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| Washington Post Co buys industrial supplier Thursday, Jul 18, 2013 12:11 PM PDT (Reuters) - The Washington Post Co may be taking a page out of the "Oracle of Omaha's" playbook, by further diversifying as profit and revenue at its namesake newspaper sag. On Thursday, the Washington Post said it was buying Forney Corp, a supplier of products and systems for power and industrial boilers, from United Technologies Corp for an undisclosed sum. Warren Buffett, the Washington Post's largest shareholder and a former board member, has built Omaha, Nebraska-based Berkshire Hathaway Inc into one of the pre-eminent U.S. ... Full Story | Top |
| Real-life mystery of JK Rowling's 'secret' novel uncovered Thursday, Jul 18, 2013 11:31 AM PDT  By Belinda Goldsmith LONDON (Reuters) - A real-life mystery over who blew the cover on JK Rowling writing a detective novel under a pseudonym was uncovered on Thursday when the culprit was revealed to be - her law firm, which apologized unreservedly for the leak. Rowling, whose Harry Potter series made her Britain's best-selling author, posed as a retired military policeman called Robert Galbraith to write "The Cuckoo's Calling" that was released in April to strong reviews but minimal sales. ... Full Story | Top |
| 'Horror Story' scares up most Emmy nods, Netflix shakes up race Thursday, Jul 18, 2013 11:23 AM PDT  By Piya Sinha-Roy and Mary Milliken LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The dark thriller "American Horror Story: Asylum" scored the most nominations for television's Emmy Awards on Thursday, but it was the Internet streaming service Netflix that made history with nods for its big push into original programming. Netflix landed a total of 14 nominations for political drama "House of Cards," comedy "Arrested Development" and thriller "Hemlock Grove," a validation of its challenge to broadcast and cable networks. ... Full Story | Top |
| Russia jails top opposition leader; Putin denounced as dictator Thursday, Jul 18, 2013 12:32 PM PDT  By Gabriela Baczynska KIROV, Russia (Reuters) - Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was sentenced to five years in jail for theft on Thursday, an unexpectedly tough punishment which supporters said proved President Vladimir Putin was a dictator ruling by repression. Navalny, an anti-corruption campaigner who led the biggest protests against Putin since he took power in 2000, hugged his wife Yulia and his mother, shook his father's hand and then passed them his watch before being led away in handcuffs. ... Full Story | Top |
| BSkyB extends soccer TV deal with England's lower league to 2018 Thursday, Jul 18, 2013 09:21 AM PDT LONDON (Reuters) - Pay television company BSkyB announced a surprise five-year extension to its contract to show live matches from English soccer's lower tiers on Thursday, an early renewal sparked by BT's entry into the market. Sky Bet, the betting arm of BSkyB, will also become the title sponsor of the Football League under the new agreement which runs until 2018. The Football League, which is made up of the 72 professional clubs below the Premier League, was only a year into its current three-year TV deal with BSkyB. ... Full Story | Top |
| A list of key nominees for Emmy Awards Thursday, Jul 18, 2013 07:57 AM PDT LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Following is a list of nominees in key categories for the Emmy Awards, the highest honors in U.S. television, announced on Thursday. The Emmys are handed out by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences in a ceremony that will be broadcast on September 22 by the CBS network. ... Full Story | Top |
| Sex Pistols frontman Johnny Rotten to be named Icon of music Thursday, Jul 18, 2013 07:41 AM PDT  (Reuters) - Johnny Rotten may not like it but he is starting to become Johnny Icon. The 57-year-old former frontman of the anarchic 1970s punk band the Sex Pistols is to receive an award for his contribution to music from the music rights organization BMI, although he angrily rejected previous honors. Singer-songwriter John Lydon, who went by the name Johnny Rotten as he belted out songs like "Pretty Vacant" and "Anarchy in the UK", will be presented with BMI's Icon Award at a gala in London on October 15. ... Full Story | Top |
| Bruce Lee's legacy still debated 40 years after his death Wednesday, Jul 17, 2013 10:44 PM PDT  By Brian Yap Hong Kong (Reuters) - Late kung fu superstar Bruce Lee may be an international icon, but he is still not the complete local hero in Hong Kong. Fans are marking his death 40 years ago this weekend with art gallery shows, exhibitions and even street graffiti but some people are urging Hong Kong's government to do more to honor the former British colony's biggest star. Lawmakers and scholars have joined calls from fans, fearing the government is wary of fully embracing Lee's legacy. ... Full Story | Top |
