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IN THIS ISSUE

  • Table of Contents
    May 18, 2011
  • Cover
    Tales From a Finale
  • Features

    1. Countdown to a Finale

      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 ...

    2. Gleeking Out With Ryan Murphy

      Gleeking Out With Ryan Murphy

      The show's co-creator talks tributes, cliffhangers and Twitter.

    3. What to Expect at Upfronts

      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!)

    4. Heard During Pilot Season

      Heard During Pilot Season

      Tim Allen's (sort of) rich deal, Vodka synergy and a streak in jeopardy.

    5. Guide to Upfront Festivities

      Guide to Upfront Festivities

      Networks and agencies get ready to wine and dine talent, media and buyers in the annual ritual.

    6. The Poster Worker

      The Poster Worker

      A new book celebrates Bill Gold, the greatest poster designer in Hollywood history.

  • Departments

    1. 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.

    2. THR Heat Index

      THR Heat Index

      THE REPORT: In television turnovers, Scott Pelley gets Katie Couric's chair, and Ann Curry will replace Meredith Vieira.

    3. Crisis at the Movies: No New Ideas

      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.

    4. OMG! Getting Teens Back to the Screens

      OMG! Getting Teens Back to the Screens

      THE REPORT: U.S. exhibitors mull youth-friendly programs where the young'uns can text in peace.

    5. Sony Execs in Privacy Hot Seat

      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.

    6. Why the Dutch are Dominating TV

      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.

    7. 'Rio' to Hit $350 Million Overseas

      'Rio' to Hit $350 Million Overseas

      THE REPORT: Fox toon will triple U.S. haul -- with Brazil the biggest country.

    8. Cannes Notebook

      Cannes Notebook

      THE REPORT: THR's team in France reports that spirits and expectations are high, with an especially lively foreign sales market expected.

    9. 7 Days of Deals

      7 Days of Deals

      THE REPORT: Leave it to Paula Abdul to create drama on "The X Factor" before she even joins the show.

    10. Yes, I Did Say That!

      Yes, I Did Say That!

      THE REPORT: Tina Fey channels Sarah Palin with a barb aimed at Katie Couric.

    11. Hollywood Hits the Red Carpet

      Hollywood Hits the Red Carpet

      ABOUT TOWN: Cast and crew journeyed to Disneyland to celebrate the launch of "On Stranger Tides."

    12. Rambling Reporter

      Rambling Reporter

      ABOUT TOWN: Prospective new castmember Brandi Glanville might not be greeted with toned open arms by the haughty already-established "Real Housewives."

    13. Hitched, Hatched, Hired

      Hitched, Hatched, Hired

      ABOUT TOWN: Inside the industry's celebrations and news.

    14. Q&A: Chris Silberman

      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.

    15. Who Loses Under Emmy's Rules

      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.

    16. Frans Afman (1933-2011)

      Frans Afman (1933-2011)

      TRIBUTE: The banker who changed Cannes and revolutionized indie film.

    17. A Hot Watch For Every Taste

      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.

    18. The Best Places in Los Cabos Now

      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.

    19. 'By the Way, Meet Vera Stark'

      THEATER REVIEW: Lampooning the plight of African-Americans in old Hollywood gets complex.

    20. 'An Invisible Sign'

      FILM REVIEW: Jessica Alba fails to convince as a mathematician.

    21. '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...

    22. 'Priest'

      FILM REVIEW: Doesn't have a prayer

    23. 'Swamp Brothers'

      TV REVIEW: An entry in the dirty-jobs reality genre misses despite snakes, gators and laughs.

    24. The Secrets of the Rich & Famous

      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.

    25. Greenback Goliaths

      Greenback Goliaths

      BACKLOT: 25 men and women who keep their eyes on the books.

    26. 80 Years of The Hollywood Reporter

      80 Years of The Hollywood Reporter

      BACKLOT: Warren Beatty tells THR about his paparazzi baptism at Cannes.