WGA Upholds X-Men: First Class Ruling
The Writer’s Guild of America has upheld a previous ruling regarding the credits on X-MEN: FIRST CLASS, reports Deadline.com. Jamie Moss, who adapted the original draft with Bryan Singer
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2010 Most Successful Year Ever for MAXON Computer
MAXON Computer, a leading developer of 3D software solutions, announced financial results for the twelve-month period ended 2010. After successfully managing the global crisis year of 2009, MAXON significantly out-performed expectations for 2010, making it the most successful year in company history.
Superman Renounces U.S. Citizenship
In the 900th issue of Action Comics, Superman renounces his U.S. citizenship.
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X-Men: First Class Script Credit Decision Appealed
Jamie Moss, a screenwriter on X-MEN: FIRST CLASS, has appealed the Writers Guild of America's decision to not give him screen credit on the upcoming summer tentpole, writes The Hollywood Reporter.
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Final Destination 5 Moves, Apollo 18 Moves In
New Line and Warner Bros. have moved the release of FINAL DESTINATION 5, reports ComingSoon.net.
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Green Lantern Adds $9M to VFX Budget
With the race to meet GREEN LANTERN's June 17th release date looming, Warner Bros. has added an additional $9 million to the film's budget into order to finish the visual effects, reports Variety.
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DreamWorks Ani Q1 Lower Than Expected
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. (Nasdaq: DWA) today announced financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2011.
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X-Men: First Class Script Credits Worked Out
Writers Guild of America arbitrators have ruled on the script credits for X-MEN: FIRST CLASS, reports Heat Vision.
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Do You Need A Visit From “The Adjustment Bureau?”
Not sure if your career path was the one fate chose for you or you chose for yourself? If only there was a little book that lit up every time you made a wrong turn or career choice. Wouldn’t it be comforting to have a bunch of men in gray suits and fedoras running around trying to help you get back on track even though your heart or mind or whomever was pushing you in another direction. If you feel your career needs a visit from “The Adjustment Bureau” you are probably not alone.
The Development Deal
Most creators have visions of merchandising and licensing in their heads. Dollar signs dance around in their dreams, in hopes that Nick will take their property and make it a number one hit. But what do Nick, Disney and Cartoon Network want? They want the whole thing, all of it, all rights, all merchandise and all licensing.
Mind Your Business: The Truth Hurts
Mark Simon discusses the importance of constructive criticism.
Fox Creates Emerging Writers Division
Deadline.com writes that 20th Century Fox has launched a new division to develop original content from emerging writers.
Cartoon Art Museum Awarded Charles M. Schulz Donor Advised Grant
The Cartoon Art Museum has received a generous $30,000 matching grant from The Charles M. Schulz Donor Advised Grant in support of the museum’s ongoing programs and exhibitions.
Mothership Moves to New Creative Studio Space
As it expands its talent and capabilities, Digital Domain's hybrid production company Mothership has moved into new headquarters in Marina del Rey, California.
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Rio Fights Off New Competition to Stay at #1
Fox and Blue Sky's RIO flew back to the #1 spot at the U.S. box office for the weekend of April 22-24, 2011.
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Visual Effects Society Announces Launch of New York Section
The Visual Effects Society (VES), which represents approximately 2500 visual effects artists and practitioners worldwide, is pleased to announce the formation of new Section in New York.
Nintendo to Release Wii Successor in 2012
Nintendo Co., Ltd. has decided to launch in 2012 a system to succeed Wii, which the company has sold 86.01 million units on a consolidated shipment basis between its launch in 2006 and the end of March 2011.
Weisteins Sues Relativity Media Over The Crow
Yesterday, The Weinstein Co. filed suit against Relativity Media over the distribution rights to THE CROW remake, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
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Surviving Career Politics
You may be a high-ranking executive, or someone who is still working his or her way up the corporate ladder, or perhaps you are just trying to break into the business. Wherever your position on the career chain, you may now or in the future be in a position where you have to navigate the politics of your work environment. Knowing how to maneuver in a complicated system holds the same challenges whether you are a veteran or a newbie in the business.
Window Wars
We all have a front row seat at the bar-room brawl that is the media business in 2011. In one corner, the barons of Old Media – the Ruperts, Sumners, the feisty Jeff Bewkes of Time Warner, and the (for now) low-profile but deadly Brian Roberts of Comcast. In the other corner: Netflix’s Founder/CEO Reed Hastings, Larry and Sergey from Google, patriarch Steve Jobs, and the other new gen entrepreneurs who are not afraid of where the business is going, including (in a fascinating case of the puppy taking a bite out of its master(s)) Jason Kilar at Hulu.
Hanna Edges Soul Surfer for Fourth at U.S. Box Office
Just like last week when the final numbers put it a slot higher in the end, HANNA has moved up the ranks of the U.S. box office.
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505 Games Clocks Up First All Format #1 Title With Zumba Fitness
505 Games are thrilled to announce that Zumba Fitness has taken the top spot in the UK games charts.
Rio Reigns at the U.S. Box Office
Fox and Blue Sky's RIO easily sailed into the #1 spot at the U.S. box office for the weekend of April 15-17, 2011.
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Tokyopop To Shut U.S. Publishing Division
Tokyopop has decided to shut down its U.S. manga publishing division, reports Publisher's Weekly.
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Nintendo to Unveil Wii Successor at E3
Game Informer reports that Nintendo plans to unveil its follow-up to the Wii at E3 in June, or possibly sooner.
