Table of Contents
Week of 07/02/2009

Articles

'Ice' freezes 'Transformers'

Pamela McClintock
 
Jul 1 2009 11:19PM

Spain's Xpand to distribute 3-D pics

John Hopewell, Emiliano De Pablos
 
Jul 2 2009 5:18AM

'Rec 2' to open Sitges film festival

Emilio Mayorga
 
Jul 2 2009 5:52AM

'Gossip' streams on ProSieben.tv

Ed Meza
 
Jul 2 2009 6:05AM

Banijay buys 50% stake in Brainpool

John Hopewell
 
Jul 2 2009 6:39AM

Hulu plans September bow in U.K.

Steve Clarke
 
Jul 2 2009 8:22AM

Fox tops Wednesday with 'Dance'

Rick Kissell
 
Jul 2 2009 9:00AM

'Ice Age' tops Wednesday box office

Pamela McClintock
 
Jul 2 2009 9:05AM

Euro Commisssion OKs French rebate

John Hopewell
 
Jul 2 2009 11:01AM

Actress Anna Karen Morrow dies

Associated Press
 
Jul 2 2009 1:14PM

Harve Pressnell dies at 75

Associated Press
 
Jul 2 2009 1:14PM

Holmes, Lythgoe team for Dizzy Feet

Andrew Stewart
 
Jul 2 2009 1:25PM

Jackson memorial at Staples Center?

Associated Press
 
Jul 2 2009 2:04PM

Universal catches 'Asteroids'

Dave McNary
 
Jul 2 2009 2:12PM

Voiceover announcer Ken Roberts dies

Pat Saperstein
 
Jul 2 2009 2:47PM

Japan's Gonzo to delist, downsize

Mark Schilling
 
Jul 2 2009 3:10PM

Citigroup, Relativity settle lawsuits

Dave McNary
 
Jul 2 2009 3:55PM

Nimrod Antal to direct 'Predators'

Dave McNary
 
Jul 2 2009 4:19PM

Digital Domain loses termination suit

David S. Cohen
 
Jul 2 2009 8:45PM

Plan for Jackson service unveiled

Associated Press
 
Jul 3 2009 8:13AM

'Transformers,' 'Ice Age' battle for top

Pamela McClintock
 
Jul 3 2009 9:48AM

Bateman exits SAG's national board

Dave McNary
 
Jul 3 2009 6:57PM

Newsreader goes from Nine to Seven

Paul Chai
 
Jul 4 2009 8:36AM

Europe tightens broadcasting rules

Ian Mundell
 
Jul 4 2009 9:46AM

'Transformers,' 'Ice Age' neck and neck

Anthony D'Alessandro
 
Jul 4 2009 10:14AM

Music exec Allen Klein dies at 77

Associated Press
 
Jul 4 2009 12:54PM

Lorber to head new film unit

Sam Thielman
 
Jul 5 2009 8:21AM

'Ice Age,' 'Transformers' tie for top spot

Pamela McClintock
 
Jul 5 2009 8:54AM

'Hollywood Reporter' editor Brennan dies

Variety Staff
 
Jul 5 2009 12:39PM

Stage actor Harve Presnell dies

Variety Staff
 
Jul 5 2009 1:05PM

Actor Jan Rubes dies at 89

Variety Staff
 
Jul 5 2009 1:06PM

Warner Bros. game for Midway pickup

Dave McNary
 
Jul 5 2009 1:12PM

IFC scoops 'Loop' for VOD

Pat Saperstein
 
Jul 5 2009 1:21PM

Sarah Palin's TV prospects

Ted Johnson
 
Jul 5 2009 2:13PM

Wenders halts Bausch dance film

Ed Meza
 
Jul 5 2009 2:43PM

Embattled topper exits Kofic

Han Sunhee
 
Jul 5 2009 2:49PM

Media is all about Michael Jackson

Cynthia Littleton
 
Jul 5 2009 3:31PM

Clifton Collins Jr.