| 'Weeds' co-executive producer lands comedy pilot at FX Wednesday, Jul 17, 2013 06:30 PM PDT By Tim Kenneally LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Former "Weeds" co-executive and writer Stephen Falk has landed a comedy pilot, "You're the Worst," with FX Networks. The pilot, created and written by Falk, is described as a "comedic love story about what happens when two toxic, self-destructive people fall in love despite themselves and attempt the impossible - a relationship. In addition to "Weeds," Falk's credits include the FX series "Orange Is the New Black," from "Weeds" creator Jenji Kohan, and created the NBC comedy "Next Caller. ... Full Story | Top |
| Did Felicity Jones just spill an 'Amazing Spider-Man 2' spoiler? Wednesday, Jul 17, 2013 06:29 PM PDT  By Tony Maglio LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Felicity Jones may want to just stop talking for a while. At least, that is probably how Marvel would prefer it. Jones previously appeared to have tipped off the fact that she is playing the Black Cat in the upcoming "Amazing Spider-Man 2." Now, in an interview with View London, Jones may have tipped off some other characters. "It's all quite shrouded in secrecy, but I'm the Goblin's girlfriend - I'm in a relationship with him, and his accomplice. I'm on the dark side," Jones said. ... Full Story | Top |
| 'Glee' stars Darren Criss, Jenna Ushkowitz among stars attending Nigel Lythgoe's dizzy feet 'Dance' gala Wednesday, Jul 17, 2013 06:28 PM PDT  By Greg Gilman LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - "Glee" stars Darren Criss and Jenna Ushkowitz are joining Christina Applegate, Minnie Driver, Jenna Elfman, and Anna Kendrick at the third annual "Celebration of Dance" Gala on July 27, the Dizzy Feet Foundation and the Music Center announced on Wednesday. Applegate will present the DFF Inspiration Award to Chita Rivera, while "Pitch Perfect" star Kendrick will present Lionsgate's president of production, Erik Feig, with the DFF Impact Award. ... Full Story | Top |
| Exclusive: Behind the 'Paranormal' date change: Latino spin-off coming, '5' doesn't exist yet Wednesday, Jul 17, 2013 06:26 PM PDT By Lucas Shaw and Jeff Sneider LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - The "Paranormal Activity" movie Paramount just moved from October to January is not "Paranormal Activity 5" -- but rather the planned Latino-targeted spin-off, formerly known as "The Oxnard Tapes," several individuals with knowledge of the project tell TheWrap. A fifth installment of the "Paranormal" franchise, which still has no script or director, is more likely to come in October, sources say. TheWrap was first to report Tuesday that Paramount was shifting its "Paranormal" dates. ... Full Story | Top |
| Fox News parts ways with Liz Cheney after Senate run launched Wednesday, Jul 17, 2013 05:54 PM PDT  (Reuters) - Fox News has parted ways with Liz Cheney, the eldest daughter of former Vice President Dick Cheney, after her announcement that she will challenge incumbent U.S. senator and fellow Republican Mike Enzi in Wyoming, a spokeswoman for the network said. Cheney, 46, launched herself into the race on Tuesday with a nearly six-minute Web video in which she laid out a conservative agenda, saying the federal government was too large and wasted taxpayer dollars, and sharply criticized Democratic President Barack Obama. ... Full Story | Top |
| CNN's 'New Day' tops MSNBC's 'Morning Joe' in key demo during first month Wednesday, Jul 17, 2013 05:44 PM PDT By Timn Kenneally LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Half a year after Jeff Zucker took over CNN, the news network is showing signs of revitalization from its previous ratings doldrums. A month after its June 17 premiere, CNN's morning show "New Day" has shown steady growth in the key 25-54 news demo, edging out MSNBC's "Morning Joe." From the first week to its fourth week, ending July 12, "New Day" grew from 102,000 viewers in the demo to 121,000 viewers, averaging 111,000 viewers for the month - narrowly besting MSNBC's "Morning Joe," which averaged 110,000. ... Full Story | Top |
| 'Rookie Blue' renewed for Season 5 by ABC Wednesday, Jul 17, 2013 05:44 PM PDT By Tony Maglio LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - "Rookie Blue" has been renewed for a fifth season, confirms ABC. Before the network confirmed the renewal, the show's official twitter handle and its star Peter Mooney both made the announcement. Here are tweets announcing the news: Officially official. Rookie Blue will be back for a 5th! Huge thanks to everyone for tuning in - we're back because of you. ... Full Story | Top |
