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This revolution won't be televised -- Twitter, cell phones will take care of it
We've been treated to some of the most troubling and exhilarating images with the protests in Iran, which have provided some of the most riveting media moments in memory, writes ELIZABETH GUIDER. » Quick Read | » More
TAKE TWO
Commentary: Sure, he moonwalked, but he never eased on down the road to a film career
On Tuesday, as Michael Jackson is memorialized, his posthumous coronation as the self-styled King of Pop will be complete. But movies was one medium he never conquered, writes GREGG KILDAY. » Quick Read | » More
FILMMAKER FOCUS
'Transformers' scribes talk crafting a hit
You're not alone if you don't see a connection between "Transformers," "Star Trek" and "The Proposal," writes MARTIN A. GROVE. » Quick Read | » More
ON LOCATION
Who could resist the temptation of free furniture?
The word of the day is "competitive." It's become the word in a number of places -- like North Carolina, Montana and Quebec -- who want to ensure their place in the location business, writes BORYS KIT. » Quick Read | » More
THR, Esq.
Commentary: Fox survived 'Borat' blitzkrieg; now it's Uni's turn on front lines with 'Bruno'
"Bruno" distributor Universal finds itself in a familiar yet unwelcome position, defending a lawsuit over tactics allegedly used to make a film that relies largely on creating conflicts with its subjects, writes MATTHEW BELLONI. » Quick Read | » More
FOLLOW THE MONEY
Media stocks on the move
In the first half of the year, the lowliest member of The Hollywood Reporter Showbiz 50 index of stocks was also its biggest gainer: Sirius XM Radio. That stock rocketed 258%, closing Tuesday at 43 cents. » Quick Read | » More
STREET TALK
Commentary: Distributor stocks' defensive prowess puts them in Street's starting lineup
Big cable operators recently have signaled more sluggish subscriber growth in the seasonally weak second quarter after a stronger-than-expected first quarter, yet investors still bid up the two U.S. satellite TV stocks and nearly all cable stocks during the year's first half, writes GEORG SZALAI. » Quick Read | » More
POSTCARD
In any language, Christoph Waltz has made the most of being a 'Basterd'
Critics have been divided over "Inglourious Basterds" but were universally wowed by Christoph Waltz's polyglot performance, writes SCOTT ROXBOROUGH. » Quick Read | » More
RAMBLING REPORTER
Commentary: They might be on their final acts, but there's no need to get dramatic about it
Three more shows — "Irena's Vow," "August: Osage County" and "The Philanthropist" — are wrapping their Broadway runs, writes ROBERT OSBORNE. » Quick Read | » More

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