May 18, 2011

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May 18, 2011
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Tales From a Finale
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Features
1. Countdown to a Finale
  
  An unfinished script, a paparazzi plague and permits galore: Behind the scenes as "Glee" relocates its already complicated production 3,000 miles away to ...
  - Marisa Guthrie
  - Shirley Halperin
2. Gleeking Out With Ryan Murphy
  
  The show's co-creator talks tributes, cliffhangers and Twitter.
  - Marisa Guthrie
  - Shirley Halperin
3. What to Expect at Upfronts
  
  The Hollywood Reporter compares what each network has, what they need and what the ad buyers are whispering. (Plus: The parties!)
  - Lacey Rose
  - Kim Masters
  - Marisa Guthrie
4. Heard During Pilot Season
  
  Tim Allen's (sort of) rich deal, Vodka synergy and a streak in jeopardy.
  - THR staff
5. Guide to Upfront Festivities
  
  Networks and agencies get ready to wine and dine talent, media and buyers in the annual ritual.
  - THR staff
6. The Poster Worker
  
  A new book celebrates Bill Gold, the greatest poster designer in Hollywood history.
  - Alex Ben Block
Departments
1. Free Preview
  
  Oprah's Bid Farewell to Daytime: Will She OWN Cable Next?
  
  THE REPORT: Another CEO gone as ratings sink, but analysts see long-term success.
  - Georg Szalai
  - Marisa Guthrie
2. THR Heat Index
  
  THE REPORT: In television turnovers, Scott Pelley gets Katie Couric's chair, and Ann Curry will replace Meredith Vieira.
  - THR staff
3. Crisis at the Movies: No New Ideas
  
  THE REPORT: A shortage of fresh film scripts plagues Hollywood as studios and writers blame each other for the brain drain.
  - Jay A. Fernandez
4. OMG! Getting Teens Back to the Screens
  
  THE REPORT: U.S. exhibitors mull youth-friendly programs where the young'uns can text in peace.
  - Pamela McClintock
5. Sony Execs in Privacy Hot Seat
  
  THE REPORT: Recently promoted Kaz Hirai faces test of leadership as costs from security breach could hit $2 billion.
  - Gavin J Blair
6. Why the Dutch are Dominating TV
  
  THE REPORT: NBC's "The Voice" is latest in a long line of hits from Holland to find success in the U.S.
  - Scott Roxborough
7. 'Rio' to Hit $350 Million Overseas
  
  THE REPORT: Fox toon will triple U.S. haul -- with Brazil the biggest country.
  - Pamela McClintock
8. Cannes Notebook
  
  THE REPORT: THR's team in France reports that spirits and expectations are high, with an especially lively foreign sales market expected.
  - Pamela McClintock
9. 7 Days of Deals
  
  THE REPORT: Leave it to Paula Abdul to create drama on "The X Factor" before she even joins the show.
  - Compiled by Daniel Miller
10. Yes, I Did Say That!
  
  THE REPORT: Tina Fey channels Sarah Palin with a barb aimed at Katie Couric.
  - THR staff
11. Hollywood Hits the Red Carpet
  
  ABOUT TOWN: Cast and crew journeyed to Disneyland to celebrate the launch of "On Stranger Tides."
  - THR staff
12. Rambling Reporter
  
  ABOUT TOWN: Prospective new castmember Brandi Glanville might not be greeted with toned open arms by the haughty already-established "Real Housewives."
  - Merle Ginsberg
13. Hitched, Hatched, Hired
  
  ABOUT TOWN: Inside the industry's celebrations and news.
  - THR staff
14. Q&A: Chris Silberman
  
  THE BUSINESS: The ICM president opens up about the new network chiefs, Netflix's impact and a 'very interesting' pilot season.
  - Daniel Miller
15. Who Loses Under Emmy's Rules
  
  THE RACE: What does Charlie Sheen's drama have to do with Steve Carell? Plenty when it comes to some oddball guidelines by the academy.
  - Tim Appelo
16. Frans Afman (1933-2011)
  
  TRIBUTE: The banker who changed Cannes and revolutionized indie film.
  - Schuyler Moore
17. A Hot Watch For Every Taste
  
  HOLLYWOOD STYLE: A look at Baselworkd's luxury-brand introductions that will be showing up from boardrooms to the big screen.
  - Laurie Kahle
18. The Best Places in Los Cabos Now
  
  STYLE: The industry playground is welcoming new chic spots. And as summer heats up, luxury goes on sale at its highest-end resorts.
  - Degen Pener
19. Free Preview
  
  'By the Way, Meet Vera Stark'
  
  THEATER REVIEW: Lampooning the plight of African-Americans in old Hollywood gets complex.
  - David Rooney
20. Free Preview
  
  'An Invisible Sign'
  
  FILM REVIEW: Jessica Alba fails to convince as a mathematician.
  - Todd McCarthy
21. Free Preview
  
  'Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides'
  
  FILM REVIEW: Johnny Depp searches for the Fountain of Youth and Keith Richards delivers a soon-to-be-classic line in director Rob Marshall's lively 3D ins...
  - Ray Bennett
22. Free Preview
  
  'Priest'
  
  FILM REVIEW: Doesn't have a prayer
  - Ray Bennett
23. Free Preview
  
  'Swamp Brothers'
  
  TV REVIEW: An entry in the dirty-jobs reality genre misses despite snakes, gators and laughs.
  - David Knowles
24. The Secrets of the Rich & Famous
  
  BACKLOT: Hollywood's business managers tell tales about their clients ($600,000 at Barneys!) and how they rein them in.
  - Eriq Gardner
25. Greenback Goliaths
  
  BACKLOT: 25 men and women who keep their eyes on the books.
  - Eriq Gardner
26. 80 Years of The Hollywood Reporter
  
  BACKLOT: Warren Beatty tells THR about his paparazzi baptism at Cannes.
  - Bill Higgins

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