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Kevin Reilly, chairman of entertainment at Fox Broadcasting, realizes the ways people watch TV have radically and irrevocably changed. He believes the industry has not even remotely caught up to that fact yet. Or, as he puts it, “We have our head up our ass.” We’ll discuss the checklist Reilly provided at recent industry event which touched on every facet of the business. As the year draws to a close the awards season has begun to heat up as both the Gotham Awards and European Film Awards were handed out last week. We’ll give you a rundown of who the big winners were and which movies are topping the first few year-end critics polls. In theater news one can make it big with an Off-Broadway production, they just can’t make big money. A few recent hit shows are closing after barely breaking even or never turning a profit. Of course we also cover the week’s top entertainment headlines including a list of top earning musicians, Jeff Zucker lands at CNN and why China may surpass the United States as the biggest movie market in the world. MoMA Adds Video Games to Its Collection http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/11/29/moma-adds-video-games-to-its-collection/ (http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/11/29/moma-adds-video-games-to-its-collection/) 'Breaking Dawn - Part 2' Sets New Franchise Foreign Record, Drawing Nearly $450 Million http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/foreign-box-office-breaking-dawn-396637 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/foreign-box-office-breaking-dawn-396637) Daniel Day-Lewis, Rachel Weisz Win at NY Film Critics Circle Awards http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/new-york-film-critics-circle-396699 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/new-york-film-critics-circle-396699) Michael Haneke's 'Amour' Wins Big at European Film Awards http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/michael-hanekes-amour-wins-big-396607 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/michael-hanekes-amour-wins-big-396607) Moonrise Kingdom Wins Best Feature at the Gotham Awards http://www.vulture.com/2012/11/moonrise-kingdom-wins-at-the-gotham-awards.html (http://www.vulture.com/2012/11/moonrise-kingdom-wins-at-the-gotham-awards.html) Seth MacFarlane Announces College Search for Oscar Presenters http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/race/oscar-host-seth-macfarlane-announces-395875 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/race/oscar-host-seth-macfarlane-announces-395875) Fox Chief on the TV Industry: 'We Have Our Head Up Our Ass' http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/fox-chief-tv-industry-we-395252 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/fox-chief-tv-industry-we-395252) CBS Orders Stephen King's 'Under the Dome' Straight to Series for Summer 2013 http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/stephen-king-under-dome-cbs-summer-395495 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/stephen-king-under-dome-cbs-summer-395495) A Struggling CNN Worldwide Is Said to Be Drawn to Jeffrey Zucker http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/28/business/media/jeffrey-zucker-expected-to-be-next-president-of-cnn.html (http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/28/business/media/jeffrey-zucker-expected-to-be-next-president-of-cnn.html) What Jeff Zucker Actually Said About Running CNN Today http://www.adweek.com/news/television/what-jeff-zucker-actually-said-about-running-cnn-today-updated-145505 (http://www.adweek.com/news/television/what-jeff-zucker-actually-said-about-running-cnn-today-updated-145505) Broadway Audience Continues Growth Trend, Boosting Record Year http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/broadway-audience-continues-growth-trend-396749 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/broadway-audience-continues-growth-trend-396749) ‘King Kong’ Producer Eyeing Spider-Man’s Broadway Lair http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/11/29/king-kong-producer-eyeing-spider-mans-broadway-lair/ (http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/11/29/king-kong-producer-eyeing-spider-mans-broadway-lair/) Tribes Recoups Investment; Plays Through January 6

The rights to broadcast Major League Baseball games through 2021 were recently scooped up by ESPN for a cool $5.6 billion. That’s nothing compared to the $15.2 billion the network will be paying the NFL for “Monday Night Football” over the next eight years. Now News Corp. has coughed up billions for a stake in the New York Yankees network and are on the verge of paying a rumored $6 billion for the rights to air Los Angeles Dodger baseball games for 25-years. Some cable operators are now saying the skyrocketing costs of sports programming is out of control and unrealistic. Since we’re talking about billions of dollars, we may as well mention Sony Pictures. Thanks to films such as “The Amazing Spider-Man” and “Skyfall” the studio has taken in more than $4 billion worldwide this year at the box office. Lionsgate isn’t doing too bad either, earning $1 billion with releases such as “Hunger Games” and “Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn”. In fact, the North American box office is on pace to set a new record this year, much like the grosses recorded over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. The $290 million was a new high for the four day period. Of course, we also cover all the big entertainment headlines from the past two weeks including the ongoing sexual abuse scandal rocking Sesame Street, the death of actor Larry Hagman and NBC’s big win during the November sweeps. ‘Twilight,’ ‘Skyfall’ Pace Record Thanksgiving At Hollywood Box Office http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/twilight-skyfall-pace-record-thanksgiving-earnings-at-hollywood-box-office/2012/11/26/688d9992-381c-11e2-9258-ac7c78d5c680_story.html (http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/twilight-skyfall-pace-record-thanksgiving-earnings-at-hollywood-box-office/2012/11/26/688d9992-381c-11e2-9258-ac7c78d5c680_story.html) Lionsgate Passes $1B Domestic For First Time Helped By Summit’s Twilight Finale