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Mar31	Warner producing new direct-to-video series Gary Bourgeault March 31, 2006 Know More: Hollywood and Internet, Movies, Show Business Deals, TV, Television, Time Warner 2.0, Hollywood and Internet With the direct-to-video concept becoming more known and used as a tool by Hollywood, it is now going to a new level, going beyond the sequel stage, into full-blown branded video premieres. Warner Home Video senior vp theatrical catalog Jeff Baker says that one new series will be "a little bit Alfred Hitchcock meets 'The Twilight Zone."' The "Raw Feed" series will present films that will be the edgy type of thrillers brought to the big screen. The first film that will be produced by Warner will be called "Rest Stop," which will tell the story of a young couple being terrorized while traveling across the country. Production on it begins Monday. John Shiban is the writer of the story who also is the co-executive who produces the WB Network's "Supernatural." Continue Reading Posted at 12:52 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar30	Comcast to offer popular NBC shows through its video-on-demand Gary Bourgeault March 30, 2006 Comcast Corp. announced on Thursday that it would sell some of NBC's more popular television shows through its video-on-demand service beginning in May. It will include such hits as "Law & Order" and "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno." The... Continue Reading Posted at 10:17 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	The sad fall of Whitney Houston - Part Two Gary Bourgeault March 30, 2006 Before I continue with the specifics of the Whitney Houston situation, I want to comment on some of the financial shortcomings of those in show business. I used to work as a financial advisor for a company that served a... Continue Reading Posted at 8:10 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	The sad fall of Whitney Houston Gary Bourgeault March 30, 2006 Once the most magnificent pop diva of them all, Whitney Houston, is literally on the verge of running out of money. Some that are close to here say that she is in reality, completely broke, with no income coming in... Continue Reading Posted at 7:12 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar29	New ways to get more exposure for your songs Gary Bourgeault March 29, 2006 Are you looking for new ways to get more exposure for your songs? There is now American Idol Underground, where you can submit songs, vote on others offerings, communicate with your growing fan base and communicate with other artists.... Continue Reading Posted at 1:58 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar28	Simon Cowell opening auditions for new TV talent contest Gary Bourgeault March 28, 2006 American Idol judge, Simon Cowell, announced on Monday that he is opening auditions starting next month for a new TV talent contest that he is bringing to Fox rival NBC. The show which will be called "America's Got Talent" Cowell... Continue Reading Posted at 10:27 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Simi Garewal returns to television! Gary Bourgeault March 28, 2006 One of India's and Bollywood's most popular and well-known celebrities returns for a fifth series of her fascinating show Rendezvous with Simi Garewal, which is shown on STAR Plus. Rendezvous with Simi Garewal - is a very well produced and... Continue Reading Posted at 6:59 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar27	The French lead NATO in war against... Gary Bourgeault March 27, 2006 OK, I'm not talking about THAT NATO, but rather the other NATO - the National Association of Theater Owners. In a recent gathering of in Las Vegas, theater owners from all over the U.S. got together to look at the... Continue Reading Posted at 10:51 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Furniture Industry hopping on the Celebrity bandwagon Gary Bourgeault March 27, 2006 In an article in Furniture Today, David Perry wrote an article called "Industry’s love affair with celebrities a good thing." He comments on some of the headlines offered in a recent Furniture Today publication. Here they are: * Trump to Union... Continue Reading Posted at 4:21 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar26	Hollywood director Richard Fleischer dies at 89 Gary Bourgeault March 26, 2006 Richard Fleischer the Hollywood director for such films as 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, The Boston Strangler and Fantastic Voyage has died at the age of 89 according to the Telegraph. They also add that "The film that marked his... Continue Reading Posted at 7:21 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Warner Bros. to open 200 stores in China Gary Bourgeault March 26, 2006 The studio division of Time Warner - Warner Bros. has announced plans to open a minimum of 200 stores in China in the years ahead. The move is sparked by a continual growth in extra spending cash by the Chinese... Continue Reading Posted at 3:12 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar25	CAA needs some solid competition Gary Bourgeault March 25, 2006 Creative Artists Agency (CAA), for years has been most powerful agency in the world. The Agency was started 30 years ago when 5 of agents left the then-powerful William Morris Agency (WMA). The original five agents - Mike Ovitz, Ron... Continue Reading Posted at 9:22 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Huge dollars for Unrecognizable Celebrity voices Gary Bourgeault March 25, 2006 When I read this article from the Houston Chronicle, it made me wonder when the height of ignorance will be reached. While it is nothing new that celebrities are doing voice-overs on commercials, evidently the prices they are getting for... Continue Reading Posted at 3:37 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Nike: New Celebrity creator? Gary Bourgeault March 25, 2006 In a search of the list of the world's Most Powerfull Celebrities this year compiled by Forbes, Nike stands out as a common denominator of the 25 athletes that are included in the list. Twelve out of the twenty-five listed... Continue Reading Posted at 1:21 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar24	"Lord of the Rings" opens in Toronto to poor reviews Gary Bourgeault March 24, 2006 AFP/Getty Images Photo: (L-R)Producers Kevin Wallace, Saul Zaentz and David Mirvish arrive at the gala premiere of the play "The Lord of the Rings" a a J.R.R. Tokien's classic tale "The Lord of the Rings" recast as the most... Continue Reading Posted at 9:35 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Hello Kitty - First new film in over 20 years Gary Bourgeault March 24, 2006 AFP Photo: Sanrio director Makoto Sato (C) smiles with the company's characters Cinnamon (L) and Hello Kitty a Hello Kitty, that global icon of Sanrio, has announced that it is now going to branch into film again for the first... Continue Reading Posted at 8:35 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	SMS and TV: Some tips for success Gary Bourgeault March 24, 2006 While there is never a magic pill for any business that will give them the one big thing that will take them over the top, there are some common business skills that go across all industries, that greatly enhance the... Continue Reading Posted at 8:04 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	SMS - Is it an answer to TV Advertising Woes? Gary Bourgeault March 24, 2006 