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Thursday, July 17, 2008
By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, July 17, 2008
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War of the words

No new talks scheduled between SAG and the AMPTP, but the rumble over the actors’ contract flared up again today. This time the battleground was the Internet. SAG sent out an e-mail titled, “It’s Not New Media – It’s Now Media” to its members explaining why the studio bosses’ final offer is not good enough. The e-mail from National Executive […]
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Thursday, July 17, 2008
By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, July 17, 2008
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Big day in Hollywood

The Primetime TV Emmy nominations were announced this morning. The biggest surprise — a very impressive showing by basic cable programmers. In fact, the HBO presidential series, “John Adams” received the most nominations of any program with 23. Also, up for best drama series two first-year cable shows AMC’s “Mad Men,” and FX’s “Damages.” This is the first time cable […]
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Wednesday, July 16, 2008
By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, July 16, 2008
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Stalemate remains in Hollywood negotiations

       SAG and the AMPTP met for a few hours in a sidebar today, but apparently little progress was made. The meeting took place at 1 p.m. in AMPTP’s Sherman Oaks headquarters. SAG sent out a very brief press release tonight — only about four lines. It stated both parties agreed to keep the contents of the meeting confidential. Still, a clue was reportedly dropped on where […]
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Wednesday, July 16, 2008
By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, July 16, 2008
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Another deal for screenwriter Diablo Cody

             Google Images Oscar-winning screenwriter Diablo Cody has sealed another script deal with movie mogul, Steven Spielberg. Cody is the blogger, former ad agency typist, ex-stripper, and ex-phone sex worker who wrote the screenplay for the movie, “Juno.” It was Cody’s first script. “Juno” won the gold statuette for best original screenplay at the 80th Annual Academy Awards ceremony back in March. Since […]
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Wednesday, July 16, 2008
By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, July 16, 2008
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Coffee & Conversation

Photo courtesy Sheila Lowe Handwriting expert and book author Sheila Lowe will be joining a panel discussion title “A Slight Case of Murder,” on Saturday, August 2 in Burbank. This event is presented by Sisters in Crime/LA, a local mystery writers’ group. Lowe has parlayed 30 plus years of experience in the handwriting field into a very successful business with […]
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Tuesday, July 15, 2008
By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, July 15, 2008
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New anti-smoking campaign for some Hollywood movies

Movies aimed at the younger generation will soon carry anti-smoking public service announcements when they are released on DVD. The Los Angeles-based Entertainment Industry Foundation announced a new initiative to include the special PSAs on movies that have scenes of tobacco use and are rated G, PG, and PG-13. The PSAs will appear in the opening minutes of all new […]
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Tuesday, July 15, 2008
By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, July 15, 2008
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Sign of confusion

  This hands free phone sign reminder for drivers may have caused some double takes. The sign near the border of Glendale and Burbank, on San Fernando Road at Spazier Avenue, had a misspelling in the first word the first time I spotted it. Check out the photo at the top taken the week of June 23. I took more […]
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Monday, July 14, 2008
By Fronnie Lewis Monday, July 14, 2008
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The world’s oldest blogger dies at 108

An elderly Australian woman who began blogging in February of 2007 and gained an international audience died on Saturday, according to a news story on Reuters today. Olive Riley lived about 50 miles north of Sydney. Riley blogged about living through two world wars, raising three children on her own, and working as a station cook in the outback. The […]
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Sunday, July 13, 2008
By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, July 13, 2008
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Hellboy II burns rubber on the competition at the box office

Google Images A really hot time at the movie theaters this weekend for some films. At the top of the list, a weird red demon/superhero with a surly attitude played by Ron Perlman. The number one movie in the U.S. is “Hellboy II: The Golden Army,” with an estimated haul of $35.9 million. Will Smith’s “Hancock” came in second with […]
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