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  1. Earshot
    Brett Ratner, Sony Teaming on 'I Want My MTV' Big Screen Adaptation

    Brett Ratner, Sony Teaming on 'I Want My MTV' Big Screen Adaptation

    5:59 pm PDT 3/16/2012
    • Jordan Zakarin
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    A film about the early days of the music network will be based on the hit book. Read More

  2. Watch Video Billy Crystal's Oscar Blackface: Sammy Davis, Jr.'s Daughter '100 Percent Certain My Father Is Smiling' (Exclusive)

    Billy Crystal's Oscar Blackface: Sammy Davis, Jr.'s Daughter '100 Percent Certain My Father Is Smiling' (Exclusive)

    5:00 am PST 3/1/2012
    • Shirley Halperin
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    Tracey Davis, daughter of the late Rat Packer, also tells THR that her dad "would have dug hanging out with Justin Bieber." Read More See All Videos

  3. Where Hollywood's Art World Partied During Oscar Week

    Where Hollywood's Art World Partied During Oscar Week

    9:56 am PST 2/28/2012
    • Degen Pener
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    L.A.'s art scene has its own unofficial Oscar Week, which drew James Franco, Mila Kunis, John Waters, Vera Wang and more to three days of openings, dinners and after-parties. Read More

  4. On Eve of Oscars, Academy Chief Dawn Hudson Breaks Silence, Answers Critics: 'I Don't Think Change Is Easy' (Exclusive)

    On Eve of Oscars, Academy Chief Dawn Hudson Breaks Silence, Answers Critics: 'I Don't Think Change Is Easy' (Exclusive)

    9:00 am PST 2/22/2012
    • Stephen Galloway
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    Heading into the first Academy Awards under Hudson's leadership, she and COO Ric Robertson reveal the Brett  Ratner backstory, address the white-male problem and discuss their ambitious agenda Read More

  5. Brett Ratner to Direct GLAAD Public Service Videos (Exclusive Photo)

    Brett Ratner to Direct GLAAD Public Service Videos (Exclusive Photo)

    11:06 am PST 2/15/2012
    • Erin Carlson
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    Following outrage over his use of an anti- gay slur, the director will helm a new series of star-studded PSAs to support equality. Read More

  6. THR Poll: Oscar Viewers Prefer Eddie Murphy Over Billy Crystal as Show Host

    THR Poll: Oscar Viewers Prefer Eddie Murphy Over Billy Crystal as Show Host

    11:16 am PST 11/16/2011
    • THR Staff
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    An exclusive survey shows the "Analyze This" star’s appeal "is significantly older, female and conservative." Read More

  7. ABC Seeking $1.6-1.7 Million for This Year's Oscar Ad Spots

    ABC Seeking $1.6-1.7 Million for This Year's Oscar Ad Spots

    12:59 pm PST 11/15/2011
    • Lauren Schutte
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    The figures for its 2012 broadcast (being hosted by Billy Crystal) are down slightly from the previous show which started at $1.7 million. Read More

  8. 'Glee's' Jane Lynch Wasn't Offended by Brett Ratner's Gay Slur

    'Glee's' Jane Lynch Wasn't Offended by Brett Ratner's Gay Slur

    9:44 am PST 11/15/2011
    • Michael O'Connell
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    The recent Emmy host "feels bad" for the director, says everything is going to offend at least somebody. Read More

  9. Oscar Shake-up: Hollywood Weighs In on New Host Billy Crystal, Producer Brian Grazer

    Oscar Shake-up: Hollywood Weighs In on New Host Billy Crystal, Producer Brian Grazer

    7:05 pm PST 11/13/2011
    • Kimberly Nordyke
    • Sophie A. Schillaci
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    UPDATED: "The Muppets" star Amy Adams, former producer Adam Shankman and current producer Don Mischer are among sharing their opinions about Eddie Murphy's and Brett Ratner's replacements. Read More

  10. The Race
    FEINBERG'S 5: Billy Crystal, AFI Fest, 'The Iron Lady,' 'Margin Call,' Morgan Freeman

    FEINBERG'S 5: Billy Crystal, AFI Fest, 'The Iron Lady,' 'Margin Call,' Morgan Freeman

