Morgan Has Kidney Transplant In NYC http://online.wsj.com/article/AP9f25848c5f604e9d951701c8e7bb5bfe.html (http://online.wsj.com/article/AP9f25848c5f604e9d951701c8e7bb5bfe.html) MTV Signs Series Deal With Jersey Shore's Pauly D http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/blogs/live-feed/mtv-signs-series-option.... (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/blogs/live-feed/mtv-signs-series-option-deal-64983) Dan Brown Taking Over "Lost Symbol" Screenplay http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/blogs/risky-business/dan-brown-lost.... (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/blogs/risky-business/dan-brown-lost-symbol-screenplay-61760) Banksy Says Exit Through Gift Shop 100% True http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Banksy-Says-Exit-Through-The-Gift.... (http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Banksy-Says-Exit-Through-The-Gift-Shop-Is-One-Hundred-Percent-True-22322.html) New Online Show From MTV Highlights Regional Music Scene http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2010/12/new-online-show.... (http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2010/12/new-online-show-from-mtv-highlights-seattle-scene-5-cover-.html) Iran Jails Filmmaker Jafar Panahi http://www. | 12/27/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Showbiz Sandbox 84: A Black List Every Screenwriter Wants To Be On | Since 2005 Hollywood studio executive Franklin Leonard (http://twitter.com/#!/franklinleonard) has compiled an annual list of the industry's "most liked" unproduced screenplays. Dubbed The Black List (http://blcklst.com/), past selections have gone on to win Academy Awards ("Juno") or be turned into critically acclaimed films ("The Social Network"). Leonard talks about the project he began on a whim and how it has grown to a point where it can help launch a screenwriter's career. Also joining us on this week's show is Geoff Boucher (http://twitter.com/#!/geoffboucher) of the Los Angeles Times (http://herocomplex.latimes.com/). Boucher explains how he recently broke two big stories in the film world. His first scoop was about filmmaker Jon Favreau who, after helming the first two installments of the Iron Man franchise, has opted not to direct "Iron Man 3". Instead he'll make a big budget film about Disneyland. That's right... Disneyland. Meanwhile, Boucher also spoke at length with director Ron Howard who is working closely with author Stephen King to adapt the writer's "Dark Tower" series for the big screen. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association had many in Hollywood scratching their heads this week after they announced their Golden Globe nominations. Exactly how (or why) they nominated an action film such as "The Tourist" in the Best Musical or Comedy category is anybody's guess. Of course we cover the week's top entertainment headlines during Big Deal or Big Whoop, including MTV's new music chart, yet another delay for the Spider-Man musical and a potential sequel for "Shakespeare In Love". New Strategy For Tron DVD http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/12/19/new-strategy-for-tron-dvd/ (http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/12/19/new-strategy-for-tron-dvd/) List of Golden Globe Nominees http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/14/movies/awardsseason/14globes-list.html?_r=1 (http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/14/movies/awardsseason/14globes-list.html?_r=1) Is The Media Too Obsessed With A Second Rate Awards Show http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/the_big_picture/2010/12/golden-globes-is-the-media-too-obsessed-with-a-second-rate-awards-show.html (http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/the_big_picture/2010/12/golden-globes-is-the-media-too-obsessed-with-a-second-rate-awards-show.html) IndieWire's Annual Critics Poll http://www.indiewire.com/survey/annual_critics_survey_2010/ (http://www.indiewire.com/survey/annual_critics_survey_2010/) 'King's Speech,' 'Fighter' and HBO Actors Reign at SAG Noms http://theenvelope.latimes.com/env-sag-awards-noms-story,0,7341246.story (http://theenvelope.latimes.com/env-sag-awards-noms-story,0,7341246.story) Jon Favreau Explains Why He Traded Iron Man 3 For Disneyland Trip http://herocomplex.latimes.com/2010/12/14/jon-favreau-explains-why-he-traded-iron-man-3-for-disneyland-trip/ (http://herocomplex.latimes.com/2010/12/14/jon-favreau-explains-why-he-traded-iron-man-3-for-disneyland-trip/) Ron Howard's Plans For Dark Tower http://herocomplex.latimes.com/2010/12/17/the-dark-tower-ron-howards-plans-and-passion-for-stephen-king-epic/ (http://herocomplex.latimes.com/2010/12/17/the-dark-tower-ron-howards-plans-and-passion-for-stephen-king-epic/) Cookie Monster Gets On "Saturday Night Live" http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/12/20/c-is-for-christmas-wish-cookie-monster-gets-on-saturday-night-live/ (http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/12/20/c-is-for-christmas-wish-cookie-monster-gets-on-saturday-night-live/) CBS Developing Twitter Based Family Comedy Produced By Jessica Alba http://www.deadline.com/2010/12/cbs-developing-twitter-based-family-comedy-produced-by-jessica-alba/ (http://www.deadline.com/2010/12/cbs-developing-twitter-based-family-comedy-produced-by-jessica-alba/) Mickey Moves To Another Screen http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/14/arts/video-games/14mickey.html?hpw (http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/14/arts/video-games/14mickey.html?hpw) | 12/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Showbiz Sandbox 83: The Social Network Tops Critics Year-End Picks | Even the latest "Chronicles of Narnia" film can't steal the spotlight from "The Social Network". David Fincher's little Facebook movie is the toast of critics groups throughout the country with most selecting it as the year's best film. "Blue Valentine" may be getting overlooked when it comes to top awards, but the MPAA decided to downgrade the film's NC-17 rating to a more marketable R. Spotify, Europe's leading online music service, still hasn't launched in the United States thanks to licensing disputes with the record labels. We'll just have to be satisfied with watching music videos on YouTube where artists like Rhianna, Eminem and Justin Bieber rake in millions from advertising. Disney and ABC aren't relying on YouTube to make money online with their television shows. Instead, they struck a lucrative licensing deal with Netflix who will stream the shows to to paying subscribers. Of course we cover the weeks top entertainment headlines during Big Deal or Big Whoop, including shock-jock Howard Stern's retirement plans, Justin Bieber's trading cards and the egregious earnings of certain reality TV stars. Our Inside Baseball segment covers the new Director's Guild contract, IndieWire's new editor-in-chief and the continuing dispute over control of Lions Gate. 