Justin Kroll
 
Jul 5 2009 3:57PM

Camilla Belle

Justin Kroll
 
Jul 5 2009 3:58PM

Yuki Matsuzaki

Justin Kroll
 
Jul 5 2009 3:59PM

Charlie Murphy

Justin Kroll
 
Jul 5 2009 3:59PM

Bryce Robinson

Justin Kroll
 
Jul 5 2009 4:00PM

Joel Marsh Garland

Justin Kroll
 
Jul 5 2009 4:01PM

Luke Goss

Justin Kroll
 
Jul 5 2009 4:02PM

'T.J. Hooker' will patrol bigscreen

Dave McNary
 
Jul 5 2009 8:00PM

Charlize Theron signs with WME

Variety Staff
 
Jul 5 2009 8:00PM

Nimrod Antal set for 'Predators'

 
Jul 5 2009 8:00PM

TLC taps program chief

Michael Schneider
 
Jul 5 2009 9:00PM

Pasolini's 'Machan' wins in Brussels

Ian Mundell
 
Jul 6 2009 5:32AM

Hollywood pics more popular in Italy

Nick Vivarelli
 
Jul 6 2009 5:52AM

Gloom in global ad market set to stay

Steve Clarke
 
Jul 6 2009 6:43AM

Rizoma launches low-budget label

John Hopewell
 
Jul 6 2009 7:07AM

Wimbledon nabs 50% share for BBC

Steve Clarke
 
Jul 6 2009 7:20AM

'Golden Age' to open Sarajevo

Nick Holdsworth
 
Jul 6 2009 7:51AM

Cottbus festival increases prize money

Nick Holdsworth
 
Jul 6 2009 8:22AM

Venice to pay tribute to Monicelli

Nick Vivarelli
 
Jul 6 2009 8:40AM

Imagenation promotes Brunner

Ali Jaafar
 
Jul 6 2009 9:05AM

Fox's toon lineup still a ratings winner

Rick Kissell
 
Jul 6 2009 9:10AM

'Gossip' centers on Hilary Duff

Associated Press
 
Jul 6 2009 9:51AM

Thykier exits Marv, sets up PeaPie

Ali Jaafar
 
Jul 6 2009 10:11AM

'Transformers' edges out 'Ice Age'

Pamela McClintock
 
Jul 6 2009 10:33AM

Fired Fox News writer files suit

Associated Press
 
Jul 6 2009 10:53AM

Anthony Mackie set for 'Bacchae'

Gordon Cox
 
Jul 6 2009 11:56AM

No end in site for Jackson coverage

Liz Smith
 
Jul 6 2009 1:18PM

Careers in entertainment get competitive

Shannon Smith, Ainslie Forsum
 
Jul 6 2009 1:40PM

HR pros get creative in down economy

Peter Debruge
 
Jul 6 2009 1:52PM

Job hunters go back to school

Diane Garrett
 
Jul 6 2009 1:59PM

France narrows film release windows

Ian Mundell
 
Jul 6 2009 2:11PM

Kristin Scott Thomas to light 'Night'

Gordon Cox
 
Jul 6 2009 2:32PM

Duo added to 'Menagerie'

Gordon Cox
 
Jul 6 2009 2:35PM

Jackson's mother loses control of estate

Steve Chagollan
 
Jul 6 2009 2:41PM

StudioCanal sets Braun at Kinowelt

Ed Meza
 
Jul 6 2009 3:29PM

Gaul's TF1 and UGC tie the knot

John Hopewell
 
Jul 6 2009 3:40PM

Canada feeds local program fund

Brendan Kelly
 
Jul 6 2009 3:56PM

Kathy Griffin to roast Joan Rivers

Stuart Levine
 
Jul 6 2009 4:00PM

'Transformers' edges out 'Ice Age'

Pamela McClintock
 
Jul 6 2009 4:00PM

ABC hops on Hulu

Alex Weprin
 
Jul 6 2009 4:20PM

Theaters to show Jackson memorial

Variety Staff
 
Jul 6 2009 4:32PM

Monty Python celebrates milestone

Gordon Cox
 
Jul 6 2009 4:34PM

Mollie Sugden dies at 86

Associated Press
 
Jul 6 2009 4:40PM

Sports stars spark Sunday's ratings

Rick Kissell
 
Jul 6 2009 4:48PM

Drabinsky, Gottlieb head back to court

Jennie Punter
 
Jul 6 2009 4:54PM

Sundance adds $1.5 million grant

Shannon Smith
 
Jul 6 2009 5:25PM

Revs fall at Berlusconi's Mediaset

Michael Day
 
Jul 6 2009 5:37PM

'Harry Potter' returns to PG territory

Pamela McClintock
 
Jul 6 2009 5:48PM

'Soul Train' on track for DVD release

Susanne Ault
 
Jul 6 2009 6:00PM

L.A. prepares for Jackson memorial

Associated Press
 
Jul 6 2009 6:19PM

DreamWorks will take in view

Dave McNary
 
Jul 6 2009 7:06PM

L.A. Indian fest sets up fund

Shalini Dore
 
Jul 6 2009 7:09PM

Screen Media gets Penn in 'Pippa'

