Commentary: TAKE TWO
For anyone numbed by the endless stream of political films in recent years, writes STEVE ZEITCHIK, the past two weeks in Cannes have offered a response: The trend is over. And it's not. Read column
Commentary: TECH TONIC
New technology has advanced the field of film restoration, writes CAROLYN GIARDINA, and studios are restoring an increasing number of their most valuable assets. Read column
Commentary: FILMMAKER FOCUS
Most so-called first-time directors have years of experience, but Bryan Bertino jumped the queue from gaffer to directing 'The Strangers,' writes MARTIN A. GROVE. Read column
Commentary: INSIDE THE BOX
The challenges of adapting a foreign format go well beyond the proverbial potato-potahto cultural clash and down to the differences in the way series are produced and scheduled in other countries, writes NELLIE ANDREEVA. Read column
Commentary: PAST DEADLINE
Danny Strong's "Recount" gives a mostly balanced account of the 2000 Presidential election, though complaints are flying in from both sides of the aisle, writes RAY RICHMOND Read column
Commentary: VOICEOVER
Sydney Pollack was one of the few mainstream directors that managed to move, challenge and, indeed, entertain audiences through the years, writes ELIZABETH GUIDER. Read column
Commentary: RAMBLING REPORTER
Jane Fonda's fundraiser for the Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention raised $800,000 for the organization, writes ROBERT OSBORNE. Read column
Commentary: MUSIC REPORTER
Aaron Zigman, who penned the 'Sex and the City' score, got himself in the mood by channeling Mr. Big, writes ANN DONAHUE. Read column
Commentary: FOLLOW THE MONEY
The Nasdaq climbed 4.6% in May and The Hollywood Reporter Showbiz 50 index was up 5.5%. The rising tide didn't raise all the new-media boats, though. Read column
Commentary: THINK TANK
Musicians and labels are fighting to force broadcasters to pay a performance fee for tunes played on the radio, but broadcasters appear to have the upper hand writes BROOKS BOLIEK. Read column
Commentary: DIGITAL REPORTER
After denying NBC Universal, Apple granted HBO premium iTunes pricing, writes ANDREW WALLENSTEIN. Has the Cupertino giant changed course, or is HBO the exception to the rule? Read column
Commentary: SHARPER PICTURE
As costs increase, television producers are trying new production and financial models, attempting to keep both viewers and accountants happy, writes STEVE BRENNAN. Read column
Commentary: ON LOCATION
Florida and its cities bent over backward to host 'Recount', writes BORYS KIT, recognizing not only that the shoot would bring in millions of dollars but also the historical impact of the event it was depicting Read column
Commentary: THR, ESQ.
Gary Wolf's case against Disney has spawned at least two significant judicial setbacks for profit participants trying to collect damages from studios, writes MATTHEW BELLONI. Read column
Commentary: POSTCARD – GERMANY
Although it's cool to be a movie star, a rapper or any other kind of celebrity, being a famous soccer player in Germany trumps all other forms of success. Which is why this pack of local celebrities and medical professionals wanted to get on the field and kick it like Beckham. Read column
INTERNATIONAL PEOPLE
Mackenzie Crook and Colm Meaney star in "Three and Out" from Worldwide Bonus Entertainment, a startup U.K. company aiming to house publishing, distribution and music supervision operations, STUART KEMP writes. Read column
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