Nick Counter, Hollywood studios' negotiator, dies (AP) AP - Nick Counter, a longtime negotiator for Hollywood producers who led the studios through two grueling writers' strikes last year and in 1988, has died. He was 69. Quirkiness outdoes charm in "Splinterheads" (Reuters) Reuters - Depicting an awkward romance between two young misfits set in the backdrop of a traveling carnival, "Splinterheads" mainly comes across as a low-rent version of "Adventureland." Although Brant Sersen's comedy, which opened Friday (November 6), has amusing moments, they come too far between to elevate the film above the standard indie leve...... Joe Jackson seeks allowance from son's estate (Reuters)
Actor Woods sues RI hospital in brother's death (AP)
Broadway finds its 'Spider-Man' in Reeve Carney (AP) AP - Broadway has found its Spider-Man — rock singer Reeve Carney. Matthew Broderick focuses on 'Wonderful World' (AP)
Hollywood calls on Clooney for holiday movie cheer (Reuters)
Actress Isla Fisher on loose with "Desperados" (Reuters) Reuters - Isla Fisher is eyeing "Desperados," a feature comedy described as a female-oriented "Hangover." Brit rocker Dave Stewart goes "Street Dancing" (Reuters) Reuters - LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter)- British rocker Dave Stewart of Eurythmics fame will team with Oscar winner A.R. Rahman ("Slumdog Millionaire") to write the score for "Street Dancing," an against-all-odds movie set in the world of dance competitions held in Singapore and New York. You can save this news page by submitting it to your favorite sites:
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Reuters - Joe Jackson, the elderly father of late pop star Michael Jackson, on Friday filed a court petition seeking an allowance from the singer's estate, saying his son had supported him for many years.
AP - Two-time Oscar-nominated actor James Woods has sued a Rhode Island hospital over the 2006 death of his younger brother.
AP - Matthew Broderick says he's puzzled by the bashing he's received for his actions during the first New York preview of "The Starry Messenger," a new play by good friend Kenneth Lonergan.
Reuters - Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. And judging by what's in theaters this holiday movie season, his name is George Clooney.
