Warner Music Group Posts Q1 Loss

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:46:00 GMT

Warner Music Group increased revenue 3.5% year-on-year to $918 million in the first quarter to Dec. 31, 2009 but recorded a net loss of $17 million.

MTV orders two extreme-stunt reality series

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:16:00 GMT

Johnny Knoxville is on the executive producing team of "Dudesons in America."

TV product placement plan confirmed

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:38:00 GMT

Culture secretary Ben Bradshaw has formally confirmed the introduction of product placement to the U.K., but ruled out the promotion of high fat junk foods, sugary confectionary, over the counter medicines and infant formula.

Blanco sets up A Contracorriente Films

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:10:00 GMT

One of Spain's most innovative film execs, Adolfo Blanco announced Tuesday the launch of Barcelona-based art house distribution and production house A Contracorriente Films.

AFTRA tops pilot season again

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:00:00 GMT

At last month's SAG Awards, Julianna Margulies picked up the best drama series actress trophy for CBS' "The Good Wife," marking the first time in recent history a guild trophy had gone to a performer on an AFTRA-designated broadcast show.

'Alice' might get shorter U.S. theatrical run

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Disney CEO Bob Iger has been saying for months that he's going to begin fiddling with traditional movie release windows, and it appears that Tim Burton's "Alice in Wonderland" will serve as the first grand experiment.

'Prison Break' actor joins ABC's 'Gates'

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:00:00 GMT

"Prison Break" alum Frank Grillo has landed the lead in ABC's supernatural crime drama series "The Gates."

AFTRA tops pilot season again

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:00:00 GMT

'Prison Break' actor joins ABC's 'Gates'

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:00:00 GMT

"Prison Break" alum Frank Grillo has landed the lead in ABC's supernatural crime drama series "The Gates."

Sundance Channel starts original programming

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:53:00 GMT

Sundance Channel is pushing into original scripted programming starting this fall with three-part mini-series "Carlos" about terrorist Carlos, the Jackal.

BBC reveals overall annual talent payment

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:45:00 GMT

The BBC said it spent 229 million ($358 million) on talent payments to artists, presenters, musicians and other contributors in the year to the end of March 2009, with its top earners sharing a pot of 54 million ($85 million) of license fee payers' money, just over 1.5% of the total

NBC eyeing Paul Reiser pilot

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:29:00 GMT

NBC is finalizing a deal for a pilot order to a single-camera comedy project from "Mad About You" star and co-creator Paul Reiser and Warner Bros. TV.

NBC eyeing Paul Reiser pilot

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:29:00 GMT

NBC is finalizing a deal for a pilot order to a single-camera comedy project from "Mad About You" star and co-creator Paul Reiser and Warner Bros. TV.

Arnold Schwarzenegger to carry Olympic torch

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:27:00 GMT

California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is to carry the Olympic torch Friday morning on a final relay before the opening ceremonies for the Whistler/Vancouver Games.

FreeHD Canadian service cleared for launch

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:20:00 GMT

Canadian cable and satellite TV services suddenly have one more reason to catch up to their U.S. counterparts with their digital transition.

Retransmission has the TV biz abuzz

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:06:00 GMT

A miracle cure for the Great Ad Depression or a substance more addictive than crack cocaine? Either way, "retrans" has the biz all abuzz -- and consumers beginning to worry.

'A Prophet' scoops French prizes

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:50:00 GMT

France's film industry doesn't need a prophet to determine the favorite for this year's upcoming Cesar Awards as Jacques Audiard's gritty prison drama "A Prophet" continues to sweep through awards season in Gaul.

'Cove' to screen as part of film series

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:29:00 GMT

"The Cove" has been selected as the next motion picture to be screened in the "Kat Kramer's Films That Changed the World" series.

Zhang Ziyi earthquake scandal ends

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:27:00 GMT

Chinese Red Cross ends controversy over donations

Disney's first-quarter revenue rises

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:16:00 GMT

Disney made it a trifecta, reporting better-than expected quarterly financial results after News Corp. and Time Warner did similarly in recent days.

Disney's first-quarter revenue rises

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:16:00 GMT

Disney made it a trifecta, reporting better-than expected quarterly financial results after News Corp. and Time Warner did similarly in recent days.

Haiti record is century's fastest U.K. seller

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:47:00 GMT

"Everybody Hurts," organized by pop supremo Simon Cowell in aid of victims of the Haitian earthquake, has become the fastest-selling British charity single of the century with over 200,000 sales in just two days, the Official Charts Company said on Tuesday.

CCTV cancels national soccer team broadcast

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:37:00 GMT

Match-fixing scandals tainted players, coaches

San Sebastian to honor Don Siegel

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:33:00 GMT

Director Don Siegel will be honored with a showcase of his work at the 58th San Sebastian International Film Festival, organizers announced Tuesday, saying they wanted to look at an outstanding classic moviemaker whose work was not always sufficiently appreciated.

Universal buys 'Safe House' script

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:25:00 GMT

David Guggenheim has sold his original screenplay "Safe House" to Universal Pictures after fielding offers from several studios. Scott Stuber is attached to produce.

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Warner Music Group Posts Q1 Loss

MTV orders two extreme-stunt reality series

TV product placement plan confirmed

Blanco sets up A Contracorriente Films

AFTRA tops pilot season again

'Alice' might get shorter U.S. theatrical run

'Prison Break' actor joins ABC's 'Gates'

AFTRA tops pilot season again

'Prison Break' actor joins ABC's 'Gates'

Sundance Channel starts original programming

BBC reveals overall annual talent payment

NBC eyeing Paul Reiser pilot

NBC eyeing Paul Reiser pilot

Arnold Schwarzenegger to carry Olympic torch

FreeHD Canadian service cleared for launch

Retransmission has the TV biz abuzz

'A Prophet' scoops French prizes

'Cove' to screen as part of film series

Zhang Ziyi earthquake scandal ends

Disney's first-quarter revenue rises

Disney's first-quarter revenue rises

Haiti record is century's fastest U.K. seller

CCTV cancels national soccer team broadcast

San Sebastian to honor Don Siegel

Universal buys 'Safe House' script