Friday, September 5, 2014
Apparently no one’s job is safe at Warner Bros. A lot of tension and frayed nerves there as the employees wait to see who will get the axe. In an office memo yesterday, CEO Kevin Tsujihara confirmed reports that layoffs are coming. Tsujihara did not say how many jobs would be cut, but said the axe will fall “across the Studio. […]
Thursday, September 4, 2014
Legendary comedienne, Joan Rivers, died today surrounded by family and friends in a New York hospital. Rivers was rushed to the hospital last Thursday after complications developed during a medical procedure at an outpatient clinic. Rivers’ reportedly stop breathing. She had been on life support until yesterday when she was moved out of ICU and into a private room. Her […]
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
There’s chatter on the Internet about buyouts and layoffs at Warner Bros. First reported on Bloomberg yesterday, buyouts have already begun in the division that includes CNN and TBS. Variety says “500 to 600” employees have received those offers. However, more are coming for other parts of the Burbank-based company and top brass “may fire staff if too few employees take […]
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
“I think your whole life shows in your face and you should be proud of that.” — Lauren Bacall Actress September 16, 1924 – August 12, 2014
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
“Jonathan (Winters) taught me that the world is open for play, that everything and everybody is mockable, in a wonderful way.” — Robin Williams comedian/actor July 21, 1951 – August 11, 2014
Sunday, August 10, 2014
The reboot of the “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” franchise kicked some serious butt at the box office this weekend. The 2014 film starring the half-shell, joke-cracking crime fighters is on track to win the battle for number one with a take estimated to be around $65 million, according to Nikkifinke.com Actress Megan Fox plays a reporter who befriends the turtles in […]
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
“Success is when the checks don’t bounce.” — Andy Warhol Artist August 6, 1928 – February 22, 1987
Thursday, July 31, 2014
Film production is up in the Media City. It’s been very busy over at the Burbank Police film permit office. Norma Brolsma has been running the operation for years. “Drowning in work,” Brolsma said last Thursday in an email. She wasn’t complaining, just describing how robust the permit business is in Burbank . So far this year, 500 Burbank permits […]
Sunday, July 20, 2014
The actress who sings the popular Oscar-winning song “Let It Go” in the mega animated hit “Frozen” (2013) is parting ways with her Studio City home. Idina Menzel, who won a Tony Award for her performance in the Broadway musical, “Wicked,” is selling the home with her ex-husband, actor Taye Diggs. The couple announced their divorce last December and Diggs, star […]
