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Hollywood Takes Break, Heads to Sundance

Filmmakers take a strike break starting on Thursday when the Sundance Festival launches its annual showcase of movies made outside the big studios.

Read more : 17.01.2008 00:00:00

Page 73 Prods. Names New Fellow

Page 73 Productions has selected Tommy Smith for its 2008 P73 Playwriting Fellowship.

Read more : 18.01.2008 00:00:00

SAG Enters Fray for Actors' Pay

There has been plenty of activity by SAG regarding the regular actors on TV series, sidelined by the work stoppage.

Read more : 18.01.2008 00:00:00

Ronan Speaks at 'Atonement' Screening

Golden Globe nominee Saoirse Ronan spoke at a Back Stage Q&A on Jan. 10 in Los Angeles.

Read more : 18.01.2008 00:00:00

Agents, Actors Brace for Dry Pilot Season

The WGA strike has forced almost everyone in the industry to hustle for dwindling jobs like never before.

Read more : 18.01.2008 00:00:00

'Shrek' Sings on Broadway This Fall

"Shrek the Musical," the tale of a big green ogre, has a date on Broadway this fall.

Read more : 18.01.2008 00:00:00

Roberts, Johansson Films Added to Berlin Lineup

Julia Roberts, Scarlett Johansson and Natalie Portman were added to a star-filled Berlin Film Festival lineup on Friday that already includes the Rolling Stones, Martin Scorsese and Madonna.

Read more : 19.01.2008 00:00:00

'Brady Bunch' Actor Allan Melvin Dies

Allan Melvin, a character actor best known for playing Sam the Butcher on "The Brady Bunch," has died. He was 84.

Read more : 19.01.2008 00:00:00

'Newhart's' Suzanne Pleshette Dies

Suzanne Pleshette, best known for her role as Bob Newhart's wife on television's long-running "The Bob Newhart Show," has died.

Read more : 20.01.2008 00:00:00

Stone to Make Movie About Bush

Director Oliver Stone is developing a project about the current occupant of the White House, but promises it will not be a hatchet job.

Read more : 21.01.2008 00:00:00

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