http://www.deadline.com/2012/11/lionsgate-passes-1b-domestic-for-first-time/ (http://www.deadline.com/2012/11/lionsgate-passes-1b-domestic-for-first-time/) Sony Pictures Passes $4 Billion Mark, Has the Best Year Ever http://www.vulture.com/2012/11/sony-pictures-4-billion-this-year.html (http://www.vulture.com/2012/11/sony-pictures-4-billion-this-year.html) An Unfestive Start For ‘Rise of the Guardians’ http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/11/25/an-unfestive-start-for-rise-of-the-guardians/ (http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/11/25/an-unfestive-start-for-rise-of-the-guardians/) Earliest Surviving Hitchcock Film Debuts on Web http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/alfred-hitchcock-film-white-shadow-web-national-film-preservation-390406 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/alfred-hitchcock-film-white-shadow-web-national-film-preservation-390406) Warner Bros Agrees To Release Up To 20 More Films On IMAX Over Next 3 Years http://www.deadline.com/2012/11/warner-brothers-imax/ (http://www.deadline.com/2012/11/warner-brothers-imax/) Aaron Sorkin on Steve Jobs Biopic: Three Real-Time Scenes From Backstage http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2012/11/15/aaron-sorkin-on-steve-jobs-biopic-three-30-minute-scenes-from-backstage.html (http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2012/11/15/aaron-sorkin-on-steve-jobs-biopic-three-30-minute-scenes-from-backstage.html) NBC Wins First November Sweep in Almost a Decade http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/nbc-wins-first-november-sweep-393366 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/nbc-wins-first-november-sweep-393366) Is the FCC About to Take the First Step in Lifting Cross-Ownership Ban? http://www.adweek.com/news/press/fcc-about-take-first-step-lifting-cross-ownership-ban-145206#.UKp5N7t0EXg (http://www.adweek.com/news/press/fcc-about-take-first-step-lifting-cross-ownership-ban-145206#.UKp5N7t0EXg) The Hollywood Reporter, After 65 Years, Addresses Role in Blacklist http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/blacklist-thr-addresses-role-65-391931

Two weeks ago Disney surprised everyone by purchasing Lucasfilm for a pricetag of $4 billion. Like the studio’s acquisition of Marvel in 2009, the move makes perfect sense since Disney can exploit the Star Wars franchise in films, television and theme parks. Given the quality of the prequels, it’s not hard to see why fans were relieved to hear George Lucas, the creator of the Star Wars universe, will have a limited role in the sequels Disney plans on releasing. Speaking of lucrative franchises, the latest James Bond film, “Skyfall” was released to both favorable reviews and huge grosses. The twenty-third installment of the Bond series may earn over $1 billion at the international box office. And all without 3-D ticket surcharges. Though audiences continue to reject paying a premium for 3-D movies in theaters, consumer electronic manufacturers report that the sales of 3-D capable televisions and Blu-Ray players is on the rise. However just because a TV can play 3-D content doesn’t mean people will take advantage of the technology. Our former host Karen Woodward (http://www.karenwoodwardonline.com/) joins us for a rundown of all the top entertainment news stories from the past two weeks, including the huge sales figures from Taylor Swift’s new album, Mark Wahlberg signs on for the next “Transformers” film and CBS finally signs up for Hulu. Foreign Box Office: 'Skyfall' Stays Mighty Overseas; Poised To Become Best-Grossing Bond Ever Offshore http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/foreign-box-office-skyfall-stays-388567 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/foreign-box-office-skyfall-stays-388567) Russian Box Office Hits $1 Billion Mark Faster Than in 2011 http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/russian-box-office-2012-1-385426 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/russian-box-office-2012-1-385426) Film Studios Starting To Release Video-on-Demand Sales Figures http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-arbitrage-vod-20121102,0,6330523.story (http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-arbitrage-vod-20121102,0,6330523.story) Disney to Buy Lucasfilm for $4.05 Billion; New 'Star Wars' Movie Set for 2015 http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/disney-buy-lucasfilm-405-billion-384448 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/disney-buy-lucasfilm-405-billion-384448) New 'Star Wars' Movie Has Treatment By 'Toy Story 3' Writer http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/new-star-wars-movie-has-387784 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/new-star-wars-movie-has-387784) Average Circulation At The Top 20 U.S. Daily Newspapers https://accessabc.wordpress.com/2012/10/30/the-top-u-s-newspapers-for-september-2012/ (https://accessabc.wordpress.com/2012/10/30/the-top-u-s-newspapers-for-september-2012/) Newspapers' Digital Circulation Climbs http://www.adweek.com/news/press/newspapers-digital-circulation-climbs-144889 Newspapers Lower Paywalls for Election http://www.adweek.com/news/press/newspapers-lower-paywalls-election-145019 (http://www.adweek.com/news/press/newspapers-digital-circulation-climbs-144889) Spotify Raising $100m for Expansion; Opening in Latin America, Eastern Europe Next Year http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/industry/digital-and-mobile/spotify-raising-100m-for-expansion-opening-1008010152.story (http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/industry/digital-and-mobile/spotify-raising-100m-for-expansion-opening-1008010152.story) Spotify Is Having A Good 2012: Revenues Could Reach $500M As It Expands The Digital Music Market http://techcrunch.com/2012/11/10/spotify-is-having-a-good-2012-revenues-could-reach-500m-as-it-expands-the-digital-music-market/ (http://techcrunch.com/2012/11/10/spotify-is-having-a-good-2012-revenues-could-reach-500m-as-it-expands-the-digital-music-market/) Mark Wahlberg to Star in 'Transformers 4' http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/transformers-4-mark-wahlberg-star-387935