'Knight and Day' Is Fox's 2010 Top Grosser http://www.deadline.com/2010/12/knight-and-day-is-foxs-2010-top-grosser/ (http://www.deadline.com/2010/12/knight-and-day-is-foxs-2010-top-grosser/) LAFCA Names "The Social Network" Best Picture Of The Year http://entertainment.latimes.com/awards/2010/12/lafca-names-the-social.... (http://entertainment.latimes.com/awards/2010/12/lafca-names-the-social-network-the-best-picture-of-the-year.html) New York Film Critics Name The Social Network Best Picture Of The Year http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/york-film-critics-social-network-59224 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/york-film-critics-social-network-59224) 'Social Network' Sweeps Boston Society of Film Critics Awards http://blogs.indiewire.com/thompsononhollywood/2010/12/12/oscar_watch.... (http://blogs.indiewire.com/thompsononhollywood/2010/12/12/oscar_watch_social_network_sweeps_boston_society_of_film_critics_awards/) New York Film Critics Extend "Social Network" Streak http://www.thewrap.com/awards/column-post/new-york-film-critics-23199 (http://www.thewrap.com/awards/column-post/new-york-film-critics-23199) "Blue Valentine" NC-17 Rating Overturned By MPAA http://blogs.indiewire.com/thompsononhollywood/2010/12/08/blue.... (http://blogs.indiewire.com/thompsononhollywood/2010/12/08/blue_valentines_nc-17_rating_overturned_by_mpaa/) Parents TV Council Upset Over "Blue Valentine" Ratings Change http://blog.moviefone.com/2010/12/10/blue-valentine-parents-tv-council/ (http://blog.moviefone.com/2010/12/10/blue-valentine-parents-tv-council/) Screenplays On This Year's Black List http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/screenplays-years-black-list-59211 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/screenplays-years-black-list-59211) Spotify U.S. Launch Stalled Again http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2010/12/spotify-launch-us-stalled-again-in.... (http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2010/12/spotify-launch-us-stalled-again-in-2010-its-possible.html) Rhianna, Eminem and Bieber Making Millions On YouTube http://gigaom.com/video/rhianna-eminem-bieber-making-millions-on-youtube/ (http://gigaom.com/video/rhianna-eminem-bieber-making-millions-on-youtube/) Netflix Expands Deal With ABC, Disney http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/netflix-expands-deal-abc-disney-57859 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/netflix-expands-deal-abc-disney-57859) Howard Stern Signs 5 Year Contract With Sirius http://money.cnn.com/2010/12/09/technology/howard_stern_sirius/ (http://money.cnn.com/2010/12/09/technology/howard_stern_sirius/) Boyle Knocks West Off His Perch Atop Chart http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes. | 12/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Showbiz Sandbox 82: Training For The Awards Season Marathon | The end of the year always has more "best of" lists and awards show news than any media outlet knows what to do with. Over the past week nominees were announced for the Independent Spirit Awards, the Grammys and the Annies (for animated films). In Europe, they've already started holding awards ceremonies, with "The King's Speech" cleaning up at the British Independent Film Awards and "Ghost Writer" topping the European Film Awards. Competing at next year's awards shows will likely be a few films selected for the upcoming Sundance Film Festival which will take place in January. Some outlets noted that the festival's competition selection didn't have enough star driven films, but artistic director John Cooper points to the premieres section which has been programmed with films sure to keep the Park City paparazzi quite busy. In television news, it appears the degree to which networks and advertisers trust Nielsen's rating system is decreasing by the day. They claim Nielsen's method of acquiring its numbers is antiquated. Meanwhile, on Broadway, all anyone wants to talk about is "Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark". While most avid theater-goers believe the super hero musical is going to be awful, they all still can't wait to see it. Of course, we cover the week's top entertainment headlines during Big Deal or Big Whoop, including a new contract for Ryan Seacrest, a release date for Mel Gibson's next movie and Kevin Smith's dubious retirement plans. The tiff between Internet backbone provider Level 3 and cable operator Comcast, initially sparked by Netflix streaming, is our Inside Baseball topic this week. Unfortunately, only the nerdiest among us may comprehend it. "Tangled" On Top As "Warrior's Way" Flops http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2010/12/box-office.... (http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2010/12/box-office-tangled-on-top-as-warriors-way-bombs-on-slow-weekend.html) Winter's Bone Tops Spirit Award Nominations http://blogs.indiewire.com/thompsononhollywood/2010/11/30/independent.... (http://blogs.indiewire.com/thompsononhollywood/2010/11/30/independent_spirit_nominations_winters_bone_black_swan_the_kids_are_all_rig) Social Network Named Best Film By National Board Of Review http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/social-network-named-film.... (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/social-network-named-film-national-55630) King's Speech Tops British Independent Film Awards http://entertainment.latimes.com/awards/2010/12/british-independent-film.... (http://entertainment.latimes.com/awards/2010/12/british-independent-film-awards.html) Polanski's 'Ghost Writer' Scores Six At European Film Awards http://blogs.indiewire.com/thompsononhollywood/2010/12/04/polanskis.... (http://blogs.indiewire.com/thompsononhollywood/2010/12/04/polanskis_ghost_writer_scores_six_at_european_film_awards/) 2010 Annie Nominees Are Announced http://entertainment.latimes.com/awards/2010/12/annie-nominations.html (http://entertainment.latimes.com/awards/2010/12/annie-nominations.html) Sundance Film Festival Releases Competition Slate http://entertainment.latimes.com/awards/2010/12/sundance-2011-competition.... (http://entertainment.latimes.com/awards/2010/12/sundance-2011-competition-slate-unveiled.html) 2011 Grammy Award Nominees Announced http://www.hitfix.com/articles/2010-grammy-award-nominees (http://www.hitfix.com/articles/2010-grammy-award-nominees) Kanye West Falls Short of Prediction On Album Sales http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/12/01/kanye-west-falls-short-of.... (http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/12/01/kanye-west-falls-short-of-prediction-on-album-sales/) Nielsen, Heal