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Disney: Help wanted for high-risk, low-reward job as chairman

Disney needs an experienced executive who can turn around an unstable film studio and manage the egos of some of Hollywood's biggest power players, including animation guru John Lasseter, DreamWorks partners Steven Spielberg and Stacey Snider, mega-pro... »

Box Office: 'Think Like a Man' rakes in surprising $33 million

The relationship comedy "Think Like a Man" beat expectations, coming in with $33 million at the box office this weekend. The Zac Efron tear-jerker "The Lucky One" grossed a respectable $22.8 million, while the nature documentary "Chimpanzee" started of... »

Movie Projector: Zac Efron or Steve Harvey will beat 'The Hunger Games'

"The Hunger Games" will lose its No. 1 spot to either "The Lucky One" or "Think Like a Man," which are each expected debut with around $20 million. »

On Location: Echo Park Film Center teaches kids how to make movies

The Echo Park Film Center serves as a unique community resource center for film, providing free courses to disadvantaged youths to teach them how to make movies and a cinema house where aspiring independent filmmakers can screen their movies. »

The Morning Fix: 'Hunger Games' still undefeated! 'Iron Man' headed to China.

Hunger Games dominates box office again. "Iron Man 3" headed to China. »

'Battleship' solid in foreign debut but 3-D 'Titanic' breaks records

The sci-fi action flick "Battleship" got off to a solid start overseas this weekend, grossing $58 million from 26 foreign countries. That sounds good, until you compare it with the receipts for "Titanic 3-D," which simultaneously collected that much in... »

'Think Like a Man' brings romance to Culver City

The upcoming Screen Gems movie “Think Like a Man” is a romantic comedy based on the best selling book by comedian Steve Harvey. It’s also a love letter of sorts to Culver City, which plays a starring role in the movie that opens next week. »

IATSE leaders says they'll protect health and pension benefits

In a sign that the International Alliance of Theatrical State Employees may be headed for showdown with the major studios, union leaders told members this week that they would "hold the line" on health and pension benefits for members. »

Hulu's Jason Kilar 'Thinks Different' about television

Hulu Chief Executive Jason Kilar chose the advertising agency's conference in Los Angeles to do his own riff on Apple Inc.'s "Think Different" campaign. Instead of saluting "The Crazy Ones" from the memorable TBWA/Chiat/Day ad campaign from 1997 that h... »

On Location: HBO crew members out of 'Luck' with series shutdown

Two weeks after HBO announced its sudden decision to shut down production of “Luck” in the wake of three horse fatalities, those who worked behind the scenes on the weekly TV series were grappling with the harsh realities of suddenly being out of work ... »

The Morning Fix: 'Hunger Games' music hot. Changes at 'The Office.'

Executive changes at Sony Corp., a review of "The Hunger Games," plans to keep NBC's "The Office" alive for one more season despite some key cast departures, and how Fox is giving its new drama "Touch" a global premiere. »

'The Hunger Games' fuels Hollywood's appetite for North Carolina

From “Blue Velvet” to “Bull Durham,” North Carolina has a long filmmaking tradition. With the release of this weekend’s much-anticipated debut of “The Hunger Games,” state film officials are hoping the state will re-emerge as one the top shooting desti... »

Disney expects $200-million loss on 'John Carter'

The Walt Disney co. said it expects to incur a loss of about $200 million on its big-buget sci-fi film, "John Carter," based on box office results. »

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Movie Projector: '21 Jump Street' could open to over $30 million

"21 Jump Street," inspired by the '80s television series that spawned Johnny Depp's career, is expected to gross between $30 million and $35 million on its opening weekend. »

U.S. advertising spending totaled $144 billion in 2011

Overall advertising spending in the U.S. reached $144 billion in 2011. Television advertising remained strong, although worrisome trends emerged in the fourth quarter. »

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