| Indie Theater tries to scare Bostonians out of moving to NYC with 'Taxi Driver,' slasher flicks Wednesday, Jul 17, 2013 05:43 PM PDT (Note: The story has strong language in paragraph 4) By Tim Molloy NEW YORK (TheWrap.com) - Remember when New York and Boston tried being nice to each other? Those days are over. A Boston-area independent theater is trying to scare people out of moving to the Big Apple with a film series showing New York at its worst. The Coolidge Corner Theater's "New York City Psychos!" series includes the Martin Scorsese masterpiece "Taxi Driver," the grindhouse classic "Maniac" and the slightly less-acclaimed "Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan. ... Full Story | Top |
| Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci enter three-year overall deal with CBS TV Studios Wednesday, Jul 17, 2013 05:41 PM PDT By Tim Kenneally LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci are hooking up with CBS Television Studios. The pair, whose credits include "Fringe," "Hawaii Five-0" and Fox's upcoming "Sleepy Hollow," have entered a three-year overall deal with CBS Television Studios, the company said Wednesday. Under the agreement, the pair - as well as Heather Kadin, the president of television for Kurtzman and Orci's K/O Paper Products, and K/O ,manager of television development Aaron Baiers - will develop television projects for CBS Television Studios. ... Full Story | Top |
| Abby Huntsman to join MSNBC's 'The Cycle' in slot vacated by S.E. Cupp Wednesday, Jul 17, 2013 05:11 PM PDT By Sara Morrison LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Abby Huntsman will leave her host/producer position at HuffPost Live for MSNBC's "The Cycle," the network announced today. She'll join Krystal Ball, Ari Melber, and Toure on MSNBC's weekly 3-4 P.M. show on July 29. Huntsman is replacing S.E. Cupp, who departed to host CNN's upcoming revived version of "Crossfire." Huntsman, daughter of former Republican presidential candidate and Utah governor Jon Huntsman, Jr. ... Full Story | Top |
| Book Talk: Danielle Steel heads inside the fashion world Wednesday, Jul 17, 2013 05:08 PM PDT By Elaine Lies TOKYO (Reuters) - The fashion world is the setting for the latest book by bestselling novelist Danielle Steel, a prolific author who continues to produce several books a year. "First Sight", which appeared in mid-July, is the story of Timmie O'Neill who has created a ready-to-wear fashion empire after a difficult childhood and a past she wants to forget. ... Full Story | Top |
| 'Veep' actor Nelson Franklin joins CBS's 'The Millers' Wednesday, Jul 17, 2013 05:01 PM PDT By Jethro Nededog LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - CBS's new comedy, "The Millers," has cast Nelson Franklin in the series regular role of Adam. The casting arrives after producers decided to recast the roles of Adam and wife Debbie, which was filled recently by "Glee" actress Jayma Mays. Adam is the brother-in-law to Will Arnett's Nathan Miller. ... Full Story | Top |
| Wendy Williams reality series, John Rich variety show coming to TV Guide Network Wednesday, Jul 17, 2013 05:00 PM PDT  By Jethro Nededog LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - TV Guide Network (TVGN), co-owned by Lionsgate and CBS, has landed two new series with popular daytime talker Wendy Williams, and "Celebrity Apprentice" champ, country singer John Rich in addition to two more unscripted series slated to debut in the fall: "Mother of All Talent" and "Tequila Sisters." Under the working title, "Wendy Williams Project," the opinionated radio personality-turned-daytime talker gives TVGN's cameras a backstage look at her life. ... Full Story | Top |
| Jay Z's 'Magna Carta Holy Grail' tops Billboard album chart Wednesday, Jul 17, 2013 04:45 PM PDT  LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Rapper Jay Z's latest album "Magna Carta Holy Grail" debuted at the top of the Billboard 200 album chart on Wednesday, while besting industry forecasts. "Magna Carta Holy Grail" sold 528,000 copies in its first week, according to figures compiled by Nielsen SoundScan, making it the second-best debut week for an album this year behind Justin Timberlake's "The 20/20 Experience." Industry forecasts had projected "Magna Carta Holy Grail" to sell as many as 500,000 copies, according to Billboard. It is the rapper's 13th No. ... Full Story | Top |
