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Facebook Q1 Earnings: Social Network Tries to Prove Mobile Is Paying Off
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Roughly a year after its messy, horrible, no good initial public offering, Facebook touted its progress to Wall Street with the release of its first quarter earnings. In particular, the social network set out to prove that its mobile strategy, something it has been faulted for lacking, was beginning to pay off. Facebook reported that mobile advertising revenue represented approximately 30 percent of its overall advertising sales during the first three months of 2013, up from 23 percent in the previous quarter. Overall revenue for the quarter was $1.46 billion, which topped »
- Brent Lang
Kelsey Grammer to Play Human Villain in Michael Bay's 'Transformers 4'
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Director Michael Bay has tapped Emmy winner Kelsey Grammer to play the human antagonist in Paramount's "Transformers 4," TheWrap has learned. Grammer joins a revamped cast that includes Mark Wahlberg and Stanley Tucci, as well as up-and-coming actors Jack Reynor ("What Richard Did") and Nicole Peltz ("Bates Motel"). Grammer, who recently won a Golden Globe for his turn as a scheming politician (is there any other kind?) on Starz's "Boss," will play a counter-intelligence operative who figures prominently in the plot. The "Transformers" franchise could use a flesh-and-blood bad guy to root against, »
- Jeff Sneider
Why Alloy Digital Might Hold the Secret to YouTube
4 hours ago
When advertising and media executives entered a nondescript building on West 36th Street in Manhattan on Tuesday, they were greeted by waiters carrying pizzas on hooks. As the buttoned-up executives pushed further into the open space, they would find French toast and éclairs stashed in circular cubbies, a man holding balloons weighed down by a tray of chocolates and a woman painting wasabi on a serving platter. "I'm more afraid of the pizza than that," one executive said, pointing at the unusual array of pastries. While this unorthodox approach to lunch may have »
- Lucas Shaw
'Seinfeld' Mom Drops in on TV Land's 'The Exes' (Exclusive)
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TVLand is giving us another stroll down pop culture memory lane (and a mini "Seinfeld" reunion) with a new casting on "The Exes." Estelle Harris, who played overbearing mom to Jason Alexander's George Costanza on "Seinfeld," is guest starring on the comedy's upcoming third season. She will play the mother of a potential love interest for Holly (Kristen Johnston) on an episode airing this summer. The casting is a reunion of sorts as "The Exes" star Wayne Knight is also a "Seinfeld" alum – he played Newman. Also read: 'Hot in Cleveland' Gets »
- Jethro Nededog
Christian Group Calls for Espn Writer's Suspension After Jason Collins Anti-Gay Remarks
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A Christian Group is calling for the suspension of Espn the Magazine writer Chris Broussard, after Broussard told an interviewer that gay NBA player Jason Collins can't be a Christian because of his sexual orientation. A group called Faithful America (motto: "Love thy neighbor. No exceptions.") has launched an online petition asking for Espn to suspend Broussard for comments he made on Espn's "Outside the Lines" on Monday, after Collins came out in an op-ed for Sports Illustrated. "Chris Broussard's hateful attack on Jason Collins for being gay was an unacceptable misrepresentation »
- Tim Kenneally
CBS Q1 Profit Rises on Advertising, Cable Fee Revenue
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Broadcaster CBS Corp reported higher profit for the first quarter Wednesday, helped by advertising during February's Super Bowl broadcast and a jump in revenue from cable channels. Net earnings for the January through March period totaled $463 million, up from $394 million a year earlier, CBS said. Adjusted earnings per share reached 73 cents. Also read: CBS Q4 Earnings Miss Expectations, Still Set Records Revenues rose 6 percent to $4 billion, the best since CBS became a stand-alone company in 2006. "The value of our world-class content clearly continues to rise. In terms of »
- Reuters
Jon Cryer Nearing Deal to Star in Ricky Blitt's Comedy 'Hit By Lightning' (Exclusive)
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After securing a hefty raise, "Two and a Half Men" star Jon Cryer is in final negotiations to star in the indie comedy "Hit By Lightning," which marks the feature directorial debut of former "Family Guy" writer-producer Ricky Blitt. Blitt wrote the script, which is described as a cross between "The 40 Year-Old Virgin" and "Body Heat." Cryer is nearing a deal to play a single fast food manager who finally finds love with the perfect woman, but there's a catch -- she's married and wants him to kill her husband. Even »
