'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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CBS Renews 'CSI: NY,' Cancels 'CSI: Miami,' 'Gifted Man,' 'Unforgettable,' 'Rob,' 'NYC 22'

(THR)

CBS was forced to pull the plug on a pricey 'CSI' spinoff

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MGM options 'On the Island'

(VAR)

The castaway novel is an NYT best-seller

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Bernstein, Israel, Battista launch Broadway and Vine Fund

(VAR)

New outfit will option movie titles for musical theater adaptations

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Why Cannes is still king

(TELE)

A round up this year’s most tempting Palme d’Or contenders

CBS Orders Dennis Quaid's 'Vegas,' 'Elementary,' 'Friend Me,' More

(THR)

The network orders 7 shows ahead of Wednesday's upfront

Film

Bobby Paunesca to Write and Direct Chinese Co-Production 'The Girl Who Knew Too Much'

(THR)

Mandragora International and China Film Corp are producing

Cable Network Scorecard: What to Watch for Among Major Players

(AD)

What's going up and what's going down

'Community' moving to Fridays this fall

(EW)

'Whitney' will now be its lead-in

Maggie Grace Set For Key 'Californication' Role That Could Lead To Her Own Series

(DH)

The 'Lost' star is getting a 9-episode arc

Film

Eli Craig Takes On ‘Your Bridesmaid’s A Bitch’

(DH)

Craig's credits include ‘Tucker & Dale Vs. Evil’

Film

MGM Sets Julianne Moore And Gabriella Wilde For ‘Carrie’ Remake

(DH)

Moore had been rumored for some time

Film

20th Century Fox Spins ‘Wool’ For Scott Free And Film Rites

(DH)

The self-published e-book is being called the sci-fi version of "Fifty Shades of Grey"

Film

French Femmes Decry Lack Of Women In Cannes Film Festival Competition

(DH)

A feminist group says the selection shows "once again that men love depth in women, but only in their cleavage”

'Office' Cast Deals Finally Closing As NBC Upfront Looms

(DH)

A new order may be for 13 eps

Media

Yahoo CEO Scott Thompson to resign

(ATD)

Ross Levinsohn will likely replace him on an interim basis

Rumored Fox schedule

(DH)

"Glee" and "Touch" moving?

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News Corp takes strategic stake in Bona Film Group

(DH)

This marks the company's push into China

Film

Why Blythe Danner is Hollywood's favorite mom

(HUFF)

The actress has an entire brood of famous children onscreen

A TV Schedule in the Hands of Whoever Holds the Remote

(NYT)

David Carr's family doesn't watch a lot of live TV

NBC’s 2012-13 Fall Schedule

(DH)

It's putting comedy blocks on four nights

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

Film

Is it Time to Wash Out Hollywood's Mouth?

(LAT)

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

Film

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.

Film

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?

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.'

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.

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.

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