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The Simpsons Stars Agree to Pay Cuts—and Get a Two-Year Lease on Life!
just now | E! Online | See recent E! Online news »
Mr. Burns would say "excellent." But he's probably the only one. The Simpsons' six principal vocal talents have agreed to a pay cut in order to keep the pioneering, record-setting show on the air past its current 23rd season. And sure enough, after the back room dealing was over, Fox proudly announced that it had renewed The Simpsons for a 24th and 25th season. Meanwhile the salary cut was not the reported 45 percent that Fox was looking to slash from the budget, But guess who's willing to take a 70 percent(!) cut—in exchange for what he feels he and his fellow actors are rightly owed, of course? "The Fox people said [there were] simply no circumstances under which the network »
Sony Pictures Acquiring New Steve Jobs Biography For Major Feature Film
13 hours ago | Deadline New York | See recent Deadline New York news »
Exclusive: I’ve just learned that Sony Pictures is making a hefty deal to acquire feature rights to Steve Jobs, the upcoming authorized biography by former CNN chairman and Time Magazine managing editor Walter Isaacson. I’m hearing the deal is $1 million against $3 million and that Mark Gordon will be the biopic’s producer. But this will be an MG360 project, which is the movie production partnership between Gordon and Management 360. ICM reps both Isaacson and Gordon. Sony Pictures would not comment. The studio seems a good fit for the book, having boiled business books into compelling dramas with both the Oscar-nominated The Social Network and Moneyball. The Isaacson book was supposed to be published on November 21st by Simon & Schuster, but now the release date has moved up to October 24th, according to a spokeswoman for the publisher. This was the hottest about-to-be biopic in Hollywood. [Will Hollywood Book Biopic Of Steve Jobs?] The 448-page »
- MIKE FLEMING
Cinemark threatens to boycott 'Tower Heist' over VOD experiment
14 hours ago | EW - Inside Movies | See recent EW.com - Inside Movies news »
The Cinemark movie chain is threatening not to show the Ben Stiller-Eddie Murphy comedy Tower Heist in any of its theaters if Universal goes through with its plan to make the movie available on-demand in homes — for $59.99 — just 21 days after it hits theaters to roughly 500,000 Comcast subscribers in two cities. In a lengthy statement, Cinemark explains its position: It has recently been announced that Universal Pictures plans to offer the Eddie Murphy comedy Tower Heist to digital cable subscribers in the Atlanta, Georgia and Portland, Oregon markets three weeks after the film opens in theatres. Over the past »
- Mandi Bierly
Sex and the City's Kristin Davis Adopts a Baby Girl!
12 hours ago | E! Online | See recent E! Online news »
It looks like someone got a little inspired by her Sex and the City character. Kristin Davis adopted a baby girl a few months ago, her rep confirmed to E! News. So what's the little sweetie's name? That would be Gemma Rose Davis. (No word if the middle name is in honor of Charlotte's daughter.) The 46-year-old mom is ecstatic about her new addition. "This is something I have wanted for a very long time," the actress said in a statement. "Having this wish come true is even more gratifying than I ever had imagined. I feel so blessed." Davis isn't the first celeb to awe us with a secret adoption. Aside from a certain sweetheart that surprised all of us last »
Is Paul McCartney Getting Married This Weekend?
16 hours ago | PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news »
Last month, Paul McCartney and Nancy Shevell posted an official notice that they intend to get married at London's Old Marylebone Town Hall, and now there are signs that a celebration may be imminent. A local company has been erecting a marquee tent at the singer’s home, where a van from a party and decoration company has also been spotted. McCartney, 69, and Shevell, 51 - who were engaged in May - returned to London earlier this week after attending his daughter Stella’s fashion show in Paris on Monday. The pair sat close together in the front row where "they looked like two lovebirds, »
- Joey Bartolomeo
Aaron Eckhart to star in I, Frankenstein
1 hour ago | TotalFilm | See recent TotalFilm news »
Lionsgate have announced that Aaron Eckhart will lead their adaption of Kevin Grevioux's graphic novel I, Frankenstein. The Dark Knight and Battle: Los Angeles actor Eckhart will play 'Adam', Frankenstein's monster who has survived to the present day. He then finds himself caught up in a battle between two immortal clans. Presumably the role will see Eckhart encasing his intimidatingly handsome face in prosthetics. Writer/director Stuart Beattie (Tomorrow, When The War Began), said "Mary Shelley’s story is about the creation of... . »
- Matt Maytum
Bérénice Marlohe, Helen McCrory and Ben Whishaw on for Bond 23?
