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Berlinale opens on a high note
The Berlin International Film Festival kicks off in grand style with 375 titles unspooling in the fest and 700 up for sale at the European Film Market. Click here to check out all the coverage and Variety's Fest Central blog.
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'Indiana Jones' revs for May '08
Franchise sequel will face 'Speed Racer'
Secret film will mark Cannes' 60th
Big directors to unspool more than 30 shorts
Publicists praise 'Borat,' 'Ugly'
Comedies take top honors at awards show
'Peep' show for Occupant
Himmelstein film set to start this summer
Disney taps Shankman for 'Stories'
Studio reups first-look deal with director
Fogler joins cast of 'America'
Actor signs on to Universal film
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'OC,' 'Tree' Head to Soapnet
Disney buys rights from Warner Bros.
'Idol,' 'House' rule Tuesday
Ratings Flash - Rick Kissell
PBS, Discovery top Emmy kid noms
'Sesame Street' draws five mentions
Publicists praise 'Borat,' 'Ugly'
Comedies take top honors at awards show
Televisa counts on Dori Media's 'One'
Media company to remake telenovela
SPTI will open TV licensing office
Chung to be executive director of licensing
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Moretti splits up with producer
Director, partner Barbagallo ran Sacher Film
'Iska's,' 'Konyec' top Film Week
Szasz took the director prize for 'Opium'
Premiere scores with Arena deal
Pact gives German paybox rights to air soccer matches
Asia raids hit pirates
4.8 million discs seized, 870 arrests
Prisa to bid for remaining MC shares
Spanish giant requests auditor to look at price
SPTI will open TV licensing office
Chung to be executive director of licensing
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Prisa to bid for remaining MC shares
Spanish giant requests auditor to look at price
Premiere scores with Arena deal
Pact gives German paybox rights to air soccer matches
Diller talks on the cost of content
InterActive chief opens Media Summit
Mobile conference talks films on phones
3GSM World Congress kicks off next week
ICM creates new overseas unit
Agency taps duo to run international division
Dupri to head Island Records
Producer-performer new president of label
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Third time's a charm for Jones
'Not Too Late' sells 405,000 copies
Dupri to head Island Records
Producer-performer new president of label
Police is back on the beat
Reunited trio to announce tour plans
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Mobile conference talks films on phones
3GSM World Congress kicks off next week
Activision profit up 84%
Vidgame publisher's 3Q earnings rise
Web pirate seeks to appeal case
Chan argues HK law doesn't apply to 'Net
Diller talks on the cost of content
InterActive chief opens Media Summit
Japan orgs meet with YouTube
Group wants site to use copyright warning
Cell phone companies act to protect kids
European initiative moves to curb porn, grooming
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Cirque unveils new touring venture
Montreal-based group's latest project still untitled
Mint puts grant into 'Darkness'
Company finds funds for new drama
'Fartiste' readies for Off Broadway
Fringe Fest winner gears up for debut
Duo team for law firm
Broadway lawyers form new offices
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Leasing boxes, subs pump DirecTV
Company's quarterly earnings more than double
Activision profit up 84%
Vidgame publisher's 3Q earnings rise
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Berlin Film Festival
It's a fact that some enthusiastically welcome, and others reluctantly accept, but no one seriously disputes: Berlin has become the year's third market, alongside Cannes and AFM.
Pilot Watch 2007
Keep tabs on upcoming shows, casting information and latest news for the new television season.
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Download business stays elusive
Hollywood is once again abuzz with thoughts of a transformed business as Wal-Mart, the world's biggest retailer, has entered the movie download biz, while Amazon.com is partnering with TiVo in a bid to expand its presence.
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Studio profits rise, startup squeezes earnings
Sena to direct 'Whiteout'
Action-thriller is first Dark Castle film
Dr. Dre to produce films for New Line
Music mogul inks deal with mini-major
Disney reports higher earnings
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Diller talks on the cost of content
InterActive chief opens Media Summit
CHARTS:
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Tuesday, February 6, 2007 (*millions)
| FILM | GROSS | TOTAL* | ||
| 1 | Because I Said So | $897,980 | $14.9165 | |
| 2 | Messengers, The | $710,629 | $16.295 | |
| 3 | Smokin' Aces | $586,990 | $25.996 | |
| 4 | Epic Movie | $378,666 | $30.3891 | |
| 5 | Night At The Museum | $360,557 | $225.751 | |
| 6 | Dreamgirls | $329,658 | $93.3982 | |
| 7 | Pursuit Of Happyness, The | $235,705 | $157.6893 | |
| 8 | Stomp The Yard | $217,317 | $56.3247 | |
| 9 | Catch And Release | $205,854 | $12.2821 | |
| 10 | Departed, The | $204,171 | $129.0039 | |
Overnight TV Ratings
Thursday, January 18, 2007 (*millions)
| Top Show | Total |
| Grey's Anatomy (ABC) | 21.9 mil |
| Top Shows | A18-49 |
| Grey's Anatomy (ABC) | 8.7/20 |
| CSI (CBS) | 6.9/16 |
| Ugly Betty (ABC) | 4.5/12 |
| Networks | |
| ABC | 5.6/14 |
| CBS | 4.9/12 |
| NBC | 3.2/8 |
| FOX | 1.8/5 |
Blogs:
Variety On The Town
Variety On The Town is a blog dedicated to premieres, parties, people and places. The place to go for all the events Hollywood has to offer. Email your tips to Nicole LaPorte and Michael Speier at [email protected]
Wilshire & Washington
Wilshire & Washington highlights the enduring relationship between entertainment and politics. Variety editor-at-large Ted Johnson provides the daily dose with contributions from reporters in L.A. and D.C. .
The Stylephile
Got style? Let style editor Monica Corcoran fill you in on the latest trends in everything, from fashion to beauty to home d�cor. We cover the best spas, sales, and shops. Consider it your mid-morning snack. Or late afternoon latte.
Fest Central
From Sundance to Cannes, Berlin to Toronto, Fest Central is the place to find out what really happens on the red carpet. Parties, premieres and people - everything that makes up a film festival - will live on Variety Fest Central.
Thursday February 08, 2007
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