Golden Globes adding extra pizzazz [-->full article]
Fri, 20 Nov 2009
Film News: HFPA shakes up kudofest with a live show and host -- What's a venerable awards ceremony to do when ratings are down, other newbie awards shows are nipping at its heels and the world in general is moving at a much faster pace than when it began? Change things up, of course.

Four Seasons' Watkins rules junket jungle [-->full article]
Fri, 20 Nov 2009
Film News: She helps Beverly Hills hotel hold No. 1 ranking -- Who you gonna call when you need to organize a press junket -- or (far trickier) reschedule dates at the last minute because talent is suddenly unavailable?

Comedy noms may predict Oscar entries [-->full article]
Fri, 20 Nov 2009
Film News: Clues are found in the history of Globes category -- Which Golden Globe comedies might make the Oscar list of 10 best-picture nominees?

Globes eye animation [-->full article]
Fri, 20 Nov 2009
Film News: New rule allows five noms, with many to choose from -- The HFPA can nominate five animated movies, any of which could break out to make the Oscar list.

Nielsen near deal to sell print, online properties [-->full article]
Fri, 20 Nov 2009
Film News: Hollywood Reporter, Billboard among brands for sale -- According to a Paid Content report, Nielsen Business Media is about two weeks from selling its print and online properties to a consortium led by James Finkelstein's News Communications.

Carol Littleton receives MPEG honor [-->full article]
Fri, 20 Nov 2009
Film News: Film editor and former president to be feted -- Film editor Carol Littleton ("The Big Chill") will receive her guild's Fellowship and Service award.

Animated short films get on short list [-->full article]
Fri, 20 Nov 2009
Film News: Academy announces 10 Oscar contenders -- From 37 contenders to 10, the Academy must now select its animated short film nominees.

Trailers making change [-->full article]
Fri, 20 Nov 2009
Film News: Film marketing evolves with Internet, 3D -- In the hyper-charged intersection of new media and marketing, the humble trailer is now being asked to not only entice movie fans but also target certain demographics in more sophisticated ways, and embrace new technology like 3D.

'New ‘Princess' lifts Disney [-->full article]
Fri, 20 Nov 2009
Film News: Character merchandise posts strong advance sales -- Disney already has a new star on its hands with Princess Tiana.

Pamm Fair resigns from SAG post [-->full article]
Fri, 20 Nov 2009
Film News: Exec exits as deputy national executive director -- Pamm Fair, one of the top execs at the Screen Actors Guild, is resigning from her post as deputy national executive director.

Few frontrunners for revamped Oscars [-->full article]
Fri, 20 Nov 2009
Film News: Will the new Governors Awards infuse Oscar night? -- Here's the conundrum: 10 best-picture slots and not much out there yet that's screaming "Oscar!"

Kavanaugh's hope: A pact overhaul [-->full article]
Fri, 20 Nov 2009
Film News: Relativity shifts DVD share in its prolific slate -- When Ryan Kavanaugh accepted Producer of the Year honors at the Hollywood Film Festival on Oct. 26, attendees at the Beverly Hilton watching the baby-faced 34-year-old could be forgiven for wondering, "Who is this guy and how is he able to make so many films when others are in retreat mode?"

'2012' has colossal opening overseas [-->full article]
Fri, 20 Nov 2009
Film News: Sony pic rakes in big bucks at worldwide box office -- Disaster sells -- in almost every language.

'New Moon' breaks box office records [-->full article]
Fri, 20 Nov 2009
Film News: 'Twilight' installment nabs $26.3 million -- Summit Entertainment's sequel "New Moon" has set box office history.

U.K. producers go solo [-->full article]
Fri, 20 Nov 2009
Film News: Hollywood connection is no longer a must -- In recent years, a commonly held belief among British film execs has been if you wanted to build a sustainable business, you needed to have some kind of hook-up with a U.S. studio.