Thyself http://www.mediaweek.com/mw/content_display/news/media-agencies-research.... (http://www.mediaweek.com/mw/content_display/news/media-agencies-research/e3i39b5c49ccd74a21feb1a90c71b74c007) Comcast and NBC Give Themselves More Time To Close Deal | 12/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Showbiz Sandbox 81: Kanye West Spins His Own Hype | The week of Thanksgiving is usually slow when it comes to entertainment news, but not this year. There was a horse race at the box office as Disney's 50th animated feature nearly toppled the seventh Harry Potter film at the box office. "Tangled" received positive reviews and earned an impressive $69 million over the four day holiday weekend. Also bowing last week was Kanye West's fifth studio album which is being hailed by critics as a masterpiece. But even before critics had weighed in West had jumped on popular social networking platforms to promote the release and his image. A story in the Los Angeles Times claims the hip-hop star has become a master at creating and controlling his own hype. If that's the case, then why does West have such a terrible reputation as a troublemaker? Also trying to promote themselves via social media was Sesame Street's Cookie Monster. The furry blue "cookie enthusiast" is campaigning to host "Saturday Night Live" starting with a video on YouTube. Don't laugh too hard though, since "SNL" seems to be where the Oscars are scouting for hosts. Just ask two former SNL guests James Franco and Anne Hathaway who will be co-hosting the 83rd Academy Awards. We review all the week's top entertainment headlines during Big Deal or Big Whoop, including Brendan Fraser on Broadway, Miramax Films on YouTube and Comic-Con ticket snafus. Fair use and the seizure of Internet domains by the Department of Homeland Security is our Inside Baseball topic. Oscar Telecast Takes 'SNL' Route With Hosts http://theenvelope.latimes.com/news/la-et-oscar-hosts-20101130,0,1003497.story (http://theenvelope.latimes.com/news/la-et-oscar-hosts-20101130,0,1003497.story) Peter Jackson To Shoot "Hobbit" Films In 3D http://www.collider.com/2010/11/28/peter-jackson-the-hobbit-3d-red-epic-cameras/ (http://www.collider.com/2010/11/28/peter-jackson-the-hobbit-3d-red-epic-cameras/) Warner Bros. Reboots Buffy The Vampire Slayer http://www.deadline.com/2010/11/warner-bros-reboots-buffy-the-vampire-slayer.... (http://www.deadline.com/2010/11/warner-bros-reboots-buffy-the-vampire-slayer-with-script-from-whit-anderson/) Joss Whedon Reacts To Buffy News http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/watch_with_kristin/b212644_joss_whedon.... (http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/watch_with_kristin/b212644_joss_whedon_reacts_buffy_movie_news_i.html) "Empire Strikes Back" Director Irvin Kershner, An Appreciation http://popwatch.ew.com/2010/11/29/empire-strikes-back-director-irvin.... (http://popwatch.ew.com/2010/11/29/empire-strikes-back-director-irvin-kershner-an-appreciation/) Remembering Leslie Nielsen http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2010/11/29/131661180/remembering.... (http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2010/11/29/131661180/remembering-leslie-nielsen-a-master-of-the-art-of-not-being-funny) Bristol Palin Boosts "Dancing" Ratings 23% http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/blogs/live-feed/bristol-palin-boosts.... (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/blogs/live-feed/bristol-palin-boosts-dancing-ratings-49022) Oprah Winfrey Earns Best Ratings In Three Years http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/blogs/live-feed/oprah-winfrey-earns.... (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/blogs/live-feed/oprah-winfrey-earns-ratings-three-48994) Cookie Monster Wants To Host Saturday Night Live http://mashable.com/2010/11/23/cookie-monster-snl/ (http://mashable.com/2010/11/23/cookie-monster-snl/) Twitterverse Reacts To Its Inability To Purchase Kanye West Tickets http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/11/23/the-twitterverse-reacts-to.... (http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/11/23/the-twitterverse-reacts-to-its-inability-to-purchase-kanye-west-tickets/) Kanye West Shapes The Message His Way http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/la-et-kanye-west-2010113.... (http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/la-et-kanye-west-20101130,0,6881409.story) Beatles Sell 2 Million Downloads In A Week http://latimesblogs.latimes. | 11/30/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Showbiz Sandbox 80: Disney Dumps Fairy Tales For Original Stories | As "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1" debuted to $125 million in its opening weekend, Disney prepared to release its 50th animated feature film less than a week later. However, despite building a multi-billion dollar empire based on storie... | 11/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Showbiz Sandbox 79: A New Social Music Chart To Rival Billboard? | Media measurement company BigChampagne (http://www.bigchampagne.com) believes that ranking songs and musicians based on radio airplay and record sales is an antiquated method. Joe Fleischer, the company's Chief Marketing Officer, explains how they've ... | 11/16/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Showbiz Sandbox 78: The Fight Over Streaming Television Online | As if broadcast and cable networks didn't have enough to worry about with online streaming offerings from Apple and Google, they now have startups such as ivi.TV (http://www.ivi.tv) to contend with. The company recently launched an online service that retransmits signals from broadcast television stations in New York and Seattle with more cities coming online soon. Though networks and movie studios are trying to shut the company down, its CEO, Todd Weaver, explains that ivi.TV is operating legally under current copyright laws. Another media company dealing with legal issues is MGM who filed for bankruptcy protection last week. Fortunately the restructured studio won't have to worry about an actor's strike since the two unions representing thespians agreed to a new contract with studios and networks. The Hollywood Reporter's Jonathan Handel (http://digitalmedialaw.blogspot.com/) fills us in on the key deal points as well as what the news means for writers and directors as they begin their own contract negotiations. This week also marks the return of Conan O'Brien to late-night television as he kicks off his new show on TBS. Taylor Swift is making headlines as well. Her third album, "Speak Now", sold more than 1 million copies its debut week, a rare feat these days and one that hasn't occurred since 