Major networks used to bemoan the use of DVRs out of fear that audiences would use them to skip over commercials. However, with DVRs in almost half of all US homes, they have begun touting the big audience increases some of their shows get after factoring in time shifted viewing. Scott Collins (http://twitter.com/scottcollinsLAT), a television reporter with the Los Angeles Times, discusses modern-day TV ratings and how the industry is coping as viewing habits change. And if you thought television networks were in trouble, they’ve got nothing on the film industry. If you were to believe folks like film critic David Denby and a recent New York Times article, movies may not even be relevant anymore. Talent agencies aren’t immune from all the changes affecting the industry. Last week the longtime head of ICM Partners, one of the world’s largest ten percenteries, announced he’d be leaving to start a new agency. Of course, we also cover the week’s top entertainment news including how a child sex abuse scandal at the BBC, the merger of publishing giants Penguin and Random House, and an Amy Winehouse musical. Argo No Longer Just A Mid-Week Champ http://www.boxofficeprophets.com/column/index.cfm?columnID=15334&cmin=10&columnpage=3 (http://www.boxofficeprophets.com/column/index.cfm?columnID=15334&cmin=10&columnpage=3) Foreign Box Office: 'Skyfall' Blasts Off Overseas With Massive $77.7 Million http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/foreign-box-office-skyfall-blasts-383848 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/foreign-box-office-skyfall-blasts-383848) Movies Try to Escape Cultural Irrelevance http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/29/movies/hollywood-seeks-to-slow-cultural-shift-to-tv.html (http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/29/movies/hollywood-seeks-to-slow-cultural-shift-to-tv.html) Analysis: DVR Viewing Gives Fall TV Shows A Critical Ratings Boost http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/showtracker/la-et-st-fall-tv-ratings-20121012,0,1756792.story (http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/showtracker/la-et-st-fall-tv-ratings-20121012,0,1756792.story) Bertelsmann, Pearson to Combine Book Units to Create Trade Publishing Giant Penguin Random House http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/bertelsmann-pearson-book-unit-merger-penguin-random-house-383989 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/bertelsmann-pearson-book-unit-merger-penguin-random-house-383989) Dohle Addresses Booksellers, Authors and Agents About Merger http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/publisher-news/article/54545-dohle-addresses-booksellers-authors-and-agents-about-merger.html (http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/publisher-news/article/54545-dohle-addresses-booksellers-authors-and-agents-about-merger.html) News Corporation Is Said to Bid for Penguin http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/10/28/news-corporation-is-said-to-bid-for-penguin/ (http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/10/28/news-corporation-is-said-to-bid-for-penguin/) Random House, Penguin May Merge http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/financial-reporting/article/54511-random-house-penguin-may-merge.html (http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/financial-reporting/article/54511-random-house-penguin-may-merge.html) President Obama Scores On The Tonight Show http://www.tvmediainsights.com/2012/10/president-obama-scores-on-the-tonight-show/ (http://www.tvmediainsights.com/2012/10/president-obama-scores-on-the-tonight-show/) New Play About Amy Winehouse to Open in Denmark http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/10/26/new-play-about-amy-winehouse-to-open-in-denmark/ (http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/10/26/new-play-about-amy-winehouse-to-open-in-denmark/) B&N’s E-Ink Devices Go On Sale in U.K. Today http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/digital/devices/article/54543-b-n-s-e-ink-devices-go-on-sale-in-u-k-today.html

The start of the new television season has been a huge disappointment for broadcast networks with ratings down as much as 28% on Fox. Only NBC has seen an increase in viewership in key demos and after years of coming in fourth among networks, now finds itself bouncing back. Why have audiences abandoned broadcast television? Here’s a hint; it has to do with zombies. Industry analysts fault lackluster new series and strong programming alternatives on cable for broadcast networks latest woes. We provide a rundown of which new shows might stick around for a while, those that might be put on hiatus and which have already gotten the ax. If you paid to download any of this season’s new TV shows you may be interested to know that you are only licensing the right to view them and don’t actually own them outright. Two upcoming court cases may help resolve the issue, if they don’t wind up muddying the waters further. Of course, we also cover the week’s top entertainment news including the new agreement between Dish and AMC, Beyonce’s new Super Bowl gig, and the end of Newsweek as a print magazine. NBC Finds Itself in Unfamiliar Territory: On Top http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/22/business/media/nbc-finds-itself-in-unfamiliar-territory-on-top.html (http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/22/business/media/nbc-finds-itself-in-unfamiliar-territory-on-top.html) 'Walking Dead' Season 3 Premiere Shatters Basic Cable Ratings Record http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/walking-dead-season-3-premiere-ratings-378945 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/walking-dead-season-3-premiere-ratings-378945) Where Are The Hit TV Comedies http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/10/19/where-are-the-hit-tv-comedies/ (http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/10/19/where-are-the-hit-tv-comedies/) TNT Picks Up Frank Darabont's 'L.A. Noir' to Series http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/frank-darabont-la-noir-tnt-jon-bernthal-379618 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/frank-darabont-la-noir-tnt-jon-bernthal-379618) Arnold Schwarzenegger's 'Total Recall' Book Debuts to Soft Sales http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/arnold-schwarzeneggers-total-recall-book-379460 