Short Message Service (SMS) which allows mobile phone users to exchange text messages, is emerging as a very popular activity in spite of the high prices involved with using it. In Europe they are becoming a very ubiquitous part of... Continue Reading Posted at 5:42 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar23	The Future of TV advertising looking grim Gary Bourgeault March 23, 2006 At their annual gathering on Wednesday, the Association of National Advertisers announced that TV advertising is nowhere near as effective as it was two years ago, and will probably take some hard hits in the next two years as... Continue Reading Posted at 9:09 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Veoh now offering "Cult" movie classics Gary Bourgeault March 23, 2006 Veoh.com, a Web site known for its presentation of thousands of homemade videos, is now offering some of the old cult classics that include some with Bruce Lee, John Wayne and the ubiquitous horror classics. With the increasing use of... Continue Reading Posted at 1:26 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar22	Be your own producer and mogul with this Hollywood Game Gary Bourgeault March 22, 2006 If you want to play a game that gives you the feel of a Hollywood tycoon or produce your own film with tools included in the game, this should be a blast and a lot of fun for you. In... Continue Reading Posted at 1:54 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Stacey Snider, Dreamworks new CEO, waiting at home Gary Bourgeault March 22, 2006 When Universal and Paramount purchased Dreamworks recently, former Universal Pictures chairman Stacey Snider found herself in a dilemma and waiting at home as her current contract binds her to the studio until the end of the year. The situation is that... Continue Reading Posted at 12:57 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar21	Ideas to make Movie Theaters more profitable Gary Bourgeault March 21, 2006 Theater owners across the U.S. have been getting a little uneasy about the tremendous downturn in moviegoers last year, and things doing only fair so far this year. While some are saying that it is the quality of the movies... Continue Reading Posted at 11:02 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Will 'Sopranos' Cast walk out? Gary Bourgeault March 21, 2006 In a showdown between HBO and some of the cast members of Sopranos, there is a little nervousness as some of them are insisting that because HBO decided to extend the time period over which they would broadcast the final... Continue Reading Posted at 8:16 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Electronic Arts: Making an offer you can't refuse? Gary Bourgeault March 21, 2006 Electronic Arts, the videogame giant, has come upon hard times lately, and is attempting to score big with its realease today of The Godfather: The Game. There desire being that those who have been fans of the movie franchise will... Continue Reading Posted at 12:26 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar20	How to get Statistics on the Future of Moviegoers Gary Bourgeault March 20, 2006 At ShoWest, the motion picture industry's largest annual convention, Nielsen Entertainment offered an overview of the study which analyzed what was causing the changes in consumer's behavior and attiutudes toward moviegoing. This is the first study that has included the... Continue Reading Posted at 7:45 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Theater Owners blame bad films as the reason for being empty Gary Bourgeault March 20, 2006 With movie theaters attendance declining by 8% last year, they are trying to come up with solutions to why it's happening. A couple of ideas they threw around recently when they got together was that studios needed to make better... Continue Reading Posted at 6:17 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	New York film industry: It can't compete without a public handout Gary Bourgeault March 20, 2006 In a bizarre article, Michael Wang makes the absurd comment that the New York film industry is now in the hands of the state legislature. What? The New York film industry is now dependent upon government handouts to survive? Let... Continue Reading Posted at 5:40 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Screenwriter Charlie Fletcher buys rights to children's book Stoneheart Gary Bourgeault March 20, 2006 Scott Rudin, who will co-produce "Stoneheart" a Screenwriter Charlie Fletcher has signed a high-six figure deal with Paramount for the feature rights to his upcoming children's book Stoneheart. The story is premised upon statues in London of very famous... Continue Reading Posted at 3:51 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	How to rent a Show Biz career Gary Bourgeault March 20, 2006 In the tough Las Vegas show business market, some entertainers are participating in what is called "four-walling." All it means is that instead of being hired and paid by the casino, they pay for the stage themselves and are responsible... Continue Reading Posted at 3:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar19	"Famous Amos" - He's at it again! Gary Bourgeault March 19, 2006 Does the name Wally Amos ring a bell to you? He is the unique promoter, turned cookie giant, that is known as "Famous" Amos. He became known as the father of the gourmet cooking industry in Hollywood around 31 years... Continue Reading Posted at 6:46 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Is Satellite Radio Going the way of the Online Bust? Gary Bourgeault March 19, 2006 There have been executives quitting over costs for content, a huge battle over buying up celebrities and sporting events plus a number of other elements, that make Satellite Radio a huge bubble that could possibly bust. I wonder where they... Continue Reading Posted at 2:05 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar18	Bollywood becoming a Magnet for Foreign Actors Gary Bourgeault March 18, 2006 AFP/File Photo: British actor Toby Stephens(L), seen here with Indian actor Aamir Khan during the filming of "The Rising: Ballad of Mangal Pandey" In the eyes of many foreigners, Bollywood is taking on a respectibility that started to escalate... Continue Reading Posted at 10:27 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar17	Six Steps To A Successful Spec Script Gary Bourgeault March 17, 2006 On an excellent web site called "Pilot Project," Aury Wallington, the script coordinator for "Sex and the City" offers some tips on how to write a successful spec script. While the tips are entwined around the "Sex and the... Continue Reading Posted at 9:55 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Viacom Sells Dreamworks Film Library to - "George Soros" Gary Bourgeault March 17, 2006 After buying Dreamworks LLC recently, Paramount Pictures didn't take long to make some moves. It sold the former film library of Dreamworks to a group headed by billionaire George Soros for $900 million. Paramount parent company Viacom, announced the deal... Continue Reading Posted at 5:37 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar16	The Challenge of Marketing with Celebrities - "Yao Ming" Gary Bourgeault March 16, 2006 Sometimes when you look at some huge companies, you'd think that when they can have some of the best talent in the world working for them, that they wouldn't make so many mistakes that are obvious to anybody that has... Continue Reading Posted at 