Michael Fleming
 
Jul 6 2009 7:11PM

HBO to try 'Middlesex'

Melissa Grego - Broadcasting & Cable
 
Jul 6 2009 7:27PM

Mandate finds 'Hero'

Dave McNary
 
Jul 6 2009 8:00PM

Lynch leaves 'Party' for 'Glee'

Jon Weisman
 
Jul 6 2009 8:00PM

Peter Krause boosting 'Beastly'

Michael Fleming
 
Jul 6 2009 8:00PM

Josh Bycel to help showrun 'Scrubs'

Michael Schneider
 
Jul 6 2009 8:00PM

Garelick adding laughs to 'Baywatch'

Michael Fleming
 
Jul 6 2009 8:00PM

Virginia Madsen joins 'Invention' cast

Dave McNary
 
Jul 6 2009 8:00PM

Cookie Jar to distrib Lucha Libre

Michael Schneider
 
Jul 6 2009 9:39PM

Luke David Soranno

Variety Staff
 
Jul 6 2009 9:42PM

Brady Luke and Jordan Mary Blincoe

Variety Staff
 
Jul 6 2009 9:43PM

Banijay sets up U.S. joint venture

Ian Mundell
 
Jul 7 2009 5:12AM

Slovaks rally to Communist era pics

Nick Holdsworth
 
Jul 7 2009 6:43AM

Tennant enrolls at 'St. Trinian's II'

Leo Barraclough
 
Jul 7 2009 8:03AM

Sky Italia moves ahead of Mediaset

Michael Day
 
Jul 7 2009 8:13AM

World mourns MJ via satellite, BBC

Steve Clarke
 
Jul 7 2009 8:28AM

Variety teams with Venice on dailies

Nick Vivarelli
 
Jul 7 2009 8:39AM

Czech rivals agree on need for incentives

Nick Holdsworth
 
Jul 7 2009 9:03AM

Fans flock to L.A. to honor Jackson

Dana Harris
 
Jul 7 2009 9:33AM

Dezenove prepares for 'Hard Labor'

John Hopewell
 
Jul 7 2009 10:11AM

Goldmine kidnaps 'Milagrosa'

John Hopewell, Charles Newbery
 
Jul 7 2009 10:37AM

'Infidel' to travel worldwide

Steve Clarke
 
Jul 7 2009 10:48AM

ABC, CBS top primetime ratings race

Rick Kissell
 
Jul 7 2009 11:15AM

Broadway box office drops over holiday

Gordon Cox
 
Jul 7 2009 12:14PM

Michael Jackson's mega-farewell

Dana Harris
 
Jul 7 2009 12:22PM

Swine flu halts releases in Argentina

Charles Newbery
 
Jul 7 2009 1:35PM

Thesps buy into LCT's 'Broke-ology'

Gordon Cox
 
Jul 7 2009 2:05PM

Tom Hanks returns to Academy board

 
Jul 7 2009 2:26PM

Livent producers learn fate Aug. 5

Jennie Punter
 
Jul 7 2009 2:33PM

'Shark' mirrors Mark Burnett's journey

Susan Young
 
Jul 7 2009 2:45PM

Date set for FCC noms

John Eggerton
 
Jul 7 2009 3:04PM

BSkyB to carry soccer channel

Steve Clarke
 
Jul 7 2009 3:06PM

DeFaria looks to future of digital age

David S. Cohen
 
Jul 7 2009 3:08PM

Jackson tribute: Tortured logic, alibis

Brian Lowry
 
Jul 7 2009 3:29PM

TNT turns to Burnett for first reality show

Susan Young
 
Jul 7 2009 3:49PM

Mark Burnett raises reality TV genre

Susan Young
 
Jul 7 2009 3:53PM

Bravo renews vows with 'Housewives'