2005. During Big Deal or Big Whoop we cover the week's top entertainment news, including a ranking of Hollywood's most overpaid stars, college courses on Lady Gaga and Lil' Wayne's release from prison. Jonathan Handel joins us MGM Files For Bankruptcy After Creditors Strike Deal With Carl Icahn http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2010/11/.... (http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2010/11/metro-goldwyn-mayer-files-for-bankruptcy-after-creditors-stirke-deal-with-icahn.html) Net Startups vs. Media Titans http://www.tvtechnology.com/article/107600 (http://www.tvtechnology.com/article/107600) Disney Merges Television Distribution Into Home Entertainment http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2010/.... (http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2010/11/disney-merges-television-distribution-into-home-en.html) 'Daily Show' Beats Leno, Letterman For First Time http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/blogs/live-feed/daily-show.... (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/blogs/live-feed/daily-show-beats-leno-letterman-35776) Taylor Swift Album Is A Sales Triumph http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/04/arts/music/04country.html?hpw (http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/04/arts/music/04country.html?hpw) http://www.usatoday.com/life/music/news/2010-11-03-taylor.... (http://www.usatoday.com/life/music/news/2010-11-03-taylor-swift-sales-first-look_N.htm) http://www.billboard.com/#/news/taylor-swift-sells-over-1.... (http://www.billboard.com/#/news/taylor-swift-sells-over-1-million-in-record-1004125158.story?tag=hpflash1) http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/week-album-sales.... (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/week-album-sales-taylor-swift-35137) 150,000 Scale Times Digital Paywall http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/105000.... (http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/105000-scale-times-titles-digital-paywall-2123520.html) http://techcrunch.com/2010/11/02/times-paywall-4-million-readers/ First Cover Of New Hollywood Reporter Riles The Wrap http://www.observer.com/2010/media/first-issue-glossy-fied.... (http://www.observer.com/2010/media/first-issue-glossy-fied-hollywood-reporter-hit-newsstands-tomorrow) NBC Renews Days Of Our Lives For Two Years http://www.deadline.com/2010/11/nbc-renews-days-of-our.... (http://www.deadline.com/2010/11/nbc-renews-days-of-our-lives-for-2-years/) Hollywood's Most Overpaid Actors 2010 http://www.forbes.com/2010/11/04/hollywoods-most-overpaid-stars-2010.... (http://www.forbes.com/2010/11/04/hollywoods-most-overpaid-stars-2010-business-entertainment-most-overpaid-stars.html) | 11/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Showbiz Sandbox 77: It’s Official – Hollywood To Make Nothing But Sequels | With the seventh installment of the Saw franchise and Paranormal Activity 2 topping this week's box office, it's not hard to see why Hollywood studios have been greenlighting sequels and prequels. They range from high profile titles such as "The Hobbit" and "Avatar", to questionable projects such as "Top Gun 2". Don't even get us started on the prequel to Martin Scorsese's "Goodfellas". If big budget Hollywood movies aren't your thing, you could always stay home and watch television, provided the broadcast networks don't get into a carriage dispute with your cable provider and black out their signal. Fox did just that to Cablevision subscribers recently and we'll explain why. Meanwhile, Conan O'Brien prepares for his new late night talk show with a Rolling Stone interview. During Big Deal or Big Whoop we provide analysis of the week's top entertainment headlines, including Charlie Sheen's latest trouble, a new hit for AMC and a film based on Michael Jackson's "Thriller". Our Inside Baseball discussion focuses on why consumers prefer to rent digital movies rather than purchase them. Hobbit Staying In New Zealand http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/hobbit-staying-new-zealand-32829 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/hobbit-staying-new-zealand-32829) James Cameron's Next Films Are Avatar 2 & 3 http://www.deadline.com/2010/10/breaking-news-james-camerons-next-films.... (http://www.deadline.com/2010/10/breaking-news-james-camerons-next-films-are-avatar-2-3/) Christopher Nolan Reveals Title Of Third Batman Film http://herocomplex.latimes.com/2010/10/27/christopher-nolan-reveals-title.... (http://herocomplex.latimes.com/2010/10/27/christopher-nolan-reveals-title-of-third-batman-film-and-that-it-wont-be-the-riddler/) Robert Zemeckis Says Roger Rabbit Sequel Is Coming Along http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/archives/robert_zemeckis_says_roger.... (http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/archives/robert_zemeckis_says_roger_rabbit_sequel_is_coming_along_but_moving_slowly/) Tony Scott Locked For "Top Gun 2" http://www.whatsplaying.com.au/2010/10/hollywood-insider-tony-scott-locked.... (http://www.whatsplaying.com.au/2010/10/hollywood-insider-tony-scott-locked-for-top-gun-2/) Matt Damon Says Not Notified About "Bourne Legacy" http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/archives/matt_damon_says_no_one.... (http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/archives/matt_damon_says_no_one_bothered_to_call_regarding_bourne_legacy_announcemen/) 'Goodfellas' TV Prequel Confirmed http://www.digitalspy.com/ustv/news/a284197/goodfellas-tv-prequel-confirmed.html (http://www.digitalspy.com/ustv/news/a284197/goodfellas-tv-prequel-confirmed.html) Cablevision, Fox End 15 Day Blackout http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118026632.html?categoryid=4076&cs=1 (http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118026632.html?categoryid=4076&cs=1) Dish, Fox Reach Carriage Agreement http://www.deadline.com/2010/10/dish-fox-reach-carriage-agreement/ (http://www.deadline.com/2010/10/dish-fox-reach-carriage-agreement/) Conan O'Brien Comes Clean http://www.rollingstone.com/culture/news/17389/226482 (http://www.rollingstone.com/culture/news/17389/226482) Conan O'Brien Gives Fans A Sneak Peek With "Show Zero" http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/10/28/conan-obrien-gives-fans-a-sneak-peek.... (http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/10/28/conan-obrien-gives-fans-a-sneak-peek-with-%E2%80%9Cshow-zero%E2%80%9D-on-teamcoco-com-set-nov-1/) 'Mike & Molly' Creator Slams Marie Claire http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/blogs/live-feed/exclusive-mike-molly-creator.... (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/blogs/live-feed/exclusive-mike-molly-creator-slams-32990) Print Books Still Big Man On