January 19, 2011

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January 19, 2011
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The Private Jeff Bridges
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Features
1. The Last Days of Brittany Murphy
  
  A year after her death, a remembrance of the young woman with the infectious giggle from the perspective of a father figure who met her when she was 14.
  - Alex Ben Block
2. Is Netflix Good for Hollywood?
  
  Its friends in the business might soon outnumber its foes as the subscription giant inhales content at breathtaking speed.
  - Paul Bond
3. Jeff Bridges Is Still Searching … But For What?
  
  The always restless Oscar incumbent on Zen, what marriage is like as a commitment-phobe and the burden of being The Dude.
  - Stephen Galloway
4. Free Preview
  
  Bridges on Bridges
  
  The actor recalls some key movies from his impressive filmography.
  - Stephen Galloway
5. Ed Limato’s Estate Sale
  
  The late superagent’s showbiz-pedigreed house is on sale to benefit charity, along with much of its contents.
  - Sammy Wasson
  - Photographed by Ray Kachatorian
6. The Making of “Toy Story 3”
  
  A years-old concept got chucked at the very first meeting as the Pixar brain trust looked to reinvent its beloved franchise — and give it a fitting fina...
  - Thomas J. McLean
Departments
1. The Report: ‘Kennedys’ Options Limited
  
  After History Channel yanks the miniseries amid pressure, is anyone willing to step in?
2. The Report: ‘Spider-Man’ — Turn on the Lawyers
  
  On-the-job injuries on Broadway are usually workers’ compensation cases.
  - Eriq Gardner
3. The Report: Franchise Players
  
  A record number of familiar tales will fuel this year’s box office.
  - Pamela McClintock
4. The Report: Oprah's Lecture
  
  She talked and talked at the Television Critics Association tour. Then the reporters tweeted.
  - THR staff
5. The Report: THR Heat Index
  
  “Fighter” director David O. Russell notches his first DGA nom, while NPR’s Dick Meyer regrets a hasty news report.
  - THR staff
6. The Report: Hornets Over Hollywood
  
  Gun battles! Explosions! Agents held hostage! “The Green Hornet” takes over L.A.
  - Borys Kit
7. MAP: Hornets Over Hollywood
  
  A visual guide to the Los Angeles County locations where “The Green Hornet” lensed.
  - THR staff
8. The Report: Yes, I Did Say That!
  
  A look at who’s saying what in entertainment.
  - THR staff
9. The Report: 7 Days of Deals
  
  A round-up of TCA deals and the king's ransom the Weinstein Co. paid for a stake in Starz Media
  - Compiled by Daniel Miller
10. About Town: Red Carpet
  
  Celebs and power players turned out for the People’s Choice Awards and the Palm Springs Film Festival gala.
  - THR staff
11. About Town : Rambling Reporter
  
  There’s a long history of fashion designers creating costumes for stars above and beyond what a film’s costume designer does — and not getting the c...
  - Merle Ginsberg
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  About Town: Hitched, Hatched, Hired
  
  “Coraline” author Neil Gaiman wedded musician Amanda Palmer.
  - THR staff
13. The Race: Globes Voters Strike Back
  
  Maligned for odd noms like “The Tourist,” HFPA members are defiant.
  - Alex Ben Block
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  Small Cable — Bye Reality, Hello Scripted
  
  No longer the domain of elite channels, scripted series dominated the TCA discussion.
  - Tim Goodman
15. Executive Suite: Keri Putnam
  
  The new executive director of the Sundance Institute has big plans beyond managing America’s top film festival.
16. Music’s New Secret Weapon — NPR
  
  When it comes to rising acts, public radio is the hottest place to make a star.
  - Shirley Halperin
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  The Psychology of the Dress
  
  Insiders reveal how film roles, agents and even an ex can alter a star’s gown selection..
  - Merle Ginsberg
18. GALLERY: Dress-O-Meter
  
  From Meryl to Jennifer, the range of glamour at the Golden Globes.
  - Merle Ginsberg
19. The Insider’s Guide to the Golden Globes Parties
  
  Everything you need to know about all the Hilton hotspots on Jan. 16.
  - Bill Higgins
20. MAP: Golden Globe Parties
  
  Where to find the best bashes at this year’s Golden Globes.
  - Bill Higgins
21. Free Preview
  
  TV Review: ‘Lights Out’
  
  A virtuoso lead performance and lack of cliches make FX’s boxing drama instantly compelling.
  - Tim Goodman
22. Free Preview
  
  Book Review: ‘American Rose’
  
  A fascinating resurrection of Gypsy Rose Lee, the burlesque performer who captivated the nation and inspired the musical “Gypsy.”
  - Craig Seligman
23. Free Preview
  
  Film Review: ‘Even the Rain’
  
  Spain’s impressive Oscar entry thrives on Gael Garcia Bernal, liberal themes.
  - Stephen Farber
24. 5 Questions: Colin Firth
  
  The “King’s Speech” star answers what it’s like to be on the road for Oscar before stopping at the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
  - Tim Appelo
25. 80 Years of The Hollywood Reporter
  
  The most glamorous and memorable moments from a storied history.
  - Bill Higgins

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