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IN THIS ISSUE

  • Table of Contents
    October 12, 2012
  • Cover
    "Homeland's" Hot Streak
  • Features

    1. 'Homeland's' Hot Streak

      'Homeland's' Hot Streak

      Alex Gansa and Howard Gordon open up their set, writer's room and the improbably touching story behind their 30-year friendship.

    2. A 'Murderer's Row'

      A 'Murderer's Row'

      The drama's six writers/executive producers at work on the Fox lot.

    3. In Their Own Words

      In Their Own Words

      The stars of Showtime's hit drama offer a sneak peek at this year's story arcs.

    4. The Top 50 Showrunners

      The Top 50 Showrunners

      Lena Dunham, the creative voice behind HBO's critical hit "Girls," sees herself as a writer who uses directing as a tool to tell stories.

    5. The Top 50 Showrunners

      The Top 50 Showrunners

      Lauren Iungerich cried when "Awkward" was picked up to series, because she knew she could no longer be just an "artist" anymore.

    6. The Top 50 Showrunners

      The Top 50 Showrunners

      Series creator Mike Kelley presides over somewhat bipolar set shooting ABC's drama "Revenge."

    7. The Top 50 Showrunners

      The Top 50 Showrunners

      Mixing work and pleasure is no easy feat for the husband and wife team behind CBS' "The Good Wife."

    8. Who the Hell is Alki David?

      Who the Hell is Alki David?

      A flashy greek billionaire wants to give you TV on the net -- so why is every network suing him right now?

    9. Streaming TV, The Legal Way

      Streaming TV, The Legal Way

      Unlike FilmOn, Aereo is rebelling ... quietly.

    10. THR's Power Business Managers

      THR's Power Business Managers

      The moneymen and women on this third annual list handle the finances, and sometimes financial misfortunes, of Hollywood stars.

    11. Wall Street's Rocky Love Affair With the Movies

      Wall Street's Rocky Love Affair With the Movies

      Major banks once moved billions into film-slate financing. Insiders say the drought is about to end.

    12. How Business Managers Say No to Very Famous People

      How Business Managers Say No to Very Famous People

      No is not a word often heard by A-list talent.

    13. Biggest Showbiz Money Debacles

      Biggest Showbiz Money Debacles

      From Bernie Madoff Nicolas Cage, financial calamity can strike even the rich and famous.

    14. You Can't Hide the Hookers

      You Can't Hide the Hookers

      A business manager offers candid advice on why actors should never lie about their expenses.

  • Departments

    1. Contributors

      Contributors

      A look at who's writing what in this week's Hollywood Reporter.

    2. Inside Oscar's Big Gamble on Seth MacFarlane

      Inside Oscar's Big Gamble on Seth MacFarlane

      THE REPORT: The Academy now has to prove he can play in Peoria -- and quickly.

    3. What America Thinks

      What America Thinks

      THE REPORT: THR’s pollster finds a generally enthusiastic audience for Seth's Oscar gig that is divided by age and gender.

    4. THR Heat Index

      THR Heat Index

      THE REPORT: Marcus Mumford and Co. are on track to sell about 600,000 copies of their album "Babel" in its first week

    5. Ryan Kavanaugh vs. The New Yorker

      Ryan Kavanaugh vs. The New Yorker

      THE REPORT: The Relativity CEO declares war over a story suggesting he's lost control of his company to Ron Burkle.

    6. Hollywood Chooses Sides

      Hollywood Chooses Sides

      THE REPORT: It's Eisner vs. Katzenberg again as the city's donor elite lavish rare attention on the mayoral campaign.

    7. Daytime TV's Fall Ratings Shakeout

      Daytime TV's Fall Ratings Shakeout

      THE REPORT: Less than a month into the new season, new players already have experienced two major shake-ups.

    8. Is the Next '2016' About to Hit The Multiplex?

      Is the Next '2016' About to Hit The Multiplex?

      THE REPORT: Films about Occupy, Breitbart and Ayn Rand will try to replicate the hit anti-Obama movie's success.

    9. Feinberg Forecast

      Feinberg Forecast

      THE REPORT: The New York Film Festival gave "Life of Pi" a big, warm hug, while SAG nixed "Beasts of the Southern Wild."

