'Star Wars' guru George Lucas adds Daytime Emmy to his laurels

'Star Wars' guru George Lucas adds Daytime Emmy to his laurels

This had to have been a first: A winner of the American Film Institute's Life Achievement Award -- an elite group whose ranks include cinema...

 Women of 'Mad Men' talk about Don, story rumors and the end

Women of 'Mad Men' talk about Don, story rumors and the end

"The show is titled 'Mad Men,' but without these women, the guys would be just a bunch of desperate masturbators in great suits."

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<b>Video:</b> Emmys 2013  Round Table | Let's get real

Video: Emmys 2013 Round Table | Let's get real

The hosts of some of the most popular reality shows on TV sat down with Times writer Yvonne Villarreal to talk Emmys and about what really goes on...

L.A. Film Festival: 'Ain't Them Bodies Saints' captures a 'look'

L.A. Film Festival: 'Ain't Them Bodies Saints' captures a 'look'

"Ain’t Them Bodies Saints" is one of those cryptic titles that needs explaining.

Guillermo del Toro talks 'Pacific Rim' visuals and a potential sequel

Guillermo del Toro, director of the forthcoming sci-fi picture "Pacific Rim," had a  very specific set of parameters for the movie's...

Simon Fuller moves into kids' programming with 'The Meeps'

“American Idol” creator Simon Fuller is singing a new tune – just for children.

FCC nominee Tom Wheeler says he is ready to serve

Debut telecast of CNN's 'New Day' comes in third in ratings

CNN's "New Day," the morning show the cable news channel launched Monday, averaged 247,000 viewers, according to Nielsen.

Family of Colorado woman killed in reality TV pilot sues Discovery

The family of a Colorado woman who was killed during filming of a reality TV pilot for Discovery Channel has sued the producers and...

Disney sees 'Star Wars' driving up merchandise sales at light-speed

Already the entertainment industry’s biggest licensor, the Walt Disney Co. is looking to "Star Wars" to lift it to new galactic...

James Franco turns to IndieGogo to fund film trilogy

Cue the backlash. Following the example of Zach Braff, actor James Franco is turning to crowd-funding site IndieGogo to bankroll a new...

ICM Partners forms alliance with Gelfman Schneider Literary Agents

ICM Partners has struck an alliance with New York-based Gelfman Schneider Literary Agents, in a deal designed to strengthen the talent...

DreamWorks Animation signs TV deal with Germany's Super RTL

In the latest push to expand its television production business, DreamWorks Animation has signed a five-year deal to produce animated...

Legendary Entertainment seeking new WB deal now -- or else

Legendary Entertainment Chief Executive Thomas Tull said Tuesday morning that his company will have a new contract at its home at Warner...

Bruce Rosenblum lands Legendary gig. Tyler Perry backlash!

After the coffee. Before watching Tom Wheeler's confirmation hearing.

The Echo Nest looks at how movie and music tastes overlap

Love Usher and Nicki Minaj? That probably means you prefer Pixar films to other kids' movies, according to a new study by Echo Nest. 

'America's Funniest Home Videos' clips reaching new audiences

"America's Funniest Home Videos" drew nearly 33 million viewers when it debuted in 1989.

Fox shapes legal team; Janet Nova upped to deputy counsel

A battle-tested veteran of News Corp.'s general counsel's office will take on additional duties following the corporate spinoff set for June...

'Identity Thief' swipes top DVD sales spot

The R-rated comedy “Identity Thief,” starring Jason Bateman and Melissa McCarthy, stole the top spot on the DVD and Blu-ray...

L.A. Film Festival: 'My Little Pony' reels in families

L.A. Film Festival: 'My Little Pony' reels in families

The sound of laughter and children's chatter could be heard on the plaza at L.A. Live Saturday afternoon as families gathered in large white tents...

 Harvey Fierstein is marathon man of awards season

Harvey Fierstein is marathon man of awards season

An entertainment kingpin named Harvey with a voracious appetite for awards campaigning? And an involvement in multiple hit productions?

 Drama prize for 'Days of Our Lives' at Daytime Emmys

Drama prize for 'Days of Our Lives' at Daytime Emmys

After being ignored for most of the evening, "Days of Our Lives" won the drama series prize at the 40th Daytime Emmy Awards — the first time...

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Pedro Almodovar at L.A. Film Fest opening of 'I'm So Excited'

Pedro Almodovar at L.A. Film Fest opening of 'I'm So Excited'

"I will say it, I'm so excited," said Josh Welsh, co-president of Film Independent alongside fellow co-president Sean McManus as the duo kicked off the Los Angeles Film Festival on Thursday night introducing the North American premiere of Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almódovar's newest film, "I'...

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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.