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/arnold-schwarzeneggers-total-recall-book-379460) Beyoncé to Headline Super Bowl Halftime Show http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/10/16/beyonc-to-headline-super-bowl-halftime-show/ (http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/10/16/beyonc-to-headline-super-bowl-halftime-show/) Warner Bros. Wins Big Court Ruling in Fight Over Superman http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/warner-bros-wins-big-court-379770 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/warner-bros-wins-big-court-379770) AMC Networks, Dish Shares Rise to 52-Week Highs As Analysts Laud Legal Settlement http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/dish-amc-networks-stocks-legal-settlement-381510 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/dish-amc-networks-stocks-legal-settlement-381510) Newsweek to Cease Print Publication at End of Year http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/10/18/newsweek-will-cease-print-publication-at-end-of-year/ (http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/10/18/newsweek-will-cease-print-publication-at-end-of-year/) Sources: MGM Delays Potential $3 Billion IPO for 'Skyfall,' 'Hobbit' Releases (Exclusive) http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/mgm-delays-potential-3-billion-381622 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/mgm-delays-potential-3-billion-381622) Rolling Stone Chips Away at Paywall, A Little Archived Content Will Be Freely Available In New Artist Timelines http://www.adweek.com/news/press/rolling-stone-chips-away-paywall-little-144695 (http://www.adweek.com/news/press/rolling-stone-chips-away-paywall-little-144695) Hot Topic: Do Consumers Have A Right to Re-Sell Copies of Movies, Songs and Books? http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/hot-topic-consumers-rights-re-sell-movies-songs-books-377046

Last week the venerable trade paper Variety, which has been covering the entertainment industry for more than 100 years, was sold to Penske Media Corporation for $25 million. Dana Harris (https://twitter.com/theknife), the editor-in-chief of Indiewire, spent 11 years at Variety and she joins us to discuss the past, present and future of a news outlet that has struggled to adapt in an online world. Of course, the music world is quite familiar with how digital technology can disrupt existing markets. Digital radio pioneer Pandora is pushing legislation regarding the royalties they pay to artists. This past week they made public some the big checks they’ve been writing to individual musicians. The royalties for a bunch of super heroes are also being disputed. Stan Lee Media is suing Marvel to get a cut of all that “Avengers” money and the daughter of Superman creator Jerry Seigel is duking it out with Warner Bros. over copyright claims. Of course, we also cover the week’s top entertainment news including a break for Louis CK, CNN gets into the documentary film business, and how New Zealand is literally minting money for “The Hobbit”. Charles Schulz's 'Peanuts' Film To Hit Theaters November 2015 http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/charles-schulzs-peanuts-film-hit-377412 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/charles-schulzs-peanuts-film-hit-377412) Stan Lee Media Sues Disney For Billions Over Marvel Characters http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-stan-lee-disney-lawsuit-20121010,0,638971.story (http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-stan-lee-disney-lawsuit-20121010,0,638971.story) Superman Heir Pens Letter to Fans About Fight With Warner Bros. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/superman-heir-pens-letter-fans-378793 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/superman-heir-pens-letter-fans-378793) Pandora and Artist Payments http://blog.pandora.com/pandora/archives/2012/10/pandora-and-art.html (http://blog.pandora.com/pandora/archives/2012/10/pandora-and-art.html) Digital Radio: Why Mumford & Sons' Paycheck From Pandora Matters http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/why-mumford-sons-pandora-paycheck-378188 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/why-mumford-sons-pandora-paycheck-378188) Have We Lost 41 Percent Of Our Musicians? Depends On How You (RIAA) Count http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2012/10/have-we-lost-41-percent-of-our-musicians-depends-on-how-you-the-riaa-count/ (http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2012/10/have-we-lost-41-percent-of-our-musicians-depends-on-how-you-the-riaa-count/) Louis C.K. Puts FX Show On Hiatus http://www.adweek.com/news/television/louis-ck-puts-fx-show-hiatus-144334 (http://www.adweek.com/news/television/louis-ck-puts-fx-show-hiatus-144334) Google Scanning is Fair Use Says Judge http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/digital/copyright/article/54321-in-hathitrust-ruling-judge-says-google-scanning-is-fair-use.html (http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/digital/copyright/article/54321-in-hathitrust-ruling-judge-says-google-scanning-is-fair-use.html) Gray Gardens: Broadcast Audience Older Than Ever http://www.adweek.com/news/television/gray-gardens-broadcast-audience-older-ever-144348 (http://www.adweek.com/news/television/gray-gardens-broadcast-audience-older-ever-144348) Trade Sales Rose 13% In January-June Period, AAP Says http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/financial-reporting/article/54372-trade-sales-rose-13-in-january-june-period-aap-says.html (http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/financial-reporting/article/54372-trade-sales-rose-13-in-january-june-period-aap-says.html) CNN's Creation Of Film Unit Is Step In Right Direction http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-cnn-films-20121008,0,3541244.story (http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-cnn-films-20121008,0,3541244.story)

When MoviePass (http://movi.ps/UG2eiF ) announced an unlimited moviegoing subscription service last year it faced stiff resistance from cinema owners and film studios. Now, MoviePass has relaunched with a revamped offering that doesn’t need approval fr...

