Hollywood’s New Formula: Films Crammed With Stars
By MICHAEL CIEPLY
In “The Expendables” and “Scott Pilgrim,” evidence that film may be trying to match the success of ensemble television shows like “Mad Men.”
“The Capeman,” at the Marquis Theater in January 1998, closed after only 68 performances.
The Public Theater will present a new version of the 1998 musical, which was a flop. Will it return to Broadway?
In “The Expendables” and “Scott Pilgrim,” evidence that film may be trying to match the success of ensemble television shows like “Mad Men.”
Ann Liv Young, whose performance at P.S. 1 was cut short in February, plans a return there, but P.S. 1 officials say no.
Pete Hamill’s new book, on immigration, will skip print altogether and be published only as an e-book.
A range of videos and related photographs are included in “The Young Israelis” installation at the Lesley Heller Workspace on the Lower East Side.
Bitter disputes involving the musicians, board members and management that festered in the last 18 months at the Aspen Music Festival show just how an institution can become frayed.
“The Suburbs,” the new album by the Arcade Fire, edged out Eminem’s latest blockbuster for the top spot on Billboard’s album chart with help from a discount by Amazon.com.
The Norwegian novelist Per Petterson’s new novel doesn’t have the same historical sweep as his best seller “Out Stealing Horses,” but it is just as well written.
Coverage of exhibitions, curating, fund-raising and museum programs across the nation.
This week: Perry Farrell talks about Lollapalooza’s past and present, and a live studio session with the band Junip, led by the Swedish singer and guitarist José González. Ben Sisario is host.
Is the F.C.C.’s obscenity restriction for network television antiquated?
A look at the show’s historical backdrop and the events that may shape its progress.
Complete coverage of the 2010 Emmy Awards, including slide shows, an interactive ballot, interviews with nominees and more.
Julia Roberts on family, Mark Wahlberg on comedy, filmmakers' summer favorites, DVD picks, breakthrough performances and more.
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