OWN Financial Pressures Mount (Analysis); Screen Gems Adapting 'Viral' Short; PGA to Honor Angelina Jolie's 'Blood and Honey'; 'Tree of Life' Nabs Another Award; George Clooney Joins Prop 8 Play; Music Exec Killed in Hollywood Shooting Remembered

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TOP STORIES ANALYSIS: Oprah's Big TV Return Marred by Struggle, Deep Financial Woes at OWN "Oprah's Next Chapter" debuts Jan. 1, the first anniversary of Winfrey's cable channel, but with executive turnover, $254 million spent and increased pressure to raise carriage fees, insiders reveal a network with big challenges. EXCLUSIVE: Screen Gems to Adapt Supernatural Cyberbully Short 'Viral' Tim Shechmeister, a recent UCLA film school grad who directed the short with his brother Matt, will write the feature and would direct the big-screen version. Producers Guild to Honor Angelina Jolie's 'In the Land of Blood and Honey' The Stanley Kramer Award honors a motion picture or producer for illuminating social issues in an accessible and elevating fashion. Toronto Film Critics Name 'The Tree of Life' Best Movie of the Year Terrence Malick receives the best director trophy, while "My Week With Marilyn's" Michelle Williams and "Take Shelter's" Michael Shannon are chosen as best actress and actor, respectively. George Clooney to Star in Dustin Lance Black's Proposition 8 Play The actor takes a strong position in favor of marriage equality by joining the cast of "8" for a one-night showing in Los Angeles. Music Executive Killed in Hollywood Shooting Remembered: 'Warm, Big-Hearted' Actress Jenn Gotzon stars in the Christian-themed "God's Country" indie, which John Atterberry was producing at the time of his death. EXCLUSIVE: Former William Morris Headquarters Sold for $47.8 Million The two-building property houses some offices of successor agency WME. MOVIES Docu Reveals Disturbing Images of Mussolini's Swollen, Bullet-Ridden Corpse Directed by Roman helmer Fabrizio Laurentini, the film examines Italy's fascination with the fascist dictator. VIDEO: 'Rock of Ages' Trailer The musical movie, which stars Julianne Hough as a small-town girl and Diego Boneta as a city boy who meet while pursuing their Hollywood dreams, opens June 1. 'Hanna's' Saoirse Ronan to Star in 'How I Live Now' "Last King of Scotland" director Kevin Macdonald will helm project, which is adapted from Meg Rosoff's young adult book. 'Girl With the Dragon Tattoo' to Open One Night Early on Dec. 20 The David Fincher film stars Daniel Craig and Rooney Mara. Seth Rogen to Host Independent Spirit Awards The 27th annual awards ceremony will be held on Saturday, Feb. 25. EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Spielberg Collaborators on the Director, 'War Horse' THR's Scott Feinberg chats with Spielberg's producer, art director, first assistant director, costume designer, makeup artist, cinematographer and film editor. 'Hugo' and 'The Artist' Top the Broadcast Film Critics' Nominations With 11 Each "The Help," "Drive," "The Descendants," "War Horse," Martin Scorsese and George Clooney all score multiple noms. TV Chuck Lorre Nearly Quit 'Two and Half Men' Because Of Charlie Sheen In a new interview, the show's co-creator speaks out over the public battles with the actor that almost made him leave during the period of time he characterizes as "painful." Christiane Amanpour to Leave ABC's 'This Week'; Launch CNN Show She will continue to host specials on ABC, while George Stephanopoulos will return to anchor the Sunday political affairs program. FX Renews 'The League' for Fourth Season The network has ordered 13 episodes of the comedy from Jackie and Jeff Schaffer set for next fall. Donald Trump Bows Out of Moderating GOP Debate The outspoken entrepreneur said that he is still considering running for president. Chelsea Clinton's 'Rock Center' Debut: What the Critics Are Saying Her first day on the job as an NBC news correspondent is drawing mixed reviews from media critics. Glenn Beck's GBTV Set to Launch Reality Show 'Independence U.S.A.' Beck's Internet-only network is diving into reality with a series about a family preparing for life "off the grid."

THE BUSINESS EXCLUSIVE: Power Rangers Costume Dispute Morphs Into Settlement The mystery over whether costumes enjoy strong or soft legal protection will have to be cloaked until the next lawsuit comes along. James Murdoch Admits Receiving Crucial Hacking Email, Tells Parliament He 'Did Not Review' It The News Corp. deputy COO said he hadn¹t properly read the email detailing 'a nightmare scenario' because he received it on his Blackberry over the weekend. VIDEO: Connecticut Congressman Blasts Lowe's on House Floor Democrat Chris Murphy came out against the home-improvement company's decision to pull ads from TLC's "All-American Muslim" program in front of Congress Tuesday. ANALYSIS: New Version Of 'Stop Online Piracy Act' As Controversial As Ever A leading House policy-maker makes some changes to the hot-button legislation, but criticism doesn't abate. The MPAA's Chris Dodd continues his call for Congress to act. FCC Passes Act to Turn Down Volume on TV Ads The new rules go into effect Dec. 13, 2012. Hollywood's GOP Supporters Include Bruce Willis, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Clint Eastwood The latest actor to throw his support behind presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich is Gary Busey, who announced that he will be endorsing the former Speaker of the House of Representatives in his bid for the oval office.

STYLE Beyonce Loses $355,000 On Sale of Swanky Miami Beach Pad The singer bought a small cabana in 2002 for $465,000 but sold it in Nov. for $110,000. 'American Horror Story' Mansion on Sale for $4.5 Million The six-bedroom, five-bath Los Angeles home "evokes the quality and grandeur of a bygone era," the listing says.

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