1 hour ago | TotalFilm | See recent TotalFilm news »
According to the Daily Mail's Baz Bamigboye, French actress Bérénice Marlohe is the new Bond girl, and Helen McCrory and Ben Whishaw will also be joining her in 007's latest adventure. While the reports are unconfirmed, Bamigboye does have form in this area, announcing the likes of Naomie Harris and Ralph Fiennes previously. Marlohe is hasn't really done anything yet that would have reached a wide international audience, which could benefit her when it comes to playing what's bound to be a mysterious, glamourous and unreadable... . »
- Matt Maytum
Sony buys the film rights to Steve Jobs authorised biography
1 hour ago | TotalFilm | See recent TotalFilm news »
Sony Pictures is in the midst of making a deal to secure the movie rights to upcoming authorised biography, Steve Jobs. Deadline has the report, which claims the deal is '$1m against $3m', with Mark Gordon in line to produce. The book, by Walter Isaacson, was initially scheduled to be released on 21 November, but that has now been bumped forward to 24 October. It was apparently written with Jobs' full support, with the man himself giving over 40 interviews, and friends, family members and colleagues also contributing. In light of the... . »
- Matt Maytum
Music Power Rankings: Steve Jobs, Lady Gaga, Rihanna and Madonna
4 hours ago | Hitfix | See recent Hitfix news »
1. Steve Jobs: "Your time is limited so don't waste it living someone else's life... Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary." Think Different. Rip 2. U.S. album sales: As we head into the fourth quarter, album sales are up 3.3% over 2010. Should the increase sustain through year’s end, that will mark the first time in seven years that album sales are up over the previous year. 3. »
10 stories you might have missed: Sony eyeing Steve Jobs biopic
5 hours ago | Hitfix | See recent Hitfix news »
In this week's 10 stories you might have missed: Sony sets up Steve Jobs biopic, Aaron Eckhardt will play the monster in "I, Frankenstein," "Bond 23" gets a girl (and, possibly, a title), Radiohead discusses "King of Limbs," "So You Think You Can Dance?" will return for season 9, Joe Jonas heads to "Smash," Electric Daisy Carnival returning to Vegas and more. »
- HitFix Staff
HitFix Interview: Mark 'Papa Bear' Caruso talks 'Survivor: South Pacific'
6 hours ago | Hitfix | See recent Hitfix news »
I'll admit it. I had a moment's pause on Thursday morning when the CBS publicist said to me, "Ok. I've got Mark on the line for you." Mark Caruso, a retired NYPD detective, was the latest castaway eliminated on "Survivor: South Pacific," but I don't think I referred to him as "Mark" in any of my recaps, at least not after his first appearance. From the first minutes at Savaii camp, Mark encouraged his younger tribemates to call him "Papa Bear" and they followed suit and I did as well. The nickname helped endear Papa Bear to the »
- Daniel Fienberg
Recap: 'Fringe' - 'Alone in the World'
8 hours ago | Hitfix | See recent Hitfix news »
One of the great pleasures of reviewing “Fringe” each week is that there’s rarely a lack of things to discuss. Writing about certain shows is akin to drawing blood from a stone every seven days, to be sure. But there’s usually a lot of ground to cover when it comes to this one. Even when I don’t like a particular episode (and both previous ones this season have given me pause), there’s hardly a time when I stare at my computer screen, blankly staring at the cursor blinking before me. Well, congratulations, “Alone in the World”: you’ve achieved the seemingly impossible. »
- Ryan McGee
Fashion Police Groupies: Last Chance to Vote for Your Favorite Nickname!