Stuart Levine
 
Jul 7 2009 4:03PM

Wendy Japhet joins Gale Anne Hurd

Dave McNary
 
Jul 7 2009 4:04PM

Drake Levin dies at 62

Variety Staff
 
Jul 7 2009 4:58PM

Belgian bank shutters film fund

Ian Mundell
 
Jul 7 2009 5:30PM

Korean box office hits record high

Han Sunhee
 
Jul 7 2009 5:53PM

David Tennant, Sarah Harding

Justin Kroll
 
Jul 7 2009 6:14PM

Olivia Munn

Justin Kroll
 
Jul 7 2009 6:19PM

Christine Lakin

Justin Kroll
 
Jul 7 2009 6:21PM

Hannah Marks

Justin Kroll
 
Jul 7 2009 6:22PM

Searchlight taps praiser

Dave McNary
 
Jul 7 2009 7:00PM

Eric Dane circles 'Valentine's Day'

Dave McNary
 
Jul 7 2009 8:00PM

'SNL' spies opportunity

Dave McNary
 
Jul 7 2009 8:00PM

ICM enters lecture link

Michael Fleming
 
Jul 7 2009 8:00PM

Duncan, Simpson to star in 'Bailey'

Dave McNary
 
Jul 7 2009 8:00PM

Tobey Maguire to star in 'Details'

Michael Fleming
 
Jul 7 2009 8:00PM

Lionsgate finds Lost Marbles

Michael Schneider
 
Jul 7 2009 8:00PM

'30 Rock' cable ready

Cynthia Littleton
 
Jul 7 2009 9:00PM

Bertelsmann, KKR form music unit

Ed Meza
 
Jul 8 2009 6:51AM

Wide adopts Jung's 'Adoption'

Elsa Keslassy
 
Jul 8 2009 8:23AM

Ad agencies back 'Tuesday'

John Hopewell
 
Jul 8 2009 8:41AM

NBC rides 'Talent' to ratings victory

Jon Weisman
 
Jul 8 2009 8:48AM

Vertigo to unleash 3-D horror 'Elfie'

Ali Jaafar
 
Jul 8 2009 9:00AM

French regulator mulls pay TV rules

Ian Mundell
 
Jul 8 2009 9:00AM

Europe bids farewell to Jackson

Ed Meza
 
Jul 8 2009 9:08AM

Antena 3 picks up 'Listener,' 'Mental'

Emiliano De Pablos
 
Jul 8 2009 9:14AM

Metrodome, Palisades agree deal

Ali Jaafar
 
Jul 8 2009 9:21AM

TV sales vet Philip Jones dies

Steve Clarke
 
Jul 8 2009 9:29AM

Warner options Argentine 'Boyfriend'

Charles Newbery, John Hopewell
 
Jul 8 2009 9:32AM

Former Variety critic Tony Scott dies

Pat Saperstein
 
Jul 8 2009 12:16PM

Nation tunes in to Jackson memorial

Rick Kissell
 
Jul 8 2009 12:40PM

Raja Gosnell to direct 'Smurfs'

Dave McNary
 
Jul 8 2009 1:10PM

'Top Chef' to start cooking in Vegas

Stuart Levine
 
Jul 8 2009 2:12PM

Gollust to NBC U PR chief

Cynthia Littleton
 
Jul 8 2009 2:19PM

Tyro helmer's set for Deauville kudo

Ian Mundell
 
Jul 8 2009 2:21PM

IFC Fest Direct beds 'Made'

Carson Vaughan
 
Jul 8 2009 2:24PM

Outfest highlights

Variety Staff
 
Jul 8 2009 2:26PM

Tribeca reschedules Doha fest

Carson Vaughan
 
Jul 8 2009 2:26PM

Outfest leans lesbian

David Mermelstein
 
Jul 8 2009 2:29PM

Strand prospers with high-risk ventures

Bob Verini
 
Jul 8 2009 2:35PM

Robin Williams goes solo on HBO

Jon Weisman
 
Jul 8 2009 2:36PM

Friends, family remember Farrah

Liz Smith
 
Jul 8 2009 2:52PM

Michael McKean to star in 'Donuts'

