Tag: Movie industry

Schwarzenegger, Abrams make pitch for movie theater return

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LOS ANGELES — Arnold Schwarzenegger chanted with enthusiasm, “We are back! We are back!” before he spoke Wednesday about the importance of resurrecting the...

As prisons close, communities look to repurpose buildings

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One shuttered prison in Connecticut has been repurposed for document storage. Another is used to process and train newly hired correction officers. A third...

Weinstein sues lawyer Jose Baez, seeks return of $1M in fees

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NEW YORK — Harvey Weinstein wants his money back. The convicted...

Harvey Weinstein extradition could face further delays

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BUFFALO, N.Y. — A lawyer for Harvey Weinstein on Friday indicated he will further delay the imprisoned movie producer's transfer from New York to...

Searchlight Pictures chairs Nancy Utley, Steve Gilula retire

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Veteran film executives Nancy Utley and Steve Gilula who in their two decades at Searchlight Pictures oversaw the releases of major hits including “Juno,”...

Weinstein challenges extradition to face California charges

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BUFFALO, N.Y. — A lawyer for convicted movie producer Harvey Weinstein on Monday challenged Weinstein's extradition to California to face charges of assaulting five...

After Scott Rudin bullying exposé, there are mostly crickets

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NEW YORK — How have Hollywood and Broadway responded to an exposé detailing routine abuse and bullying by producer Scott Rudin? Mostly, with crickets....

Weinstein appeals conviction blaming ‘cavalier’ judge

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NEW YORK — More than a year after Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction, his lawyers are demanding a new trial, arguing in court papers Monday...

With King Kong, a little swagger returns to the box office

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NEW YORK — Once again, mayhem and mass destruction is back at the box office. It’s almost like old times. ...

Report: Animation company got $49M in excessive tax credits

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HARTFORD, Conn. — Blue Sky Studios, the company behind “Ice Age” and other animated films, received $49 million more in Connecticut state tax credits...