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News: Lionsgate sues insurance company for $8 million Robert Zemeckis lands first-look deal at Universal Summit sets up "Step Up 4" HLN posts biggest month ever, but Fox News still on top Redmond O'Neal arrested for alleged drug possession Redmond O'Neal arrested for alleged drug possession Gotti film casts John Jr. but Lohan role in doubt Gotti film casts John Jr. but Lohan role in doubt EMI bids range from $3 billion to $4 billion: report Gemma Whelan cast in "Game of Thrones" CBS profit doubles as its TV shows find new outlets Whistleblower's tale has no Hollywood ending Whistleblower's tale has no Hollywood ending USA acquires "Bridesmaids," "Fast Five" and other hits Katy Perry, "Teenage Dream" make Billboard history Katy Perry, "Teenage Dream" make Billboard history Bravo announces three new series; Patti Stanger deal Lionsgate takes on 'The Big Wedding' with Robert De Niro MSNBC takes pride in developing its stable of hosts Redmond O'Neal arrested again for alleged drug possession Redmond O'Neal arrested again for alleged drug possession Alaska salon patronized by Palin gets own TV show Zachary Quinto to produce "The Banshee Chapter" "Alphas" beams up Brent Spiner "30 Rock" star Katrina Bowden joins "Nurse 3D" film J.Lo says loved herself enough to quit marriage J.Lo says loved herself enough to quit marriage Charlie Sheen's "Men" character to get screen funeral? Charlie Sheen's "Men" character to get screen funeral? "Onion News" writers join WGA East fold "Bachelorette" finale pushes ABC to ratings win TV product placements termed junk food ad loophole Rachel Maddow extends MSNBC contract beyond 2012 Jon Stewart blasts Obama, Tea Party over debt deal Hollywood reacts to debt deal with relief Federal judge slaps injunction on Zediva EA Sports tacks on fees for early access to games TV product placements termed junk food ad loophole Samantha Ronson arrested for DUI at 10:30 in the morning U.S. remake of "Prime Suspect" gets British blessing Lionsgate sues insurance company for $8 million Tue,2 Aug 2011 07:16 PM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Lionsgate Entertainment has spent some $10 million defending itself against claims by Carl Icahn -- but its insurance company has only reimbursed it for $2 million of that. Full Story Top Robert Zemeckis lands first-look deal at Universal Tue,2 Aug 2011 06:41 PM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Robert Zemeckis, the director who landed in producer jail after his "Mars Needs Moms" flopped in a big way, has landed on his feet: He has entered a two-year first-look production deal at Universal Studios. Full Story Top Summit sets up "Step Up 4" Tue,2 Aug 2011 06:41 PM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - The "Step Up" movies have grossed more than $430 million worldwide, so Summit Entertainment is making a fourth, the studio announced Tuesday. Full Story Top HLN posts biggest month ever, but Fox News still on top Tue,2 Aug 2011 06:41 PM PDT Reuters - NEW YORK (TheWrap.com) - July ratings are in for the cable news channels and -- surprise surprise -- Fox News Channel is on top. Full Story Top Redmond O'Neal arrested for alleged drug possession Tue,2 Aug 2011 05:27 PM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Redmond O'Neal, the son of actors Farrah Fawcett and Ryan O'Neal, was arrested again on Tuesday after police said they found heroin and marijuana inside his car. Full Story Top Redmond O'Neal arrested for alleged drug possession Tue,2 Aug 2011 05:27 PM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Redmond O'Neal, the son of actors Farrah Fawcett and Ryan O'Neal, was arrested again on Tuesday after police said they found heroin and marijuana inside his car. Full Story Top Gotti film casts John Jr. but Lohan role in doubt Tue,2 Aug 2011 04:55 PM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actor Ben Foster has landed the lead role in the upcoming movie about crime boss John Gotti and his son, producers said on Tuesday. Full Story Top Gotti film casts John Jr. but Lohan role in doubt Tue,2 Aug 2011 04:55 PM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actor Ben Foster has landed the lead role in the upcoming movie about crime boss John Gotti and his son, producers said on Tuesday. Full Story Top EMI bids range from $3 billion to $4 billion: report Tue,2 Aug 2011 04:36 PM PDT Reuters - LONDON (Reuters) - Bids for EMI suggest that the British music company could fetch more than $4 billion (2.5 billion pounds), the Financial Times said on Wednesday. Full Story Top Gemma Whelan cast in "Game of Thrones" Tue,2 Aug 2011 04:36 PM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - HBO's "Game of Thrones" has found its Asha Greyjoy. Or, rather, its