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Commentary: Although far from an exact science, chemistry will be key to WMA-Endeavor's success There are many ticklish issues surrounding what might be one of this decade's most intriguing mergers -- the union of WMA-Endeavor, which is expected to be announced imminently -- writes ELIZABETH GUIDER. » Quick Read | » More
TAKE TWO
Commentary: What makes a boxoffice sensation? This year, it goes without explanation Amid the torrent of bad financial news that rained down during the first quarter of 2009, one of the few genuine "glimmers of hope" has been the local multiplex, writes GREGG KILDAY. » Quick Read | » More
FILMMAKER FOCUS
'Tyson' is knockout look at boxer on ropes The old line about "if only we could see ourselves as others see us" comes to mind watching "Tyson," James Toback's knockout documentary about legendary heavyweight boxing champ and convicted rapist Mike Tyson, writes MARTIN A. GROVE. » Quick Read | » More
ON LOCATION
Commentary: A trade show thrives as recession, competition supply the incentives Just when you thought the tax-incentive game had peaked or the recession had made governments queasy about jumping into the film and television business, a new round of enticements are coming to the fore. » Quick Read | » More
INSIDE THE BOX
Commentary: A space odyssey to keep an eye on: SyFy without 'Battlestar' at the helm With "Battlestar Galactica" gone, the question for Sci Fi becomes: What now? writes JAMES HIBBERD. » Quick Read | » More
SHARPER PICTURE
Commentary: Heavyweight Irish lawyer picks fight with pending U.S. libel legislation It might be that a soft-spoken and unassuming lawyer from Northern Ireland's current course of action could save celebrities their money and dignity one day, writes STEVE BRENNAN. » Quick Read | » More
THR ESQUIRE
Commentary: Not talking about film piracy doesn't make it any less a problem Without help from THR or any other global media, film piracy has long since moved from the shadows to the mainstream, writes MATTHEW BELLONI. » Quick Read | » More
FOLLOW THE MONEY
Commentary: Tech stocks shine in Q1 Most traditional media stocks were cold in the just-ended, exceedingly volatile first quarter, but new media was surprisingly hot, writes PAUL BOND. » Quick Read | » More
STREET TALK
Commentary: Boxoffice success offers intriguing twist, but the ending could be a letdown Sure, the boxoffice went gangbusters during the first quarter of 2009, but don't be fooled as earnings season approaches for media and entertainment conglomerates, writes GEORG SZALAI. » Quick Read | » More
POSTCARD
Commentary: A trade show thrives as recession, competition supply the incentives Just when you thought the tax-incentive game had peaked or the recession had made governments queasy about jumping into the film and television business, a new round of enticements are coming to the fore. » Quick Read | » More
RAMBLING REPORTER
Commentary: 'Rainbow' makes a welcome arc from 'Encores!' series to Broadway The strongest word-of-mouth wafting through New York is for the recent "Encores!" resurrection of "Finian's Rainbow," writes ROBERT OSBORNE. » Quick Read | » More |