Singer-songwriter Neil Young has never been a fan of digital music.  The rock legend despises the inferior audio quality of MP3s and CDs so much that he released an anthology of his of his music on Blu-Ray; the only medium that could hold digital files large enough to offer the quality Young demanded.  Taking his quest for high fidelity one step further, next year Young will launch Pono, a portable music player and audio platform that uses technology to provide studio quality sound. Time will tell whether high quality digital audio and Young’s notoriety will be enough to attract consumers to Pono, though the Beatles aren’t waiting around to find out.  EMI is releasing the bands entire catalog of albums on vinyl LPs.  Remember those?  Now all we need is a phonograph to play them on. Meanwhile the movie awards season has begun to heat up leaving pundits speculating whether Disney might have not one, but three, entries in this year’s Best Animated Feature category at the Oscars; “Brave”, “Frankenweenie” and “Wreck It Ralph”.  How ironic that Seth MacFarlane, creator of the hit animated television series “The Family Guy”, has been tapped to host this year’s Academy Awards ceremony. Of course, we cover all the week’s top entertainment news including two more seasons of “The Voice”, Rachel Maddow’s big ratings and the Beach Boys break up... again. Foreign Box Office: 'Looper' Opens No. 1 Overseas With $36 Million, Worldwide Winner http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/foreign-box-office-resident-evil-retribution-hotel-transylvania-taken-liam-neeson-375216 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/foreign-box-office-resident-evil-retribution-hotel-transylvania-taken-liam-neeson-375216) Disney Looks To Score Oscar Animation Hat Trick http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/goldstandard/la-et-mn-disney-animation-oscars-20120925,0,2956626.story (http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/goldstandard/la-et-mn-disney-animation-oscars-20120925,0,2956626.story) Neil Young Expands Pono Digital-to-Analog Music Service http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2012/09/trent-reznor-abandons-diy-and-returns-to-a-major-label.html (http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2012/09/trent-reznor-abandons-diy-and-returns-to-a-major-label.html) Beatles Album Catalog Will Get Back To Vinyl Nov. 13 http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/posts/la-et-ms-beatles-vinyl-album-catalog-reissue-20120927,0,4463869.story (http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/posts/la-et-ms-beatles-vinyl-album-catalog-reissue-20120927,0,4463869.story) MySpace Teases Totally Redesigned Fan & Artist Social Hub http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2012/09/myspace-teases-totally-redesigned-fan-artist-social-hub-video.html (http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2012/09/myspace-teases-totally-redesigned-fan-artist-social-hub-video.html) Andrew Garfield and Director Marc Webb to Return For 'Amazing Spider-Man' Sequel http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/amazing-spider-man-sequel-returns-375025 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/amazing-spider-man-sequel-returns-375025) Who May Wind Up Directing “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” http://www.aintitcool.com/node/58632 (http://www.aintitcool.com/node/58632) NHL: The Puck Stops Here Hockey lockout puts NBC Sports Network on thin ice http://www.adweek.com/news/television/nhl-puck-stops-here-143940 (http://www.adweek.com/news/television/nhl-puck-stops-here-143940) Seth MacFarlane to Host the 2013 Oscars http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/seth-macfarlane-hosting-oscars-375327 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/seth-macfarlane-hosting-oscars-375327) B&N To Launch Nook Video Service In the Fall http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/digital/Apps/article/54101-b-n-to-launch-nook-video-service-in-the-fall-names-overseas-chief.html (http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/digital/Apps/article/54101-b-n-to-launch-nook-video-service-in-the-fall-names-overseas-chief.html)

Geoff Boucher shocked the entertainment and media industries when he announced his resignation from the Los Angeles Times in mid-September. After all, Boucher (https://twitter.com/geoffboucher) has been credited with pioneering a new model for entertai...

Anne Thompson (https://twitter.com/akstanwyck) has just returned from two whirlwind weeks at the Telluride and Toronto Film Festivals. The editor of Indiewire's Thompson On Hollywood blog is happy to report that, despite all the doomsayers, there is st...

