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News Corp. board approves company split, set for June 28

By Meg James — Fri, 24 May 2013 09:40:00 PDT

Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. moved closer to the planned breakup of the $76-billion global media conglomerate as board members this week formally approved the split.

Hulu bids are in. 'Fast & Furious' to smoke 'Hangover III.'

By Joe Flint — Fri, 24 May 2013 07:19:00 PDT

After the coffee. Before deciding what movie not to see this weekend.

Chernin, Guggenheim, pay-TV distributors bid for Hulu

By Dawn C. Chmielewski — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:35:00 PDT

The initial bids are in for online media's most talked-about sale: Hulu.

Fox News CEO Roger Ailes blasts administration, praises his team

By Joe Flint — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:06:00 PDT

Fox News Chairman Roger Ailes sent a memo to the channel's staff critical of the Obama administration in the wake of revelations that the Justice Department was probing phone and email communications by Fox News reporter James Rosen and described him as a “possible co-conspirator” in violations of the Espionage Act.

'Fast & Furious 6' to leave 'The Hangover Part III' in the dust

By Amy Kaufman — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:57:00 PDT

This weekend will see one of the biggest box office face-offs of the summer as two big-budget franchises aiming to attract male moviegoers go head-to-head at the multiplex.

First-round bids due this week for Hulu

By Dawn C. Chmielewski and Meg James — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:24:00 PDT

The first round of bids were due this week for Hulu, the popular online TV service whose prospective sale has attracted interest from digital media players as well as cable operators.

WGA to picket E! headquarters in 'Fashion Police' dispute

By Richard Verrier — Thu, 23 May 2013 09:42:00 PDT

The Writers Guild of America, West has escalated its fight with the producers of "Fashion Police," a show on the E! cable network.

Cannes crime spree! Billy Crystal tries TV. Sen. McCain makes case.

By Joe Flint — Thu, 23 May 2013 07:23:00 PDT

After the coffee. Before figuring out what to do this weekend.

L.A. film and TV jobs jump 8% in April over last year

By Richard Verrier — Thu, 23 May 2013 07:00:00 PDT

Hollywood had another good month, at least when it comes to producing local jobs.

Former MTV, WB exec David Janollari signs deal with Universal TV

By Joe Flint — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:46:00 PDT

Former MTV programming chief David Janollari has signed a production deal with NBC's Universal Television unit.