Tuesday, March 1, 2011

P.M. HEADLINES: Chris Dodd named MPAA chief, Networks winning with Charlie Sheen, 'Entourage' creator sets HBO pilot with Ed Burns, more

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TODAY'S TOP STORIES
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Chris Dodd named MPAA chief
Dodd, a former five-term Senator from Connecticut, starts March 17
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Networks winning with Charlie Sheen
'Piers Morgan' gets boost; CBS topper says Sheen 'saves us...money'
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'Entourage' creator sets HBO pilot with Ed Burns
Ed Burns to star in ensembler about guys in their 40s
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TODAY'S FILM NEWS
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Padilha in talks to direct MGM's 'Robocop'
MGM's in talks with Brazilian director Jose Padilha to helm a reboot of its "Robocop" franchise.
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IFC, MPI acquire Jessica Alba pic
IFC Films and MPI have teamed to acquire North American rights to the Jessica Alba drama "An Invisible Sign."
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Henry Winkler joins Kevin James in 'Boom'
Henry Winkler is set to star opposite Kevin James in Sony's action-comedy "Here Comes the Boom," directed by Frank Coraci and produced by Todd Garner and James.
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TODAY'S TELEVISION NEWS
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Berlanti pacts with Warner Bros. TV
Greg Berlanti has signed a four-year deal with Warner Bros. Television.
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Wallenstein joins Variety as TV editor
Andrew Wallenstein has joined Variety as television editor, to begin in mid-March.
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Ashley Judd officially joins 'Missing'
Ashley Judd has officially gone "Missing."
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