
Hollywood Playbook: Wednesday's Top 5 News Items
“Godzilla is the one who knocks” I wish I could take credit for the Walter White reference, but I saw it on Twitter… — — We are in a new era of blockbusters with more intensity and edge as opposed

“Godzilla is the one who knocks” I wish I could take credit for the Walter White reference, but I saw it on Twitter… — — We are in a new era of blockbusters with more intensity and edge as opposed

When the Catholic Church has approved of something printed about it or the Faith, the book or document bears a stamp that reads Nihil Obstat, a Latin phrase indicating “nothing stands in the way” of it being published, along with
If you noodle around liberal web sites a bit, you’ll come across a talking point designed to cushion the blow of ObamaCare job losses: a lot of those cuts, such as the 2.5 million “job equivalent” losses predicted by the

Streaming Wars: Broadband/Cable Providers Make Netflix ‘Unwatchable’ The Wall Street Journal reports that Internet/cable providers are attempting to extort more money from Netflix and/or kill off their customer growth by making it increasingly difficult for Netflix consumers to stream: Netflix

The deputy finance director for the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) helped raise money for a candidate in a contested Alabama GOP congressional primary in what some Republicans are calling a major breach of protocol. In November and December, Alabama

Gary Sinise is known for his tireless efforts on behalf of the men and women of the U.S. Military. Earlier this month, the man behind The Gary Sinise Foundation called upon some of his Hollywood friends to honor and entertain

A harrowing report out of Colombia: Argentine news network Infobae reports that incidents of guerrilla forces drugging children with marijuana candy and ice cream are on the rise, the purpose of which is to kidnap and use them as spies and

Parents are storming the New York City Department of Education’s Facebook page and using any public medium to let Mayor Bill de Blasio know they are not happy with his decision to keep schools open during a snowstorm so powerful

The announcement of a second Benghazi film project in less than a week means the terrorist attack that killed four Americans may continue to haunt former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton well into her presumed presidential run. Paramount just announced

Director Darren Aronofsky initially described his vision for Noah, the big-budget interpretation of the Biblical story, as a look at the world’s first environmentalist. A person who caught an early test screening of the film says Aronofsky’s template is still

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton might get a cinematic reminder of the most damaging part of her resume should a new film project hit theaters before Election Day 2016. Deadline.com reports Paramount is looking to buy the film rights
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The California Supreme Court on Monday denied a law license to a disgraced former journalist who was caught fabricating dozens of stories for major national magazines. The unanimous seven-judge court ruled that Stephen Glass had insufficiently

One of the last things Michael Bloomberg did as Mayor of New York on New Year’s Eve was award a $10 million contract to the now-notorious Canadian firm responsible for designing HealthCare.gov. The firm was commissioned to overhaul New York

1. Streaming Catching Up with Pay Channels The entertainment multi-nationals that make an obscene fortune forcing hundreds of millions of Americans to pay for dozens of cable channels they will never watch are as terrified of online streaming as the

In a fairly positive review of “Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit,” Paramount’s latest reboot of Tom Clancy’s CIA hero, The Hollywood Reporter’s Todd McCarthy reveals that this origin story depicts a young Jack Ryan (Christopher Pine) as inspired to serve his

With the inaugural behind him, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio begins the push to implement his signature campaign promise: taxing the rich to fund a universal pre-kindergarten program. To do so, he will face opposition far and wide–

The Marine Corps has delayed implementation of its new fitness plan requiring women do three pull-ups because a majority of female recruits failed to pass the standard. Why not delay the roll out of women in combat instead? “I don’t

Even a legendary director like Martin Scorsese is used to receiving some sour reviews. The Goodfellas auteur likely wasn’t expecting one up close and personal after the screening of his newest film, The Wolf of Wall Street. The comic drama,

By JAKE COYLEAP Film WriterNEW YORKOn busy pre-Christmas weekend at the box office, “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” held off a very different sequel, “Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues.” Peter Jackson’s “Hobbit” sequel took in $31.5 million in its

With director Kenneth Branagh’s Jack Ryan reboot (this will be #4) set for release in early 2014, Paramount has released a nifty Bluray boxed-set of the four Jack Ryan movies that came before, and has done so just in time

(AP) Study finds most US silent films have been lostBRETT ZONGKERAssociated PressWASHINGTONThe vast majority of feature-length silent films made in America have been lost due to decay and neglect over the past 100 years, allowing an original 20th century art

The push for a nationwide thunderous protest by Walmart employees against their employer on Black Friday turned out to be no more than a tiny drizzle. Walmart estimated the number of its employees protesting nationwide at 20. The activist group

There is nothing wrong with “blowing the whistle” on someone doing something corrupt or unethical. In fact, it is our moral obligation to be the “rat” in such instances. For example, whistleblowers regarding the cover-up on Benghazi and the harassing

By DERRIK J. LANGAP Entertainment WriterLOS ANGELESFans outraged that a sequel to a beloved holiday film is in the works are no longer out in the cold. A spokeswoman for Paramount Pictures, who owns the rights to “It’s a Wonderful

The state of California is trying to bring movie production back to the Golden State, but one prominent studio executive is unimpressed with its efforts to date. Randy Baumberger, President of the Studio Group of Paramount Pictures, says the state’s