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Wme Signs Departing Fox Exec Mike Darnell (Exclusive)
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Fox executive Mike Darnell has signed with Wme for the agency to represent him as he transitions from being a network executive to his next business venture. Fox announced on Friday that Darnell, its longstanding president of alternative programming, would be leaving the company at the end of June. Also read: Fox's Alternative Programming Chief Mike Darnell Exits Network It remains unclear what he will do next. While at Fox, Darnell shepherded hit shows like "Hell's Kitchen," "Family Guy" and "American Idol." "I'm extremely grateful that Fox has offered me a new long term contract »
- Lucas Shaw
Fox's Mike Darnell, Alternative Programming Chief, Exiting Network
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Fox's president of alternative entertainment, Mike Darnell, has announced his departure. The executive will be exiting the network at the end of June, Fox announced on Friday. "I'm extremely grateful that Fox has offered me a new long term contract (and anyone who knows me won't believe I'm saying this), but I've decided it's time for a change," Darnell said in a statement. "With my current deal ending in June, and having been here for 18 years (kind of a record in Hollywood), I had to make a decision: either stay (and basically »
- Jethro Nededog
Cannes: Critics All Over the Map on James Gray's 'Immigrant' but Love Marion Cotillard
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The Cannes Film Festival really loves James Gray. But do viewers at the Cannes Film Festival really love James Gray's new movie, "The Immigrant?" The answer, judging from the initial reactions coming from the South of France: Yes. And no. The New York-based filmmaker has only made five movies, none of them commercial hits, but the last four – "The Yards" in 2000, "We Own the Night" in 2007, "Two Lovers" in 2008 and now "The Immigrant" – have all premiered in Cannes. "The Immigrant" screened on Friday, and one of the first »
- Steve Pond
'Only God Forgives' Director Responds to Boos of His Ryan Gosling Thriller
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DIrector Nicolas Winding Refn defended his hyper-violent movie, "Only God Forgives," after it was booed at the Cannes Film Festival this week saying on Friday, "Art is meant to divide." The critics, who ripped the film starring Ryan Gosling as "soullless," "suffocating," "pretentious" and "despicable," might not agree with that designation. Also read: Ryan Gosling's 'Only God Forgives': Critics Really, Really Hate the Crime Drama Jada Yuan of Vulture interviewed Refn on Friday and asked about his reaction to the film's, um, passionate reception. Refn did not seem to find the response to »
- Tony Maglio
Want to See 'Fast & the Furious 6' in IMAX? There's Only 1 Choice
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Moviegoers hoping to catch "Fast & the Furious 6" in IMAX this weekend are out of luck, unless they happen to live near Times Square in New York. Only one theater in the United States is showing the cars and criminals sequel in the 70 mm format and that's AMC Empire 25 theater, located in the heart of Manhattan. That's not the only place in North America to see "Fast & the Furious 6" in IMAX. The film will also be shown in two IMAX locations in Canada, according to a »
- Brent Lang
Casey Affleck, Rooney Mara Clash With the Law in 'Ain't Them Bodies Saints' Trailer (Video)
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Casey Affleck is such a gentleman that he takes the blame for outlaw girlfriend, Rooney Mara, after she shoots a cop in the first trailer for "Ain't Them Bodies Saints." And he's such a devoted father, that he escapes from prison years later to see his young daughter's face for the first time ever. But another lawman, played by Ben Foster, appears to set his eyes on Ms. Mara and then things get complicated -- and deadly. See photos: 15 Little Movies You Shouldn't Miss This Summer Directed by David Lowery, the upcoming IFC release »
- Greg Gilman
Hulu Bid Pileup: Yahoo, Kkr, Silver Lake Latest to Join the Fray
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Yahoo and private equity firms Kkr and Silver Lake Management have all made bids to acquire Hulu, an individual with knowledge of the company told TheWrap. That brings the total number of bids to seven. Hulu owners Disney, News Corp. and Comcast will spend the next few weeks evaluating the different suitors, the individual said. All of the bids are for the whole company except for Time Warner Cable's bid for an equity investment. Also read: How Many Different Companies Can Bid on Hulu? Too Many Silver Lake's bid is of special interest in »
