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Swordfish: The real crime is Variety's sacking of Todd McCarthy. The paper is going down, and it deserves to. more »

DeadliestSin: As a fan of the books (Oh god, I can't believe I'm admitting this on Gawker...) I am slightly disappointed in this trailer. It doesn't really hype it ... more »

Myrna_Minkoff: Why do they appear to only hire actors who can't actually *act* for these movies? more »

NoodlePress: Yeah looks like even the $600 tickets are sold out in DC more »

AJ_Bee: I see Conan has just two Canadian stops - Vancouver and Toronto. What about Moose Jaw Conan??WHAT ABOUT MOOSE JAW?!? more »

#thenegotiator

Ari Emanuel Doesn't Match Up to Mike Ovitz in New Late Night War

Ari Emanuel has fashioned himself as the most powerful agent in Hollywood since Mike Ovitz's terrible reign. And as Conan O'Brien's prime defender against NBC, he's found himself in the exact same position as the zen warrior of Beverly Hills. More »

#moguls

Ari Emanuel Will Rule Hollywood as Its New Jesus

Superagent Ari Emanuel, brother of Rahm, has been getting lots of glowing press lately. Remember when the New York Times genuflected at his altar on their front page? Now The Independent is breathlessly touting his plans to single-handedly reinvent Hollywood. More »

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