7:52 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Harry Potter continues its magic on DVDs Gary Bourgeault March 16, 2006 According to statistics realeased on Wednesday, "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" blew away all its competition as the top selling DVD seller in its first week it was offered for sale. The fourth film in the series sold... Continue Reading Posted at 4:02 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	"Katie Brown" - partnering with The Companion Group Gary Bourgeault March 16, 2006 (PHOTO COURTESY BULFINCH PRESS AND SPRINGBOARD PRESS)Mar 16, 2006 Katie Brown, one of the heir apparent's to Martha Stewart, is partnering with The Companion Group for an outdoor entertaining, lighting, and gardening collection. It will be launched in the fall... Continue Reading Posted at 12:20 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar15	Tokyo opening first "Global Animation" Center Gary Bourgeault March 15, 2006 AFP Photo: A boy flashes the 'V' sign as he poses for a photo in front cut-out In response to an increasing popularity concerning Japanese animation, Tokyo has opened what it is calling the first global animation center, for the... Continue Reading Posted at 10:31 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	MGM Reveals plans for theme park in South Korea Gary Bourgeault March 15, 2006 MGM has revealed that it plans to build a billion-dollar theme park that will include themes concerning RoboCop and the Pink Panther, to the city of Busan in South Korea. "MGM signed a memorandum of understanding with Busan city and... Continue Reading Posted at 7:21 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	AOL video service debuting Today Gary Bourgeault March 15, 2006 AOL made an announcement today that it will launch a new free video service on the Internet this Wednesday, offering classic shows and shorter clips that will be backed up with online advertisement. The new offering which will be called... Continue Reading Posted at 12:07 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar14	Rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs Getting into Reality Cook-off Gary Bourgeault March 14, 2006 Sean "Diddy" Combs will produce a new reality TV series called Celebrity Cooking Showdown for NBC. (Getty Images) Look out Wolfgang and Emeril, there's a new kid on the block. Rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs is now producing a... Continue Reading Posted at 11:19 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Will new Measuring Device save the Radio industry? Gary Bourgeault March 14, 2006 In response to increasing frustration with their old handwritten diary system which has been criticized for years, Arbitron, the radio audience measuring company is on the verge of introducing its new "Portable People Meter" in Houston in July of 2006.... Continue Reading Posted at 7:58 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Breaking News: Comcast looking to buy out Disney's stake in E! Gary Bourgeault March 14, 2006 According to an inside source, Comcast Corp. in is negotiations to buy out Disney's stake in E! Entertainment Television, which would give it total ownership of the cable network it now manages. Disney, who is 40% owner in E!, which... Continue Reading Posted at 3:45 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar13	The Future of Canadian Film looks Bright Gary Bourgeault March 13, 2006 I have written recently about how Canada has become a destination for American filmmakers because of some of the huge incentives offered to entice them up north of the border. But Canada is also developing its own rich film industry... Continue Reading Posted at 8:11 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	MSN partners with Conde Nast and iVillage for lifestyle channel Gary Bourgeault March 13, 2006 Matthew Whittingham, the head of information services at MSN.co.uk announced that MSN.co.uk is starting a new lifestyle channel that will draw content from several companies including Conde Nast and iVillage.co.uk. The coverage will include family, homes, fashion, beauty, careers, entertainment... Continue Reading Posted at 1:58 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar12	Seventies pop idol Donny Osmond Returns to Australia Gary Bourgeault March 12, 2006 In a business where living a wholesome life is treated like a liability, Donny Osmond has had his share of ups and downs throughout the years. He is about to tour Australia for the first time in almost 20 years.... Continue Reading Posted at 10:18 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	WWE Wrestling getting Challenged by TNA Gary Bourgeault March 12, 2006 On Friday, it was announced by TNA wrestling, it will hold its first house show they have ever done. Insiders say that this is a major shift in their business plan and will be a serious attempt at going head-to-head... Continue Reading Posted at 8:24 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	"Failure to Launch" roars to number 1 for Weekend Gary Bourgeault March 12, 2006 The romantic comedy "Failure to Launch roared to the front in theaters across the nation. It debuted at number one with $24.6 million. It stars Matthew McConaughey and Sarah Jessica Parker. In other interesting new, two remakes came in second... Continue Reading Posted at 1:11 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	"George Lucas" Predicts the Demise of Big Budget Films Gary Bourgeault March 12, 2006 New York Daily news reported in an amazing statement that George Lucas "Star Wars" guru, announced the death of the Hollywood blockbuster era. He said "The market forces that exist today make it unrealistic to spend $200 million on a movie,... Continue Reading Posted at 12:25 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar11	Dreamworks Animation skating on thin ice Gary Bourgeault March 11, 2006 Dreamworks Animation SKG Inc. has released its results for the fourth quarter of the full year ending Dec. 31, 2005. In the process Dreamworks officially got rid of two projects that they had written off for the books in... Continue Reading Posted at 6:03 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Nielsen Monitor-Plus Enlarges Radio Markets Gary Bourgeault March 11, 2006 Katy Bachman at Media Week reported that Nielsen Monitor-Plus is expanding its reach into 13 new radio markets from 26 up to 39. The new markets will include Charlotte, Cleveland, Columbus, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Milwaukee, Pittsburgh, Portland, Ore., Providence,... Continue Reading Posted at 1:23 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar10	Rachel Weisz to Be Face of New Burberry Perfume Gary Bourgeault March 10, 2006 Rachel Weisz, Oscar winner for her role in "The Constant Gardener" was recently recruited by Burberry to represent their new fragrance called "London." With a look that is unique and favored by many in the fashion industry, this should be... Continue Reading Posted at 10:29 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Celebrity Billionaires Gary Bourgeault March 10, 2006 With Forbes releasing their annual list of billionaires, the celebrities are giving themselves a good representation on the list. There are no surprises with a couple of people that make the list every year in George Lucas and Oprah Winfrey.... Continue Reading Posted at 3:45 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Michael Jackson's Neverland