| Hollywood studios cater to comic convention's savvy fans Wednesday, Jul 17, 2013 04:00 PM PDT  By Piya Sinha-Roy LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Once a hotbed for avid fans of cult comic and fantasy genres, San Diego's Comic-Con has become an important stop for film studios and directors looking to gauge the responses of the convention's savvy audience. Gareth Edwards, director of Warner Bros.' 2014 film "Godzilla," who made his first trip to Comic-Con last year to discuss possibly rebooting the monster movies, said audience reaction helped get the film approved for production. "I hadn't really comprehended how significant it was going to be for the film. ... Full Story | Top |
| Michael Douglas-Robert De Niro comedy 'Last Vegas' appeals R-rating Wednesday, Jul 17, 2013 03:59 PM PDT  By Todd Cunningham LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - CBS Films is appealing the R-rating given to its upcoming Michael Douglas-Robert De Niro comedy "Last Vegas," set to open November 1. The Motion Picture Assn. of America's ratings board cited "brief sexual content" for its R-rating, considered a box-office disadvantage even for adult comedies. The most likely outcome is that the filmmakers will make minor tweaks and wind up with a PG-13 rating. ... Full Story | Top |
| Codeblack Films acquires rights to 'Flyy Girl' trilogy Wednesday, Jul 17, 2013 03:57 PM PDT By Brent Lang LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Codeblack Films has nabbed the rights to the bestselling "Flyy Girl" book trilogy, the company said Wednesday. The coming-of-age story centers on a young African America woman, following her triumphs and her struggles through high school and beyond. The book has been hailed for its frank treatment of growing up, sexual exploration and its depiction of the hip-hop era. The series was written by Omar Tyree. Codeblack is owned by Lionsgate. The company said Tyree's books have been read by over 8 million people worldwide. ... Full Story | Top |
| Ryan Reynolds-Jeff Bridges' 'R.I.P.D.' set to kill Universal's summer hot streak Wednesday, Jul 17, 2013 03:57 PM PDT  By Todd Cunningham LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - If high-flying Universal was due for a box-office fall, the cosmos seriously overdelivered with "R.I.P.D" - the Ryan Reynolds-Jeff Bridges action movie well on its way to becoming the biggest flop of summer. Analysts are projecting a three-day total of less than $15 million for the supernatural tale, in which Reynolds and Bridges play ghost cops from the Rest In Peace Department. That's an unmitigated financial disaster for a film that the studio says cost $130 million to make, and rivals say was even pricier. ... Full Story | Top |
| Book review: Eliot Spitzer's capitalist manifesto Wednesday, Jul 17, 2013 03:54 PM PDT  By Edward Krudy NEW YORK (Reuters) - You can't make it in mainstream politics in the United States without trumpeting your capitalist credentials. But behind the apparent consensus are two almost irreconcilable visions that are paralyzing politics in Washington. ... Full Story | Top |
| Keith Olbermann rejoins ESPN with late-night sports show Wednesday, Jul 17, 2013 03:47 PM PDT By Eric Kelsey LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Keith Olbermann and ESPN are going to try it again, this time with a late-night show that will steer clear of the liberal political commentary that gained him a following on U.S. television, the Disney-owned sports network said on Wednesday. Olbermann, 54, who is as famous for his acrimonious departures from ESPN, MSNBC and Current TV as for his sharp tongue and wit, vowed to make amends for any bridges he burned during his first split with the network in 1997. "I don't want that to be in the obituary. ... Full Story | Top |
| 'Blue Jasmine' review: something borrowed in Woody Allen's dull 'Blue' Wednesday, Jul 17, 2013 03:37 PM PDT  By Leah Rozen LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - If you're going to steal, steal from the best. That must be what Woody Allen was thinking when he semi-lifted the plot and character outlines of Tennessee Williams' "A Streetcar Named Desire" for his latest rueful comic drama, "Blue Jasmine." Or maybe it's just that leading lady Cate Blanchett gave a definitive performance on stage both in Sydney and New York as Blanche Dubois in "Streetcar" a few years back, and it's still echoing through her work. ... Full Story | Top |