Despite strong opposition from authors, publishers, retailers and the public, the U.S. Department of Justice settled their anti-trust case with three major publishers over e-book price fixing. Even an explanatory comic strip from a well regarded copyright attorney couldn’t prevent a ruling that some industry analysts say will enable Amazon to dominate the market. However, not all involved parties have settled, with Apple, Macmillan and Penguin awaiting trial on the charges. The headlines weren’t any better for the movie business, where theatrical attendance over the past weekend was the worst on record in more than 10 years. It probably doesn’t help that Fox announced they would make movies available for digital download shortly after they hit theaters. On the other hand, magazine publishers have a lot to cheer about for a change, especially when it comes to the skyrocketing sales of overseas titles. Of course we cover all the week’s top entertainment news including the return of ratings powerhouse “Sunday Night Football”, Daniel Craig’s future as James Bond and why the Oscars telecast will be singing a new tune next year. 'The Possession' Leads The Worst Weekend In Over A Decade http://insidemovies.ew.com/2012/09/09/box-office-report-possession-worst-weekend-in-a-decade/ (http://insidemovies.ew.com/2012/09/09/box-office-report-possession-worst-weekend-in-a-decade/) 'Expendables 2' Retakes 1 Spot in Anemic Overseas Session Thanks To China Returns http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/foreign-box-office-dark-knight-rises-bourne-legacy-expendables-2-368962 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/foreign-box-office-dark-knight-rises-bourne-legacy-expendables-2-368962) Venice 2012: Jury President Michael Mann Explains 'The Master' Voting Decisions http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/venice-2012-master-paul-thomas-anderson-michael-mann-368917 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/venice-2012-master-paul-thomas-anderson-michael-mann-368917) Fox To Offer Digital Movies Closer To Theatrical Release http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/07/business/media/fox-to-offer-digital-movies-closer-to-theater-release.html (http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/07/business/media/fox-to-offer-digital-movies-closer-to-theater-release.html) VOD vs. DVD Battle Goes Day-And-Date In Australia http://www.deadline.com/2012/09/vod-vs-dvd-battle-goes-day-and-date-in-australia/ (http://www.deadline.com/2012/09/vod-vs-dvd-battle-goes-day-and-date-in-australia/) A Work of Art: Bob Kohn Submits DoJ Amicus Brief as Comic Strip http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/digital/content-and-e-books/article/53819-a-work-of-art-bob-kohn-submits-doj-amicus-brief-as-comic-strip.html (http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/digital/content-and-e-books/article/53819-a-work-of-art-bob-kohn-submits-doj-amicus-brief-as-comic-strip.html) U.S. Attorneys Are Not Impressed By Bob Kohn’s Comic Brief http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/digital/content-and-e-books/article/53841-u-s-attorneys-are-not-impressed-by-bob-kohn--s-comic-brief-.html (http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/digital/content-and-e-books/article/53841-u-s-attorneys-are-not-impressed-by-bob-kohn--s-comic-brief-.html) Federal Judge Approves Settlement in DoJ E-Book Case http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/digital/content-and-e-books/article/53870-federal-judge-approves-settlement-in-doj-e-book-case.html (http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/digital/content-and-e-books/article/53870-federal-judge-approves-settlement-in-doj-e-book-case.html) Judge Sends 'Smallville' Vertical Integration Lawsuit to Trial http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/judge-smallville-vertical-integration-warner-alfred-gough-miles-millar-367923 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/judge-smallville-vertical-integration-warner-alfred-gough-miles-millar-367923) DreamWorks Animation Reveals Unprecedented 12-Picture Slate http://www.hollywoodreporter.

Entertainment reporter Patrick Goldstein (https://twitter.com/patrickbigpix) surprised everyone two weeks ago in announcing he was leaving the Los Angeles Times after 12 years. His column, The Big Picture, was a must read for anyone in or just following the industry. Goldstein joins us to discuss his departure from the Times, the state of the movie business and where we might be able to read his work in the future. If one were to look solely at box office alone, they wouldn’t be faulted for believing the film industry was in dire straits. Though receipts were only down 3% to $4.2 billion this summer, movie attendance dropped to a 20 year low in North America. Televised sports, on the other hand, isn’t having any trouble attracting an audience. In fact, cable networks can’t seem to pay enough for the broadcast rights to sporting events as ESPN proved by signing a multi-billion dollar deal with Major League Baseball. Of course, we also cover the week’s top entertainment news including why Bruce Willis is mad at iTunes, MTV cancels “Jersey Shore” and how you’ll be able to play, but not hear, Beck’s latest music. Box Office Bomb: 'Oogieloves' Posts Worst Three-Day Opening of All Time http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/box-office-bomb-oogieloves-big-balloon-adventure-labor-day-weekend-367473 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/box-office-bomb-oogieloves-big-balloon-adventure-labor-day-weekend-367473) Summer Box Office Down 3% From Last Year's Mark, Despite Hits http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-summer-box-office-20120904,0,3835496.story (http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-summer-box-office-20120904,0,3835496.story) 'Dark Knight Rises' Re-Emerges No. 1 Overseas With Strong China Push http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/dark-knight-rises-china-amazing-spider-man-expendables-367485 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/dark-knight-rises-china-amazing-spider-man-expendables-367485) Box Office Report: 'Possession' Scares Up $21.3 Mil, No. 2 Labor Day Opening http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/labor-day-box-office-possession-2016-obamas-america-367587 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/labor-day-box-office-possession-2016-obamas-america-367587) Box Office Milestone: 'The Avengers' Hits $1.5 Billion Worldwide http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/box-office-milestone-avengers-joss-whedon-robert-downey-jr-chris-hemsworth-367464 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/box-office-milestone-avengers-joss-whedon-robert-downey-jr-chris-hemsworth-367464) Box Office Milestone: 'Dark Knight Rises' Crosses $1 Billion Worldwide http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/box-office-milestone-dark-knight-rises-warner-bros-christopher-nolan-christian-bale-367476 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/box-office-milestone-dark-knight-rises-warner-bros-christopher-nolan-christian-bale-367476) Michael Clarke Duncan Dies; Oscar-nominated 'Green Mile' Star Was 54 http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-michael-clarke-duncan-20120904,0,1567203.story (http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-michael-clarke-duncan-20120904,0,1567203.story) ESPN Extends M.L.B. Deal, Doubling What It Pays Yearly http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/29/sports/baseball/espn-extends-deal-with-mlb-through-2021.html (http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/29/sports/baseball/espn-extends-deal-with-mlb-through-2021.html) Fox Sports, LA Dodgers Discussing Potential $4B Cable Deal: Report http://www.deadline.com/2012/08/fox-sports-la-dodgers-discussing-potential-4b-cable-deal/ (http://www.deadline.com/2012/08/fox-sports-la-dodgers-discussing-potential-4b-cable-deal/) Charlie Sheen's 'Anger Management' Picked Up for 90 More Episodes at FX http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/charlie-sheen-anger-management-season-2-renewed-90-episodes-365302 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/charlie-sheen-anger-management-season-2-renewed-90-episodes-365302) Joss Whedon Creating ‘S.H.

