Asghar Farhadi goes for maximum emotional impact in his films

Asghar Farhadi goes for maximum emotional impact in his films

CANNES, France — "Stories come to me," says Asghar Farhadi, his sharp eyes focused, intense. "This one came to me, and I decided to follow it."

Directors have enjoyed setting movies at the Cannes Film Festival

Directors have enjoyed setting movies at the Cannes Film Festival

Not many of us will ever get to the fabulous Cannes Film Festival currently taking place in the glamorous French resort town. But there is a way to...

Gunshot scare at Cannes involves 'Django' actor Christoph Waltz

Gunshot scare at Cannes involves 'Django' actor Christoph Waltz

CANNES -- An incident apparently involving a gun briefly interrupted a French television interview with actors Christoph Waltz and Daniel Auteuil at...

'Bling Ring' inspiration came from Kardashians, Emma Watson says

'Bling Ring' inspiration came from Kardashians, Emma Watson says

"The Bling Ring" had Emma Watson "Keeping Up With the Kardashians."

Emmys 2013 Buzzmeter: Pundit's picks

Emmys 2013 Buzzmeter: Pundit's picks

From "Breaking Bad" to "Modern Family," our pundits predict who they think will be nominated for the 2013 Emmy Awards in nine key categories.

'Star Trek Into Darkness' prospers at box office on Thursday bow

“Star Trek Into Darkness” grossed $13.5 million during its first day in U.S. theaters Thursday, putting it on track to...

'Iron Man 3' makes $1 billion worldwide, $300 million domestically

Iron Man performed a superheroic feat at the box office this week, and now Superman and Wolverine may be trembling in their boots.

Rupert Murdoch warns about Facebook, sees echo of 'crappy' Myspace

Today marks the one-year anniversary of Facebook's initial public offering, a milestone that often prompts reflection and introspection.

'Star Trek' to hit warp speed. ESPN takes U.S. Open. CW upfront.

After the coffee. Before the flight back to Los Angeles.

Online soap producers fight a bubble binge

Prospect Park, the Century City-based entertainment company, in just two weeks has learned a valuable lesson in online viewing behavior.

Marvel filming most of latest 'Captain America' movie in L.A.

On the fourth floor of a vacant wing of St. Vincent Medical Center near downtown Los Angeles, some 150 crew members crowded the hallways,...

MGM posts strong first quarter results on "Skyfall," "Hobbit"

Buoyed by the billion-dollar box-office blockbusters “Skyfall” and “The Hobbit:  An Unexpected Journey,” MGM...

Guillermo del Toro praises the cinema as a 'temple of images'

Director Guillermo del Toro crowed about the enduring value of movie theaters this week, reminding television advertising executives...

ESPN to take over U.S. Open tennis rights from CBS in 2015

After holding serve for 45 years, CBS has lost the rights to the nation's premier tennis tournament.

'Star Trek' sequel to knock 'Iron Man' out of top box-office spot

The "Star Trek" movie series has lived long at the box office. But is it time for Captain Kirk and Spock to really prosper?

2013 TV Upfronts: Media analyst on network presentations: 'Meh'

A sense of "meh."

Google Play marks subscription music service for internet giant

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Cinemark Holdings Inc., the nation's third-largest theater chain, is bulking up in Los Angeles County with plans to open a multiplex at...

Univision, Telemundo hope rising Latino influence attracts ads

NEW YORK — The two major Spanish-language television companies delivered an unusual pitch to advertisers: Our viewers watch our...

CBS bets that less is more. Warner Bros. TV shakes up its ranks.

After the coffee. Before my last day of upfront presentations. Phew!

Cannes 2013: For Octavia Spencer, a new stop with 'Fruitvale Station'

Cannes 2013: For Octavia Spencer, a new stop with 'Fruitvale Station'

CANNES, France -- You’d expect a savvy pro such as Octavia Spencer to have dropped in on the Cannes Film Festival once or twice over the years.

Emmys 2013: Raising a sitcom -- Creators look back

Emmys 2013: Raising a sitcom -- Creators look back

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Neil Patrick Harris to host Tony Awards show, his fourth

Neil Patrick Harris to host Tony Awards show, his fourth

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The Contenders: Tina Fey gets to let loose on the 'fun stuff' in '30 Rock's' final season

The Contenders: Tina Fey gets to let loose on the 'fun stuff' in '30 Rock's' final season

Tina Fey never had a master plan for the end of "30 Rock." She wasn't even sure if, this time last year, NBC Chairman Robert Greenblatt was about to pick up the phone, cancel the show and preempt a graceful exit for her decorated sitcom.

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    Post-Oscars 2013: The music, and the art of predicting wins

    Reporter Sarah Hashim-Waris chats with Times writer Todd Martens about the music...

    Reporter Sarah Hashim-Waris chats with Times writer Todd Martens about the musical hits and misses of the award show, and with The Gold Standard's Glenn Whipp on his prediction process.