Pages
Fox deal with writers has got buzz
Lisa Napoli Sep 22, 2011
20th Century Fox has reached agreement with a group of top screenwriters that would pay them smaller advances in exchange for allowing them a percentage of the profits if their movies get made. Lisa Napoli reports.
Big stars not working in concert with fans
Stephen Beard Sep 1, 2007
In Europe this summer, some of the biggest names in music have been having a rough time filling seats. Stephen Beard reports.
Warner Music goes on the road
Kai Ryssdal Sep 1, 2007
Warner Music posted a greater-than-expected quarterly loss today, and its shares fell about 3%. But the music label is fighting back. Music industry consultant Ted Cohen gives the details to Kai Ryssdal.
Box office rebound didn't come cheap
Stacey Vanek Smith Sep 1, 2007
Audiences have returned to movie theaters in huge numbers this year. We may even see record-breaking attendance, but studios had to shell out big bucks to produce the blockbusters that are reeling people in. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.
Phone call for marketing
Curt Nickisch Sep 22, 2011
Seems that companies could take a lesson from the political landscape when it comes to effectively using social media and social marketing: Engage first, get money later. Curt Nickisch explains.
Rebirth of the Holy Land Experience
Jeff Tyler Sep 22, 2011
One of Orlando's lesser-known theme parks is in line for a much-needed promotional boost. The Holy Land Experience may find new life thanks to new owner Christian TV network Trinity Broadcasting. Jeff Tyler reports.
Mouse + Penguin = cash cow
Lisa Napoli Sep 22, 2011
Sales of TV ads and theme park tickets helped boost earnings at Disney in the last quarter, but the Mouse House is already wooing tomorrow's customers. Yesterday it announced it's buying popular social networking site Club Penguin. Lisa Napoli reports.
Simpsons poised to spark TV revolution
Sep 22, 2011
Mike Speir of Variety magazine says the film version of The Simpsons just might be revolutionary. If it's as successful as hoped, it will be the first blockbuster to move from TV to the silver screen.
No virtual gambling in a virtual world
Janet Babin Sep 22, 2011
The Second Life universe is a sort of alternate reality where members can buy virtual property, have virtual sex and until recently gamble for more-than-virtual dollars. But that's all over. Janet Babin reports.
Simpsons got a little bit of Seoul
Sep 1, 2007
To get to the big screen, the Simpsons' needed the help of tireless writers, actors and animators. But while the creative end was produced in the U.S., much of the rest had a hand from South Korean outsourcing.
