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Grammys stage 3-D tribute to Jackson
The “Avatar” 3-D trend is spreading everywhere, with the newest venture being a 3-D tribute to Michael Jackson during the Grammy awards. A specially transformed 3-D version of Jackson’s “Earthsong” will be the centerpiece of the Grammys when it airs on 31 January 2010. First heard in 1995, “Earthsong” was also included in the “This…
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2009 Studio Shuffles Brought Lots of Shelving
In retrospect, the decisions taken to shelve these following movies were probably right, however, it would have been good to see them if they had been made. When Rich Ross took over from Dick Cook at Disney, he decided to take stock of what was realistic and what was not. His most perplexing decision may…
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Avatar Tops One Billion Dollars Worldwide
Twentieth Century Fox’s Avatar brought in a worldwide figure of $1.02 billion – making it the most profitable Christmas season ever. The movie is also the fourth highest grosser in history, right behind James Cameron’s Titanic ($1.8 billion), The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King ($1.12 billion) and Pirates of the Caribbean:…
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Movie Tickets Tops in ’09
The numbers are in and movie tickets sales have overtaken the retail sales of movies on video, an occurrence that has not been witnessed since the mid 1990s. A recent report released by Adams Media Research confirmed the change in trend, which is mainly attributed to the recession. “…the reversal of fortunes of the theatrical…
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‘The Shield’ Actors to Appear on ‘Lie to Me’
A mini cast reunion from ‘The Shield’ has been scheduled for this spring on Fox’s ‘Lie to Me’. Executive Producer of ‘The Shield’, Shawn Ryan rounded up six members from his old TV show – they include Benito Martinez, Catherine Dent, Kenny Johnson, David Marciano, Cathy Cahlin Ryan and David Rees Snell. Unfortunately, the star…
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TV Sector Healthy in Asia
Early December 2009 saw the three day Asian Television Forum Conference and Trade Show take place in Singapore. The Conference focused mainly on the comparatively boorish health of the Asian TV sector as well as China’s steadily growing significance towards expansion in the region. The ATF converged mainly on improving international alliances, especially within the…
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Tyra follows Oprah
After five successful seasons, Tyra Banks has decided to call it quits with her show. The Tyra Show was immensely popular with women as it was often centered on the themes of “empowerment of women” and “inner beauty”. The series will run its course, however, and end in 2010. “This will be the last season…
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Jordin Sparks Light Up Career
Jordin Sparks’ music career had a grand start – winning American Idol – one of the best launching pads in the music industry for young and upcoming music artists. The challenge begins once you leave the shores of American Idol. Sparks says, “”On ‘Idol’ you have to be prepared every week and understand that people…