Waxword
Sharon Waxman On the Business of Entertainment
The founder and editor of TheWrap’s take on life on the left coast, high culture, low culture and the business of entertainment and media. Waxman writes frequently on the inside doings of Hollywood, and is is also the author of two books, Rebels on the Back Lot and Loot
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Bloomberg: Is Iger on a Spending Spree?
Financial analysis suggests Iger is spending $12 billion in next three years – will it pay off?
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Mediabistro and Me
“There’s no captive audience anymore, so you have to prove it every day and earn it every day.”
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Miramax Bidders and Len, the Russian Billionaire (updated)
Here are the bidders left standing after the Friday deadline
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A Tale of Two Oscar Votes
One for ‘Hurt Locker,’ one for ‘Avatar’ – neither used preferential voting system
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Clipping Coupons to Save The L.A. Times
Fresh thinking from downtown on how to save the print edition – coupons!
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KCRW’s New Chief: Jennifer Ferro – How’s Her Timbre?
She replaces longtime five-star general Ruth Seymour
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Hollywood for Sale — But What’s the Right Price?
Entertainment companies face a glut of supply and a dearth of demand
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Miramax Bids Due Thursday, Battle Rages Over Valuation
The books show $556 million in revenue in 2008. But what was it in 2009?
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Lionsgate to Consider Icahn Offer for Shares
The activist shareholder tries again to get more traction inside the company
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Quentin to Hitler on ‘Basterds’ Set: ‘Hello, Mein Fuhrer’
Producers of Oscar-nominated films swap war stories in Santa Barbara
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‘Avatar’ Producer: 3D Mania Is ‘Crazy,’ But 4D ‘Avatar’ Works
Jon Landau, producer of the blockbuster hit, criticizes studios for chasing box office cash in 3D
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Liberty’s Malone Ready to Break With Overture Films
Exclusive: After ongoing losses, Liberty tycoon has hired investment bank to find buyer
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‘Dear John’ Had Last-Minute Ending Change of Heart
Exclusive: three weeks before release, reshoots changed the ending of the hit romance
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Simon Monjack and Brittany Murphy: Tragedy Tars the Spin Machine
The appearance by the grieving husband on Larry King was entirely unconvincing
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‘Dear John’ Backstory: Relativity Bought it From Failing New Line
Bob Shaye told Toby Emmerich the story wouldn’t work – and then he got fired