8 hours ago | E! Online | See recent E! Online news »
Last week we asked you to pick your favorite Fashion Police groupie nickname. Or as Joan Rivers put it, just like Glee has Gleeks, Star Trek has trekkers and Jersey Shore has idiots. You all shared so many great suggestions that we're scrapping most of our original list and will be using one of your contributions instead. We've narrowed it down to our five favorites below. Vote now and we'll announce the winner next week! »
Two More Years For The Simpsons
8 hours ago | Studio Briefing - TV News | See recent Studio Briefing - TV News news »
Fox TV and the actors who voice the characters on The Simpsons have reached an agreement on a new contract that will keep the animated series, whose 23rd season begins on Oct. 30, on the network for an additional two years, published reports said tonight (Friday), citing unnamed sources. The Los Angeles Times reported that the actors, who had been earning $440,000 per episode, had agreed to have their salaries cut to $250,000. It was not clear whether Fox had agreed to the actors’ demand for a share of the profits from reruns and other ancillary revenue in exchange for acquiescing to the cuts. Earlier in the day, Harry Shearer, who provides the voices for Mr. Burns, Ned Flanders and other characters, issued a statement saying that he would be “willing to let them cut my salary … more than 70 percent” in return for “a small share of the eventual profits.” Fox had claimed »
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Who's the Biggest "Slob," Kris Humphries or Kim Kardashian?
8 hours ago | E! Online | See recent E! Online news »
Aren't you so excited to watch part one of Kim's Fairytale Wedding: A Kardashian Event this Sunday?! We are, too. But before we get even giddier, we have exclusive details about Kim's life, post-wedding, to share! E! News caught up with Kim Kardashian after her Today appearance this morning in New York to talk more wedding stuff (duh), her birthday plans, where she and hubby Kris Humphries are going to live and who the biggest slob is in the relationship. We have a guess... First up, though, all weddings are stressful. But in Kim's case...make that stressful-times-10. Kim made sure to give praise to her wedding planner Sharon Sacks, who took care of every tiny detail »
Could a pair of original 'Footloose' tracks figure into the Best Original Song race...again?
9 hours ago | Hitfix | See recent Hitfix news »
When Herbert Ross's "Footloose" hit theaters 27 years ago, the film managed a brush with Oscar in the form of a pair of nominations for Best Original Song. Kenny Loggins's titular track blew up radio request lines and haunts Kevin Bacon to this day: The actor actually pays bands Not to play the song when he attends weddings. (My colleague, Melinda Newman, recently posted the video for Blake Shelton's country re-do of the track.) Deniece Williams's "Let's Hear It for the Boy," meanwhile, was a staple of junior high school dances for years after the film hit. Both songs lost the Oscar »
- Kristopher Tapley
NY Times Sells Baseline Data Product to Previous Owner
9 hours ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
The New York Times has sold the film and television database Baseline StudioSystems to Project Hollywood, the company announced late on Friday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but the New York Times is believed to have received a fraction of the $35 million it spent to acquire the site from the very same owner. The timing of the news as the Yom Kippur holiday dawned was probably indicative of that fact. Also read: NY Times Reports $120M in Q2 Losses, But Online Subs Up Mitch Rubinstein and Laurie Silvers of Hollywood Media »
- Brent Lang
Review: 'Blackthorn' features Sam Shepard as a Western icon in decline
9 hours ago | Hitfix | See recent Hitfix news »
I think my dad would have made a badass cowboy. You know who the toughest men in the West were? Old men. You know why? Because They Managed To Get Old. No easy trick back then, no matter how you made your living. It was a frontier, and they had to carve a living out of that land. I think my dad would have done that very well, and I think he would have enjoyed it on an existential level. He would have been in his element in every way. After watching "Blackthorn," the new western starring Sam Shepard, I feel »
'Simpsons' Renewed for 2 More Seasons
10 hours ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
Fox has renewed "The Simpsons" for two more seasons, which will bring TV's longest-running scripted primetime show to a landmark 25 seasons. The announcement came after "Simpsons" voice actors agreed to have their salaries cut by about a third, rather than the 45 percent that 20th Century Fox TV had requested they accept to keep the show going. Instead of their current $440,000 per episode, they will receive $300,000 per episode for the new seasons, a person familiar with with the negotiations told TheWrap. Fox had wanted them to accept $250,000 per »
- Tim Molloy
Woo-hoo! Fox renews 'The Simpsons' for two Moe seasons
10 hours ago | Hitfix | See recent Hitfix news »
I know I've told this story before, but in the wake of Fox ordering two more seasons of "The Simpsons" - which will bring the show through its 24th and 25th seasons, continuing its stretch as the longest-running primetime scripted show in American TV history(*) - it's worth repeating again: (*) Though that renewal will "only" put the series at 559 episodes, leaving it 76 episodes short of "Gunsmoke," which didn't last as long but made more episodes per season. Shortly before the fourth season of "The Wire" debuted, I wound up at a dinner with a few HBO publicists, David »
- Alan Sepinwall
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