'The Avengers' still number one at US box office with additional $103.2M and $1Bn+ Global

"Dark Shadows," meanwhile yielded only disappointing $28.8M total for the weekend (DH)
Analysis: ABC's new slate

The net ordered 9 new shows, but that's a drop from last year (DH)
Dan Stevens to join Jessica Chastain in 'The Heiress' on Broadway

David Strathairn also stars (PB)
As Talent Flees to Cable, Networks Fight Back

In the TV drama business, a condition known as “cable envy” has been setting in (NYT)

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NBC Cancels 'Harry's Law' After 2 Seasons

(DH)

And it's sparked an outpouring of upset

As Talent Flees to Cable, Networks Fight Back

(NYT)

In the TV drama business, a condition known as “cable envy” has been setting in

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Is it Time to Wash Out Hollywood's Mouth?

(LAT)

Complaints are increasing that modern filmmakers are relying too much on foul language.

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What Next After Joss Whedon's Miracle Year?

(GUA)

The writer/director can choose from a slew of potential projects.

Film

A Projected $27M-$30M Weekend Spells Trouble for 'Dark Shadows'

(DH)

'The Avengers' looks to gross $80M+ for the weekend.

Film

Does Disney Have an Identity Crisis?

(VUL)

What does "Disney" mean in 2012?

Film

'Back to the Future' Star's Very Unique Postcard Recalls On-Set Stories

(HV)

The film's "Biff" (Tom Wilson) provides fans with a long note answering many of the most popular questions.

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John Travolta Sex Claims: John Doe #1 Parts Ways With His Lawyer

(TW)

Following reports that may be damaging to his case, the masseur who accused Travolta of assault and sexual battery has left his attorney.

Will NBC Be Responsible For Fox’s Next Hit Series? How Hot Comedy Jumped Networks

(DH)

Why did NBC stalwart Mindy Kaling switch to Fox?

Media

Obama Chats Up Donors At Clooney's Fundraiser

(DH)

The $15M raised could be the largest one-night haul ever.

Film

The Underrated Brilliance of 'Gremlins 2: The New Batch'

(GAW)

Like gremlins to machinery, director Joe Dante and producer Michael Finnell gleefully pulled apart the makings of what they created six years before.

Film

Ignition Print Balances Commerce, Creativity In Cutthroat Movie Poster Graphic Design World

(HUFF)

The world of movie-poster design is like a graphic arts version of 'The Hunger Games.'

Arts/Music

Zooey Deschanel to Star in 'Coal Miner's Daughter' on Broadway

(NYT)

The musical will be based on Loretta Lynn's autobiography and the 1980 film adaptation.

Film

Which Stars Would You Pair in a Romantic Comedy?

(VUL)

Tina Fey and Jon Stewart? Armie Hammer and Anne Hathaway? Vulture invites the reader to pick the perfect pairing.

Film

Chloe Moretz in talks for 'Maggie'

(VAR)

The film is set against the background of a zombie apocalypse.

Film

Director Sentenced to Prison After Abusing Massachusetts Film Tax Credits

(LAT)

Prosecutors said Daniel Adams overcharged the state $4.7M for expenses related to those movies.

Film

9 Prolific Actor/Director Combos Not Quite as Cool as Johnny Depp and Tim Burton

(ML)

Gary Marshall and Héctor Elizondo lead the list.

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MGM Acquires Ray Bradbury Novel 'From The Dust Returned'

(DH)

Denise Di Novi and Alison Greenspan are producing.

Film

Shawn Levy To Direct 'The 39 Clues' For DreamWorks

(DH)

The book series revolves around the Cahills, a powerful family who count Napoleon and Houdini among their relatives.

Film

FilmEngine Names Gregory Chou COO, Adds Three Veeps

(DH)

The company has upcoming action film 'Killing Season,' which stars Robert De Niro and John Travolta.

Film

Fox Movie Executive Gavin Smith’s Mysterious Disappearance Baffles Police

(TDB)

New Information paints a much more complex portrait on the exec's life.

Film

Film Exec John Graham Leaving Screen Gems For Paramount's Insurge Pictures

(DH)

Graham had been with Sony since 2005.

Film

Jesse Williams In Talks For ‘The Butler’

(DH)

The film is based on the life of Eugene Allen, who started work at the White House in 1952 and served eight First Families.

Film

The Best ‘New Hollywood’ Movies You Probably Haven’t Seen

(/F)

These were films made by a generation influenced by European Art Cinema and reacting against big studio bloat.

Film

Tim Blake Nelson Joins Noah Wyle In Drag-Race Drama ‘Snake And Mongoose’

(DH)

Wayne Holloway will direct the indie feature.

Media

Former News International Chief Tells UK Inquiry Of David Cameron’s Texts

(DH)

The session confirmed that Books has had close dealings with British politicians.

Film

Embeth Davidtz Joins ‘Paranoia’

(DH)

The coporate espionage thriller also stars Harrison Ford and Gary Oldman.

PRIMETIME PILOT PANIC: Which Pilots Look Good At ABC

(DH)

'Zero Hour' is among the shows that look promising for a series order.

Comedy Showrunner Greg Garcia Moves To CBS TV Studios With 4-Year Overall Deal

(DH)

Garcia will remain 'Raising Hope's showrunner for its upcoming season.

Whitney Houston's Family To Star In Docu-Reality Series For Lifetime

(LF)

'The Houston Family Chronicles' will be a 10-episode docu-series to premiere later this year.

