Summary: As moviegoers grow more skeptical over paying premiums to see 3D movies you would think now would be a bad time to raise ticket prices yet again. However, if Sony Pictures has their way that's just what may happen. Last week the studio told exhibitors they would no longer pay for 3D glasses after May 2012 triggering the start of a war between studios and cinemas that may wind up hitting movie audiences right in the wallet. We take a deeper look at the history and reasons behind this ongoing dispute. Maybe movie buffs should forego the multiplex altogether and choose to stay home with a hot new independent film. Prescreen (http://www.prescreen.com/) is an innovative new movie marketing and distribution platform for filmmakers and distributors that can help you find just the right one. Shawn Bercuson (http://twitter.com/#!/sbercuson), the company's CEO, joins us to explain what Prescreen is all about. Facebook has also gotten into the discovery game with Open Graph, a new features which allows users to share experiences with friends in realtime. Now whenever a Facebook user is listening to music on Pandora or watching a movie on Netflix it will broadcast to everyone they are connected with on Facebook. What does Facebook's entry into media recommendation mean for existing players such as Last.fm, Spotify and Pandora? We also cover all the week's top entertainment news including the potential return of "Arrested Development", Lady Gaga's trip to Harvard and a big prize for comedian-turned-banjo player Steve Martin. 'Lion King' Shoots To List of Top 10 Grossing Films Of All-Time Domestically http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/lion-king-shoots-up-no-242945 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/lion-king-shoots-up-no-242945) A Deeper Look At Sony's Battle With Exhibitors Over 3D Glasses http://celluloidjunkie.com/2011/09/30/a-deeper-look-at-sonys-battle-with-exhibitors-over-3d-glasses/ (http://celluloidjunkie.com/2011/09/30/a-deeper-look-at-sonys-battle-with-exhibitors-over-3d-glasses/) RealD Shares Drop 15% After Sony Decides To Stop Paying For 3D Glasses http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/reald-shares-drop-15-percent-sony-3d-glasses-241718 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/reald-shares-drop-15-percent-sony-3d-glasses-241718) '3D Movies A Gimmick' Says YouGov Survey http://3dradar.techradar.com/3d-tech/3d-movies-gimmick-says-yougov-survey-26-09-2011 (http://3dradar.techradar.com/3d-tech/3d-movies-gimmick-says-yougov-survey-26-09-2011) NBC’s Bob Greenblatt Not Rushing To Cancel Low-Rated ‘Playboy Club’ Or ‘Free Agents’ http://www.deadline.com/2011/09/nbcs-bob-greenblatt-not-rushing-to-wield-cancellation-axe/ (http://www.deadline.com/2011/09/nbcs-bob-greenblatt-not-rushing-to-wield-cancellation-axe/) The Sad Ballad of the Sinking Social Engagement (and Ratings) of 'Glee' http://adage.com/article/trending-topics/sad-ballad-sinking-social-engagement-glee/230094/ (http://adage.com/article/trending-topics/sad-ballad-sinking-social-engagement-glee/230094/) Facebook Account Now Required For Spotify Signup, And Users Aren't Happy http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2011/09/facebook-account-now-required-for-spotify-signup-and-users-arent-happy.html (http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2011/09/facebook-account-now-required-for-spotify-signup-and-users-arent-happy.html) Spotify Shifts Gears On Facebook Privacy http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2011/09/spotify-shifts-gears-on-facebook-privacy-.html (http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2011/09/spotify-shifts-gears-on-facebook-privacy-.html) Spotify Users Jump 3.4 Million to 5.3 Million In 1 Week Thanks To Facebook http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2011/09/spotify-users-jump-34-million-to-53-million-in-1-week-thanks-to-facebook.html (http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2011/09/spotify-users-jump-34-million-to-53-million-in-1-week-thanks-to-facebook.html) Will Facebook Music Kill Last.fm http://www.hypebot.
