Report: Disneys Appeal of $319M Celador Verdict Tentatively Denied

Source: The Wrap

A federal judge tentatively struck down Disneys appeal of a $319 million jury verdict over profits from "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire," according to the Hollywood Reporter. The decision is not final, but Judge Virginia Phillips issued a 43-page tentative ruling saying she will likely deny Disney’s request to throw out the July verdict and order a new trial. A final judgment is expected later this week.

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New Mel Gibson movie finally heads to theaters

Source: Reuters

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Mel Gibson is headed back into movie theaters after months of damaging publicity over his tempestuous relationship with ex-lover Oksana Grigorieva and a domestic abuse investigation by Los Angeles authorities.

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Source: Reuters

NEW YORK (Reuters) - It isnt stirring the same buzz as that gay cowboy film, but Oscar contender The Kids Are All Right may give portrayals of lesbians in Hollywood a positive boost the way Brokeback Mountain shattered previous depictions of gay men.

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Source: Reuters

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Facebook film The Social Network picked up four awards, including best movie, from a key industry group in the first major honors of Hollywoods awards season, helping to narrow the list of this years Oscar contenders.

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After Faster Disappoints, CBS Films Replaces COO

Source: The Wrap

On the heels of the release of underperforming "Faster," theres a shakeup at the helm of box office challenged CBS Film. Its a changing of the guard that also has repercussions for Lionsgate. Wolfgang Hammer was named Chief Operating Officer, CBS Films, the studio announced on Wednesday night. He replaces Bruce Tobey.

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