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Saturday, April 16, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, April 16, 2011

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Gas Scout: On the hunt for the best pump prices in Burbank

Skyrocketing gas prices are turning motorists into gas scouts — on the lookout for the lowest pump prices anytime they hit the road. If that makes some of ditch the cellphone calls and texting to pay more attention to their surroundings –that’s a huge plus! I spent $20 on gasoline last Tuesday and I got less than five gallons. I didn’t gas-up […]

Thursday, April 7, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, April 7, 2011

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Job Hunt: OSH in Burbank hiring

OSH is hiring in Burbank . The Orchard Supply Hardware store in the 600 Block of North Victory Boulevard has help wanted signs pasted to its front doors. They are looking for cashiers, sales associates, and pick-up clerks with some special skills. “We are seeking applicants with an outgoing personality, willingness to learn and the motivation to provide legendary customer […]

Saturday, March 26, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, March 26, 2011

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Job Seekers: Dodgers hang out the help wanted sign

The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking for new talent. You don’t have to be able to throw a fastball or hit a home run. The baseball organization is accepting applications and resumes right now for the part-time seasonal union position of Ticket Seller. The qualifications include excellent verbal communications, outstanding customer service, and at least a high school diploma or GED. […]

Monday, March 21, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, March 21, 2011

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Heated debate over Writers Guild tentative contract agreement

The debate is heating up over the new Writers Guild tentative agreement with producers. Yesterday the negotiators for the WGA and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers reached the tentative agreement after only about two and a half weeks of talking. The producers must have offered a juicy deal with plenty of perks and money for the writers […]

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, March 15, 2011

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ShowBiz Bits:Tom Hanks, John Wayne, and spec script sales

Tom Hanks takes on real-life hero role The high-seas drama of cargo ship Captain Richard Phillips and the Somali pirates is headed to the big screen. Actor Tom Hanks is reportedly on board to play Phillips, according to deadline.com Back in April of 2009, Captain Phillips traded himself as a hostage to the pirates to save his crew. Phillips was later freed […]

Sunday, March 13, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, March 13, 2011

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“Battle: LA” wins shootout at box office

The new gritty sci-fi action flick, “Battle: Los Angeles,” fought its way to the top of the box office this weekend. “Battled: LA” debuted with an estimated $36 million to become the number one movie in the country. Aaron Eckhart, Michelle Rodriquez, and pop singer Ne-Yo are in the cast of “Battle: LA,” which is about a marine platoon that goes up […]

Saturday, March 12, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, March 12, 2011

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Hollywood spec script market heats up

The spec script market appears to be catching fire and that’s a good thing for all of Hollywood. More scripts that sell, more production, and more jobs. Last night, Sony Pictures came out the victor in a lively auction for the spec script, “Agent OX,” by Daniel Kunka, according to deadline.com Neal Moritz’s Original Pictures will produce “Agent OX.” Moritz is the prolific […]

Saturday, February 5, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, February 5, 2011

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Biz Bits: Nasdaq hacked,Google hiring, NBC staffer fired over video

Hackers breach Nasdaq security The Internet is buzzing today about a report of a hacker attack on Nasdaq OMX Group, the company that runs the U.S. stock exchange and several others around the world. The Feds are investigating the computer intrusion — which occurred sometime last year. More about this on the Computerworld website. Google on a hiring spree The word is out. […]

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, January 18, 2011

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ShowBiz Bits: Feds greenlight Comcast NBC Universal deal, “The Green Hornet” tops at Box Office & “The Social Network” has major Oscar buzz

Comcast NBC Universal merger almost a done deal It took more than a year, but the Federal Communications Commission and the Department of Justice today gave the thumbs up to that huge Comcast NBC Universal merger today. The mega deal is said to be worth $30 billion. It is expected to be finalized by the end of the month. The Wrap has […]