Summary: According to mainstream media, nobody goes to the movies anymore. However news about the death of movie theaters has been greatly exaggerated according to John Fithian, President of the National Association of Theater Owners. In fact, statistical trends for the last three decades show that movie attendance is actually on the rise. In a discussion that touches on everything from the price of tickets to digital cinema technology, Fithian reveals the truth behind today's movie going experience. Meanwhile, the Golden Globes handed out this year's awards. The big story wasn't necessarily who won awards, but rather which stars were victims of host Ricky Gervais' scathing humor. Ironically the comedian managed to steal the spotlight again by being less insulting than last year... go figure! There is some fresh news about two antipiracy bills making their way through Congress now that the Obama administration says they won't support them. We also cover the week's top entertainment news including how Spin magazine intends to review new music releases, a slight delay for the "Avatar" and Hulu's plan for original content. 'Contraband' Does Legitimate Business At Box Office http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/la-et-box-office-20120117,0,5654597.story (http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/la-et-box-office-20120117,0,5654597.story) List of 69th Annual Golden Globe Winners http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2012/01/15/raw-data-partial-list-golden-globe-winners/ (http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2012/01/15/raw-data-partial-list-golden-globe-winners/) Roger Ebert: I'll Tell You Why Movie Revenue Is Dropping http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20111228/COMMENTARY/111229973 (http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20111228/COMMENTARY/111229973) As the World Turns in 2012: What's Next for Global Box Office http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/global-box-office-dark-knight-rises-amazing-super-man-281541 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/global-box-office-dark-knight-rises-amazing-super-man-281541) What's Happened To Movie Theater Attendance http://www.whitehutchinson.com/news/lenews/2008_may_june/article102.shtml (http://www.whitehutchinson.com/news/lenews/2008_may_june/article102.shtml) Movie Attendance Continues To Decline http://www.whitehutchinson.com/news/lenews/2011_january/article103.shtml (http://www.whitehutchinson.com/news/lenews/2011_january/article103.shtml) The Trend of Decreasing Attendance With Higher Prices http://www.whitehutchinson.com/news/lenews/2011_june/article109.shtml (http://www.whitehutchinson.com/news/lenews/2011_june/article109.shtml) SPIN Reinvents the Album Review: Introducing @SPINReviews http://www.spin.com/articles/spin-reinvents-album-review-introducing-spinreviews (http://www.spin.com/articles/spin-reinvents-album-review-introducing-spinreviews) Bookstore Sales Dropped 8.6% In November http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/bookselling/article/50179-bookstore-sales-dropped-8-6-in-november.html (http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/bookselling/article/50179-bookstore-sales-dropped-8-6-in-november.html) 'Downton Abbey's' Second Season Starts Strong For PBS http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/downton-abbey-pbs-ratings-280201 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/downton-abbey-pbs-ratings-280201) Avatar 2, Star Wars TV Show May Be Delayed http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2012/01/star-wars-tv-show-may-be-delayed.html (http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2012/01/star-wars-tv-show-may-be-delayed.html) Discovered on Publisher’s Web Site, Aspiring Author Signs Book Deal http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/08/discovered-on-publishers-web-site-aspiring-author-signs-book-deal/ (http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/08/discovered-on-publishers-web-site-aspiring-author-signs-book-deal/)