Shut Down Gary Bourgeault March 10, 2006 Reuters Photo: Aerial view of amusement park type rides inside Michael Jackson's ranch near Santa Barbara, November... California authorities who have fined Michael Jackson $169,000 for refusing to pay his employees and not having the right insurance on his... Continue Reading Posted at 3:06 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Lucy Arnaz - Still going Strong Gary Bourgeault March 10, 2006 Lucie Arnaz, daughter of Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball is still going strong. Arnaz is a multi-talented woman who has made a living in almost every aspect of the entertainment industry. She has been an actress, singer, dancer, director, producer... Continue Reading Posted at 1:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar 9	Tom Rothman - Hollywood Mover and Shaker Gary Bourgeault March 9, 2006 Tom Rothman and Will Smith on I Robot set Tom Rothman, who once backed indie films to the hilt in the 1980s, has now brought magic to good stories that make them very profitable. a courtesy tom rothman The former... Continue Reading Posted at 11:28 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	NBC blows Marketing Explosion! Gary Bourgeault March 9, 2006 In an unbelievable marketing error, NBC, with a viral marketing boom that was exploding across the net, yanked the 3-minute video clip "Lazy Sunday" from YouTube and effectively killed an extraordinary opportunity, reported Church of the Customer. Even with ratings... Continue Reading Posted at 3:55 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	William Shatner Explores how Star Trek encouraged Innovation Gary Bourgeault March 9, 2006 On Sunday the History Channel is premiering a unique show on its "Out of This World" week. In a show called "How William Shatner Changed the World" they have the actor examining the numerous ways that 'Star Trek" technology inspired... Continue Reading Posted at 3:07 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Classic Star Trek going interactive Gary Bourgeault March 9, 2006 The Comcast network G4 has set its sights on offering an interactive Star Trek 2.0 ITV show. Starting on April 10, the net will begin featuring the original Star Trek series, making each one a little more interesting as they... Continue Reading Posted at 2:29 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar 8	Wayans Building New Movie Studio and Theme Park? Gary Bourgeault March 8, 2006 The Wayans brothers, Keenan Ivory, Damon, Shawn and Marlon, are in negotiations with Oakland, California officials to construct a movie studio and theme park where there was a former Army base, the entertainer’s spokeswoman said. a They have put... Continue Reading Posted at 11:06 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	T-Mobile going for the Jugular with Mobile Video on Demand Gary Bourgeault March 8, 2006 While Microsoft has done a good job of creating buzz over it’s new offering called Project Origami, there is a quiet revolution going on in the cellphone industry. Companies are scrambling like Nokia to construct new infrastructure so that... Continue Reading Posted at 10:32 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Apple Launches New Service called Multi-Pass Gary Bourgeault March 8, 2006 Apple’s iTunes online music and video store has launched a new service called Multi-Pass that will allow customers to download television shows monthly. a They are partnering with Viacom Inc.’s Comedy Central Network, which is going to include “The... Continue Reading Posted at 9:30 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	VNU management accepts $8.9B buyout offer Gary Bourgeault March 8, 2006 VNU NV , the Dutch owner of Nielsen’s television ratings revealed Wednesday that they have accepted an offer of 7.5 billion euros (8.9 billion) buyout offer by a group of private investors. VNU, which has a bunch of shareholders... Continue Reading Posted at 3:26 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar 7	Sir Anthony Hopkins takes a shot at Hollywood Gary Bourgeault March 7, 2006 Sir Anthony Hopkins and Sofia Milos There has been a recent little trend among certain celebrities that is refreshing to see; from there endless political drivel to their self-importance plus the Hollywood fixation on sex, violence and... Continue Reading Posted at 9:42 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Dana Reeve, wife of "Superman" Christopher Reeve dies at 44 Gary Bourgeault March 7, 2006 Dana Reeve, wife of “Superman” husband, Christopher Reeve, died of cancer at age 44. a She was admired all over the world for her faithful devotion to Christopher Reeve throughout his 10 years of almost total paralysis. a Dana... Continue Reading Posted at 3:32 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar 6	American Idol Bombs in China Gary Bourgeault March 6, 2006 Super Girls - The Chinese "Idol" The hugely popular hit talent show American Idol has been a complete failure so far in China since its debut earlier this year. a The show which is shown on Star TV every... Continue Reading Posted at 7:41 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	iVillage has been purchased by NBC Universal Gary Bourgeault March 6, 2006 The tremendously popular women’s and parenting website iVillage has been purchased by NBC Universal for around $600 million. a The two companies announced that the publicly-traded iVillage will be purchased for $8.50 a share, a premium of a little... Continue Reading Posted at 6:37 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	“Brokeback” nonsense breaks the Oscars: Viewership down 8% Gary Bourgeault March 6, 2006 The Academy Awards, with an approximate 38.8 million viewers, had its lowest showing since 2003, and other than that, the worse since 1987. The Awards where “Crash” won a tremendous victory for best picture drew a 27.1 rating and... Continue Reading Posted at 5:55 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	More on the Celebrity Trust Index Gary Bourgeault March 6, 2006 We’ve talked about the new Davie-Brown Index which rates celebrities according to how well they would do at promoting and fitting in with certain types of advertising venues. NYMag looked at a recent “Index” list and culled out their... Continue Reading Posted at 2:27 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar 5	Some of the Goodies the Celebs will Get Gary Bourgeault March 5, 2006 Nicole Kidman as one of the presenters will get her bag of goodies! Sometimes it is more fun and interesting to look at what the celebrities get during the Oscar festivities than the drawn-out Oscars themselves. Here are several... Continue Reading Posted at 11:27 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Celebs are going to travel "green" tonight at Oscars Gary Bourgeault March 5, 2006 According to several reports we might be able to endure the Oscars tonight with a minimum political demagoguery by the participants. a Evidently they are going to make a “green” statement by arriving in Toyota hybrids. a Chris Paukert... Continue Reading Posted at 4:41 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	“Madea’s Family Reunion” tops box office Gary Bourgeault March 5, 2006 Tyler Perry’s comic drama “Madea’s Family Reunion” continues to resonate with fans as it withstood a slew of new releases to stay on top of the weekend box office figures. Tyler Perry is also the creator of “Diary of... Continue Reading