In case you haven’t heard, Peter Jackson is shooting his upcoming adaptation of “The Hobbit” at 48 frames per second (fps). That’s twice the standard 24 fps most films are filmed and shown in. Digital cinema expert C.J. Flynn explains why filmmakers such as James Cameron are urging the industry to adopt high frame rates (HFR). While HFR has its benefits, Flynn highlights the many technology hurdles that need to be overcome before it becomes the norm. DreamWorks Animation is undergoing changes of its own. The studio signed a new deal with Twentieth Century Fox to release their films after the expiration of their current agreement with Paramount Pictures. Late-night TV also had some big news last week with ABC announcing it will move Jimmy Kimmel’s show to 11:35 pm, competing directly with Jay Leno and David Letterman. What does this mean for the late shift and more specifically, for the long running news program Nightline, which will be pushed back an hour. Of course, we cover all the week’s top entertainment news including Amazon launching the Kindle in India, Taylor Swift proves she has staying power with her latest single, and NBC’s “The Office” comes to an end after nine seasons. C.J. Flynn’s DCinema Tools Website http://dcinematools.com/ (http://dcinematools.com/) Nikki Finke Proves Vulture Columnist Gavin Polone's Point with Uncivil Blog Post http://www.vulture.com/2012/08/nikki-finke-proves-gavin-polones-point.html (http://www.vulture.com/2012/08/nikki-finke-proves-gavin-polones-point.html) Source: ‘Hero Complex’ Blogger Geoff Boucher Exiting LA Times http://www.deadline.com/2012/08/source-hero-complex-blogger-geoff-boucher-exiting-la-times/ (http://www.deadline.com/2012/08/source-hero-complex-blogger-geoff-boucher-exiting-la-times/) DreamWorks Animation signs five-year deal with 20th Century Fox http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-dreamworks-fox-20120820,0,5848805.story (http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-dreamworks-fox-20120820,0,5848805.story) Analysts Weigh in on DreamWorks Animation's Fox Distribution Deal http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/analysts-dreamworks-animation-fox-distribution-deal-364257 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/analysts-dreamworks-animation-fox-distribution-deal-364257) FilmStrips: Movies, Money and Metadata Visualized http://acatcalledfrank.com/content/filmstrips-visualisation/index.html (http://acatcalledfrank.com/content/filmstrips-visualisation/index.html) NBC Wins Michael J. Fox’s New Sitcom After Dramatically Outbidding Rivals http://www.vulture.com/2012/08/nbc-lands-michael-j-fox-sitcom-in-giant-deal.html (http://www.vulture.com/2012/08/nbc-lands-michael-j-fox-sitcom-in-giant-deal.html) 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' Moved to 11:35 PM; 'Nightline' Bumped to 12:35 AM http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/jimmy-kimmel-live-moved-1135-364243 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/jimmy-kimmel-live-moved-1135-364243) Jimmy Kimmel on His Big Move to 11:35, Hiring Plans and 'Tonight Show' Cuts (Q&A) http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/jimmy-kimmel-move-tonight-show-pay-cuts-364354 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/jimmy-kimmel-move-tonight-show-pay-cuts-364354) Old People, Old Stars: Hollywood's New Hot Demo Is Saving the Box Office http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/meryl-streep-arnold-schwarzenegger-sylvester-stallone-364548 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/meryl-streep-arnold-schwarzenegger-sylvester-stallone-364548) Silver-Haired Christmas Week Showdown: Streisand vs. Crystal, Midler http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/barbra-streisand-billy-crystal-the-guilt-trip-parental-guidance-364821 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/barbra-streisand-billy-crystal-the-guilt-trip-parental-guidance-364821) Amazon Launches India Kindle Store http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/digital/retailing/article/53658-amazon-launches-india-kindle-store.html

We are incredibly proud of our audience here at Showbiz Sandbox and believe our dedicated listeners are the most important members of our team. Imagine how upset we were upon discovering some listener email hadn’t been making it to our inbox for the past few months. We rectify that situation on this episode, revisiting a few of the popular topics from past shows. We debate the merits of bringing “Raiders of the Lost Ark” to the big screen again... the incredibly big screen. In fact, it’s been restored for presentation in Imax theatres. Turns out the Olympics was the most watched television event in U.S. history, but even with that success NBC confirmed that they were lowering the salary of popular late-night talk show host Jay Leno, and laying off two dozen staff members from his show. We also cover the week’s top entertainment headlines including saying goodbye to “The Closer” , the untimely death of filmmaker Tony Scott, a Nordic expansion for Netflix and why YouTube is where all the cool kids discover new music. 'Top Gun' Director Tony Scott Jumps to His Death From Bridge http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/top-gun-director-tony-scott-363967 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/top-gun-director-tony-scott-363967) Tony Scott's Death Prompts Deep Hollywood Mourning http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/tony-scotts-death-suicide-hollywood-mourning-363968 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/tony-scotts-death-suicide-hollywood-mourning-363968) Foreign Box Office: 'Dark Knight Rises' Narrowly Emerges No. 1 for Fifth Consecutive Round http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/foreign-box-office-dark-knight-rises-total-recall-expendables-2-363957 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/foreign-box-office-dark-knight-rises-total-recall-expendables-2-363957) 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' to Get Imax Rerelease http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/raiders-lost-ark-imax-361878 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/raiders-lost-ark-imax-361878) DVDs: Is "Jaws" The Most Influential Film of All Time? http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michael-giltz/dvds-is-jaws-the-most.... (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michael-giltz/dvds-is-jaws-the-most-inf_b_1794553.html) London Olympics: NBC coverage most-watched TV event in U.S. history http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/showtracker/la-et-st-london-olympics-dubbed-mostwatched-event-in-us-history-by-nbc-20120813,0,2197654.story (http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/showtracker/la-et-st-london-olympics-dubbed-mostwatched-event-in-us-history-by-nbc-20120813,0,2197654.story) 'Tonight Show' and Jay Leno get hit with budget cuts http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-lenocuts-20120818,0,1772989.story (http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-lenocuts-20120818,0,1772989.story) Apple's New Front in Battle for TV http://online.wsj.com/article_email/SB10000872396390444.... (http://online.wsj.com/article_email/SB10000872396390444233104577591713616924328-lMyQjAxMTAyMDEwNTAxODU3Wj.html) New Details on Apple's TV Vision http://professional.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390444.... (http://professional.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390444375104577593693481339210.html) Copper Off To Good Start As BBC America Courts US Market http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/emma-brockes-blog/2012/aug/20/us-television-bbc?newsfeed=true (http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/emma-brockes-blog/2012/aug/20/us-television-bbc?newsfeed=true) ‘Smash’ Schedule Prompts Jeremy Jordan To Depart ‘Newsies’ on Sept. 4 http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/08/14/smash-schedule-prompts-jeremy-jordan-to-depart-newsies-on-sept-4/ (http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/08/14/smash-schedule-prompts-jeremy-jordan-to-depart-newsies-on-sept-4/) ‘Kinky Boots’ Sets April 4 Broadway Opening http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/08/15/kinky-boots-sets-april-4-broadway-opening/

James Patterson tops the list of this year’s highest-paid authors according to Forbes. Working with a team of writers Patterson published an astounding 14 best-selling novels in 2011 to earn an estimated $94 million. Joining Patterson were regulars such as Stephen King and John Grisham among others, as well as newcomer George R.R. Martin whose “Game Of Thrones” series has become a best seller. The Summer Olympics came to a close over the weekend. This must be disappointing to NBC which was just getting used to actually having an audience for a change. In fact, ratings for coverage of this year’s games set viewership records in both North America and Europe. On previous episodes we’ve mentioned Hollywood’s new-found appreciation of China and it seems to only be growing. Last week filmmaker James Cameron announced the expansion of his 3D production company through a joint venture in China and DreamWorks Animation said they had agreed to work with a group of Chinese investors to develop a $3.1 billion culture and entertainment district in Shanghai. We also cover the week’s top entertainment headlines including how Google plans to punish copyright thieves, a rumor that dead pop stars will perform on this season’s “X-Factor” and plans to adapt a cult 80’s television show featuring an alien puppet into a hit movie. 'Dark Knight Rises' Repeats as No. 1 Overseas in Lethargic Session http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/foreign-box-office-dark-knight-rises-bourne-legacy-ted-olympics-361140 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/foreign-box-office-dark-knight-rises-bourne-legacy-ted-olympics-361140) Eros International Quarterly Profit Rises 45 Percent http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/eros-international-earnings-rise-45-percent-360991 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/eros-international-earnings-rise-45-percent-360991) Marvel Locks Up ‘Avengers’ Filmmaker Joss Whedon For Three Years http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-marvel-locks-up-avengers-filmmaker-whedon-for-three-years-20120807,0,1794378.story (http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-marvel-locks-up-avengers-filmmaker-whedon-for-three-years-20120807,0,1794378.story) Joss Whedon To Write And Direct 'Avengers 2' http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/joss-whedon-avengers-sequel-359148 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/joss-whedon-avengers-sequel-359148) Olympics Close With More Big Numbers For NBC http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2012/08/tv-ratings-olympics-close-with-more-big-numbers-for-nbc.html (http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2012/08/tv-ratings-olympics-close-with-more-big-numbers-for-nbc.html) NBC Banks On Olympics As Springboard For New Shows http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/13/business/media/nbc-banks-on-olympics-to-raise-ratings-for-new-fall-shows.html (http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/13/business/media/nbc-banks-on-olympics-to-raise-ratings-for-new-fall-shows.html) Olympics 2012: BBC Reaches Biggest Average Audience With Closing Ceremony http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/olympics-2012-closing-ceremony-bbc-ratings-356826 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/olympics-2012-closing-ceremony-bbc-ratings-356826) Olympics 2012: Closing Ceremony Draws More Viewers in Key European Markets http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/olympics-2012-closing-ceremony-draws-361294 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/olympics-2012-closing-ceremony-draws-361294) Marvin Hamlisch, Whose Notes Struck Gold, Dies at 68 http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/08/arts/music/marvin-hamlisch-composer-dies-at-68.html?_r=1 (http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/08/arts/music/marvin-hamlisch-composer-dies-at-68.html?_r=1) Review: Liza Minnelli Overcomes Technical Difficulties http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/arts/culture/la-et-cm-0813-liza-minnelli-review-20120813,0,6493446.story