Yara Greyjoy. Full Story Top CBS profit doubles as its TV shows find new outlets Tue,2 Aug 2011 04:32 PM PDT Reuters - NEW YORK (Reuters) - CBS Corp's quarterly profit more than doubled, beating expectations, as the media company reaped the benefits of new distribution deals for its TV shows and higher spending by advertisers. Full Story Top Whistleblower's tale has no Hollywood ending Tue,2 Aug 2011 04:06 PM PDT Reuters - NEW YORK (Reuters) - For whistleblower Kathy Bolkovac, life hasn't exactly turned out like it did for Erin Brockovich. Full Story Top Whistleblower's tale has no Hollywood ending Tue,2 Aug 2011 04:06 PM PDT Reuters - NEW YORK (Reuters) - For whistleblower Kathy Bolkovac, life hasn't exactly turned out like it did for Erin Brockovich. Full Story Top USA acquires "Bridesmaids," "Fast Five" and other hits Tue,2 Aug 2011 03:55 PM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - The USA Network has acquired the network television rights to more than 30 Universal titles, including the action movie "Fast Five," the comedy "Bridesmaids" and the "Meet the Parents" sequel "Little Fockers," the network announced on Tuesday. Full Story Top Katy Perry, "Teenage Dream" make Billboard history Tue,2 Aug 2011 03:21 PM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Pop princess Katy Perry's "Teenage Dream" reached a new height this week as "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)" became the album's fifth single to reach the top of Billboard's pop songs chart, marking the first time any album has amassed such a feat in its 19-year history. Full Story Top Katy Perry, "Teenage Dream" make Billboard history Tue,2 Aug 2011 03:21 PM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Pop princess Katy Perry's "Teenage Dream" reached a new height this week as "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)" became the album's fifth single to reach the top of Billboard's pop songs chart, marking the first time any album has amassed such a feat in its 19-year history. Full Story Top Bravo announces three new series; Patti Stanger deal Tue,2 Aug 2011 03:12 PM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Cable channel Bravo is bolstering its programing with three new series and a special, Bravo Media announced on Tuesday. Full Story Top Lionsgate takes on 'The Big Wedding' with Robert De Niro Tue,2 Aug 2011 03:11 PM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Lionsgate will distribute "The Big Wedding," an ensemble comedy with Robert De Niro, Diane Keaton, Susan Sarandon and Robin Williams, in the U.S. and the U.K., the company announced Tuesday. Full Story Top MSNBC takes pride in developing its stable of hosts Tue,2 Aug 2011 03:07 PM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - In his quest to dominate the cable news arena, MSNBC President Phil Griffin has adopted a strategy reminiscent of a baseball organization -- bring in new talent, develop it and then position it to be a star. Full Story Top Redmond O'Neal arrested again for alleged drug possession Tue,2 Aug 2011 02:30 PM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Redmond O'Neal, the son of actors Farrah Fawcett and Ryan O'Neal, was arrested again on Tuesday after police said they found heroin inside his car. Full Story Top Redmond O'Neal arrested again for alleged drug possession Tue,2 Aug 2011 02:30 PM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Redmond O'Neal, the son of actors Farrah Fawcett and Ryan O'Neal, was arrested again on Tuesday after police said they found heroin inside his car. Full Story Top Alaska salon patronized by Palin gets own TV show Tue,2 Aug 2011 01:57 PM PDT Reuters - ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Reuters) - The Wasilla, Alaska, beauty salon credited with designing Sarah Palin's trademark "up-do" hairstyle will be the subject of its own reality television show, "Big Hair Alaska". Full Story Top Zachary Quinto to produce "The Banshee Chapter" Tue,2 Aug 2011 01:51 PM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Before the Door Pictures, Zachary Quinto's production company, has received financing to make the horror movie "The Banshee Chapter," the company said Tuesday. Full Story Top "Alphas" beams up Brent Spiner Tue,2 Aug 2011 01:18 PM PDT Reuters - NEW YORK (TheWrap.com) - Brent Spiner, the actor who memorably played Data on "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and in subsequent theatrical films, will guest-star on an upcoming episode of "Alphas," Syfy announced Monday. Full Story Top "30 Rock" star Katrina Bowden joins "Nurse 3D" film Tue,2 Aug 2011 12:55 PM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Katrina Bowden is going from funny to scary in "Nurse 3D," a movie Lionsgate bills as a "psycho-sexual 3D thriller," the studio announced Tuesday. Full Story Top J.Lo says loved herself enough to quit marriage Tue,2 Aug 2011 10:56 AM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Jennifer Lopez remains a romantic despite her recent split with husband Marc Anthony, but she said finding a way to love herself is what gave her the courage to walk away from the seven-year marriage. Full Story Top J.Lo says loved herself enough to quit marriage Tue,2 Aug 2011 10:56 AM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Jennifer Lopez remains a romantic despite her recent split with husband Marc Anthony, but she said finding a way to love herself is what gave her the courage to walk away from the seven-year marriage. Full Story Top Charlie Sheen's "Men" character to get screen funeral? Tue,2 Aug 2011 10:13 AM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Charlie Sheen's "Two and A Half Men" character will not only be killed off, he will be given a funeral when the TV series returns in September, according to entertainment industry Web site Deadline Hollywood. Full Story Top Charlie Sheen's "Men" character to get screen funeral? Tue,2 Aug 2011 10:12 AM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Charlie Sheen's "Two and A Half Men" character will not only be killed off, he will be given a funeral when the TV series returns in September, according to entertainment industry Web site Deadline Hollywood. Full Story Top "Onion News" writers join WGA East fold Tue,2 Aug 2011 09:58 AM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Writers on the Onion News Network are joining the ranks of the Writers Guild of America, East, AFL-CIO, the union announced on Tuesday. Full Story Top "Bachelorette" finale pushes ABC to ratings win Tue,2 Aug 2011 09:51 AM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - ABC was the highest-rated network on Tuesday night, based on the strength of "The Bachelorette" finale which provided the evening's strongest numbers, according to preliminary numbers. Full Story Top TV product placements termed junk food ad loophole Tue,2 Aug 2011 09:46 AM PDT Reuters - BOSTON (Reuters) - Companies that have pledged not to market unhealthy food and drinks directly to children may be turning to product placement on television shows instead of traditional ads to target youngsters, a new study showed. Full Story Top Rachel Maddow extends MSNBC contract beyond 2012 Tue,2 Aug 2011 09:25 AM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Rachel Maddow has extended her MSNBC contract and will stay with the network through the 2012 election and well beyond, TheWrap has confirmed. Full Story Top Jon Stewart blasts Obama, Tea Party over debt deal Tue,2 Aug 2011 08:43 AM PDT Reuters - (Warning: Strong content in paragraph 6) Full Story Top Hollywood reacts to debt deal with relief Tue,2 Aug 2011 08:38 AM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Hollywood breathed a sigh of relief Monday after watching Washington tie itself into knots over the debt ceiling and then finally come to a deal. Full Story Top Federal judge slaps injunction on Zediva Tue,2 Aug 2011 07:39 AM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (The Wrap.Com) - A federal judge on Monday placed an injunction on unlicensed video-on-demand service provider Zediva, siding with a copyright infringement complaint filed by the major studios in April. Full Story Top EA Sports tacks on fees for early access to games Tue,2 Aug 2011 06:07 AM PDT Reuters - NEW YORK (Reuters) For an extra $25 per year, fans of Electronic Arts sports titles will be able to download video games three days before they hit stores, a move that should boost EA's digital sales. Full Story Top TV product placements termed junk food ad loophole Mon,1 Aug 2011 09:03 PM PDT Reuters - BOSTON (Reuters) - Companies that have pledged not to market unhealthy food and beverages directly to children may be turning to product placement on television shows instead of traditional ads to target youngsters, a new study showed. Full Story Top Samantha Ronson arrested for DUI at 10:30 in the morning Mon,1 Aug 2011 07:24 PM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Lindsay Lohan might be teetering her way back toward sobriety -- but her ex-girlfriend, Samantha Ronson, is apparently off the wagon. Full Story Top U.S. remake of "Prime Suspect" gets British blessing Mon,1 Aug 2011 07:19 PM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Producers of the U.S. remake of award-winning British crime drama "Prime Suspect" said on Monday the new series was lighter and with more humor than the original, but that it had won the blessing of both its creator and star Helen Mirren. Full Story Top

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