Mar31	Warner producing new direct-to-video series Gary Bourgeault March 31, 2006 Know More: Hollywood and Internet, Movies, Show Business Deals, TV, Television, Time Warner 2.0, Hollywood and Internet With the direct-to-video concept becoming more known and used as a tool by Hollywood, it is now going to a new level, going beyond the sequel stage, into full-blown branded video premieres. Warner Home Video senior vp theatrical catalog Jeff Baker says that one new series will be "a little bit Alfred Hitchcock meets 'The Twilight Zone."' The "Raw Feed" series will present films that will be the edgy type of thrillers brought to the big screen. The first film that will be produced by Warner will be called "Rest Stop," which will tell the story of a young couple being terrorized while traveling across the country. Production on it begins Monday. John Shiban is the writer of the story who also is the co-executive who produces the WB Network's "Supernatural." Continue Reading Posted at 12:52 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar30	Comcast to offer popular NBC shows through its video-on-demand Gary Bourgeault March 30, 2006 Comcast Corp. announced on Thursday that it would sell some of NBC's more popular television shows through its video-on-demand service beginning in May. It will include such hits as "Law & Order" and "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno." The... Continue Reading Posted at 10:17 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	The sad fall of Whitney Houston - Part Two Gary Bourgeault March 30, 2006 Before I continue with the specifics of the Whitney Houston situation, I want to comment on some of the financial shortcomings of those in show business. I used to work as a financial advisor for a company that served a... Continue Reading Posted at 8:10 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	The sad fall of Whitney Houston Gary Bourgeault March 30, 2006 Once the most magnificent pop diva of them all, Whitney Houston, is literally on the verge of running out of money. Some that are close to here say that she is in reality, completely broke, with no income coming in... Continue Reading Posted at 7:12 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar29	New ways to get more exposure for your songs Gary Bourgeault March 29, 2006 Are you looking for new ways to get more exposure for your songs? There is now American Idol Underground, where you can submit songs, vote on others offerings, communicate with your growing fan base and communicate with other artists.... Continue Reading Posted at 1:58 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar28	Simon Cowell opening auditions for new TV talent contest Gary Bourgeault March 28, 2006 American Idol judge, Simon Cowell, announced on Monday that he is opening auditions starting next month for a new TV talent contest that he is bringing to Fox rival NBC. The show which will be called "America's Got Talent" Cowell... Continue Reading Posted at 10:27 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Simi Garewal returns to television! Gary Bourgeault March 28, 2006 One of India's and Bollywood's most popular and well-known celebrities returns for a fifth series of her fascinating show Rendezvous with Simi Garewal, which is shown on STAR Plus. Rendezvous with Simi Garewal - is a very well produced and... Continue Reading Posted at 6:59 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar27	The French lead NATO in war against... Gary Bourgeault March 27, 2006 OK, I'm not talking about THAT NATO, but rather the other NATO - the National Association of Theater Owners. In a recent gathering of in Las Vegas, theater owners from all over the U.S. got together to look at the... Continue Reading Posted at 10:51 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Furniture Industry hopping on the Celebrity bandwagon Gary Bourgeault March 27, 2006 In an article in Furniture Today, David Perry wrote an article called "Industry’s love affair with celebrities a good thing." He comments on some of the headlines offered in a recent Furniture Today publication. Here they are: * Trump to Union... Continue Reading Posted at 4:21 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar26	Hollywood director Richard Fleischer dies at 89 Gary Bourgeault March 26, 2006 Richard Fleischer the Hollywood director for such films as 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, The Boston Strangler and Fantastic Voyage has died at the age of 89 according to the Telegraph. They also add that "The film that marked his... Continue Reading Posted at 7:21 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Warner Bros. to open 200 stores in China Gary Bourgeault March 26, 2006 The studio division of Time Warner - Warner Bros. has announced plans to open a minimum of 200 stores in China in the years ahead. The move is sparked by a continual growth in extra spending cash by the Chinese... Continue Reading Posted at 3:12 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar25	CAA needs some solid competition Gary Bourgeault March 25, 2006 Creative Artists Agency (CAA), for years has been most powerful agency in the world. The Agency was started 30 years ago when 5 of agents left the then-powerful William Morris Agency (WMA). The original five agents - Mike Ovitz, Ron... Continue Reading Posted at 9:22 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Huge dollars for Unrecognizable Celebrity voices Gary Bourgeault March 25, 2006 When I read this article from the Houston Chronicle, it made me wonder when the height of ignorance will be reached. While it is nothing new that celebrities are doing voice-overs on commercials, evidently the prices they are getting for... Continue Reading Posted at 3:37 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Nike: New Celebrity creator? Gary Bourgeault March 25, 2006 In a search of the list of the world's Most Powerfull Celebrities this year compiled by Forbes, Nike stands out as a common denominator of the 25 athletes that are included in the list. Twelve out of the twenty-five listed... Continue Reading Posted at 1:21 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar24	"Lord of the Rings" opens in Toronto to poor reviews Gary Bourgeault March 24, 2006 AFP/Getty Images Photo: (L-R)Producers Kevin Wallace, Saul Zaentz and David Mirvish arrive at the gala premiere of the play "The Lord of the Rings" a a J.R.R. Tokien's classic tale "The Lord of the Rings" recast as the most... Continue Reading Posted at 9:35 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Hello Kitty - First new film in over 20 years Gary Bourgeault March 24, 2006 AFP Photo: Sanrio director Makoto Sato (C) smiles with the company's characters Cinnamon (L) and Hello Kitty a Hello Kitty, that global icon of Sanrio, has announced that it is now going to branch into film again for the first... Continue Reading Posted at 8:35 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	SMS and TV: Some tips for success Gary Bourgeault March 24, 2006 While there is never a magic pill for any business that will give them the one big thing that will take them over the top, there are some common business skills that go across all industries, that greatly enhance the... Continue Reading Posted at 8:04 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	SMS - Is it an answer to TV Advertising Woes? Gary Bourgeault March 24, 2006 Short Message Service (SMS) which allows mobile phone