    10. 7 Days of Deals

      7 Days of Deals

      THE REPORT: Marc Webb's return to the director's chair for the next "Amazing Spider-Man" almost got tangled in a nasty web.

    11. Yes, I Did Say That!

      Yes, I Did Say That!

      THE REPORT: Jennifer Garner on being pregnant, on and off, with Ben Affleck.

    12. Rambling Reporter

      Rambling Reporter

      THE REPORT: After Obama stops by "The View," Entertainment Tonight tries to make a date with Mitt.

    13. Hitched, Hatched, Hired

      Hitched, Hatched, Hired

      THE REPORT: Inside the industry's celebrations and news.

    14. Hollywood Hits the Red Carpet

      Hollywood Hits the Red Carpet

      ABOUT TOWN: Dozens of hybrid cars carried star power to the Warner Bros. backlot for the Environmental Media Awards.

    15. Executive Suite

      Executive Suite

      THE BUSINESS: MSNBC's Phil Griffin on his channel's ratings roll and why it wasn't just about that 47 percent video.

    16. The Secret to a Smash Movie? Lure Hispanics

      The Secret to a Smash Movie? Lure Hispanics

      THE BUSINESS: Hollywood grapples with how (and how not) to tap into the overindexing Latino audience.

    17. Q&A: Michael Pena

      Q&A: Michael Pena

      THE BUSINESS: Acting for nearly two decades, Pena on trying not to play "the token Mexican dude."

    18. THR's First Design Showhouse

      THR's First Design Showhouse

      HOLLYWOOD HOMES: Top decorators unveil their creations at luxe condo The Century.

    19. Hollywood's Polo Revival

      Hollywood's Polo Revival

      HOLLYWOOD STYLE: The sport of kings draws industry players and newfound fans for L.A.'s own glam annual match.

    20. Wine Time

      Wine Time

      HOLLYWOD STYLE: Read their lips: Last season's classic red pouts are getting darker, sexier and va-va-vampier.

    21. Rich People Problems

      Rich People Problems

      HOLLYWOOD STYLE: THR's new advice columnist really understands just how hard it can be to have it all.

    22. Nashville

      Nashville

      TELEVISION REVIEW: There's excellence to be found on ABC's smart adult soap.

    23. Chicago Fire

      Chicago Fire

      TELEVISION REVIEW: Dick Wolf's new show hardly rewrites the script for procedurals.

    24. Arrow

      Arrow

      TELEVISION REVIEW: The CW's superhero stays -- just -- on this side of silly.

    25. Life of Pi

      FILM REVIEW: Ang Lee's 3D adaptation of the best-seller is a gorgeous accomplishment.

    26. Marvel Comics: The Untold Story

      BOOK REVIEW: A wild-ride account of the company's creation from the people who built it.

    27. Abu Dhabi Comes of Age

      Abu Dhabi Comes of Age

      BACKLOT: The UAE transforms into a gateway to one of the fastest-growing entertainment markets in the world. PLUS: A guide to the capital city.

    28. The Art of the Emirates

      The Art of the Emirates

      BACKLOT: Abu Dhabi plans to become the cultural capital of the Persian Gulf.

    29. Where Regional Stars Schmooze With Hollywood

      Where Regional Stars Schmooze With Hollywood

      BACKLOT: The sixth edition of the Abu Dhabi Film Festival reboots with a new director.

    30. A Very Hot Concert Scene

      A Very Hot Concert Scene

      BACKLOT: The annual post-Formula 1 Grand Prix is an irresistible draw to the biggest names in music.

    31. Global Power Players Descend for Summit

      Global Power Players Descend for Summit

      BACKLOT: The third edition of the high-powered event draws forward-thinkers for three days of dialogue.

    32. A Hero to Fanboys Gets Her Starry Due

      A Hero to Fanboys Gets Her Starry Due

      BACKLOT: Producer Gale Anne Hurd has done everything from cleaning toilets to posting tweets.

    33. 8 Decades of The Hollywood Reporter

      8 Decades of The Hollywood Reporter

      Shirley Temple set th standard for the Honey Boo Boos to come.