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  • Disney gets China government approval for Shanghai theme park

    LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Walt Disney said on Tuesday it had won approval from the central government of China to build a Disney theme park in the Pudong district of Shanghai.

    November 4, 2009, 12:16 pm
  • Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin to host Oscars

    LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Comedian Steve Martin and actor Alec Baldwin have been picked to co-host the upcoming 82nd Academy Awards, Oscar organizers said on Tuesday.

    November 4, 2009, 10:53 am
  • Fresh Hollywood farce avoids obvious pitfalls

    LOS ANGELES (BackStage) - Inspired by Arthur Schnitzler's sexual farce, writer Peter Lefcourt has fashioned a hilarious sendup of Hollywood mores and memes in "La Ronde De Lunch," performed by a sparkling cast under the deft direction of Terri Hanauer.

    November 4, 2009, 10:10 am
  • Terminator movie franchise may go on auction block

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - The bankrupt company that owns the rights to the "Terminator" movie franchise is preparing to auction the rights next year and is already seeing strong interest, an advisor to the company said on Tuesday.

    November 4, 2009, 9:29 am
  • 50 Cent recruits Kelly Rowland for video

    NEW YORK (Billboard) - Rapper 50 Cent says former Destiny's Child singer Kelly Rowland "never received the superstar treatment" that Beyonce got in the girl group.

    November 4, 2009, 9:26 am
  • "Conchords" star Clement says HBO show may end

    LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Flight of the Conchords" star Jemaine Clement has said his offbeat HBO comedy series may not continue for a third season because it requires so much work, but a final decision will be made within a month.

    November 4, 2009, 6:35 am
  • LG Electronics investing heavily in smartphones

    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - LG Electronics Inc is investing heavily in developing its smartphone business as it faces increasing global competition, the chief executive of the South Korean company said on Tuesday.

    November 4, 2009, 6:13 am
  • "A Christmas Carol" gets thrill ride movie treatment

    LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Take a classic Christmas tale, a dollop of Jim Carrey and a sprinkling of innovative movie technology.

    November 4, 2009, 6:04 am
  • Rihanna "humiliated" by leaked photo after attack

    LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Pop singer Rihanna was named Woman of the Year by Glamour magazine on Tuesday after an attack at the hands of boyfriend Chris Brown that she said changed her life overnight.

    November 4, 2009, 5:42 am