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Monday, December 5, 2011

'Twilight' Tops Slow Box Office; Scott Rudin Bans New Yorker Critic From Screenings; What Herman Cain's Announcement Means for Hollywood; Peter Jackson Wraps West Memphis Three Doc; 'Young Adult' Review

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Box Office Report: 'Twilight' Leads Second Slowest Weekend of 2011 With $16.9 Mil
"Muppets" stays safely at No. 2 with $11.2 million; the dreaded NC-17 rating doesn't stop "Shame" from claiming the best location average of the weekend as it opens in five cities.

'Girl With the Dragon Tattoo' Producer Bans New Yorker Critic From Future Screenings for Breaking Review Embargo
"I could not in good conscience invite you to see another movie of mine again," Scott Rudin wrote to David Denby after the latter published an early review of David Fincher movie, a move that also sparked criticism from Sony Pictures and other members of the New York Film Critics Circle.

ANALYSIS: What Herman Cain's Presidential Campaign Suspension Means for Hollywood Conservatives
The Republican candidate announced Saturday that he was halting his bid for the White House amid allegations of sexual harassment and an extramarital affair.

Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh Wrap West Memphis Three Documentary
"West of Memphis," a collaboration with Damien Echols, continues the Oscar winners' campaign to get the three exonerated by revealing new evidence in the case.

FILM REVIEW: 'Young Adult'
Director Jason Reitman reunites with "Juno" screenwriter Diablo Cody in a story about a deluded author of teen novels (Charlize Theron) who plots to win back her high school boyfriend.

Lars Von Trier's 'Melancholia' Wins Best Film at European Film Awards
"The Artist" and "The King's Speech" also among the winners.

MOVIES

Paddy Considine's 'Tyrannosaur' Wins Big at British Independent Film Awards
Olivia Colman's turn in the drama scores best actress; Considine scored the evening's best debut director plaudit; "Shame's" Michael Fassbender takes home the best actor nod.

Awards Box Office: 'Shame' Beats NC-17 Rating, 'The Artist' Continues to Shine
"Hugo," "The Descendants," "My Week with Marilyn" and "A Dangerous Method" also enjoy strong business.

'War Horse' World Premiere Draws East Coast A-Listers (But, Alas, No Horses!)
The screening of Steven Spielberg's epic -- attended by Elizabeth Olsen, Brian Williams, Stephen Daldry and others -- was followed by a buffet dinner during which John Williams' score served as background music and many notables critiqued the film.

Naomi Watts, Robin Wright Sign on for 'The Grandmothers'

The Australian-French co-production will co-star Xavier Samuel and James Frecheville.

'Winnie the Pooh': How the Disney Classic Became New Again
Co-director Don Hall explains to THR why the new film is not just a reboot, it's a dip into a classic animation honey jar.

'The Artist,' 'War Horse' Among Contenders Nominated for Satellite Awards
International Press Academy will hand out its prizes for film and television on Dec. 18.

TV

Drew's 'X Factor' Elimination Draws Harsh Viewer Criticism, Death Threats
Reaction to the 14-year-old singer's departure from the Fox singing competition has been extreme and may have crossed the line.

Chelsea Clinton NBC News Debut Set for Dec. 12
The 31-year-old daughter of former President Bill Clinton will report on an Arkansas non-profit in her first "Rock Center" segment.

It's Official: Madonna Will Perform During Super Bowl XLVI Halftime Show
The news was announced during NBC's "Sunday Night Football" game between the Detroit Lions and New Orleans Saints.

Disney Channel's 'Good Luck Charlie' Holiday Movie Strikes Ratings Gold
The debut of music comedy "Austin & Ally" was helped by the television movie's strong showing.

Anderson Cooper's Talk Show Is a News Program, FCC Rules
The government regulators have determined the talk show qualifies as news and is thus exempt from obligations to giving political candidates equal air time.

Donald Trump to Moderate GOP Debate
The real estate mogul and former presidential hopeful was tapped by conservative media company Newsmax to host a Republican presidential debate Dec. 27.


THE BUSINESS

U.S., Global Ad Growth to Accelerate in 2012 Driven by Special Events
Ad market forecasts will open Monday's 39th annual UBS Global Media and Communications Conference, and prognosticators see momentum boosted by quadrennial events, such as the U.S. presidential election and the Summer Olympics.

OPINION: How the Grammys Launched a Van Halen Misinformation Campaign
Were Van Halen supposed to appear on Wednesday's Grammy Awards nominations special or the Beach Boys? Confusion risks tainting music's biggest night but THR has a solution.

Production Company Sues Claiming Lawyers Made $32M Misstep on Dance Movie
Davis & Gilbert says lawsuit over rights transaction is "baseless and frivolous."

Dodgers Bidder Magic Johnson Promises to 'Bring World Championship Series Back to L.A.'
The former Lakers great and local businessman is part of an investors group that will submit a bid to purchase the team in January.

Dish Seen as One Winner of Cable Companies' Wireless Spectrum Sale
Fellow satellite TV giant DirecTV will have to address its spectrum needs, while Charlie Ergen emerges as "wireless' power broker," says one analyst.

STYLE

Pakistani Actress Veena Malik Sues Men's Magazine For 'Doctored' Nude Photo
Posing nude for an Indian magazine with Pakistan's ISI intelligence agency tattoo on her arm and a grenade in her hand has sparked a political controversy.

Sharon Stone, Molly Sims, Marcia Cross, Emma Roberts to Host Charity Event
Charity P.S. Arts will throw its annual Beauty Bazaar in Beverly Hills on Dec. 5.


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