| Comic-Con 2013: CBS Films, Regal offer free tickets to 'The To Do List' for Foursquare users Wednesday, Jul 17, 2013 03:35 PM PDT By Lucas Shaw LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Comic-Con attendees who use Foursquare to check-in at the San Diego Convention Center or surrounding locations will be eligible to win free tickets to see "The To Do List," CBS Films' upcoming comedy starring Aubrey Plaza. More than 125,000 people a year attend Comic-Con, and any of those fanboys and girls who check in on Foursquare can win a tickets at their local Regal, United Artists or Edwards Theaters. The promotion began Wednesday and extends through July 21. ... Full Story | Top |
| Daniel Craig, Zachary Quinto, Rebecca Hall lead Hollywood invasion of Broadway this fall Wednesday, Jul 17, 2013 03:34 PM PDT  By Brent Lang LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Broadway is kicking off its fall season with a healthy dose of Hollywood sizzle. The actors behind such venerable franchises as "The Lord of the Rings," James Bond and "Star Trek" are all out to prove their theatrical chops in a series of feverishly anticipated shows over the next few months. Some, like Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen, have crossed the boards innumerable times, while others, such as Orlando Bloom, are relative neophytes to the weekly grind of doing multiple shows a week in front of a live audience. ... Full Story | Top |
| Shia LaBeouf reaches settlement in 'Orphans' firing Wednesday, Jul 17, 2013 03:31 PM PDT  By Brent Lang LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - It was a saga that lasted longer than "Orphans" ran, but the Shia LaBeouf fiasco has finally reached an end. The actor and the producers of the Broadway revival announced a settlement this week over LaBeouf's very public firing from the show. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed, although the tone of the statement was conciliatory with Cole and Zollo saying that they would like to work with LaBeouf in the future. In a statement, LaBeouf and the producers said, "We regret the circumstances that caused Shia's departure from 'Orphans. ... Full Story | Top |
| 'Meredith Vieira Show' sold to NBC-owned stations Wednesday, Jul 17, 2013 03:30 PM PDT By Tim Kenneally LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Meredith Vieira's upcoming daytime show has been sold to NBC Owned Television Stations for its debut next fall. The one-hour offering will air on 10 NBC-owned stations, including WNBC New York, KNBC Los Angeles, WMAQ Chicago, WCAU Philadelphia, KXAS Dallas-Fort Worth, KNTV San Francisco, WTVJ Miami, KNSD San Diego, WVIT Hartford and WRC Washington, D.C. All told, the stations account for 27 percent of the country's television households. "The Meredith Vieira Show" is being produced in New York, on a set that resembles the "Today" show vet's home. ... Full Story | Top |
| Exclusive: Disney taking its TRYathlon health campaign on the road Wednesday, Jul 17, 2013 03:29 PM PDT By Tim Kenneally LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Radio Disney is hitting the road for the sake of the nation's health. The radio outlet is bringing Disney XD television's "Disney TRYathlon" on a 10-city tour throughout the country this month, presenting a host of competitive challenges meant to encourage physical activity and healthy nutritional habits for children and the families. ... Full Story | Top |
| SyFy's 'Sharknado' getting sequel, and you can name it Wednesday, Jul 17, 2013 01:40 PM PDT By Tim Molloy NEW YORK (TheWrap.com) - "Sharknado" is getting a 2014 sequel, and SyFy announced a contest to name it. Hmm... how about "Sharknado 2"? That's the current working title, because it's hard to improve on "Sharknado." In the new film (huge spoiler alert), the flying sharks will attack New York City. Insert Manhattan lawyer joke here. Since the old, classic "Sharknado" of last week became such a social media phenomenon, SyFy will hold its naming contest on Twitter. The new film will again be produced by The Asylum. "Every once in a while, there is a perfect storm - on television. ... Full Story | Top |
| Keith Olbermann officially returns to ESPN, show begins August 26 Wednesday, Jul 17, 2013 01:39 PM PDT By Tim Kenneally LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Keith Olbermann is returned to ESPN with a daily late-night talk show that will premiere on ESPN2 on August 26, ESPN announced Wednesday. The new offering, titled simply "Olbermann," will air Monday through Friday at 11 p.m. ET from ABC's Times Square studios in New York. It "will focus on the day's relevant sports topics through a mix of perspective and commentary, interviews, contributors, panel discussions and highlights," ESPN said. This marks Olbermann's return to the ESPN fold, after co-hosting ESPN's "SportsCenter" from 1992 to 1997. ... Full Story | Top |
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