Terrence Malick‘s Tree of Life has grossed $54 million worldwide and continues to enjoy strong Oscar buzz. But beneath the good vibes, the film has endured a messy dispute over its distribution in the UK. Toronto Film Critics Name ‘The Tree of Life’ Best Movie of the Year‘The Tree of Life’ Wins Three San Francisco [...]
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Bob Marley‘s estate has settled a lawsuit that challenged Universal Music Group’s hold over key recordings by the reggae legend and also claimed underpayment of royalties from digital downloads. On Thursday, a federal judge in New York overseeing the case accepted a stipulation by the parties to dismiss the dispute without prejudice. Bob Marley’s Family [...]
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A founder of a website that allowed millions of people to illegally download movies and TV programs was sentenced Friday to 22 months in prison, according to a press release by the U.S. Attorneys Office. German Shooter ‘Crysis 2′ Tops Most-Pirated Computer Games List In 2011‘Fast Five,’ ‘Hangover II,’ ‘Thor’ Top List of Year’s Most [...]
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Huang Hoang, the actress who on Friday was outed in her lawsuit against IMDB for publishing her age, is getting some big-time support from Hollywood’s biggest acting guild. Actress Suing IMDB Reveals Her Real Name Natalie Portman Tops IMDB’s Most Viewed Actors List PHOTOS: Crazy Cases! 18 Outrageous Entertainment Lawsuits Late Friday, the Screen Actors [...]
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Former William Morris Endeavor talent agent John Ferriter has settled his $25 million litigation against his former employer. Terms of the settlement, which was announced in a company-wide email to WME employees, have not been disclosed. Former William Morris Headquarters Sold for $47.8 Million (Exclusive)William Morris Endeavor Partner Elected President of HRTSThe Secrets of Hollywood [...]
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A Los Angeles judge is allowing Ryan O’Neal’s lawsuit to move forward against a film/TV producer who allegedly defamed the actor by claiming he stole one of two Andy Warhol paintings owned by O’Neal ex Farrah Fawcett. Ryan O’Neal’s Son Ordered to RehabTatum O’Neal Defends Ryan O’Neal’s Remarks About Farrah Fawcett’s Cancer Craig Nevius, who [...]
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HBO has gone ape crazy over the idea that anyone would assert ownership of a nickname. The pay cable network is in a New York court this week trying to stop MTV reality star John Devenanzio‘s lawsuit over the use of ”Johnny Bananas” in the TV series Entourage. MTV Star Sues HBO Over ‘Johnny Bananas’ in [...]
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A design company that specializes in high-end furniture has failed in its effort to show that virtual furniture displayed on HGTV’s Selling New York constitutes copyright infringement, trade dress infringement and unfair competition. Selling New York features real estate brokers selling apartments to New York’s elite. On January 13, 2011, HGTV aired an episode entitled [...]
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The lead attorney for Keith Olbermann tells The Hollywood Reporter that the disgruntled Current newsman is negotiating his next moves with his employer in the wake of a falling out over his participation in coverage of the Republican primaries. Keith Olbermann Blasts Current TV; Internal Memo Reveals Tension Over GOP PrimaryKeith Olbermann Addresses His Absence [...]
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