Dreamworks Caught in a Real-Life Drama
Its first chunk of investor funding is almost gone, and DreamWorks, which garnered 10 Oscar nominations this year from two of its films, must find more, or reduce its ambitions.
Brett Ratner, Film Director, Resigns as Oscar Co-Producer
Brett Ratner abruptly left following a firestorm over his use of a gay slur and his sex talk on Howard Stern’s radio show.
Media Decoder Blog: Universal Delays On-Demand Test Plan
Facing fierce resistance from theater owners, the studio has tabled a plan to make its forthcoming film "Tower Heist'' available on video-on-demand in two test markets just three weeks after its theatrical release.
Megan Ellison and Annapurna Pictures Tackle Hollywood
Megan Ellison, 25, is providing financial backing to many people who make the sophisticated dramas and adventure films that are too risky for studios and their corporate owners.
It’s Time for Your Face-Lift, Miss Piggy
Disney is aiming to rejuvenate the Muppets franchise with a new movie this fall.
A Publicist Who Sees No Need to Duck Calls
Kelly Bush, in your face and sure of herself, is helping to change the way P.R. is done among the top players in Hollywood.
4 Studios Plan to Put New Movies on Home Screens Sooner
A move to release some films through on-demand services two months after their theater release drew complaints from theater owners.
4 Studios Plan to Put New Movies on Home Screens Sooner
A move to release some films through on-demand services two months after their theater releaser drew complaints from theater owners.
Spielberg and DreamWorks Energize the Magic Machine Anew
After two years and a thorny overhaul, Steven Spielberg and DreamWorks are aiming high with a lineup of new releases.
Investors Buy Disney’s Miramax for $660 Million
The deal ends a laborious bidding process that saw the label’s co-founders, Harvey and Bob Weinstein, fall short in their attempt to regain control.
Disney Seeks $40 Million Upfront for Miramax
A consortium has until Wednesday to come up with a down payment for Miramax Films, or Disney could reopen the bidding.
