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Producers Might &@%ing Bleep The King’s Speech*

The King’s Speech may get bleeps, in lieu of cuts, in order to obtain a more family-friendly rating. The King’s Speech producer Harvey ...

By Elizabeth Grunewald Legacy AuthorJanuary 31, 2011

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Charlie Sheen’s Rehab Might Cost CBS, WB Millions

The Two and a Half Men star is headed for what sounds like a much-needed three months in rehab, but that time could ...

By Elizabeth Grunewald Legacy AuthorJanuary 31, 2011

The Writers' Room

Why I Allow Mickey Mouse to Rob Me Blind

The pen I used to take notes for this piece is largely unremarkable. It’s ballpoint and retractable, and the clicking mechanism is sort ...

By Elizabeth Grunewald Legacy AuthorJanuary 31, 2011

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SyFy Casts Skins Star For Battlestar Galactica Prequel

Luke Pasqualino, one of the stars of the U.K. version of Skins, will play a young William Adama in Blood & Chrome. In ...

By Elizabeth Grunewald Legacy AuthorJanuary 26, 2011

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Will Smith, Jay-Z Remaking Movie Musical Annie

Smith’s daughter, “Whip My Hair” singer Willow Smith, will star in a remake of the 1982 musical film. Actor Will Smith (Independence Day, ...

By Elizabeth Grunewald Legacy AuthorJanuary 26, 2011

The Writers' Room

They Nominated Who for a What Now? Examining the Oscars

Yesterday, Oscar winner Mo’Nique joined Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences President Tom Sherak to announce the nominees for this year’s Oscar ...

By Elizabeth Grunewald Legacy AuthorJanuary 26, 2011

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The King Might Get a New Speech, Producer Considering New Edits

Oscar frontrunner The King’s Speech may be subject to additional edits in hopes of obtaining a PG-13 rating and widening its potential audience. ...

By Elizabeth Grunewald Legacy AuthorJanuary 26, 2011

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Wonder Woman Is a Go, But McG Might Direct

The Charlie’s Angels director is a frontrunner to pilot the invisible jet for the new Wonder Woman television show. It looked like David ...

By Elizabeth Grunewald Legacy AuthorJanuary 26, 2011

The Writers' Room

ReCape: “Scales”

Okay, NBC. Relax. Now close your eyes and breathe, nice and slow. Good. Now repeat after me: “I do not need to cram ...

By Elizabeth Grunewald Legacy AuthorJanuary 26, 2011

The Writers' Room

Where Do You Fall on the Fandom Spectrum?

How was your weekend? I spent my Saturday and Sunday reading and researching Twilight for an upcoming project. To support a point, I ...

By Elizabeth Grunewald Legacy AuthorJanuary 24, 2011

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James Cameron Knows What to Get You for Christmas: More Avatar

Sequels to 2009’s Avatar can be expected in theaters around Christmas 2014 and 2015. James Cameron, director of the multi-billion-dollar grossing Avatar, has ...

By Elizabeth Grunewald Legacy AuthorJanuary 24, 2011

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Director Kevin Smith Angers Buyers With a Fake-Out at Sundance

The Dogma director held a faux auction for his new horror film Red State, upsetting representatives who actually intended to bid on the ...

By Elizabeth Grunewald Legacy AuthorJanuary 24, 2011

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