users to exchange text messages, is emerging as a very popular activity in spite of the high prices involved with using it. In Europe they are becoming a very ubiquitous part of... Continue Reading Posted at 5:42 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar23	The Future of TV advertising looking grim Gary Bourgeault March 23, 2006 At their annual gathering on Wednesday, the Association of National Advertisers announced that TV advertising is nowhere near as effective as it was two years ago, and will probably take some hard hits in the next two years as... Continue Reading Posted at 9:09 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Veoh now offering "Cult" movie classics Gary Bourgeault March 23, 2006 Veoh.com, a Web site known for its presentation of thousands of homemade videos, is now offering some of the old cult classics that include some with Bruce Lee, John Wayne and the ubiquitous horror classics. With the increasing use of... Continue Reading Posted at 1:26 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar22	Be your own producer and mogul with this Hollywood Game Gary Bourgeault March 22, 2006 If you want to play a game that gives you the feel of a Hollywood tycoon or produce your own film with tools included in the game, this should be a blast and a lot of fun for you. In... Continue Reading Posted at 1:54 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Stacey Snider, Dreamworks new CEO, waiting at home Gary Bourgeault March 22, 2006 When Universal and Paramount purchased Dreamworks recently, former Universal Pictures chairman Stacey Snider found herself in a dilemma and waiting at home as her current contract binds her to the studio until the end of the year. The situation is that... Continue Reading Posted at 12:57 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar21	Ideas to make Movie Theaters more profitable Gary Bourgeault March 21, 2006 Theater owners across the U.S. have been getting a little uneasy about the tremendous downturn in moviegoers last year, and things doing only fair so far this year. While some are saying that it is the quality of the movies... Continue Reading Posted at 11:02 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Will 'Sopranos' Cast walk out? Gary Bourgeault March 21, 2006 In a showdown between HBO and some of the cast members of Sopranos, there is a little nervousness as some of them are insisting that because HBO decided to extend the time period over which they would broadcast the final... Continue Reading Posted at 8:16 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Electronic Arts: Making an offer you can't refuse? Gary Bourgeault March 21, 2006 Electronic Arts, the videogame giant, has come upon hard times lately, and is attempting to score big with its realease today of The Godfather: The Game. There desire being that those who have been fans of the movie franchise will... Continue Reading Posted at 12:26 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar20	How to get Statistics on the Future of Moviegoers Gary Bourgeault March 20, 2006 At ShoWest, the motion picture industry's largest annual convention, Nielsen Entertainment offered an overview of the study which analyzed what was causing the changes in consumer's behavior and attiutudes toward moviegoing. This is the first study that has included the... Continue Reading Posted at 7:45 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Theater Owners blame bad films as the reason for being empty Gary Bourgeault March 20, 2006 With movie theaters attendance declining by 8% last year, they are trying to come up with solutions to why it's happening. A couple of ideas they threw around recently when they got together was that studios needed to make better... Continue Reading Posted at 6:17 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	New York film industry: It can't compete without a public handout Gary Bourgeault March 20, 2006 In a bizarre article, Michael Wang makes the absurd comment that the New York film industry is now in the hands of the state legislature. What? The New York film industry is now dependent upon government handouts to survive? Let... Continue Reading Posted at 5:40 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Screenwriter Charlie Fletcher buys rights to children's book Stoneheart Gary Bourgeault March 20, 2006 Scott Rudin, who will co-produce "Stoneheart" a Screenwriter Charlie Fletcher has signed a high-six figure deal with Paramount for the feature rights to his upcoming children's book Stoneheart. The story is premised upon statues in London of very famous... Continue Reading Posted at 3:51 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	How to rent a Show Biz career Gary Bourgeault March 20, 2006 In the tough Las Vegas show business market, some entertainers are participating in what is called "four-walling." All it means is that instead of being hired and paid by the casino, they pay for the stage themselves and are responsible... Continue Reading Posted at 3:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar19	"Famous Amos" - He's at it again! Gary Bourgeault March 19, 2006 Does the name Wally Amos ring a bell to you? He is the unique promoter, turned cookie giant, that is known as "Famous" Amos. He became known as the father of the gourmet cooking industry in Hollywood around 31 years... Continue Reading Posted at 6:46 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Is Satellite Radio Going the way of the Online Bust? Gary Bourgeault March 19, 2006 There have been executives quitting over costs for content, a huge battle over buying up celebrities and sporting events plus a number of other elements, that make Satellite Radio a huge bubble that could possibly bust. I wonder where they... Continue Reading Posted at 2:05 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar18	Bollywood becoming a Magnet for Foreign Actors Gary Bourgeault March 18, 2006 AFP/File Photo: British actor Toby Stephens(L), seen here with Indian actor Aamir Khan during the filming of "The Rising: Ballad of Mangal Pandey" In the eyes of many foreigners, Bollywood is taking on a respectibility that started to escalate... Continue Reading Posted at 10:27 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar17	Six Steps To A Successful Spec Script Gary Bourgeault March 17, 2006 On an excellent web site called "Pilot Project," Aury Wallington, the script coordinator for "Sex and the City" offers some tips on how to write a successful spec script. While the tips are entwined around the "Sex and the... Continue Reading Posted at 9:55 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Viacom Sells Dreamworks Film Library to - "George Soros" Gary Bourgeault March 17, 2006 After buying Dreamworks LLC recently, Paramount Pictures didn't take long to make some moves. It sold the former film library of Dreamworks to a group headed by billionaire George Soros for $900 million. Paramount parent company Viacom, announced the deal... Continue Reading Posted at 5:37 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar16	The Challenge of Marketing with Celebrities - "Yao Ming" Gary Bourgeault March 16, 2006 Sometimes when you look at some huge companies, you'd think that when they can have some of the best talent in the world working for them, that they wouldn't make so many mistakes that are obvious to anybody that has... Continue Reading Posted at 7:52 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Harry