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Dollars for dialing
Stephen Beard Sep 1, 2007
The British government is looking into TV talent contests and call-in quiz shows, which may have engaged in televised rip-offs. Stephen Beard reports.
Box office rebound and then some
Sep 1, 2007
Hollywood's box office has returned to health despite all the doomsday predictions of two years ago. And Daily Variety's Mike Speier says we ain't seen nothin' yet — 2007 promises to be a huge year.
Singin' the payola blues
Scott Jagow Sep 1, 2007
They don't admit wrongdoing, but four major radio broadcasters have agreed to a major FCC fine to settle accusations that they regularly accepted cash from record labels in exchange for airplay.
The House gets Sirius over a satellite merger
Kai Ryssdal Sep 1, 2007
Sirius CEO Mel Karmazin tried to smooth out House concerns over the company's merger with XM. The satellite broadcaster is forging a $13 billion deal. Kai Ryssdal has more.
CBS tries to play YouTube's game
Janet Babin Sep 1, 2007
As part of its coverage of the NCAA men's basketball tournament, the network is inviting fans to post videos on its website. Janet Babin reports.
Not the happiest place on Earth
Sep 1, 2007
Disneyland is suing its hometown of Anaheim, Calif. The park wants to make sure no new housing goes up within two miles of its front door. Pat Loeb reports.
All the glamour you can rent
Nancy Farghalli Sep 1, 2007
Did Helen Mirren's handbag catch your fancy? Some of the styles seen on the red carpet on Sunday will be headed to a store near you. Not to buy, but to rent. Nancy Farghalli reports.
Hedging on Hollywood
Sep 1, 2007
Hedge funds and private equity groups are becoming the stars of Hollywood film financing, to the tune of billions of dollars. Pat Loeb reports.
Red carpet. Big stars. Green cars.
Sam Eaton Sep 1, 2007
The buzzword on Oscar's red carpet this year is green. Celebrities will arrive at the Academy Awards in environmentally-friendly cars ranging from plug-in hybrids to the smokin' hot electric Tesla Roadster.
Crunching the Oscar numbers
Sep 22, 2011
As Hollywood prepares for Sunday's Academy Awards show, Daily Variety's Mike Speier breaks down the cash flow that makes it all come together.
