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Billion Dollar Producer: Working Title Films
10/22/06
With $3.5 billion in worldwide grosses since their breakthrough "Four Weddings and a Funeral" in 1994, it's finally time to admit Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner, co-chairs of Working Title Films, might just be onto something.

ShowEast 2006
10/19/06
Saturday nights at the movies are rarely like this. Walk through the entrance to the lobby, and you're greeted by music from a baby grand piano. Relaxing on an overstuffed couch sounds nice, but instead you purchase movie tickets at an electronic kiosk, where you can reserve your favorite seats and order concessions at the same time.

BARNES MORRIS AT 10
10/16/06
With A-list clients, youthful law firm takes antiestablishment to the bank As Kevin Morris shows a visitor around the loftlike, soon-to-be-vacated Santa Monica digs of his entertainment firm Barnes Morris Klein Mark Yorn Barnes & Levine, it becomes apparent that the impending move is symbolic as well as physical.

NEW YORK MAYOR'S OFFICE AT 40
10/15/06
Following a rather tepid summer and fall festival season, generating few film standouts and pickups, indie industryites are looking to the American Film Market to get back to business.

AFM PREVIEW 2006
10/15/06
Following a rather tepid summer and fall festival season, generating few film standouts and pickups, indie industryites are looking to the American Film Market to get back to business.

AMERICAN CINEMATHEQUE GALA: GEORGE CLOONEY
10/12/06
When George Clooney accepts the 21st annual American Cinematheque Award onstage at the Beverly Hilton tonight, it will be ostensibly for his role as "an extraordinary artist."

ABC's 'Ugly Betty' reflects diversity on both sides of the camera. The show strives to honestly convey the Latin experience.

Multi-authentic
Onscreen diversity starts behind the scenes
By Sharon Knolle 9/28/06 10:00pm

Multicultural ensemble shows like "Lost" are changing the face of television and, in many cases, the faces behind the scenes as well. "I don't believe that it takes a certain minority to write about that minority, but it does help to foster a dialogue in the writers' room," says "Heroes" creator Tim Kring. "We're trying to represent the audience as a whole. To do that with real honesty, you have to embrace the idea and essence of diversity on your own staff."

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Boston University undergradulate Shannon Mita, center, sets up a shot with actor Dann Maurno on 'Roller Palace,' an original TV pilot that gave students on-set experience.

All hands-on set
Film and video producer Oualid Mouaness took a leap of faith when he hired fellow Florida State U. film grad Marc Carlini straight out of school. Carlini's first job for Mouaness was to edit the musicvid of singer Gavin DeGraw's "We Belong Together."

Composer John Ottman relies on friends to suggest when to upgrade his equipment.

Staying tech-savvy a full-time job
Technology changes so fast that keeping up with the latest tech tools can be a full-time job. For some in the entertainment industry, it is. And even for those who have other work to do, it's an ongoing struggle.

According to Irvin Kershner, Fox thought he was too old -- at age 55 -- to direct 'The Empire Strikes Back,' but George Lucas insisted that his former USC teacher make the movie.

Youth-focused town tough on aging vets
As usual, Billy Wilder got it right. "He once told me, 'Whenever they give you any of this crap that you're hearing, just tell them you're only as good as your best picture.' " That's veteran director Irvin Kershner talking.