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What's behind a no. 1 summer hit
Jul 4, 2012
An up-tempo pop dance beat can't hurt, and neither can a star's viral video.
Immersing viewers in 'Dirty Work'
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Noah Nelson
Jun 19, 2012
The web show ropes viewers in by interacting with them on everything from cell phones to Facebook during the show.
Watching the L.A. Kings make history
Jun 6, 2012
The Los Angeles Kings could win their first Stanley Cup hockey championship ever tonight. But fans will have to pay a premium to see it whether they watch from the pricey seats at the Staples Center, in a sports bar or at home on cable TV.
Musicians big and small compete for summer concert sales
May 31, 2012
Madonna begins her worldwide summer tour today in Israel. Shows have already sold out around the world. But what if you're not Madonna? How do you make money on tour?
Who pays for 3-D movie glasses?
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Eve Troeh
May 23, 2012
The popularity of 3-D movies is growing. So is a battle over who should pay for them -- the studios or the theaters?
What makes a movie?
May 16, 2012
These days, a well-established brand can be as valuable as a screenplay. At least that's what the makers of the movie "Battleship" are hoping when the film version of the popular board game opens this weekend.
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Biggest suspense from upfronts are the lineups
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Adriene Hill
May 14, 2012
It's upfronts week for the television industry, when networks announce for advertisers which shows are in, on their way in and out. Networking scheduling can be a bit of a "scientific art."
For public good, not for profit.
The lowdown on this season's network upfronts
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Kai Ryssdal
May 11, 2012
Variety's Andrew Wallenstein talks about the big trends on television next fall.
How to pick a fine wine
May 4, 2012
Tess Vigeland pays a visit to the Fine Wine House in Los Angeles to learn how to pick a delicious wine that's also easy on the pocketbook.
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Hollywood movies open abroad, then come home
May 4, 2012
"The Avengers" is expected to be a big hit this weekend. It’s already garnered more than $250 million overseas. Why didn’t it debut at home?