Campus http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/bookselling/article.... (http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/bookselling/article/44994-print-books-still-bmoc.html) Did MySpace Get Its Redesign Right? http://tech.fortune.cnn. | 11/1/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Showbiz Sandbox 76: Taking On The Hobbit And Ticketmaster Down Under | Our friends Down Under generated a lot of entertainment news this past week. In New Zealand a union boycott of "The Hobbit" may cause Warner Bros. to relocate the production to another country. Director Peter Jackson has publicly opposed such a move, but as the Hollywood Reporter's Jonathan Handel (http://digitalmedialaw.blogspot.com/) explains, this may just be Warner Bros. way of negotiating better government tax subsidies. Over in Australia, Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. has launched Foxtix (https://foxtix.com.au/Online/default.asp), a live event ticketing service aimed at capturing a share of Ticketmaster's business. Taking on Ticketmaster is a difficult and expensive fight, but Adam McArthur (http://au.linkedin.com/pub/adam-mcarthur/2/460/128), the head of Foxtix, fills us in on how the company will differentiate itself in the market. Former Australian native and current Hollywood pariah Mel Gibson was all set to make a comeback with a cameo in "The Hangover 2", but Warner Bros. decided he was just too much trouble and opted for Liam Neeson. Meanwhile, in television news the Fox network pulled its programming from Cablevision's channel lineup over a retransmission fee dispute. Don't worry, Cablevision's customers were still able to follow the baseball playoffs through Twitter posts from the Federal Communications Commission. Unlike Cablevision, Google TV is able to access Fox content. They just can't access content from any of the other major broadcast networks. We review the week's top entertainment headlines during Big Deal or Big Whoop including Chris Rock's Broadway debut, U2's next album and the movie Netflix refuses to distribute. Mel Gibson Making A Cameo Comeback http://www.nypost.com/p/pagesix/cameo_comeback_for_gibson_Peu6uwUD.... (http://www.nypost.com/p/pagesix/cameo_comeback_for_gibson_Peu6uwUDgzCvcnPvKzvp1K#ixzz12hh1MPKk) Mel Gibson Out Of Hangover Sequel http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/mel-gibson-out-hangover-sequel-32018 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/mel-gibson-out-hangover-sequel-32018) Disney To Distribute Marvel's "Avengers", "Iron Man 3" http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/disney-distribute-marvels-avengers.... (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/disney-distribute-marvels-avengers-iron-31061) "Hobbit" Union Boycott Lifted; Jackson Claims Production Leaving New Zealand http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/hobbit-union-boycott-lifted-jackson.... (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/hobbit-union-boycott-lifted-jackson-31680?page=show) News Corp., Cablevision Dig In Heels In Fee Fight http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303496104575560532058.... (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303496104575560532058622528.html) Twitter Sports Commentary By The FCC http://blogs.wsj.com/digits/2010/10/19/sports-commentary-on-twitter-by-the-fcc (http://blogs.wsj.com/digits/2010/10/19/sports-commentary-on-twitter-by-the-fcc) Richard Greenfield's Broadcast TV Manifesto http://www.btigresearch.com/2010/10/18/broadcast-tv-manifesto-if-you-want.... (http://www.btigresearch.com/2010/10/18/broadcast-tv-manifesto-if-you-want-to-be-paid-like-cable-nets-start-acting-like-cable-nets-on-the-web/) Networks Block Programs From Being Viewed On Google TV http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000142405270230333950457556657202.... (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303339504575566572021412854.html) GQ's Glee Photos http://www.gq.com/entertainment/movies-and-tv/201011/glee-photos-rachel.... (http://www.gq.com/entertainment/movies-and-tv/201011/glee-photos-rachel-quinn-finn) 'Glee' Photoshoot For GQ Decried By Parent Watchdog Group http://www.ifc.com/news/2010/10/glee-photoshoot-for-gq-decried.php (http://www.ifc.com/news/2010/10/glee-photoshoot-for-gq-decried.php) Parents Television Council On The Defensive http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/25/business/media/25watchdog.html | 10/25/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Showbiz Sandbox 75: Hollywood Stunned By A Jackass (And It’s Not Perez Hilton!) | Everyone expected the latest installment of the low-rent "Jackass" franchise to bring in a few bucks, especially since it was filmed in 3D, but nobody expected the movie to take in $50 million in its debut weekend and set records for an October opening. Another surprise from this past week came when gossip blogger Perez Hilton told the world he would no longer "bully" or "out" celebrities on his popular website. Hilton has left everyone wondering if he is being honest, or just trying to grab a few headlines. In television news, the big story was all about the Chilean miner rescue which drew huge ratings for cable news networks. As for some of the season's new shows, we provide an update on which ones seem to be fairing well and which may be headed into a permanent hiatus. The nominations for the American Music Awards were announced, though instead of pulling names from Billboard's Hot 100 chart, the show relied on the Ultimate Chart published by BigChampagne. During Big Deal or Big Whoop we cover the week's top showbiz news, including rumors that a sequel to "Top Gun" is in the works, a release schedule that has Steven Spielberg competing with himself, and Ozzy Osbourne's new gig as a health columnist for Rolling Stone. Our Inside Baseball topic focuses on a Hollywood talent agency's attempt to energize its staff with a comical video and how it was ultimately leaked online. 