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Netflix's Ted Sarandos Reveals His 'Phase 2' for Hollywood

hollywoodreporter.com — This story first appeared in the May 31 issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine. Ted Sarandos doesn't need to be liked by Hollywood. Netflix's chief content officer is aware that his disinterest in playing by the industry's rules - instead throwing his shows online all at once, bypassing the traditional development process and refusing to release ratings information - has irked some, but he has no plans to apologize, much less curb his agenda.
RT @brianstelter: Netflix hints that "House of Cards" was "Walking Dead" size, not just "Mad Men" size, in @THR: bit.ly/10M6jUX
RT @laceyvrose: Netflix chief on #Arrested: "We'd love to do more & we have a deal in place that says there could be" bit.ly/11YD8W9
RT @brianstelter: Netflix hints that "House of Cards" was "Walking Dead" size, not just "Mad Men" size, in @THR: bit.ly/10M6jUX
RT @brianstelter: Netflix hints that "House of Cards" was "Walking Dead" size, not just "Mad Men" size, in @THR: bit.ly/10M6jUX
Netflix's Ted Sarandos spurned me for 2 jobs but I still think he's fab (& outspoken): goo.gl/t7zL1
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'Retarded' Jury 'Should Be Shot Dead'

hollywoodreporter.com — One day after being found guilty of falsely imprisoning three women in his Bel Air home, the Girls Gone Wild founder in an exclusive interview railed against "mentally f--king retarded" jurors, "piece of sh-t" Steve Wynn and his legions of "jealous" critics: "Look at their penis and tell me if it's small."
Girls Gone Wild's Joe Francis Breaks Silence: 'Retarded' Jury 'Should Be Shot Dead' hollywoodreporter.com/news/girls-gon…
RT @janicebmin: Never mind Joe Francis' video rant about his 'retarded' jury. He says you have a small penis if you don't like him http://…
RT @janicebmin: Never mind Joe Francis' video rant about his 'retarded' jury. He says you have a small penis if you don't like him http://…
RT @weareyourfek: So we can all pretty much agree that Joe Francis is a sociopathic piece of shit now bordering on psychosis, right? http:/…
So we can all pretty much agree that Joe Francis is a sociopathic piece of shit now bordering on psychosis, right? hollywoodreporter.com/news/girls-gon…
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'Arrested Development'

hollywoodreporter.com — This story first appeared in the May 31 issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine. On May 26, Netflix will do what a subset of loyal TV viewers never thought possible: The online streaming service will revive Arrested Development.
'Arrested Development' stars got paid by screen time in new Netflix run j.mp/18iC4eq @LaceyVRose has $$$
RT @THR: EXCLUSIVE: 'Arrested Development' Stars' Surprising Salaries Revealed bit.ly/12UHlpk
"Finally, if a clip featuring the actor from a previous episode is used, that actor gets another $1,000." hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/arre…
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Gawker's Nick Denton Explains Why Invasion of Privacy is Positive for Society

hollywoodreporter.com — Ten years ago, Nick Denton started Gawker with the idea of capturing the gossip that journalists tell one another privately but won't put into print. Since then, he has been at the center of several legal battles with celebrities looking to protect secrets.
"Gawker's Nick Denton Explains Why Invasion of Privacy Is Positive for Society" hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/gawker…
"It still drives me crazy that we haven't broken about about ----------- being gay. [ed: celebrity name censored]" ht.ly/liBvr
RT @ryansholin: ...two journalists in a bar telling each other a story that's much more interesting than whatever hits the papers... http:/…
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Benedict Cumberbatch Showers in Deleted Scene

hollywoodreporter.com — Imagine Star Trek Into Darkness with a scene featuring Benedict Cumberbatch showering. That's exactly what director J.J. Abrams posed during a Wednesday appearance on TBS' late-night talker Conan. Addressing controversy surrounding a scene that saw Captain James T.
What? JJ Abrams cut a Benedict Cumberbatch shower scene from 'Star Trek Into Darkness'? bit.ly/12wge37
I need to know: Where was this supposed to be in timeline?! MT @THR Benedict Cumberbatch Showers in #StarTrek bit.ly/10UBuy8

'S.W.A.T.' Star Steve Forrest Dies at 87

hollywoodreporter.com — Steve Forrest, whose starred as Lt. Dan "Hondo" Harrelson on the 1970s ABC action series S.W.A.T., died peacefully surrounded by family on May 18 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. He was 87. In a career spanning more the 60 years, Forrest was frequently cast as a leading man or "heavy."
I loved SWAT an unseemly amount when I was really too little to watch it. RIP Steve 'Hondo' Forrest. hollywoodreporter.com/news/swat-star…

