One year after the death of Michael Jackson, the pop star’s father, Joe Jackson, will file a wrongful death suit against Dr. Conrad Murray. TMZ has obtained the legal papers, which claim, among other things, that Murray provided emergency paramedics with no medical history of Jackson, and did not mention that he had administered Propofol to the singer. (The papers also say that Conrad attempted to get rid of evidence of the drug in Jackson’s home.) Murray’s lawyer didn’t immediately respond to EW’s calls for comment.
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Jun 25
2010
12:14 PM ET
Jun 25
2010
11:43 AM ET
Mel Gibson files restraining order against ex-girlfriend
Mel Gibson has filed for a restraining order against his ex-girlfriend, Oksana Grigorieva, according to People. Gibson and Grigorieva have one child together, 7-month-old daughter Lucia. The legal documents for the restraining order were filed Thursday in Los Angeles Superior Court. The couple was together for about a year before they broke up in April 2010.
Jun 25
2010
05:56 AM ET
Saturn Awards: 'Avatar,' James Cameron, and 'Lost' take top honors
The 2010 Saturn Awards—accolades presented annually by the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films to honor the top works in the sci-fi and horror realms—were announced Thursday evening. In movies, James Cameron’s blockbuster Avatar took home 10 prizes, including the honor for science fiction picture and top awards for actors Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldana. Watchmen, Drag Me to Hell, Inglourious Basterds, District 9, and Monsters vs. Aliens were also winners. In television, Lost took top honors, while other shows like Breaking Bad and Fringe were recognized. Cameron was bestowed with the Visionary Award.
The rest of the winners are as follows:
Jun 25
2010
05:55 AM ET
Congress set to ban box-office trading
Early this morning Congress approved an amendment to the Wall Street reform bill that, if passed, will ban the trading of derivatives based on box-office results from movies, otherwise known as “movie futures,” according to the Hollywood Reporter. A House-Senate committee added the amendment to the bill after protracted discussion. The bill is expected to pass through both governing bodies prior to the summer recess on July 2, after which President Barack Obama will likely sign it into law. Several Hollywood entities—from the MPAA and talent guilds to movie exhibitors—lobbied for the amendment.
With the so-called “movie futures,” a company by the name of Media Derivates, Inc., had intended to establish a market in which investors can trade on future film-ticket sales, assuming the financial risk usually shouldered by movie studios and independent producers. Unless the bill is thwarted, this puts the skids on the company’s plan, although Media Derivates has said they will mount a challenge to such roadblocks with a lawsuit.
Jun 24
2010
09:10 PM ET
ABC denies 'Bachelor' Jake Pavelka threatened Vienna Girardi during recent interview
In response to reports that former Bachelor Jake Pavelka threatened to punch his ex-fiancee Vienna Girardi during a recently taped interview with host Chris Harrison, ABC has issued a statement denying that any threats of physical violence occurred. “Former The Bachelor participants Jake and Vienna taped an interview last night,” the statement begins. “As this was the first time the two had seen one another since their recent breakup, the atmosphere was emotionally charged. However, and contrary to reports that have surfaced about the interview, at no time was anyone ever physically in harm’s way, nor was anyone ever threatened with physical violence.”
The interview, which marks the first time Jake and Vienna have been interviewed together since their split, will air during the July 5 episode of ABC’s The Bachelorette.
Jun 24
2010
07:33 PM ET
The Weinstein Co. gives control of over 200 films to Goldman Sachs in debt deal
In a crucial debt-restructuring deal first reported by The Wall Street Journal, The Weinstein Co. has agreed to hand over control of 200 to 250 films from its library to Goldman Sachs. The company, headed by brothers Bob and Harvey Weinstein, is reportedly paying off roughly $335 million in debt to its creditors, which will come via revenues from upcoming releases like Piranha 3D and Scream 4. Once the debt is paid off, the company could regain control of its library. It currently retains control of some 150 films.
Jun 24
2010
05:42 PM ET
Scott Hamilton recovering from brain surgery
People reports that Scott Hamilton is now recovering from brain surgery, and “doing great,” according to his rep. “The priority is for him to rest and recover so he can get home to his boys,” the ice skater’s rep told the magazine. Hamilton underwent surgery on Wednesday. He is expected to leave the hospital next week.
Jun 24
2010
04:16 PM ET
Lindsay Lohan must answer questions about 2007 arrest
A Los Angeles Superior Court judge ruled Thursday that Lindsay Lohan will have to answer questions about a 2007 incident involving a car chase that lead to her arrest, the AP reports. Some of these questions will be directed towards her drug use at the time of the incident. Lohan’s answers, which will be recorded during a two-hour deposition in July, will be used in a civil lawsuit, which was filed against the actress by one of the parties involved in the car chase who claims she suffered emotional distress. The case will go to trial at the end of July.
After her arrest, Lohan was charged with seven misdemeanors from the chase, and an incident that occurred months later.
Jun 24
2010
02:36 PM ET
Film powerhouses Lions Gate and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer eyeing merger
Lions Gate Entertainment and Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM) are in talks to merge, the Los Angeles Times reports. Before the merge could happen, however, Lions Gate CEO Jon Feltheimer and Vice Chairman Michael Burns would need approval from by Carl Icahn, who owns nearly one-third of Lions Gate’s stock. And $4 billion in debt, MGM is struggling to avoid bankruptcy. Approval and cash advances would be necessary from creditors for the deal, which has not officially be proposed, to go through.
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