Potter continues its magic on DVDs Gary Bourgeault March 16, 2006 According to statistics realeased on Wednesday, "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" blew away all its competition as the top selling DVD seller in its first week it was offered for sale. The fourth film in the series sold... Continue Reading Posted at 4:02 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	"Katie Brown" - partnering with The Companion Group Gary Bourgeault March 16, 2006 (PHOTO COURTESY BULFINCH PRESS AND SPRINGBOARD PRESS)Mar 16, 2006 Katie Brown, one of the heir apparent's to Martha Stewart, is partnering with The Companion Group for an outdoor entertaining, lighting, and gardening collection. It will be launched in the fall... Continue Reading Posted at 12:20 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar15	Tokyo opening first "Global Animation" Center Gary Bourgeault March 15, 2006 AFP Photo: A boy flashes the 'V' sign as he poses for a photo in front cut-out In response to an increasing popularity concerning Japanese animation, Tokyo has opened what it is calling the first global animation center, for the... Continue Reading Posted at 10:31 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	MGM Reveals plans for theme park in South Korea Gary Bourgeault March 15, 2006 MGM has revealed that it plans to build a billion-dollar theme park that will include themes concerning RoboCop and the Pink Panther, to the city of Busan in South Korea. "MGM signed a memorandum of understanding with Busan city and... Continue Reading Posted at 7:21 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	AOL video service debuting Today Gary Bourgeault March 15, 2006 AOL made an announcement today that it will launch a new free video service on the Internet this Wednesday, offering classic shows and shorter clips that will be backed up with online advertisement. The new offering which will be called... Continue Reading Posted at 12:07 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar14	Rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs Getting into Reality Cook-off Gary Bourgeault March 14, 2006 Sean "Diddy" Combs will produce a new reality TV series called Celebrity Cooking Showdown for NBC. (Getty Images) Look out Wolfgang and Emeril, there's a new kid on the block. Rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs is now producing a... Continue Reading Posted at 11:19 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Will new Measuring Device save the Radio industry? Gary Bourgeault March 14, 2006 In response to increasing frustration with their old handwritten diary system which has been criticized for years, Arbitron, the radio audience measuring company is on the verge of introducing its new "Portable People Meter" in Houston in July of 2006.... Continue Reading Posted at 7:58 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Breaking News: Comcast looking to buy out Disney's stake in E! Gary Bourgeault March 14, 2006 According to an inside source, Comcast Corp. in is negotiations to buy out Disney's stake in E! Entertainment Television, which would give it total ownership of the cable network it now manages. Disney, who is 40% owner in E!, which... Continue Reading Posted at 3:45 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar13	The Future of Canadian Film looks Bright Gary Bourgeault March 13, 2006 I have written recently about how Canada has become a destination for American filmmakers because of some of the huge incentives offered to entice them up north of the border. But Canada is also developing its own rich film industry... Continue Reading Posted at 8:11 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	MSN partners with Conde Nast and iVillage for lifestyle channel Gary Bourgeault March 13, 2006 Matthew Whittingham, the head of information services at MSN.co.uk announced that MSN.co.uk is starting a new lifestyle channel that will draw content from several companies including Conde Nast and iVillage.co.uk. The coverage will include family, homes, fashion, beauty, careers, entertainment... Continue Reading Posted at 1:58 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar12	Seventies pop idol Donny Osmond Returns to Australia Gary Bourgeault March 12, 2006 In a business where living a wholesome life is treated like a liability, Donny Osmond has had his share of ups and downs throughout the years. He is about to tour Australia for the first time in almost 20 years.... Continue Reading Posted at 10:18 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	WWE Wrestling getting Challenged by TNA Gary Bourgeault March 12, 2006 On Friday, it was announced by TNA wrestling, it will hold its first house show they have ever done. Insiders say that this is a major shift in their business plan and will be a serious attempt at going head-to-head... Continue Reading Posted at 8:24 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	"Failure to Launch" roars to number 1 for Weekend Gary Bourgeault March 12, 2006 The romantic comedy "Failure to Launch roared to the front in theaters across the nation. It debuted at number one with $24.6 million. It stars Matthew McConaughey and Sarah Jessica Parker. In other interesting new, two remakes came in second... Continue Reading Posted at 1:11 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	"George Lucas" Predicts the Demise of Big Budget Films Gary Bourgeault March 12, 2006 New York Daily news reported in an amazing statement that George Lucas "Star Wars" guru, announced the death of the Hollywood blockbuster era. He said "The market forces that exist today make it unrealistic to spend $200 million on a movie,... Continue Reading Posted at 12:25 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar11	Dreamworks Animation skating on thin ice Gary Bourgeault March 11, 2006 Dreamworks Animation SKG Inc. has released its results for the fourth quarter of the full year ending Dec. 31, 2005. In the process Dreamworks officially got rid of two projects that they had written off for the books in... Continue Reading Posted at 6:03 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Nielsen Monitor-Plus Enlarges Radio Markets Gary Bourgeault March 11, 2006 Katy Bachman at Media Week reported that Nielsen Monitor-Plus is expanding its reach into 13 new radio markets from 26 up to 39. The new markets will include Charlotte, Cleveland, Columbus, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Milwaukee, Pittsburgh, Portland, Ore., Providence,... Continue Reading Posted at 1:23 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar10	Rachel Weisz to Be Face of New Burberry Perfume Gary Bourgeault March 10, 2006 Rachel Weisz, Oscar winner for her role in "The Constant Gardener" was recently recruited by Burberry to represent their new fragrance called "London." With a look that is unique and favored by many in the fashion industry, this should be... Continue Reading Posted at 10:29 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Celebrity Billionaires Gary Bourgeault March 10, 2006 With Forbes releasing their annual list of billionaires, the celebrities are giving themselves a good representation on the list. There are no surprises with a couple of people that make the list every year in George Lucas and Oprah Winfrey.... Continue Reading Posted at 3:45 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Michael Jackson's Neverland Shut Down Gary Bourgeault March 10, 2006 Reuters