Sony Nears $300M Financing Deal; 'Gravity' Eyeing $40M+ Debut; Hollywood's Newest China Problem; 'Sleepy Hollow' Gets Early Renewal; Twitter Seeks $1B in IPO; 'Scandal' Premiere Postmortem
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Sony Pictures Close to Financing Deal With Blue Anchor
The deal, which according to a source has been in various stages of discussion for about two years, would bring Sony about $300 million in equity financing over a three-year term. | Read More
Box Office Preview: 'Gravity' Rocketing Toward $40 Million Debut
Adding intrigue to the weekend, Sony has decided to sneak "Captain Phillips" in 800 theaters Saturday night; modest prospects for Justin Timberlake-Ben Affleck gambling thriller "Runner Runner." | Read More
LATEST MOVIE NEWS
China's Quota Mess: Which Hollywood Blockbusters Could Get Left Out?
The studios and state-run China Film Group are still at odds as observers claim home-grown titles get all the advantages. Says one source, "The Chinese have done a great job of marginalizing our movies while pushing ... | Read More
Jane Fonda to Receive AFI Life Achievement Award
Her father, Henry, was honored with the award in 1978, making the Fondas the first father and daughter to be recognized by the American Film Institute. | Read More
Disney Picks Up Fairy-Tale Comedy 'Happily Ever After' for Reese Witherspoon (Exclusive)
The project hails from Nahnatchka Khan, the creator of TV's "Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23." | Read More
LATEST TV NEWS
'Sleepy Hollow' Renewed for Second Season at Fox
The first hit of the fall season, from Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman, receives an early pickup for the 2014-15 television season. | Read More
'Scandal' Case Study: Tony Goldwyn Talks Fitz's Bold Move, 'Nuclear' Mystery
The actor behind president Fitzgerald Grant breaks down the ABC drama's surprising season three premiere. | Read More
Sprout and Scholastic Media Team Up for Animated Series 'Astroblast!' (Exclusive)
The outer-space set adventure series, debuting in summer 2014, marks their first collaboration. | Read More
THE BUSINESS
Twitter Files for IPO
The company said it will trade under the symbol "TWTR." | Read More
Conservatives Use Cory Booker's Connection to 'Hollywood Liberals' Against Him
"Help us defeat these Hollywood liberals," the Conservative Campaign Committee said in a recent email sent to thousands of Republicans nationwide that mentioned such celebrities as Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. | Read More
William H. Macy Signs With WME (Exclusive)
The Oscar nominee and "Shameless" star was previously with CAA. | Read More
STYLE & CULTURE
Branded: Jay Z Unveils Shawn Carter by Hublot Watch Collection
The rapper, who is an avid watch collector, will release the limited-edition timepieces this fall. | Read More
Peter Facinelli Buys $2 Million Toluca Lake Home
The actor's new residence is located on the same street of his previous home, which he shared with ex-wife Jennie Garth. | Read More
'Project Runway All Stars': Former Mentor Joanna Coles Reveals Her Advice to Zanna Roberts Rassi
The editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan also warns returning contestants about what to expect from the Marie Claire senior fashion editor. | Read More
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Written by José Vizcarra
on Friday, October 04, 2013 at 5:00 AM.

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