Category Archives: Business

Francis Lawrence is ‘Catching Fire’ as ‘Hunger Games’ Sequel Director

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Joe Gillis

If you can forgive us the headline long enough for us to tell you the news, we would appreciate it. The search for a director to take on the Hunger Games sequel Catching Fire after Gary Ross decided to walk … Continue reading →

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Box Office Report: ‘The Hunger Games’ Has More Left in the Tank, Takes the Weekend Again

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

Kind of hard to not sound redundant at this point, but The Hunger Games once again beats off a flurry of new comers and takes the weekend. With a very solid hold from last weekend, the adaptation has now brought in … Continue reading →

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GameStop Takes Blow From California Courts, Might Have to Change Used Pricing Structure

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

Game Stop has always been an interesting force in the world of video game retailers. They are fabulous in the sense that they are major players in the used game market, really refining a trade-in infrastructure that allows people to get … Continue reading →

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Box Office Report: ‘The Hunger Games’ Bowls a Turkey and Takes the Top Spot for the Third Strait Week

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

Yep, The Hunger Games wins again. The mega-hit has fended off the advances of two strong opponents to retain it’s Box Office crown for at least one more week. Bringing in over $33 Million dollars over the Easter weekend The Hunger Games now … Continue reading →

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‘Girl With the Dragon Tattoo’ Means End For CBS’ New Drama ‘Quean’

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Sebastian Suchecki

It looks like CBS’ drama pilot Quean is over before it began. According to inside sources at Warner Bros TV, which produces the project with Joel Silver’s Silver Pictures, the decision has been made to pull the plug upon the … Continue reading →

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J.J. Abrams And Paramount to Extend Deal Through 2015

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Sebastian Suchecki

According to a joint press release, Paramount Pictures and J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot Productions have agreed to an extension of their exclusive, first-look agreement through December 2015. The deal looks to be incredibly lucrative for both sides. “J.J. is a … Continue reading →

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Hannibal Lecter to Terrorize on the Small Screen In Bryan Fuller’s ‘Hannibal’

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Sebastian Suchecki

NBC has officially ordered a series based upon novelist Thomas Harris’ unforgettable creation, Dr. Hannibal Lecter. Hannibal will be a modern update on Harris’ novel and the subsequent film, Red Dragon. The show will follow the beginning of Lecter’s relationship … Continue reading →

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Robert Kirkman Sued By Tony Moore Over ‘Walking Dead’ Profits

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Sebastian Suchecki

The Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman is facing a lawsuit from Michael Anthony “Tony” Moore, who is alleging he is co-creator of The Walking Dead comic on which the hit AMC series is based. Moore, who was once partners with Robert … Continue reading →

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