'Jackass 3D' Blows Up The Competition http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2010/10/box-office.... (http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2010/10/box-office-jackass-3d-blows-up-the-competition-with-50-million-dollar-opening.html) The Hobbit Gets Its Greenlight With Jackson Directing http://www.thewrap.com/movies/column-post/breaking-hobbit-gets-its.... (http://www.thewrap.com/movies/column-post/breaking-hobbit-gets-its-greenlight-21749) Mary Parent Exiting MGM http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/mary-parent-exiting-mgm-30836 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/mary-parent-exiting-mgm-30836) James Cameron Flirting With Cleopatra http://www.deadline.com/2010/10/james-cameron-flirting-with-cleopatra/ (http://www.deadline.com/2010/10/james-cameron-flirting-with-cleopatra/) Miner Rescue Draws Millions http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/blogs/live-feed/ratings-miners-rescue.... (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/blogs/live-feed/ratings-miners-rescue-draws-millions-19031) Mining Reality Show Coming To TV http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/blogs/live-feed/mining-reality-show.... (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/blogs/live-feed/mining-reality-show-coming-tv-20843) Barbara Billingsley, Who Played June Cleaver, Dies At 94 http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/10/16/barbara-billingsley-who.... (http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/10/16/barbara-billingsley-who-played-june-cleaver-and-later-spoke-jive-is-dead/) Incredible Hulk Headed Back To TV http://screencrave.com/2010-10-15/the-incredible-hulk-headed-back-to-tv/ (http://screencrave.com/2010-10-15/the-incredible-hulk-headed-back-to-tv/) Fox Gives Series Order To "Napoleon Dynamite" http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/blogs/live-feed/fox-gives-series-order.... (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/blogs/live-feed/fox-gives-series-order-napoleon-2926) Again, Kutcher Sells Blog To CBS http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/blogs/live-feed/again-kutcher-sells-blog.... (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/blogs/live-feed/again-kutcher-sells-blog-different-30460) Eminem, Lady Antebellum Lead AMA Noms http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118025579.html?categoryid=16&cs=1 (http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118025579.html?categoryid=16&cs=1) Justin Bieber's "Never Say Never" Title, Poster and Website Revealed http://wearemoviegeeks.com/2010/10/justin-biebers-never-say-never.... (http://wearemoviegeeks.com/2010/10/justin-biebers-never-say-never-title-poster-website-revealed/) Perez Hilton Promises To Stop Bullying Celebrities | 10/18/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Showbiz Sandbox 74: Showbiz News Gets A Reboot | Anne Thompson (http://www.twitter.com/akstanwyk) of Thompson On Hollywood (http://www.thompsononhollywood.com) discusses her new role at IndieWire (http://www.indiewire.com) and the recent shuffle of entertainment journalists between media outlets. Sh... | 10/11/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Showbiz Sandbox 73: Handicapping This Season’s New TV Shows | With the new television season already underway our hosts debate which of the new series will get a full season order from the networks and which won't make it to October. Will the revival of "Hawaii Five-O" make the cut? What will be the first show to get canceled? Let the arguments begin. Oliver Stone got passing grades this week with "Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps". The sequel to his iconic 1987 film topped the box office with just over $19 million. Of course, if Hollywood studios have their way, video-on-demand might start being included in opening weekend numbers. In an effort to supplement sagging DVD sales, the studios are planning to offer movies via premium VOD shortly after their theatrical release. At $25 per film audiences may just be willing to wait a few months. Meanwhile, shares in Netflix soared when Blockbuster filed for bankruptcy, though the DVD-by-mail powerhouse may be facing some stiff competition as it migrates to a movie streaming business model. During Big Deal or Big Whoop we cover all the weeks top entertainment news including pop star Katy Perry's racy "Sesame Street" clip and the all-star cast lining up for guest spots on "Glee". With Jeff Zucker departing NBC and the dismissal of CNN's head honcho, executive shuffles are our Inside Baseball topic of the week. In This War The Movie Studios Are Siding With Your Couch http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/26/business/26steal.html (http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/26/business/26steal.html) Shifting Online, Netflix Faces New Competition http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/27/technology/27netflix.html?_r=1&th&emc=th (http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/27/technology/27netflix.html?_r=1&th&emc=th) War of Words Over Non-union Film The Hobbit. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/film/news/e3i5.... (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/film/news/e3i59a76af793553118e96489f1e9257ca4) http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3ia7207.... (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3ia720786bb43ba0b042ab2c125e1d6d44) Longtime Tarantino Editor Sally Menke Found Dead At 56 http://www.indiewire.com/article/longtime_tarantino_editor_sally_menke.... (http://www.indiewire.com/article/longtime_tarantino_editor_sally_menke_found_dead_at_56/) Five Ways NBC Can Pull Itself Out Of Last Place http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3ia72078.... (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3ia720786bb43ba0b0f3ac750d66b9877c) Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame Nominations Announced http://newsfeed.time.com/2010/09/29/rock-and-roll-hall-nominations.... (http://newsfeed.time.com/2010/09/29/rock-and-roll-hall-nominations-announced-who-has-the-best-chances/) Katy Perry's "Sesame Street" Appearance Gets Yanked http://popwatch.ew.com/2010/09/23/katy-perry-sesame-street/ (http://popwatch.ew.com/2010/09/23/katy-perry-sesame-street/) Katy Perry To Guest Star On "The Simpsons" http://popwatch.ew.com/2010/09/25/katy-perry-the-simpsons-exclusive/ (http://popwatch.ew.com/2010/09/25/katy-perry-the-simpsons-exclusive/) Gwyneth Paltrow to Guest Star On "Glee" http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1648485/20100922/story.jhtml (http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1648485/20100922/story.jhtml) Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong Is American Idiot's Newest Broadway Belter http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2010/09/green-days-billie-joe.... (http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2010/09/green-days-billie-joe-armstrong-american-idiots-newest-broadway-belter.html) Mark Zuckerberg Giving $100 Million To Newark Schools http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/23/education/23newark.html?hpw (http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/23/education/23newark.html?hpw) Max Weinberg Won't Follow Conan To TBS http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/09/24/report-max-weinberg-wont.... (http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/09/24/report-max-weinberg-wont-follow-conan-to-tbs/) | 9/28/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Showbiz