- Jeff Sneider
New 'Futurama' Sneak Peek Is Hard to Digest, Literally (Video)
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Chew on this, "Futurama" fans. Comedy Central has released a sneak peek at the upcoming final season of animated fan favorite "Futurama," as part of its 50 Day Countdown to the show's June 19 season premiere. Also read: 'Futurama' Gets the Ax ... Again In the clip, Leela, Fry and Professor Farnsworth find themselves in an alternate, two-dimensional universe which renders their digestive systems inoperable, depriving them of the ability to eat to completion. The concept sounds a bit hard to swallow, but hey -- it's "Futurama." Watch the Planet Express gang bite off more »
- Tim Kenneally
Psy's Dance Moves Don't Impress Dodgers Legend Tommy Lasorda (Video)
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Former Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda didn't appear to be impressed by global K-pop sensation Psy at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday night. When the "Gangnam Style" singer emerged to dance along to his latest hit, "Gentleman," 85-year-old Lasorda just sat there with a blank expression on his face as spectators snapped pictures of the international celebrity plastered on the jumbotron. Also read: Psy's 'Gentleman' Surpasses Justin Bieber's YouTube Record (Again) Psy was at the game to meet and greet another famous Korean native, Dodger left-handed pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu, who struck out 12 batters »
- Greg Gilman
AMC Inks First-Look Deal With Ridley Scott's Scott Free Productions
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AMC has inked a first look deal with Ridley Scott's Scott Free productions. Under the pact, the company will develop and produce scripted television projects for the cable channel. "Scott Free boasts such an impressive list of credits in both film and television and we look forward to collaborating with a company that shares this same vision for and commitment to great material," said AMC's executive vice president of original programming, production and digital content, Joel Stillerman, in a statement. The deal covers several projects already in development, including the "Untitled Cahill/Nicotero/Scott »
- Jethro Nededog
Obama Formally Taps Tom Wheeler as FCC Chairman
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President Obama on Wednesday formally tapped Tom Wheeler, managing director of Core Capital Partners, as the next chairman of the Federal Communications Commission. FCC Commissioner Mignon L. Clyburn will serve as interim chairman until Wheeler gets Senate confirmation. Clyburn's appointment as interim FCC chairman makes her the first woman to head the FCC. Wheeler, a former executive of two major industry association -- first the National Cable and Television Association and later the Cellular Telecommunications and Internet Association -- will replace departing FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski (pictured below left). Also read: Obama Expected to »
- Ira Teinowitz
'Veep' Gets Third Term; HBO Renews
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"Veep" has been elected for a third season. HBO has renewed the series, which stars Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Selina Meyer, the vice president of the United States. The cast also includes Tony Hale as Meyer's right-hand man Gary; Anna Chlumsky as chief of staff Amy, and Reid Scott as political aide Dan, among others. Also read: 'Veep' Review: Bleak, Despairing, Hilarious The third season, which will consist of 10 episodes, will premiere next year. "Veep" premiered its second season April 14. Its most recent episode, on Sunday at 10 p.m., drew 1.3 million total viewers, »
- Tim Kenneally
Oprah Winfrey Lands Interview With Out NBA Player Jason Collins and Family (Video)
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Oprah Winfrey has swooped in once again and snagged the first interview with newly out NBA player Jason Collins with his family on "Oprah's Next Chapter" airing Sunday at 8/7c on Own. Jason, a free agent most recently with the Washington Wizards, will be joined by twin brother Jarron Collins, a former NBA player himself, in addition to their parents Portia and Paul Collins, his sister-in-law Elsa Collins and aunt Teri Jackson, a San Francisco Superior Court judge and the first family member he came out to. ABC's "Gma" scored the first »
- Jethro Nededog
'The Wolverine' CinemaCon Trailer Hits the Web (Video)
