“L.A. Times” Reporter on Why You Shouldn’t Watch HBO’s PHIL SPECTOR Sunday Night

And believe us when we say she makes a very good case:

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PHIL SPECTOR , On Trial
by Harriet Ryan

Are you planning to watch HBO’s “Phil Spector“? Then step into my cubicle. We need to talk. read article

The Nielsen Family is Dead

Wired comes through with a realistic look at what TV has – and will – become. Basic premise: With the rise of the interwebs and social media and alternate ways of watching television, the whole thing about ratings determining what advertisers pay is obsolete…and the smart programmers know it.

Whatcha think?

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Angelo Bell: The Chasm Between Professionalism and Ego

Or, to quote an assistant LB once worked with: “We’re all aspiring to be assholes.”

Sigh…

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“Daily Variety” is History, Leaving Showbiz Mourners Everywhere

Last Tuesday’s edition of Daily Variety was the last printed edition since the publication began almost 80 years ago. Sob…choke…

 Hey, wait! We’re highly skilled entertainment professionals. We’ll adapt! Really we will! Just one thing…can you tell us a little more about this “interwebs” thing?

Daily Variety is sold at a newsstand. read article

Heartwarming Crowdfunding Success Story

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Seriously. We love that this children’s book “written by Lauren (age 11)” has passed its Kickstarter goal of raising $5500 for the publication of her book, The Clown That Lost His Funny.

This is what crowdfunding is for! read article