Sandbox 72: Grading The Toronto and Venice Film Festivals | After attending both the Venice and Toronto Film Festivals over the past month Anne Thompson (http://www.twitter.com/akstanwyk) of IndieWIRE may need a little time off. But since Thompson is entering the hectic Oscar season there's no rest for the weary. She stops by to tell us about all the great films she saw in Venice and Toronto, as well as the amazing number of acquisitions. Based on Thompson On Hollywood (http://www.thompsononhollywood.com), it was a great year at TIFF. Ben Affleck's second film as a director, "The Town" premiered at Toronto to rave reviews and this past weekend it surprised a few industry watchers by topping the box office. During Big Deal or Big Whoop we argue about the week's top entertainment headlines, including why celebrities like George Michael and Lindsay Lohan can't seem to stay out of jail. The departure of Warner Bros. Records chairman Tom Whalley is our Inside Baseball topic, along with Google's plans to take on Apple's iTunes. "The Town" Bustles http://www.boxofficemojo.com/news/?id=2924&p=.htm (http://www.boxofficemojo.com/news/?id=2924&p=.htm) Anne Thompson's Coverage of the Toronto Film Festival http://blogs.indiewire.com/thompsononhollywood/category/toronto/ (http://blogs.indiewire.com/thompsononhollywood/category/toronto/) Anne Thompson's Coverage of the Venice Film Festival http://blogs.indiewire.com/thompsononhollywood/category/venice/ (http://blogs.indiewire.com/thompsononhollywood/category/venice/) George Michael Sentenced to Eight Weeks For DUI http://voices.washingtonpost.com/celebritology/2010/09/george_michael.... (http://voices.washingtonpost.com/celebritology/2010/09/george_michael_sentenced_to_ei.html) Lohan Tweets She Failed Court Ordered Drug Test http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100918/ap_en_ot/us_people_lindsay_lohan (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100918/ap_en_ot/us_people_lindsay_lohan) J-Lo Getting Overall Fox Deal With $12M Idol Judging Job http://www.deadline.com/2010/09/jlo-getting-overall-fox-deal-along-with.... (http://www.deadline.com/2010/09/jlo-getting-overall-fox-deal-along-with-12m-idol-judging-job-but-her-other-diva-demands-were-refused/) Big Payday For "Big Bang" Stars http://www.deadline.com/2010/09/big-payday-for-the-big-bang-theory-stars/ (http://www.deadline.com/2010/09/big-payday-for-the-big-bang-theory-stars/) Steve Coogan Threatens To Sue Rupert Murdoch http://www.deadline.com/2010/09/steve-coogan-threatens-to-sue-rupert-murdoch.... (http://www.deadline.com/2010/09/steve-coogan-threatens-to-sue-rupert-murdoch%E2%80%99s-news-international/) Sacha Baron Cohen Set To Play Queen Singer Freddie Mercury In Biopic http://www.deadline.com/2010/09/exclusive-sacha-baron-cohen-set-to-play-queen.... (http://www.deadline.com/2010/09/exclusive-sacha-baron-cohen-set-to-play-queen-singer-freddie-mercury-in-gk-film/) The Curious Case of the 10 Best Dressed In 2010 http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/gossip/2010/09/the-curious-case-of-the-ten-best.... (http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/gossip/2010/09/the-curious-case-of-the-ten-best-dressed-2010-poll.html) Tom Whalley Leaves Warner Bros. Records http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3id04ae3d9411a9f.... (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3id04ae3d9411a9f6b4edd18d02ef25e98) Sources Detail Google's Proposal For A Music Service http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/content_display/industry/e3ifbadade3d03a99b1.... (http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/content_display/industry/e3ifbadade3d03a99b1a14b4cb8b34c7122) | 9/21/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Showbiz Sandbox 71: Missing Good Movies In Toronto, Eh? | Trying to record a podcast when your hosts are half a world apart in three different time zones is no easy task, but still we persevered. We even managed to land Megan Garvey from the Los Angeles Times as a special guest. She tells us all about the Times' new iPhone app which provides an interactive tour of the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Host Michael Giltz (http://www.michaelgiltz.com/) is at the Toronto International Film Festival and he fills us in on all the movies that people are buzzing about. Unfortunately, he's been shut out or has missed most of the future Oscar contenders that make their annual debut at the festival. The MTV Video Music Awards were held over the weekend and Lady Gaga was a big winner. The pop sensation showed up in a dress made of red meat and walked off with eight trophies. Big Deal or Big Whoop is abbreviated this week due to travel schedules, but we still manage to fill you in on some of the week's top entertainment news, including a return to "At The Movies" for Roger Ebert and Oprah's fading ratings. During Inside Baseball we discuss the Hollywood Reporter's decision to go from a daily trade paper to a weekly magazine. Michael Giltz's Toronoto Film Festival Coverage http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michael-giltz/toronto-film-fest-days-1.... (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michael-giltz/toronto-film-fest-days-1_b_714191.html) http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michael-giltz/toronto-film-fest-day-3.... (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michael-giltz/toronto-film-fest-day-3-s_b_714207.html) http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michael-giltz/toronto-film-fest-day-4.... (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michael-giltz/toronto-film-fest-day-4-o_b_714214.html) http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michael-giltz/toronto-film-fest-day-5.... (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michael-giltz/toronto-film-fest-day-5-o_b_715709.html) Venice Wrap: Golden Lion Goes To Somewhere http://blogs.indiewire.com/thompsononhollywood/2010/09/11/venice.... (http://blogs.indiewire.com/thompsononhollywood/2010/09/11/venice_wrap_best_of_fest_winners_and_losers_golden_lion_contenders/) Did Quentin Play Favorites? http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/the_big_picture/2010/09/quentin.... (http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/the_big_picture/2010/09/quentin-tarantino-venice-film-festival.html) MTV Music Awards Gets Biggest Audience Since 2002 http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE68C53X20100913 (http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE68C53X20100913) Video Music Awards Provide Sideshows http://theenvelope.latimes.com/news/la-et-0913-vma-20100913,0.... (http://theenvelope.latimes.com/news/la-et-0913-vma-20100913,0,4991762.story) Is Howard Stern Exiting Sirius