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As Avengers Approaches, Box Office Prepares for Huge Weekend Apr 30, 2015

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The Avengers: Age of Ultron will make a giant splash at theaters this weekend, possibly even breaking records and cementing itself as yet another blockbuster for Disney and Marvel. Warner Bros and DC Comics on the other hand, is struggling to find an effective master of their universe.

Hits at CinemaCon 2015 Include Tom Cruise and 'Inside Out' Apr 23, 2015

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Matt Belloni reports on his visit to CinemaCon in Las Vegas, or as he calls it, "Comic-Con for guys in suits." Visitors to the annual gathering of movie theater owners saw presentations from studios touting their slates of upcoming films.

Fans Go Wild at Release of New 'Star Wars' Teaser Apr 16, 2015

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A new teaser for Star Wars: The Force Awakens had fans in pandemonium at today's Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim. The movie doesn't open until December, but it's already predicted to break records at the box office.

Tough Times for Viacom Apr 09, 2015

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The company that owns cable networks like Nickelodeon, MTV and Comedy Central and the film studio Paramount Pictures has recently taken a $785 million hit to their bottom line. Sumner Redstone, 91-year-old majority owner of Viacom, did not appear at the last shareholders meeting, leaving many to wonder if the company is primed for a potential merger.

Major Talent Agency Shake-up as 10 CAA Agents Move to UTA Apr 02, 2015

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The heads of CAA's comedy division, along with several other agents, have suddenly left Creative Artists Agency for rival United Talent Agency, taking with them big-name clients like Will Ferrell, Chris Pratt and Melissa McCarthy.

James Corden Charms Late Night; So Long to Downton Abbey Mar 26, 2015

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American television abounds with British stars both coming and going. After six seasons, PBS will say farewell to Downton Abbey, and James Corden wraps up a successful first week as the new host of The Late Late Show on CBS.

Fox's 'Empire' Continues Its Meteoric Rise Mar 19, 2015

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The hip-hop soap opera Empire has been a ratings savior for Fox. The show has grown in viewership numbers every week, with especially strong showings in the African American demographic. More than 17 million people tuned in to the second hour of last night's season finale.

MPAA Reports Box Office Revenue Down in US Mar 12, 2015

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The MPAA's box office numbers for 2014 are in, and the news isn't great. Box office revenue fell 5 percent in the U.S. and Canada. Global revenue was up 1 percent, mostly because of gains in China.

Jury Hears Closing Arguments in "Blurred Lines" Trial Mar 06, 2015

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The second week of the "Blurred Lines" trial continues, with closing arguments slated for this afternoon. The trial has revealed information typically not revealed to the public -- just how much money the song's creators made off the hit.

Tom Rothman Named New Sony Pictures Chairman Feb 27, 2015

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The big question following Amy Pascal's post-hack attack departure at Sony was who would replace her. We now have an answer. Veteran film exec Tom Rothman will be the new chair of Sony Pictures, which has some in Hollywood worried because Rothman has been extremely fiscally disciplined in the past.

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