Archive RSS Feed: The Hollywood Reporter News

'Stalking horse' targets Axium

Bankrupt payroll services company Axium International might be sold by the end of next week.

Read more : 22.01.2008 00:00:00

MTV has 'Blonde' ambition

After airing the Broadway production of "Legally Blonde" in the fall, MTV now is searching for the musical's next star.

Read more : 22.01.2008 00:00:00

CIMG ups trio to global vp

Three key executives at Comcast International Media Group have received senior vp stripes amid an expansion of the group's global activities.

Read more : 22.01.2008 00:00:00

Boomerang gets $200 mil PE infusion

A Chicago-based private-equity firm has invested $200 million in Boomerang Media, a company created late last year by the duo who founded Classic Media.

Read more : 22.01.2008 00:00:00

Speaking role in politics

Politically active actor Amir Talai lamented that none of the politicians seemed overly concerned about addressing the lack of jobs in the entertainment industry.

Read more : 22.01.2008 00:00:00

Hot water for the soaps

The daytime soap operas might be losing their bubbles in the weeks ahead as networks resort to episodes not penned by WGA writers.

Read more : 22.01.2008 00:00:00

Berney feted with Mogul nod

A large crowd packed the Snow Park Lodge in Deer Park on Sunday night to applaud Picturehouse president Bob Berney as he received the second annual Indie Mogul Award.

Read more : 22.01.2008 00:00:00

Canal 11 hands reins to helmer Sarinana

MEXICO CITY -- Fernando Sarinana, filmmaker of such Mexican boxoffice hits as "Charm School" and "Gimme the Power," has been named director of public broadcaster Canal 11.

Read more : 22.01.2008 00:00:00

Donatellos push back nom dates

ROME -- Italy's David di Donatello awards have pushed back the closing date for nominations, ostensibly to accommodate actor-director Carlo Verdone, who complained about the early deadline because his upcoming film would have been in theaters too late for consideration.

Read more : 22.01.2008 00:00:00

Schweiger quits academy over 'Keinohrhasen' slight

COLOGNE, Germany -- German film star Til Schweiger has said he will resign in protest from the German Film Academy after his latest film, "Keinohr-hasen," failed to make the shortlist for this year's German Film Prize.

Read more : 22.01.2008 00:00:00