Gordon Cox
 
Jul 8 2009 2:56PM

Pete Sanders joins JS2

Gordon Cox
 
Jul 8 2009 2:58PM

Physical sales of Jackson discs soar

Steve Chagollan
 
Jul 8 2009 5:06PM

'Ice' leads Fox past overseas mark

Pamela McClintock
 
Jul 8 2009 5:12PM

'Hannah Montana' rules cable ratings

Rick Kissell
 
Jul 8 2009 5:48PM

London fans flood 'Potter' premiere

Ali Jaafar
 
Jul 8 2009 6:12PM

Warner Bros. wins 'Superman' case

Dave McNary
 
Jul 8 2009 7:15PM

42West nabs Miramax maven

Dave McNary
 
Jul 8 2009 8:00PM

'Christine' set for Lifetime adventure

Cynthia Littleton
 
Jul 8 2009 8:00PM

Zuiker's shingle parks on CBS lot

Michael Schneider
 
Jul 8 2009 8:00PM

Michael Moore unveils title of new doc

Dave McNary
 
Jul 8 2009 8:00PM

Will Smith, 'Legend' director reteam

Michael Fleming
 
Jul 8 2009 8:00PM

Michael mania spawns live events

Gordon Cox
 
Jul 8 2009 10:00PM

Reviews

Kambakkht ishq

Ronnie Scheib
Jul 2 2009 6:00AM

The Infernal Comedy: Confessions of a Serial Killer

Larry L. Lash
Jul 2 2009 3:13PM

New York

John Anderson
Jul 3 2009 2:31PM

10 Things I Hate About You

Brian Lowry
Jul 5 2009 10:04AM

Warehouse 13

Brian Lowry
Jul 5 2009 10:07AM

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Todd McCarthy
Jul 5 2009 11:44AM

Don McKay

Rob Nelson
Jul 6 2009 11:37AM

Twenty

Alissa Simon
Jul 6 2009 12:06PM

Too Big to Fail

Dennis Harvey
Jul 6 2009 12:24PM

Please, Please Me!

Jordan Mintzer
Jul 6 2009 1:00PM

Night Fliers

Dennis Harvey
Jul 6 2009 1:03PM

High Lane

Jordan Mintzer
Jul 6 2009 2:04PM

Passenger Side

Andrew Barker
Jul 6 2009 3:12PM

Crush: 5 Love Stories

Leslie Felperin
Jul 6 2009 3:15PM

The Last Beekeeper

Peter Debruge
Jul 6 2009 3:56PM

Brock Enright: Good Times Will Never Be the Same

Ronnie Scheib
Jul 6 2009 4:09PM

The Actors in the Conflict

Jonathan Holland
Jul 6 2009 5:24PM

Me

Leslie Felperin
Jul 6 2009 5:35PM

Sonny

Leslie Felperin
Jul 6 2009 5:49PM

Small Mountain

Derek Elley
Jul 6 2009 5:51PM

Yoo-Hoo, Mrs. Goldberg

Ronnie Scheib
Jul 6 2009 6:22PM

The Vanished Empire

Ronnie Scheib
Jul 6 2009 6:35PM

Bury Me Behind the Baseboard

Leslie Felperin
Jul 6 2009 7:13PM

The Storm in My Heart

Derek Elley
Jul 6 2009 7:41PM

Watercolors

Dennis Harvey
Jul 6 2009 7:45PM

The Good American

Dennis Harvey
Jul 6 2009 8:05PM

The Last Season: Shawaks

Jordan Mintzer
Jul 7 2009 12:14PM

ZMD: Zombies of Mass Destruction

Andrew Barker
Jul 7 2009 12:35PM

Therese Raquin

Sam Thielman
Jul 7 2009 1:17PM

Entourage

Brian Lowry
Jul 7 2009 2:52PM

Minnesota

Leslie Felperin
Jul 7 2009 4:08PM

A Walk Worthwhile

Peter Debruge
Jul 8 2009 10:44AM

I Love You, Beth Cooper

Brian Lowry
Jul 8 2009 11:46AM

Drop Dead Diva

Brian Lowry
Jul 8 2009 1:41PM

Misconceptions

Jul 8 2009 3:01PM

Written By

Ronnie Scheib
Jul 8 2009 3:04PM

The Europeans

Sam Thielman
Jul 8 2009 3:09PM

Drool

Dennis Harvey
Jul 8 2009 3:15PM

Pornography

Dennis Harvey
Jul 8 2009 3:55PM

Be Sure to Share

Ronnie Scheib
Jul 8 2009 4:06PM

Clapham Junction

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Call If You Need Me

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Redwoods

Dennis Harvey
Jul 8 2009 9:53PM

My Buddy Claudia

Dennis Harvey
Jul 8 2009 10:03PM

College Boys Live

Dennis Harvey
Jul 8 2009 10:04PM

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