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Hotels.com Books 'Smart' Animation

Young & Rubicam's first work for Hotels.com features an animated spokesperson called "Smart," voiced by actor Ed Helms, "Andy" on NBC's The Office.

Dana Sims Joins ICM

William Morris agent Dana Sims has joined ICM as an agent in the motion picture talent department.

Film Turns Oklahoma City into '50s Texas

The streets of downtown Oklahoma City are standing in for 1950s Texas in what officials hope will be one of many film productions coming to the state.

'Chess' Moves on Public Television

Tim Rice has been playing the "Chess" game for more than 25 years, and the lyricist will go another round as PBS "Great Performances" serves up "Chess in Concert."

Shared Blame for Dark Side of Reality TV

Television talent show contestants fantasize about fame and fortune but for some people, an appearance on one of the shows only leads to real problems of stress, anxiety, depression, even suicide.

NY Indie Film Studio Launches in Tough Times

Two New York financiers have launched an independent film company to make and sell low-budget movies in a tight U.S. market. 

Political Chaos Thwarts NY Tax Credit Vote

With only a week to go to the summer break of the New York State legislature in Albany, a Republican coup in the State Senate has left the entertainment industry here hanging.