- Lucas Shaw & Tony Maglio
Carrie Underwood Donates $1 Million to Oklahoma Tornado Disaster Relief
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Carrie Underwood is making sure she sends support to her native Oklahoma in the wake of this week's devastating tornado. The hit country star and "American Idol" winner donated $1 million from the proceeds of her "Blown Away Tour" the American Red Cross's disaster relief fund. "I have watched the devastation in my home state of Oklahoma over the past several days with great sadness," Underwood said in a statement on her official website. "With the help of my fans who attended my concerts over the past year, we can offer the Red »
- Jethro Nededog
10 of 'Arrested Development's' Best Inside Jokes (Videos)
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"Arrested Development" is finally back. At 12:01 a.m. Pt Sunday, Netflix will stream all 15 new episodes of the revived show's Season 4 at once. In the spirit of one a program that's had some of the heaviest and most successful "inside jokes" in the history of television, we proudly present you with the 10 best. 1. "Hey, Brother!" Buster (Tony Hale) pretty much had one greeting for every member of his family -- especially the male siblings. Here's a bunch in one hysterically repetitive montage. 2. Tobias' "Unintentional" Homoerotic Comments Tobias Funke (David Cross) »
- Tony Maglio
'Great Gatsby' Becomes 1st Baz Luhrmann Film to Cross $100M Domestically
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Baz Luhrmann's boisterous and opulent "The Great Gatsby" has overcome some withering reviews to emerge as an unlikely box office hit. Warner Bros. announced Friday that the Roaring '20s love story has crossed the $100 million mark domestically after 14 days of release. "The Great Gatsby" is the first of the Aussie director's films to reach that milestone stateside. Luhrmann's previous highest grossing domestic release, "Moulin Rouge!," netted $57.4 million when it debuted in 2001. Also read: Why 'The Great Gatsby' Reveals a Huge Divide Between Hollywood and Its Fans (Video) It is »
- Brent Lang
NBC to Air Blake Shelton's Tornado Relief Concert Next Week
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NBC will air Blake Shelton's benefit concert for Oklahoma tornado relief next week, the network announced. "The Voice" coach will headline the telethon "Healing in the Heartland: Relief Benefit Concert" on May 29, to take place at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City. Shelton's wife, Miranda Lambert, will perform, as will Reba McEntire and Vince Gill. More guests will be announced shortly. The concert will be televised live at 9 p.m. Et/Pt Wednesday on NBC. It will also air on cable networks Style, G4, Bravo, E! and Cmt. "Everyone has their way to »
- Tim Molloy
Mariah Carey Suffers Wardrobe Malfunction During 'Good Morning America' Appearance (Video)
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Mariah Carey's performance on "Good Morning America" got off to a rough start on Friday morning. First, the singer's dress split down her back. Then, she accidentally cussed on live television just prior to singing her newest single, "#Beautiful" with R&B singer Miguel. "Oh sh-t," Carey slipped out while climbing a staircase on the "Gma" summer concert series stage in Central Park. Also read: Jennifer Hudson in Negotiations to Judge 'American Idol' "You didn't hear that. I said 'shoot,'" she explained after taking a seat in a white thrown of sorts. "Yikes." Perhaps the most »
- Greg Gilman
UTA Seeks to Sell Stake to Private Equity, Following Wme, CAA
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Hollywood talent agency UTA has been talking with several private-equity firms about selling a stake in the company to a strategic investor, several individuals with knowledge of the agency's plans have told TheWrap. The individuals said that agency CEO Jeremy Zimmer and David Spingarn, head of in-house strategy and business development, were spearheading the search in consultation with the agency's board of directors. UTA has hired Moelis & Company, founded by investment banker Ken Moelis, to advise the agency, according to one of the individuals. None of the individuals would go on »
- Lucas Shaw
Cannes: French Comedy 'Me Myself and Mum' Tops Directors' Fortnight
