Technology

B-Side boards ‘Crawford’
Source: Variety Date: Sep 30, 2008
B-Side Entertainment announced the acquisition of David Modigliani’s award-winning SXSW documentary Crawford as well as the film’s Oct. 7 premiere on Hulu.com..Web Exclusive, news from the entertainment source: Variety.B-Side boards ‘Crawford’. More

MPAA, Real in copyright suit
Source: Variety Date: Sep 30, 2008
The MPAA and RealNetworks filed dueling lawsuits Tuesday over software that allows users to copy protected DVD content onto a computer hard drive..Legal News, news from the entertainment source: Variety.MPAA, Real in copyright suit. More

Stocks surge despite credit woes
Source: Variety Date: Sep 30, 2008
Although the bipolar mood-swinging stock market climbed nearly 500 points Tuesday, the shockwaves from the financial crisis continue to resonate throughout the media and entertainment biz..Business News, news from the entertainment source: Variety.Stocks surge despite credit woes. More

'Men' gives 'Dancing' a run Monday
Source: Variety Date: Sep 30, 2008
Reliable hits like Dancing With the Stars, Grey's Anatomy and Desperate Housewives helped ABC to once again kick off the season as the top-rated primetime network, but CBS also could cheer, as some of its vets returned especially strong and it claimed premiere week's top new show..TV News, news More

'Class' act at New York Film Festival
Source: Variety Date: Sep 29, 2008
The presidential debate and rainfall weren't quite what the New York Film Fest organizers had hoped for at Friday's opening night screening of The Class..VPage, news from the entertainment source: Variety.'Class' act at New York Film Festival. More

Markets take a dive in Asia
Source: Variety Date: Sep 29, 2008
Shares of media and entertainment companies in Asia received a pounding Monday, with those in Hong Kong and India hardest hit, as the progress through Congress of the U.S.' $700 billion rescue plan failed to impress..International News, news from the entertainment source: Variety.Markets take a More

SAG refocuses on three key issues
Source: Variety Date: Sep 29, 2008
Screen Actors Guild leaders are seeking to zero in on three make-or-break issues as a means of jumpstarting their stalled contract talks with the majors, but the studios say there will be no new talks unless SAG is prepared to change its positions on those issues..Labor Issues, news from the More

'Bugmaster' to get N. American run
Source: Variety Date: Sep 29, 2008
FUNimation Entertainment has acquired various North American rights to Mushi-shi (Bugmaster), a live-action pic by anime auture Katsauhiro Otomo..Animation, news from the entertainment source: Variety.'Bugmaster' to get N. American run. More

A half century of musical influence
Source: Variety Date: Sep 29, 2008
Nancy Covey had a profound influence on my musical youth, although I was not able to put a face and name to my teenage experiences until a couple of weeks ago..Phil Gallo, news from the entertainment source: Variety.A half century of musical influence. More

Paramount, Marvel extend pact
Source: Variety Date: Sep 29, 2008
Iron Man helped Marvel Studios dominate at the B.O. this summer — and now the superhero has also helped the comicbook giant lock up a more lucrative film deal at Paramount Pictures..Film News, news from the entertainment source: Variety.Paramount, Marvel extend pact. More

Germans help TiVo’s PC leap
Source: Variety Date: Sep 29, 2008
TiVo, the Silicon Valley company that helped create the market for digital video recorders, is collaborating with a German software company to bring TiVo functionality to personal computers..Business News, news from the entertainment source: Variety.Germans help TiVo’s PC leap. More

Turner taps merger for gamers
Source: Variety Date: Sep 24, 2008
Turner Broadcasting is merging its online videogame distributor GameTap with France-based Metaboli, which runs a similar business in Europe..Videogames News, news from the entertainment source: Variety.Turner taps merger for gamers. More

MySpace Music sets launch date
Source: Variety Date: Sep 24, 2008
After establishing itself as a hotbed for bands looking to promote their music, MySpace will today take a significant leap toward generating revenue from the millions of songs it hosts online by partnering with the four major labels, a publisher and an indie music aggregator..Music News, news from More

Michael Burns
Source: Variety Date: Sep 23, 2008
Lionsgate is a rare Hollywood creature: a studio that's managed to stay independent, grow, and boast a nearly debt-free balance sheet. .Dealmakers Impact Report '08, news from the entertainment source: Variety.Michael Burns. More

Kevin Tsujihara
Source: Variety Date: Sep 23, 2008
It's understandable if you think Kevin Tsujihara is playing games at Warner Bros. The exec, who oversees homevideo, digital distribution, online, wireless and anti-piracy efforts, spent the past year bolstering the studio's vidgame business -- especially after Warner Bros.Interactive secured $500 More

CBS, ABC top opening night
Source: Variety Date: Sep 23, 2008
CBS and ABC led the charge on the first night of the 2008-09 TV season, which saw the Big Four and CW collectively post ratings gains over last season’s opening night. andbull;Fall Primetime Schedule 2008-09.TV News, news from the entertainment source: Variety.CBS, ABC top opening night. More

Jay Cooper
Source: Variety Date: Sep 23, 2008
Jay Cooper hasn't been dissuaded by a downturn in the music biz. In fact, Cooper's proved that it's still possible to land big deals. .Dealmakers Impact Report '08, news from the entertainment source: Variety.Jay Cooper. More

Sitcom asks for second chance
Source: Variety Date: Sep 22, 2008
The producers behind the widely panned Fox sitcom Do Not Disturb are taking a new approach with critics: Kill ’em with self-deprecation..Exclusives, news from the entertainment source: Variety.Sitcom asks for second chance. More

Korea's 'Wind' blows to Japan
Source: Variety Date: Sep 22, 2008
Korea's SBS Prods. has sold broadcast and DVD distribution rights to TV skein Painter of the Wind to Japan's Avex for about $2 million..Web Exclusive, news from the entertainment source: Variety.Korea's 'Wind' blows to Japan. More

'Sex and the City' movie hits DVD
Source: Variety Date: Sep 19, 2008
The Sex and the City cast may like their fans but apparently they also like their privacy..Film News, news from the entertainment source: Variety.'Sex and the City' movie hits DVD. More