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"The Christmas Movie" (Dramedy) is the story of a hip, upscale, young woman who finds out she's pregnant and discovers what is truly valuable in life at the same time.

Indian Filmmakers Create Bollywood-on-Hudson

Millions of moviegoers in India recognize the neon signs of Times Square as easily as the Taj Mahal, due to the growing popularity of "Bollywood" movies shot in the United States, particularly in New York.

'Friends' Stars Reunite Online

Lexus is launching a second season of "Web Therapy," an online comedy series starring Lisa Kudrow for its branded-entertainment network, L Studio.

Producer Shelly Gross Dead at 88

Sheldon "Shelly" Gross, Broadway producer and co-founder of the Guber-Gross entertainment circuit with Lee Guber, died June 19 at age 88 in West Palm Beach, Fla., after a long battle with illness.

'Tonight Show's' Ed McMahon Dies at 86

Ed McMahon, who created the trademark "Heeeeeeeere's Johnny!" when he introduced host Johnny Carson for decades on the "Tonight Show," died Tuesday of a "multitude of health problems" at UCLA's Ronald Reagan Hospital.

John Wells Running for WGA West President

The WGA West announced Monday the initial list of candidates for its 2009 election of officers and board of directors, and it includes a familiar name: John Wells.

Have Your "Imperfections" Helped Your Acting Career?

For an upcoming installment of our Last Word column, Back Stage wants to know: Have your "imperfections," scars, weight or unique features, actually helped you in your acting career?

Casting News: 'The Twilight Saga: Eclipse'

Summit Entertainment is casting "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse," the third installment in the "Twilight" movie series, based on the best-selling books by Stephenie Meyer.