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"The Wolverine" is more than a man, a myth and a legend in the newest trailer to hit the web -- he's a "hero," "fugitive," "warrior" and "survivor," too. The latest look at Hugh Jackman's next outting as one of the toughest X-Men arrives in the form of a preview shown at this year's CinemaCon, and it's stuffed with complimentary title cards for the Marvel hero. Also read: 5 Things Learned at CinemaCon: Fading A-Listers, Killer Comedies, Where Are the Minorities? Although it's similiar to the previous trailer released, it's lighter on plot and »
- Greg Gilman
'Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown' Gets Second Season From CNN
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Anthony Bourdain will be traveling to more far-flung locations for CNN. The news network has given a second season to the celebrity chef's series "Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown," CNN Worldwide president Jeff Zucker said Wednesday. The new season, consisting of eight episodes, will premiere Sept. 15. The maiden season of "Parts Unknown," which premiered April 14, has seen Bourdain visiting Myanmar, Los Angeles' Koreatown and Colombia. The second season will feature Bourdain exploring the food, history and culture of Spain, New Mexico, Israel, Copenhagen, Sicily, Detroit, Tokyo and India. Also read: Anthony Bourdain Talks »
- Tim Kenneally
John Oliver Takes Over 'Daily Show With Jon Stewart' in June
7 hours ago
Comedy Central's "The Daily Show With Jon Stewart" will have a new face at the anchor desk starting Monday, June 10 at 11/10c. Correspondent John Oliver will take over for Jon Stewart through Sept. 3. "Don't worry, it's still going to be everything that you love about 'The Daily Show,' just without the thing that you love the most about it," joked Oliver in a statement. The cable channel also released Oliver's guest list for his first week: Seth Rogen (June 10), Armando Iannucci (June 11), a musical performance by Mavis Staples »
- Jethro Nededog
School of Visual Arts Leads Student Academy Awards Finalists
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The School of Visual Arts in New York City leads all schools in this year's Student Academy Awards competition, which has been narrowed down to a list of finalists released by the Academy on Wednesday. Five films produced at the school made the list of 34 U.S. films and nine foreign films, which will compete in five separate categories for the Student Oscars. Up to three winners in each category will be chosen and announced at a later date, although the level of prize each has won – gold, silver or »
- Steve Pond
ICM Partners Add 3 Agents to Bolster Digital, Branded Entertainment Divisions
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ICM Partners has hired three new agents -- two to bolster its Digital Strategy Division and one to its Global Branded Entertainment Department, the agency announced on Wednesday. Matthew Murray and Sarah Early will join the digital division, formed last June with the hiring of Keyvan Peymani. Both bring experience marketing brands. Early last worked on digital and cross-platform integrations at Telepictures Productions, developing branded entertainment for shows like "Anderson Live" and "Extra." She previously worked at Innovative Artists, Don Buchwald & Associates and Abrams Artists Agency. Also Read: ICM Partners, Screenz Team for Apps, »
- Lucas Shaw
'Iron Man 3' Ticket Prices Soaring Up to $25 in China
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Big-city moviegoers in China are paying up to $25 per person to see "Iron Man 3," which opened Wednesday, while their rural counterparts could pay as little as $3 a ticket to see the same movie. In that crucial, and growing, market for Hollywood, the government controls ticket prices. Under its tiered pricing structure, moviegoers in Beijing pay an even higher premium for 3D and Imax presentations than those in New York or Los Angeles. Also read: 'Iron Man 3' Shatters Midnight Record at China Box Office In Chinese urban markets, tickets for »
- Todd Cunningham
J.J. Abrams to Be Honored With International Emmy Founders Award
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"Star Trek" director J.J. Abrams is about to boldly do what he's never done before: receive the International Emmy Founders Award. Abrams is being honored with the Founders Award at this year's International Emmy Awards, which take place Nov. 25 in New York. International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences president & CEO Bruce L. Paisner made the announcement on Wednesday, calling Abrams "a master of all forms of entertainment." Also read: Fox Orders Futuristic Cop Drama Pilot From J.J. Abrams, J.H. Wyman Abrams, he said, "has made an indelible mark on our global »
- Tim Kenneally
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