Billy Crystal to Star in FX Comedy Pilot From Larry Charles

Billy Crystal to star in pilot from Larry Charles as a veteran comic: bit.ly/12vaUgt

Queen's Brian May Says 'The Voice' Is 'Dumb' and 'the Ultimate Insult To Music'

hollywoodreporter.com — Queen guitarist Brian May is not among the fans of reality singing competition The Voice. In a recent post on his website, May said that the show, which has various editions around the world including in the U.K., U.S. and Australia, is the "ultimate insult to music."
but he played on idol? RT @shirleyhalperin: Brian May Says 'The Voice' Is 'Dumb' and the 'Ultimate Insult To Music' hollywoodreporter.com/earshot/queens…

Logan Marshall-Green to Star in Cinemax Pilot 'Quarry'

hollywoodreporter.com — Cinemax has found its soldier. Prometheus' Logan Marshall-Green has been tapped to star in the cable network's drama pilot Quarry, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. Based on Max Allan Collins' book, the drama revolves around a Marine sniper who returns home from Vietnam in 1973 to find that he's been shunned by those he loves and demonized in public.

Universal Plans 'Timecop' Reboot (Exclusive)

hollywoodreporter.com — Universal is throwing into development a remake of Timecop, the 1994 Jean-Claude Van Damme time travel action movie. Marc Shmuger will produce the film via his Universal-based Global Produce banner alongside Tom McNulty. Timecop, a Universal library title, was set in the near future where time travel is regulated by a police force.
Universal Plans 'Timecop' Reboot Because Universal Plans to Ruin Everything That is Good and Holy bit.ly/14T9vCe

'Homeland' Adds 'Boardwalk Empire' Actor to Growing List of Guest Stars (Exclusive)

hollywoodreporter.com — With production on the third season getting underway on Wednesday, Homeland is adding a slew of guest stars to a cast that saw more than a few character casualties during its last few episodes.
RT @THR: RT @TheLiveFeed 'Homeland' Adds 'Boardwalk Empire' Actor to Growing List of Guest Stars (Exclusive) j.mp/1a96T4r

Power Lawyers: How 'Star Wars' Nerds Sold Lucasfilm to Disney

hollywoodreporter.com — This story first appeared in the May 31 issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine. Before The Walt Disney Co. could complete its $4.05 billion acquisition of Lucasfilm in October, its lead attorney, Brian McCarthy, and a team from Skadden Arps faced a daunting task: figuring out whether George Lucas actually owned the rights to Han Solo, Lando Calrissian and about 10,000 characters and elements from the six Star Wars movies and their various offshoots.

Hootie 'Cracked Rear View' Anniversary Tour In Discussions, Says Darius Rucker

hollywoodreporter.com — Hootie & the Blowfish could be emerging from Darius Rucker's career rear view in the next year. While the now-country superstar has previously stated that he hopes to one day reunite with his former band mates for a full blown album and year-long farewell tour, Rucker tells The Hollywood Reporter that the band is considering something special to mark the 20th anniversary of their major label debut.

Universal's Adam Fogelson on Legendary Rumors, 'Fifty Shades' and Movie Woes

hollywoodreporter.com — Universal Pictures chairman Adam Fogelson insists his studio isn't searching for new outside sources of money -- even as industry speculation centers on whether Universal will partner with Thomas Tull's Legendary Pictures. In a keynote Q&A Wednesday at The Hollywood Reporter's annual Power Lawyers breakfast, Fogelson said Universal often is approached by possible financial backers and has turned away several proposals.
RT @THR: Our @THRMattBelloni spoke to Universal's Adam Fogelson about 'Fifty Shades,' and those Legendary Pictures rumors: http://t.co/myDh…
Universal's Adam Fogelson on Legendary Rumors, 'Fifty Shades' and Movies as a 'Spectator Sport' bit.ly/1a8X2eU

VIDEO: The Hollywood Reporter Live from Cannes

hollywoodreporter.com — Baz Luhrmann on 'Gatsby's' Festival opener, THR's Janice Min and Merle Ginsberg with Jimmy Choo's Sandra Choi on the 10 most glamorous stars, and more moments from the annual film fest.
VIDEO: My @Cannes convo at Hotel du Cap w/ BEHIND THE CANDELABRA's Michael Douglas & Matt Damon, plus Jerry Weintraub bit.ly/10UsOYP
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