Photo: Aerial view of amusement park type rides inside Michael Jackson's ranch near Santa Barbara, November... California authorities who have fined Michael Jackson $169,000 for refusing to pay his employees and not having the right insurance on his... Continue Reading Posted at 3:06 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Lucy Arnaz - Still going Strong Gary Bourgeault March 10, 2006 Lucie Arnaz, daughter of Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball is still going strong. Arnaz is a multi-talented woman who has made a living in almost every aspect of the entertainment industry. She has been an actress, singer, dancer, director, producer... Continue Reading Posted at 1:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar 9	Tom Rothman - Hollywood Mover and Shaker Gary Bourgeault March 9, 2006 Tom Rothman and Will Smith on I Robot set Tom Rothman, who once backed indie films to the hilt in the 1980s, has now brought magic to good stories that make them very profitable. a courtesy tom rothman The former... Continue Reading Posted at 11:28 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	NBC blows Marketing Explosion! Gary Bourgeault March 9, 2006 In an unbelievable marketing error, NBC, with a viral marketing boom that was exploding across the net, yanked the 3-minute video clip "Lazy Sunday" from YouTube and effectively killed an extraordinary opportunity, reported Church of the Customer. Even with ratings... Continue Reading Posted at 3:55 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	William Shatner Explores how Star Trek encouraged Innovation Gary Bourgeault March 9, 2006 On Sunday the History Channel is premiering a unique show on its "Out of This World" week. In a show called "How William Shatner Changed the World" they have the actor examining the numerous ways that 'Star Trek" technology inspired... Continue Reading Posted at 3:07 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Classic Star Trek going interactive Gary Bourgeault March 9, 2006 The Comcast network G4 has set its sights on offering an interactive Star Trek 2.0 ITV show. Starting on April 10, the net will begin featuring the original Star Trek series, making each one a little more interesting as they... Continue Reading Posted at 2:29 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar 8	Wayans Building New Movie Studio and Theme Park? Gary Bourgeault March 8, 2006 The Wayans brothers, Keenan Ivory, Damon, Shawn and Marlon, are in negotiations with Oakland, California officials to construct a movie studio and theme park where there was a former Army base, the entertainer’s spokeswoman said. a They have put... Continue Reading Posted at 11:06 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	T-Mobile going for the Jugular with Mobile Video on Demand Gary Bourgeault March 8, 2006 While Microsoft has done a good job of creating buzz over it’s new offering called Project Origami, there is a quiet revolution going on in the cellphone industry. Companies are scrambling like Nokia to construct new infrastructure so that... Continue Reading Posted at 10:32 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Apple Launches New Service called Multi-Pass Gary Bourgeault March 8, 2006 Apple’s iTunes online music and video store has launched a new service called Multi-Pass that will allow customers to download television shows monthly. a They are partnering with Viacom Inc.’s Comedy Central Network, which is going to include “The... Continue Reading Posted at 9:30 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	VNU management accepts $8.9B buyout offer Gary Bourgeault March 8, 2006 VNU NV , the Dutch owner of Nielsen’s television ratings revealed Wednesday that they have accepted an offer of 7.5 billion euros (8.9 billion) buyout offer by a group of private investors. VNU, which has a bunch of shareholders... Continue Reading Posted at 3:26 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar 7	Sir Anthony Hopkins takes a shot at Hollywood Gary Bourgeault March 7, 2006 Sir Anthony Hopkins and Sofia Milos There has been a recent little trend among certain celebrities that is refreshing to see; from there endless political drivel to their self-importance plus the Hollywood fixation on sex, violence and... Continue Reading Posted at 9:42 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Dana Reeve, wife of "Superman" Christopher Reeve dies at 44 Gary Bourgeault March 7, 2006 Dana Reeve, wife of “Superman” husband, Christopher Reeve, died of cancer at age 44. a She was admired all over the world for her faithful devotion to Christopher Reeve throughout his 10 years of almost total paralysis. a Dana... Continue Reading Posted at 3:32 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar 6	American Idol Bombs in China Gary Bourgeault March 6, 2006 Super Girls - The Chinese "Idol" The hugely popular hit talent show American Idol has been a complete failure so far in China since its debut earlier this year. a The show which is shown on Star TV every... Continue Reading Posted at 7:41 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	iVillage has been purchased by NBC Universal Gary Bourgeault March 6, 2006 The tremendously popular women’s and parenting website iVillage has been purchased by NBC Universal for around $600 million. a The two companies announced that the publicly-traded iVillage will be purchased for $8.50 a share, a premium of a little... Continue Reading Posted at 6:37 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	“Brokeback” nonsense breaks the Oscars: Viewership down 8% Gary Bourgeault March 6, 2006 The Academy Awards, with an approximate 38.8 million viewers, had its lowest showing since 2003, and other than that, the worse since 1987. The Awards where “Crash” won a tremendous victory for best picture drew a 27.1 rating and... Continue Reading Posted at 5:55 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	More on the Celebrity Trust Index Gary Bourgeault March 6, 2006 We’ve talked about the new Davie-Brown Index which rates celebrities according to how well they would do at promoting and fitting in with certain types of advertising venues. NYMag looked at a recent “Index” list and culled out their... Continue Reading Posted at 2:27 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar 5	Some of the Goodies the Celebs will Get Gary Bourgeault March 5, 2006 Nicole Kidman as one of the presenters will get her bag of goodies! Sometimes it is more fun and interesting to look at what the celebrities get during the Oscar festivities than the drawn-out Oscars themselves. Here are several... Continue Reading Posted at 11:27 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Celebs are going to travel "green" tonight at Oscars Gary Bourgeault March 5, 2006 According to several reports we might be able to endure the Oscars tonight with a minimum political demagoguery by the participants. a Evidently they are going to make a “green” statement by arriving in Toyota hybrids. a Chris Paukert... Continue Reading Posted at 4:41 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	“Madea’s Family Reunion” tops box office Gary Bourgeault March 5, 2006 Tyler Perry’s comic drama “Madea’s Family Reunion” continues to resonate with fans as it withstood a slew of new releases to stay on top of the weekend box office figures. Tyler Perry is also the creator of “Diary of... Continue Reading

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