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Upfronts 2012: USA Network Relies on Stars, Not Execs, to Deliver Message to Ad Buyers

Marisa Guthrie — Fri, 18 May 2012 00:01:27 +0000

Marisa Guthrie
The top-rated cable network touts summer miniseries "Political Animals" and "Modern Family" acquisition.

Cannes 2012: Chinese Film Executives Look for Global Opportunities

George Szalai — Thu, 17 May 2012 23:49:06 +0000

George Szalai
Meanwhile, China Film Group is looking to expand the number of giant screens it has in the country to challenge Imax.

‘Paul Williams: Still Alive’ Reintroduces a Diminutive Musical Giant (Video)

Todd Gilchrist — Thu, 17 May 2012 23:44:42 +0000

Todd Gilchrist
Director Stephen Kessler develops a tenuous friendship with his subject in this documentary about the vagaries of fame and the dangers of fan worship.

Cannes 2012: Harvey Weinstein Gets Political By Buying Documentary About the Fall of Gaddafi

Gregg Kilday — Thu, 17 May 2012 23:43:44 +0000

Gregg Kilday
The Weinstein Co. co-chairman also is expected to pick up "Code Name Geronimo," a movie about the hunt for Osama bin Laden, which could be seen as an effort to boost President Obama's chances of re-election.

What Sets Apart the CMT Music Awards: ‘We Like to Make People’s Jaws Drop’

Sophie A. Schillaci — Thu, 17 May 2012 23:22:34 +0000

Sophie A. Schillaci
Taking a page from sister-network MTV's anything-goes VMAs, this country music awards show banks on "the element of surprise."

Conan O’Brien Returns to ‘Late Show’ After 13-Year Absence to Mock Jay Leno (Video)

Seth Abramovitch — Thu, 17 May 2012 23:13:39 +0000

Seth Abramovitch
Of losing "The Tonight Show," the talk show host tells David Letterman, "The only consolation was that you were happy."

‘Blade Runner’ Writer to Re-Team with Director Ridley Scott on Sequel

Borys Kit — Thu, 17 May 2012 22:39:41 +0000

Borys Kit
Hampton Fancher would pen an idea for an untitled sequel to the classic 1982 sci-fi film

‘Teen Wolf’: MTV Releases First 10 Minutes of Season 2 Premiere (Video)

Sophie A. Schillaci — Thu, 17 May 2012 22:37:34 +0000

Sophie A. Schillaci
The hit summer series returns on June 3 with new drama and a new werewolf.

DVR Dilemma: The New Schedule’s Biggest Time Slot Conflicts

Michael O'Connell — Thu, 17 May 2012 22:37:15 +0000

Michael O'Connell
"Happy Endings," "New Girl" and NBC's new Matthew Perry comedy all occupying the same half-hour is just one of the TV conundrums coming this fall.

Will Smith Questions 75 Percent Tax Rate While Promoting ‘Men in Black 3′ in France (VIDEO)

Paul Bond — Thu, 17 May 2012 22:33:08 +0000

Paul Bond
A clip of the actor gasping when he learns what the new French president has proposed was circulating across the Internet on Thursday.