Actors union expects talks to April
(AP)
2/29/2008 6:26:04 PM AP - The Screen Actors Guild will not begin negotiating with studios until April, despite pressure to avoid a replay of the turmoil caused by the writers' 100-day strike.
Dutch PM warns of attacks due to anti-Islam film
(Reuters)
2/29/2008 4:26:09 PM Reuters - The Netherlands risks economic
sanctions and attacks on its citizens and businesses because of
a plan by a right-wing politician to broadcast an anti-Islamic
film, the Dutch Prime Minister warned on Friday.
Jolie sees benefit in US surge in Iraq
(AP)
2/29/2008 8:16:23 AM AP - Actress and humanitarian activist Angelina Jolie said Thursday that the reinforcement of U.S. troops in Iraq has created an opportunity for humanitarian programs to boost assistance for Iraqi refugees.
Time Warner consolidates Warner Bros. Entertainment, New Line Cinema to boost profits
(AP)
2/29/2008 4:25:43 AM AP - Media giant Time Warner Inc. said Thursday its Warner Bros. Entertainment studio would absorb its New Line Cinema unit, an independent studio that redistributed quirky films like "Reefer Madness" and went on to make blockbusters like "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy.
Indiana Jones' Cannes Opener
(E! Online)
2/29/2008 4:15:27 AM E! Online - Maybe they should change the title to Indiana Jones and the Quest for the Palm d'Or.
Foreign directors taking on Hollywood
(Reuters)
2/29/2008 3:24:11 AM Reuters - The trailer for Universal's
upcoming movie "Wanted" features many of the hallmarks of a
studio summer movie: Quick cuts, effects-heavy action, Angelina
Jolie on the hood of a vintage red Viper.
"Semi-Pro" a slam dunk for box office crown
(Reuters)
2/29/2008 12:24:49 AM Reuters - "Semi-Pro" looks as if
it could be a full-on hit.
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