    4:03 pm PST 11/12/2011
    • Scott Feinberg
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    THR's awards expert Scott Feinberg summarizes the five awards-related stories from the past week that every self-respecting movie buff needs to know about. Read More

  11. The Race
    FEINBERG & FRIENDS, Ep. 6: Scott & Awards Daily's Sasha Stone on Awards Race (Audio)

    FEINBERG & FRIENDS, Ep. 6: Scott & Awards Daily's Sasha Stone on Awards Race (Audio)

    5:13 pm PST 11/11/2011
    • Scott Feinberg
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    A chat about 'J. Edgar' and 'Tintin' at AFI Fest; growing buzz for 'Hugo'; Oscar prospects for 'Harry Potter,' Andy Serkis, and Melissa McCarthy; and more. Read More

  12. Brett Ratner Breaks Twitter Silence Following Oscars Exit

    Brett Ratner Breaks Twitter Silence Following Oscars Exit

    9:12 am PST 11/11/2011
    • THR Staff
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    The “Tower Heist” director used his account to honor the late Heavy D… and promote his latest film. Read More

  13. Billy Crystal Replaces Eddie Murphy for Oscars: What Hollywood is Saying

    Billy Crystal Replaces Eddie Murphy for Oscars: What Hollywood is Saying

    8:19 am PST 11/11/2011
    • THR Staff
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    The eight-time Academy Awards host will return to the stage on Feb. 26 with producer Brian Grazer tapped to stand in for Brett Ratner. Read More

  14. Who's to Blame for the 'Tower Heist'-Oscar Debacle? (Analysis)

    Who's to Blame for the 'Tower Heist'-Oscar Debacle? (Analysis)

    7:23 pm PST 11/10/2011
    • Kim Masters
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    Brett Ratner and Eddie Murphy's Academy Awards fates seem to have been tied to their film's weak showing. Read More

  15. Billy Crystal to Host the Oscars

    Billy Crystal to Host the Oscars

    1:53 pm PST 11/10/2011
    • Sofia M. Fernandez
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    UPDATED: The Academy confirms that the actor-comedian, who first broke the news via Twitter, will replace Eddie Murphy. Crystal previously presided over the telecast eight times. Read More

  16. Brian Grazer: 5 Things to Know About Brett Ratner’s Oscar Replacement

    Brian Grazer: 5 Things to Know About Brett Ratner’s Oscar Replacement

    8:23 am PST 11/10/2011
    • THR Staff
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    The “J. Edgar” producer has been tapped to join Don Mischer for the 84th Academy Awards on Feb. 26. Read More

  17. Ricky Gervais Offers to Host Oscars Following Eddie Murphy, Brett Ratner Exits

    Ricky Gervais Offers to Host Oscars Following Eddie Murphy, Brett Ratner Exits

    7:00 am PST 11/10/2011
    • Sophie A. Schillaci
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    The comic suggests a “two for one offer,” as he mulls a Golden Globes return. Read More

  18. Meet the Man Whose Tweet Brought Down Brett Ratner

    Meet the Man Whose Tweet Brought Down Brett Ratner

    5:52 pm PST 11/9/2011
    • Andy Lewis
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    D.C. Douglas, an actor and voice-over specialist, first tweeted about Ratner saying “rehearsal's for fags.” The ensuing firestorm has ended with Ratner and host Eddie Murphy exiting the show and Brian Grazer taking over as producer. Read More

  19. How Much Will Eddie Murphy's Oscar Exit Hurt His Career? (Analysis)

    How Much Will Eddie Murphy's Oscar Exit Hurt His Career? (Analysis)

    2:53 pm PST 11/9/2011
    • Kim Masters
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    In a recent interview, the actor-comedian described himself as "a semi-retired gentleman of leisure," adding, "I only want to do what I really want to do, otherwise I'm content to sit here and play my guitar all day." Read More

  20. Watch Video Howard Stern Defends Brett Ratner, Slams Hollywood As 'Loony' (Video)

    Howard Stern Defends Brett Ratner, Slams Hollywood As 'Loony' (Video)

    1:11 pm PST 11/9/2011
    • Paul Bond
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    The shock-jock contrasts reaction to the director's use of the word "fag" to controversies involving Roman Polanski, Hilary Swank and Charlie Sheen. Read More See All Videos

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