Film

CAA Signs ‘G.I. Joe’s Lee Byung-Hun

(DH)

Aside from 'G.I. Joe: Retaliation' the actor is scheduled to appear in 'Red 2'.

TNT Orders Unscripted Series From Donnie Wahlberg and 'Extreme Makeover' Producer

(LF)

Police docudrama 'Boston Blue' and adventure series '72 Hours' are headed to the network.

Film

Luke Wilson, Zachary Quinto, Topher Grace Accept Karyn Kusama & XYZ’s ‘Invitation’

(DH)

'Girlfight' director Karyn Kusama will start shooting the film this summer.

Arts/Music

Why Broadway Is Betting on Big Stars

(THR)

While big names can fill the seats, they also can diminish potential profits.

Arts/Music

Village People Singer Victor Willis Breaks Silence About Big Copyright Lawsuit Win

(THRE)

The band's original frontman reveals what led him to the fight.

For a Day, Kimmel Beats Leno in Ratings

(NYT)

Kimmel's victory came despite the fact that Leno had a 30-min head start on him.

Film

'Dark Shadows' For Dummies

(TDB)

A primer on all you need to know about the infamous soap.

Film

Showing Birth: Hollywood's Last Taboo

(WSJ)

When it comes to showing babies being born, Hollywood gets queasy.

ABC renews 'Happy Endings'

(EW)

The second season will consist of 22 episodes.

Film

Pressman to Produce Adaptation of Graphic Novel 'Feeding Ground'

(TOH)

Alfonso Gomez-Rejon (assistant director on "Babel") will make his feature directing debut.

Film

Michelle Monaghan Joins Owen Wilson And Pierce Brosnan In Cannes Sales Title ‘The Coup’

(DH)

Monaghan will play Wilson’s wife in the action thriller, which is scheduled to begin production in October.

NBC Cancels Are You There Chelsea?, Awake, Best Friends Forever and Bent

(TVL)

The quartet join fellow 2011-12 Peacock casualties Free Agents, The Playboy Club, Prime Suspect and The Firm.

Parks and Rec, Up All Night, Whitney Renewed

(VUL)

'Parks' will air in the fall and not be held until spring.

NBC Gives Series Order to Dane Cook Comedy 'Next Caller'

(LF)

The pickup marks the network's seventh comedy pickup and sixth single-camera effort.

Film

Kamala Films & Furst Films Pick Up Joan of Arc Book ‘The Maid and The Queen’

(DH)

Nancy Goldstone’s recently published historical nonfiction book is being adapted into a screenplay by Dana Stevens.

Film

Cannes 2012: With Hollywood Cutting Back, It's a Foreign Buyers' Market

(THR)

Titles touting marquee names like Christian Bale, Mark Wahlberg, Nicole Kidman, Meryl Streep, and even Oprah are up for grabs.

Film

'Dark Shadows': Tim Burton and Richard D. Zanuck Form a Family

(HC)

The partnership is unlike any other major director-producer team today

Film

John Travolta Lawsuits: How much of a Career Hit Does He Take?

(24F)

What will be the verdict of the box office?

Film

'Avengers' Damage to Manhattan Would Cost $160 Billion, Disaster Expert Estimates

(THR)

The wreckage in Manhattan would top the financial carnage of 9/11, Hurricane Katrina and the Japanese tsunami.

Film

Del Toro to Helm 'Pinocchio' for Jim Henson Co.

(VAR)

Stop-motion pic will be first animated project for director

Media

Realism Returns to Pro Wrestling

(NYER)

The return of Brock Lesnar adds a new tension to the fiction of WWE.

Film

Roman Polanski to Direct Dreyfus Affair Drama 'D'

(THR)

Roman Polanski

The filmmaker says the infamous 1854 spy case is relevant to the witch hunts and governmental cover-ups going on today.

Gay on TV: It’s All in the Family

(NYT)

Modern Family | Ellen DeGeneres | Will & Grace | Glee

The cultural battlefield of television has changed markedly since the 1990s.

Arts/Music

TOM HANKS HEADED TO BROADWAY; REUNITING WITH NORA EPHRON

(NYP)

Tom Hanks | Nora Ephron

The actor will appear in Nora Ephron's new play about a famed NY Post columnist.

Media

The Inquisition of Mr. Marvel: On the (Surprisingly Complicated) Legacy of Stan Lee

(GL)

Stan Lee | Marvel Entertainment

Is it anything but heroic?

Film

THE DANGEROUS HURDLES OF AN 'AVENGERS' SEQUEL

(VAR)

Robert Downey Jr. | Joss Whedon | Marvel's The Avengers

Disney and Marvel's to-do list: Re-enlist Downey, Whedon.

Film

'Scary Movie 5' Will Be a 'Black Swan' Parody Minus Anna Faris

(VUL)

Black Swan | Scary Movie 5

The actress has revealed that she will not return to the franchise.

Arts/Music

Maurice Sendak: 'Wild Things' Author Dead at 83

(NYT)

Maurice Sendak | Where the Wild Things Are

Considered by many as one of the greatest children's book authors of all time.

Film

WILL 'DARK SHADOWS' BE HOLLYWOOD'S NEXT BIG FLOP?

(FORB)

Dark Shadows | Johnny Depp | Tim Burton

The question now is whether there will be enough Johnny Depp fans to overcome bad reviews.

Film

Fox Confirms R Rating For Ridley Scott’s ‘Prometheus’

(DH)

Ridley Scott | Guillermo del Toro | Prometheus | At the Mountains of Madness 3D

Fox executives are in the position that Universal execs wanted to avoid when they said no to 'At The Mountains Of Madness.'

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