'Thor 2' Director Exits; Todd McCarthy Weighs In on 'Dragon Tattoo' Feud; Morgan Creek's Nicita Eyes Exit; Why the Academy's Demo Breakdown May Hurt 'The Help'; Netflix Chief Says He's the Object of 'Pity'; 'New Year's Eve' Review

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TOP STORIES 'Thor 2' Director Patty Jenkins Exits The "Monster" helmer is leaving the project due to "creative differences." She was working on the movie as recently as Monday afternoon and participated in a Hollywood Reporter interview and photo shoot Dec. 2 in connection with the project.  'Dragon Tattoo' Feud: Todd McCarthy on Why Review Embargoes Make Sense As producer Scott Rudin slams the New Yorker critic David Denby for breaking an agreed-upon embargo, THR critic McCarthy defends the "civilized" system that allows critics to see movies in advance in exchange for waiting to publish their opinions. EXCLUSIVE: Morgan Creek's Rick Nicita Considers Exit as Deal Winds Down  During the co-chairman's three-year tenure, the company has released only one film -- the disappointing supernatural thriller "Dream House" -- and has had other projects delayed while it deals with the ongoing bankruptcy of its international distribution arm. ANALYSIS: Why the Academy's Demographic Breakdown May Hurt 'The Help' Movies that primarily revolve around and/or appeal to females sometimes get nominated for the best picture Oscar, but rarely win. Netflix's Reed Hastings Calls HBO Go His Primary Competition At a packed presentation in New York, the CEO jokes that he's the object of "pity" for recent missteps and predicts that, in a decade, half of all TV viewing in the country will come through Internet streaming. FILM REVIEW: 'New Year's Eve' "Valentine's Day" director Garry Marshall brings a big-name cast together for intertwined stories playing out on the last night of the year. MOVIES 'Twilight' Star Kristen Stewart Tops List of the Biggest Bargains in Hollywood Robert Pattinson, Anne Hathaway and Daniel Radcliffe also make the annual Forbes rankings of the best actors for the buck, which compares how much they're paid to how much their movies earn. Martin Scorsese to Be Honored at Critics' Choice Movie Awards The "Hugo" director will receive the Critics' Choice Music+Film Award. Morgan Spurlock's Comic-Con Doc Picked Up for Distribution "Comic-Con Episode IV – A Fan’s Hope" will be released by Wrekin Hill and the National Entertainment Collectibles Association in Spring 2012. Selena Gomez to Star in 'Raw' Indie Role Opposite James Franco, Emma Roberts After feuding with Frank Miller about the protests, Moore joins comic artists inspired by the Occupy movement.  VIDEO: Angelina Jolie's 'In the Land of Blood and Honey': 4 New Clips Depict the Bosnian War The actress’ directorial debut is set to hit theaters on Dec. 23 via FilmDistrict. THEATER REVIEW: Lovingly Crafted 'Once' Musical a Good Bet for Broadway Adapted for the stage from the 2007 feature film with Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová, the production makes intelligent decisions at every step. TV David E. Kelley, Dr. Sanjay Gupta Team for TNT Medical Drama The cable network has greenlit a pilot based on Gupta’s upcoming novel "Monday Mornings." T.I.'s Reality Series Draws Big Ratings for VH1 "T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle" has a strong start in its hourlong debut on the cable network.  'Pretty Little Liars,' 'Thor,' Charlie Sheen Are Top Twitter Topics of 2011 Controversy proves fruitful for the social media website, with Ricky Gervais, Tracy Morgan and Ashton Kutcher all on the list. Anderson Cooper Tops List of Most-Searched Media Personalities Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert and Chris Matthews are also on the list. Alec Baldwin Kicked Off American Airlines Flight The actor tweeted he was playing the Zynga game Words WIth Friends while sitting on the runway when he was removed from the airplane. Donald Trump's GOP Debate: Mitt Romney Becomes Third Candidate Who Won't Participate The presidential hopeful's announcement comes amid predictions by prominent Republicans that the event will be a media circus and distract from important issues.

THE BUSINESS Universal Studios Confirms Harry Potter Park Heading to Hollywood President Ron Meyer they will spend several hundred million dollars to build America's second themed attraction based on J.K. Rowling's hit wizard series. IMDb Explains Why 40-Year-Old Actress Shouldn't Fear Blacklisting Here's three reasons from IMDb why the woman who is suing the company must come forward and reveal herself. Katy Perry Photos at Center of $3 Million Paparazzi Showdown Celebrity photography agency Mavrix has gone after yet another company in its tenth copyright infringement lawsuit in the past two years. AMC Networks CEO: AMC Is ‘Way Underpriced’ in Current Carriage Deals Josh Sapan tells a UBS investor conference that the channel deserves 75 cents per subscriber per month and says in terms of ad rates for his company’s networks, there is opportunity over the coming years "to be rewarded for what we put on the air today.” EXCLUSIVE: Charges Against Lars Von Trier Over Cannes Statements Dropped  A prosecutor told THR that the case against the Danish film director had been officially closed.

STYLE VIDEO: Designer Trish Summerville Reveals H&M's Secret 'Girl With The Dragon Tattoo' Connection In Steig Larsson's second novel, "The Girl Who Played With Fire," Lisbeth Salander goes on a shopping spree at H&M, making the studio's fashion partnership with the Swedish retail giant feel tailor-made. Rosie O'Donnell's Engagement Ring for Michelle Rounds Gets a Close-Up on Twitter Sharing the news of her upcoming nuptials online, the OWN host shared a close-up of her fiance's new rock.

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