XM? http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3ic.... (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3ic89e89e7caab6358773aa4adeb256460) Ebert Relaunches At The Movies http://blogs.indiewire.com/thompsononhollywood/2010/09/10/roger.... (http://blogs.indiewire.com/thompsononhollywood/2010/09/10/roger_ebert_relaunches_at_the_movies_on_pbs_with_lemire_mitchell/) The XX Wins The Mercury Prize http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/immaculate-noise/posts/the-xx-win-u-k-s.... (http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/immaculate-noise/posts/the-xx-win-u-k-s-mercury-prize-over-paul-weller) US "X Factor" May Kill UK "X Factor" http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2010/09/us-x-factor-may-kill.... (http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2010/09/us-x-factor-may-kill-uk-x-factor.html) Best Buy To Sell Kindle In Stores http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/digital/devices/article/44423.... (http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/digital/devices/article/44423-best-buy-to-sell-kindle-in-stores-enhance-e-reader-displays.html) Ratings Slightly Off For "Oprah" Season Opener http://www.suntimes.com/business/lazare/2710532,CST-NWS.... (http://www.suntimes.com/business/lazare/2710532,CST-NWS-lew15oprah.article) Los Angeles Times Hollywood Star Walk App | 9/14/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Showbiz Sandbox 70: Digital or Bust – The Future of Reading | It seems a new electronic reading device is released every week. It's no wonder the sale of e-books has begun to outpace traditional print copies. Ryan Chapman (http://twitter.com/chapmanchapman), the online marketing manager for publisher Farrar, Straus and Giroux, talks about how the industry is dealing with the new technology and in certain instances, using it to their advantage. Print editions are no longer a problem for Josh Jackson (http://twitter.com/joshjackson), the editor-in-chief of Paste Magazine (http://www.pastemagazine.com/). He discusses the recent decision to suspend print publication of the indie pop culture magazine. In the television world, everyone seems shocked that the latest cast of "Dancing With The Stars" included the likes of Bristol Palin, the daughter of former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin. They must be putting quotation marks around the word "star" in her case. Maybe her participation will cause politicos to rent a few episodes on their new Apple TV. During our Big Deal or Big Whoop segment we discuss the weeks top entertainment news including the name for Conan O'Brien's new late night talk show, A Billy Joel version of "Glee" and having to choose between James McAvoy and Tom Cruise. Farrar Straus and Giroux's Work In Progress Website http://www.fsgworkinprogress.com/ (http://www.fsgworkinprogress.com/) 3-D Surcharges Boost Hollywood's Summer Box Office http://articles.latimes.com/2010/sep/04/entertainment/la-et-0904-summer-box-office-20100904 (http://articles.latimes.com/2010/sep/04/entertainment/la-et-0904-summer-box-office-20100904) Barnes & Noble Flagship Store Closing In January http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/31/nyregion/31barnes.html (http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/31/nyregion/31barnes.html) Another Bad Quarter For Borders http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/financial-reporting/article/44343-another-weak-quarter-from-borders-expands-non-book-offerings-.html (http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/financial-reporting/article/44343-another-weak-quarter-from-borders-expands-non-book-offerings-.html) Couples Split Over E-Books vs. Print Books! http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/02/technology/02couples.html (http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/02/technology/02couples.html) "Dancing With The Stars" Cast Revealed http://livefeed.hollywoodreporter.com/2010/08/official-dancing-with-the-stars-cast-bristol-palin.html (http://livefeed.hollywoodreporter.com/2010/08/official-dancing-with-the-stars-cast-bristol-palin.html) Kara DioGuardi Off "American Idol" http://livefeed.hollywoodreporter.com/2010/09/kara-dioguardi-off-american-idol.html (http://livefeed.hollywoodreporter.com/2010/09/kara-dioguardi-off-american-idol.html) Apple To Offer ABC & Fox Shows For 99 Cents http://www.deadline.com/2010/09/apple-to-offer-abc-other-nets-studios-oppose-the-plan/ (http://www.deadline.com/2010/09/apple-to-offer-abc-other-nets-studios-oppose-the-plan/) Conan O'Brien Unveils The Name of His TBS Series http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/09/01/conan-obrien-unveils-the-name-of-his-tbs-series/ (http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/09/01/conan-obrien-unveils-the-name-of-his-tbs-series/) "Tonight Show" Has Lowest Ratings Summer Ever http://livefeed.hollywoodreporter.com/2010/09/leno-ratings-tonight-show-lowest-summer-ever.html (http://livefeed.hollywoodreporter.com/2010/09/leno-ratings-tonight-show-lowest-summer-ever.html) Michael Douglas Discusses His Throat Cancer With David Letterman http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/09/01/michael-douglas-discusses-his-throat-cancer-with-david-letterman/ (http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/09/01/michael-douglas-discusses-his-throat-cancer-with-david-letterman/) Fantasia Enters Billboard 200 At #2 http://content.usatoday.com/communities/idolchatter/post/2010/09/fantasia-enters-billboard-200-at-no-2/1 | 9/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Showbiz Sandbox 69: The Emmys Shine In Google TV’s Shadow | Host Jimmy Fallon helped pump some energy into this year's Emmy Awards where a lot of new names and shows walked away with trophies. Rick Porter (http://twitter.com/zap2itrick), staff editor at Zap2it (http://www.zap2it.com/), provides some details ab... | 8/30/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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What I love about this podcast is that it helps me catch up on all the important entertainment news each week. Now I never miss out on any big stories which makes me look really smart when discussing them with friends. As well, they always seem to have great, intelligent guests on. If you want to be well briefed on a week full of entertainment headlines in an hour or so, next to KCRW's The Business, this is the best podcast I've found. Believe me, I've listened to them all.
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This podcast is always entertaining with plenty of interesting people, especially Michael Giltz. I reccomend this as a weekly dose of news in showbiz for anyone's enjoyment.
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