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  1. Warner Bros. Wins Lawsuit Over Fictional Technology in 'Dark Knight Rises'

    7:21 pm PDT 5/17/2013
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    A judge realizes there's a difference between movies and reality in analyzing a trademark claim over Catwoman's favorite piece of software. READ MORE

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  2. Hackers Target New York Times Website

    5:14 pm PDT 5/17/2013
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    The newspaper reports that "a small number of users" were unable to access the website during the online attack. READ MORE

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  3. Katherine Rowe Promoted at Slate PR

    3:35 pm PDT 5/17/2013
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    The publicist joined the firm in 2010 and works closely with founder Simon Halls. READ MORE

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  4. Cannes: Sonet Film Launches TV Production Company

    2:42 pm PDT 5/17/2013
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    The company behind Lasse Hallstrom's "The Hypnotist" will produce TV series together with such Scandi crime authors as Henning Mankell and Lars Kepler. READ MORE

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  5. Live from Cannes: THR's Coverage of Le Grand Journal Set Incident

    2:28 pm PDT 5/17/2013
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    THR's Scott Roxborough and Gary Baum report from the set of Le Grand Journal where a man with a gun reportedly fired two blanks and was taken in to custody. READ MORE

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  6. DirecTV Interested in Acquiring Hulu (Report)

    2:26 pm PDT 5/17/2013
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    It would be at least the second time the satellite TV company has expressed an interest in the Internet streamer. READ MORE

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  7. WWE Can't Escape Copyright Lawsuit Over Wrestler Entrance Music

    1:03 pm PDT 5/17/2013
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    A judge says that the WWE does business in Texas, so it will have to face off there against the guy who "pioneered" giving wrestlers songs to walk into the ring to. READ MORE

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  8. Cannes: Indian/U.K. and Swiss Companies Unite for 'The Hermit'

    12:55 pm PDT 5/17/2013
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    The movie, written and directed by Kamal Musale, is billed as a comedy drama and will be produced by Flick the Switch and Louise Productions. READ MORE

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  9. Cannes: Peter Webber to Direct 'Happy Camp'

    12:11 pm PDT 5/17/2013
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    Based on a debut screenplay by playwright Zayd Dohrn, the film is being mounted by Bedlam Productions, Oscar winner Gareth Unwin's company. READ MORE

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  10. Cannes: China's Seven Stars, France's Stone Angels Form Joint Venture

    12:11 pm PDT 5/17/2013
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    The companies of media mogul Bruno Wu and French producer Pierre-Ange Le Pogam will co-produce action films. READ MORE

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  11. Michael Musto Let Go By Village Voice

    12:09 pm PDT 5/17/2013
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    The columnist had written for the alt-weekly since 1984. READ MORE

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  12. Cannes: Koch Media Takes Action Thriller 'Drop' (Exclusive)

    12:00 pm PDT 5/17/2013
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    The in-development feature will be the next project from "Vehicle 19" director Mukunda Michael Dewil. READ MORE

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  13. Bruce Rosenblum Pens 'Thank You' on Last Day at Warner Bros.

    11:53 am PDT 5/17/2013
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    The exiting TV Group president says that his departure isn't an easy one but calls it "right for the company." READ MORE

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  14. Nadine Nohr Appointed Shine International CEO

    4:09 am PDT 5/17/2013
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    The new deal was signed after her successful spell as interim CEO. READ MORE

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  15. WGA East Foundation Rebrands as Writers Guild Initiative

    4:49 pm PDT 5/16/2013
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    The name change is intended to better communicate the organization’s mission: mentoring and developing new writers. READ MORE

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  16. VIDEO: The Hollywood Reporter Live from Cannes

    4:21 pm PDT 5/16/2013
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    Baz Luhrmann on 'Gatsby's' Festival opener, THR's Janice Min and Merle Ginsberg with Jimmy Choo's Sandra Choi on the 10 most glamorous stars, and more moments from the annual film fest. READ MORE

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  17. MGM Quarterly Results Best Expectations After 'Skyfall,' 'Hobbit'

    2:38 pm PDT 5/16/2013
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    UPDATED: History's "Vikings" also contributed to a 168 percent increase in revenue for the first quarter. READ MORE

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  18. Judge Denies Copyright Class Action Against YouTube

    2:01 pm PDT 5/16/2013
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    The plaintiffs sued in 2007 over alleged infringements on the video-sharing site. READ MORE

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  19. Kim Dotcom Case to Be Reviewed By New Zealand's Supreme Court

    10:16 am PDT 5/16/2013
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    The Megaupload founder has gotten the country's highest court to review a March decision over access to U.S. government documents. READ MORE

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  20. Cannes: Thai Horror '3AM Part 2' Sells Widely in Asia

    8:17 am PDT 5/16/2013
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    The 3D omnibus sequel from Thailand's Five Star Production gets picked up for Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Vietnam, Cambodia and Malaysia. READ MORE

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