Directors Begin Talks With Studios Over New Media Pay
In Los Angeles the directors union began tentative talks with studios amid the writers strike over compensation for content reused online. Observers say a quick deal could weaken writers and influence the broader bargaining between studios, directors, and actors as contracts near June expirations. The Weinstein Co reached a deal with the guild, allowing writers to return to work on its projects.
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From Books to Films The Award Season Adaptation Wave
Los Angeles reports on how popular novels become Oscar contenders with writers like Benioff, Harwood and Hampton adapting acclaimed works such as The Kite Runner Atonement The Diving Bell and the Butterfly and No Country for Old Men. The piece notes pressures to honor source material while crafting cinematic stories and highlights varied approaches from memoirs to graphic novels.
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Nicole Richie Gives Birth to Daughter Harlow Madden
Nicole Richie welcomed her first child, a daughter named Harlow Winter Kate Madden, born Friday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Father is her boyfriend Joel Madden of Good Charlotte. publicist did not reply. Richie previously served 82 days in jail for a DUI related incident.
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One Missed Call and More At Local Theater
A rotation of films and showtimes at the local cinema shows options including The Orphanage Alvin and the Chipmunks Juno Legends and Pirates Who Dont Do Anything with early and late shows across Sundays and weekdays. The schedule lists PG and PG13 titles with matinees and late screenings.
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