Can "Moneyball" hit a box-office home run if the A's stink?
On paper, "Moneyball" has all the ingredients of a box-office home run.
Emma Stone takes a shine to "White Corvette"
With her best-seller adaptation "The Help" hitting the box office this week, actress Emma Stone is attached to star in "Little White Corvette," a comedy directed by Michael Diliberti, according to TheWrap's sister website ItsontheGrid.com.
Three teens arrested for Sony warehouse fire in London
Three teenagers have been arrested for the riotous fire that tore through Sony's Digital Audio Disc Corporation warehouse in north London Monday, destroying more than 1.5 million CDs, BBC reports.
California congressman's abducted grandchildren found
Three grandsons of a congressman from California who were abducted in 2007 have been returned to the United States from Mexico, where they were living with his son's ex-wife, authorities said on Thursday.
Texas Governor Perry to run for president
Texas Governor Rick Perry, a staunch conservative with a Washington outsider's resume, will seek the 2012 Republican nomination for U.S. president, his spokesman said on Thursday, adding a top contender to the party's field of hopefuls.
Chinese media conglomerate DMG shopping $300 film fund
The Chinese media conglomerate DMG has put together a $300 million tentpole fund to bring U.S. movies to China, TheWrap has learned.
Gundlach: Stern tried to "divide and conquer" firm
TCW's incoming CEO in 2009, Marc Stern, tried to sow discord and drive a wedge between Jeffrey Gundlach and his tight-knit mortgage-backed securities team, Gundlach testified on Thursday.
Cinemax, Alan Ball team for new Amish drama "Banshee"
Cinemax is raising the barn: The cable network announced a new Amish drama from "True Blood" creator Alan Ball.
Miranda Cosgrove breaks ankle in tour bus crash
Miranda Cosgrove, the 18-year-old star of Nickelodeon's "iCarly" TV show, broke her ankle when her tour bus crashed on Thursday, her spokeswoman said.
Who needs comedy with "30 Minutes or Less" worth of laughs?
You know the old saying about how pizza and sex are pretty good even when they're lousy?
Twitter makes it easier for users to track themselves
Twitter unveiled two new features on Wednesday to help users better monitor their corner of the social media universe.
From cleavage to songs, "Glee 3D" has something for all
Back in 1953, when Howard Hughes was using Jane Russell's obvious frontal attributes as a selling point for her films, the posters for her first 3D movie, "The French Line," promised, "She'll knock BOTH your eyes out!"
Seth MacFarlane announced as Sheen-roast host
Charlie Sheen's Comedy Central roast is bound to be an animated affair, now that its Roast Master is locked in.
Brinker, Wendy's up after profit reports
Brinker International Inc (EAT.N) reported quarterly profit that was slightly higher than Wall Street expectations, as more patrons visited its Chili's Grill & Bar chain, and its shares jumped nearly 7 percent.
First Solar former CEO sells $68.5 million in stock
First Solar Inc Chairman and former Chief Executive Michael Ahearn sold more than $68.5 million of the company's stock in three days this week, a move that reduced his holdings by nearly 90 percent.
HBO Renews 'True Blood' for Fifth Season, Due Next Summer
"True Blood" will be back for a fifth season next summer, HBO announced Thursday.
Wendy's profit matches Street, shares up
Wendy's Co (WEN.N), the third-largest U.S. fast-food hamburger chain, reported quarterly profit from continuing operations that matched Wall Street's view on Thursday, and shares rose nearly 2 percent.
Gundlach says never ordered TCW info downloading
Jeffrey Gundlach said he never told anyone on his staff to download data from his former employer, Trust Co of the West, or copy valuable trading information -- though he did briefly consider such an action.
Aguilera, Cee Lo to sing at Jackson tribute concert
Christina Aguilera, Cee Lo Green and Motown veteran Smokey Robinson will perform at a Michael Jackson tribute concert in Britain in October, organizers announced on Thursday.
Special report: The perils of Paulson
The crown may be slipping fast from billionaire trader John Paulson's head.
Moody's rates $1 billion California revenue bond deal "Aa3"
Moody's Investors Service assigned on Wednesday its 'Aa3' rating to $1 billion of California Department of Water Resources bonds scheduled for sale next week to help the department replace variable-rate debt.
"Glee" nabs "Friday Night Lights" star
"Glee" diva Mercedes (Amber Riley) has found a new beau following the departure of the show's Chord Overstreet. "Friday Nights Light" star LaMarcus Tinker has been signed on as a regular for the musical series' season five, TheWrap has confirmed.
"Apes" strong opening brings talk of sequel
There haven't been any official conversations. But after the big "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" opening last weekend, the movie's writer/producers not only expect a sequel or two -- they are prepared for them.
Kim Kardashian sues Old Navy over look-alike ads
Reality TV star Kim Kardashian sued retailer Old Navy on Wednesday to force the clothing store chain to quit using a look-alike model in advertisements the celebrity claims hijack her fame.
Crystal Cathedral bankruptcy sale sparks bidding war
The bankruptcy sale of Crystal Cathedral, the glass-walled Orange County church known for its "Hour of Power" broadcasts, has touched off a bidding war between a Roman Catholic diocese and a local university.
FDA sets review for Amylin diabetes drug
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has set a January 28, 2012 deadline for its review of a diabetes drug being developed by Amylin Pharmaceuticals Inc, Eli Lilly and Co and Alkermes Inc.
Dow's downward spiral batters media stocks
The stock market spent Wednesday tormenting investors, knocking the Dow Jones Industrial Average down 519.83 points and slamming media stocks.
Lionsgate gets a jump on video-on-demand
Lionsgate is getting into the early video-on-demand game and their pulling out some big guns to help them -- Taylor Lautner.
"America's Got Talent" still tops in ratings
Despite slipping to its lowest-rated Tuesday this summer, NBC's "America's Got Talent" took the ratings crown Tuesday. But Fox won the night overall on the combined strength of "Hell's Kitchen" and "MasterChef," according to preliminary viewership numbers.
Disney magic fades, economy fears wallop shares
Shares of Walt Disney Co (DIS.N) were hammered on Wednesday as Wall Street worried how the company's steady-growth media and resort businesses would fare if consumers get pinched in a weak economy.