Articles from Thursday, Jul 29, 2010

BREAKING STORY: Venice reveals competition titles
Festival lineup includes 79 world premieres
The Venice Film Festival has unveiled its lineup of 79 world premieres, comprising an ample American contingent, alongside robust European and Asian representations, plus some Latin American entries, all making for a rich mix of classic auteur and also genre fare.

'Glee' tops Emmy nominations
'Lost,' 'Modern Family' also honored; HBO tops nets with 101 nods

Spyglass in Lion's den?
Berber, Birnbaum make presentation to MGM

Glastonbury calls to music lovers
Fest funds aim to help charity

3D's diminishing box office returns
'Toy Story' is third opener to sell fewer tix in the format

Icahn's 'cease trade' dismissed by panel
Billionaire loses round in battle with Lionsgate

Tutor closer to Miramax acquisition
Construction mogul, partners agree to down payment

U.K. Film Council backlash
Biz leaders rally, decry government's film funding cuts

BSkyB inks exclusive HBO deal
Deal thought to be worth $234 mil over five years