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Sony Sues CBS for Self-Dealing on ‘Wheel of Fortune’ and ‘Jeopardy!’

By: Gmaddaus
31 October 2024 at 20:09
Sony filed a lawsuit Thursday accusing CBS of self-dealing and of failing to maximize revenues in its syndication of “Wheel of Fortune” and “Jeopardy!” Sony and CBS have partnered for decades on the iconic game shows, with Sony handling production and CBS overseeing distribution. The suit alleges that CBS has seen waves of layoffs and […]

Menendez Resentencing Could Be in Doubt, as D.A. Pushes Newsom to Grant Clemency

By: Gmaddaus
30 October 2024 at 23:57
The Menendez brothers’ bid for release from prison has hit a snag, as a Los Angeles judge set a Dec. 11 date to consider the D.A.’s request to resentence them. District Attorney George Gascón may no longer be in office by that time, which could mean the request is withdrawn before it is heard. The […]

Gavin Newsom Unveils Plan to Boost State’s Film Incentive to $750 Million

By: Gmaddaus
27 October 2024 at 21:27
Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled a proposal on Sunday to increase California’s film incentive to $750 million, responding to calls to boost the struggling industry. At an event at Raleigh Studios in Los Angeles, Newsom said it was important to “send a statement” by more than doubling the subsidy, which is currently set at $330 million. […]

Gavin Newsom to Seek to Bolster California Film Industry

By: Gmaddaus
27 October 2024 at 00:29
Gov. Gavin Newsom is set to announce a proposal on Sunday to more than double California’s incentive for film and TV production, in a bid to bolster the struggling industry. Newsom is due to appear at a studio lot in Los Angeles on Sunday afternoon to make the announcement, along with leaders from the entertainment […]

Judge Denies Prosecutor’s Move to Revive Alec Baldwin Manslaughter Case

By: Gmaddaus
25 October 2024 at 15:50
A judge on Friday refused to reopen the manslaughter case against Alec Baldwin, standing by her earlier decision to throw out the charge due to withheld evidence. Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer rejected the prosecution’s claim that the evidence was immaterial to the defense. In her ruling, the judge found that the prosecutor was restating arguments […]

Hallmark Did Not Want to Cast ‘Old People’ Like Holly Robinson Peete and Lacey Chabert, Suit Claims

By: Gmaddaus
23 October 2024 at 23:35
Hallmark executive VP of programming Lisa Hamilton Daly told her staff she did not want to cast “old people,” saying they did not fit with her image for the channel, a new age discrimination lawsuit filed against the studio claims. In the suit, Hamilton Daly is quoted as singling out Holly Robinson Peete and Lacey […]

The Menendez Brothers Could Be Freed: Here’s How It Would Work

By: Gmaddaus
22 October 2024 at 15:30
District Attorney George Gascón could announce as soon as this week that he is seeking to have the Menendez brothers released from prison. Lyle and Erik Menendez are serving sentences of life without parole for the August 1989 murders of their parents, Jose and Kitty. The Netflix series “Monsters” and the documentary “The Menendez Brothers” […]

Judge Again Dismisses ‘Romeo and Juliet’ Lawsuit Over Underage Nude Scene

By: Gmaddaus
21 October 2024 at 18:28
A judge on Monday dismissed a second lawsuit over the bedroom scene in the 1968 version of “Romeo and Juliet,” finding that the lead actors consented to their appearance in the film. Actors Olivia Hussey and Leonard Whiting were 16 and 17 at the time of filming. They first sued Paramount in December 2022, alleging […]

Kamala Harris Targets Youth Vote With Taylor Swift Snapchat Filter

By: Gmaddaus
18 October 2024 at 11:00
Taylor Swift is back on tour this weekend, and Kamala Harris’ allies are capitalizing on the occasion to remind her fans to vote. The Democratic National Committee has bought up Swift-themed Snapchat filters. They allow users in the swing states to declare they are “fearless” for one of several Harris campaign themes (including “reproductive rights,” […]

‘Live PD’ Arrest Leads to $2.5 Million Payout for Civil Rights Violations

By: Gmaddaus
17 October 2024 at 20:03
A Texas county agreed on Tuesday to pay $2.5 million to settle allegations that a SWAT team arrest was staged for the benefit of the A&E reality show “Live PD.” Gary Watsky argued in court that deputies did not have a warrant in May 2019 when they broke down his front and back doors, deployed […]

Menendez Family Steps Up Pressure at Press Conference, Asking Los Angeles D.A. to Free Brothers

By: Gmaddaus
16 October 2024 at 21:04
The family of Lyle and Erik Menendez held a press conference Wednesday to urge D.A. George Gascón to help free the brothers, who have served 34 years in prison for murdering their parents. The brothers’ defense team has argued that new evidence shows they were victims of sexual abuse by their father, Jose Menendez. Anamaria […]

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