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The comedy "Me Myself and Mum" won the top award in the Directors' Fortnight section at Cannes on Friday. The film from Guillaume Gallienne, a screen version of the French actor's autobiographical stage show, also won the Sacd Prize, which is given out by the Society of Dramatic Authors and Composers to the top French-language film in the section. The Europa Cinemas Label award for the best European film in the section was awarded to "The Selfish Giant," the narrative feature debut from "The Arbor" director Clio Barnard. It was recently acquired »
- Steve Pond
'Katie' Gets Latest in Series of Executive Producers
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"Katie" is getting its third executive producer this season, as Rachel Miskowiec replaces Michael Morrison, who replaced Jeff Zucker. It's not unusual for a show to get a new executive producer after its first season, but it is unusual to go through three in so short a time. Then again, not every show's executive producer departs to lead CNN, as Zucker did earlier this year. Producer Michael Bass, who has worked with Zucker for years, went with him. Miskowiec (pictured) is taking over next week at "Katie," the top new syndicated show »
- Tim Molloy
Relativity, Weinstein Co. Negotiating to Acquire Troubled 'Jane Got a Gun'
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Relativity Media and the Weinstein Company have emerged from a heated bidding war in exclusive negotiations to jointly acquire U.S. distribution rights to Gavin O'Connor's Western "Jane Got a Gun," an individual with the project has told TheWrap. Joint acquisitions have happened in the past, though the latest distribution deal represents a unique partnership that will see both companies bring different strengths and resources to the table. Natalie Portman stars as the title character alongside Joel Edgerton and Ewan McGregor. CAA brokered the deal, which is for a wide release. Producers include Scott Steindorff, »
- Jeff Sneider
D.C. Broadcasters Sue Aerokiller for Copyright Infringement
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Broadcasters are expanding their legal attack on Aereo-like services that let consumers view broadcast channels on the web without stations getting a retransmission fee payment. Owners of Washington, D.C., TV stations -- including Fox, NBC, ABC and Albritton Communications -- filed suit in federal district court in Washington on Thursday against Aereokiller and its parent company FilmOn.TV Networks, alleging Aereokiller is engaged in copyright infringement in retransmitting the stations' signals. "The purpose of this action is to restrain defendants from exploiting without authorization and violating plaintiffs rights in some of the most »
- Ira Teinowitz
Tim Curry 'Doing Great' After Suffering Major Stroke (Report)
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British stage and screen actor Tim Curry is recovering at his home in Los Angeles after suffering a major stroke on Thursday Night, according to the Daily Mail. The 67-year-old star of 1975's "Rocky Horror Picture Show" is said to be "doing great" following the collapse. "He absolutely can speak and is recovering at this time and in great humor," his longtime agent, Marcia Hurwitz, told the paper. Also read: Frankie Muniz Recovering From 'Mini Stroke' In 2011, Curry had to withdraw from a production of Tom Stoppard's "Rosencrantz and Gildenstern are Dead" »
- Tony Maglio
'Da Vinci's Demons' Reveals the Secrets of Building Florence (Exclusive Video)
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A huge part of what makes Starz's "Da Vinci's Demons" so captivating is its setting: 15th-century Italy. Starz created a featurette for the show's upcoming DVD that sheds light on what it takes to build the show's intricate and large-scale sets titled "Constructing Da Vinci." TheWrap has the exclusive first look at the featurette. See video: 'Da Vinci's Demons' Preview: Leonardo's Sexuality on Trial (Exclusive Video) It includes show creator David S. Goyer, production designer Edward Thomas and the cast explaining how a former auto plant, among other locations, were transformed into the epic settings »
- Jethro Nededog
Ratings: Fox Wins With 'Hell's Kitchen' as NBC's 'Save Me' Doesn't Deliver
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On the first night of the summer TV season, Fox won on the strength of "Hell's Kitchen" as NBC's "Save Me" didn't deliver, according to preliminary numbers. Fox topped the night in the key 18-49 demographic with a 1.7 rating/6 share, and placed third in total viewers with 4.3 million. Airing at 8 p.m., "Hell's Kitchen" was the second highest-rated show of the night with a 2.1/7 and had 5.5 million total viewers. New gameshow "Does Someone Have to Go" premiered at 9 to a 1.3/4 and 3.1 million total viewers. CBS »
- Jethro Nededog
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