http://www.showbizsandbox.com Showbiz Sandbox is a podcast featuring industry professionals J. Sperling Reich, Karen Woodward and Michael Giltz’s humorous viewpoints, insightful analysis and insider opinions on the latest entertainment news headlines. The weekly podcast features renowned industry guests, as well as phone calls and emails from listeners who voice their own opinions on the child’s play of the entertainment business. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 01:48:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 en hourly 1 Showbiz Sandbox is a podcast featuring industry professionals J. Sperling Reich, Karen Woodward and Michael Giltz’s humorous viewpoints, insightful analysis and insider opinions on the latest entertainment news headlines. The weekly podcast features renowned industry guests, as well as phone calls and emails from listeners who voice their own opinions on the child’s play of the entertainment business. J. Sperling Reich, Karen Woodward & Michael Giltz no J. Sperling Reich, Karen Woodward & Michael Giltz sperling@showbizsandbox.com sperling@showbizsandbox.com (J. Sperling Reich, Karen Woodward & Michael Giltz) 2009 The podcast that brings you all the dirt on the news making headlines around the entertainment world. Entertainment, Movies, Film, Television, TV, Music, Theater, Broadway http://www.showbizsandbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/showbiz-sandbox-podcast-artwork-with-photos.png http://www.showbizsandbox.com http://www.showbizsandbox.com/2009/08/10/showbiz-sandbox-15-ferris-bueller-is-a-jerk/ http://www.showbizsandbox.com/2009/08/10/showbiz-sandbox-15-ferris-bueller-is-a-jerk/#comments Tue, 11 Aug 2009 01:36:22 +0000 J. Sperling Reich http://www.showbizsandbox.com/?p=307 http://www.showbizsandbox.com/2009/08/10/showbiz-sandbox-15-ferris-bueller-is-a-jerk/feed/ 0 "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra","So You Think You Can Dance",American Idol,Bud Schulberg,Joe Morgenstern,John Hughes,Korbi Ghosh,Korbi TV,Paula Abdul,William Morris Agency Korbi Ghosh of Zap2it's Korbi TV blog joins us again to discuss Paula Adbul leaving “American Idol,” Jeanine Mason winning “So You Think You Can Dance,” and this past week's Television Critics Association press tour. Korbi Ghosh (http://www.twitter.com/korbigirl) of Zap2it's Korbi TV blog (http://blog.zap2it.com/korbitv/) joins us again to discuss Paula Adbul leaving “American Idol,” Jeanine Mason winning “So You Think You Can Dance,” and this past week's Television Critics Association press tour. But we begin with Box Office News:  “G.I Joe” won the weekend with over $56 million, although bad word of mouth will probably result in a steep drop by next weekend. Co-host Michael Giltz (http://michaelgiltz.com/) watched the movie in a packed theater and gives his review of both the movie and actors Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Channing Tatum. “G.I. Joe” was not screened for critics (never a good sign) but that didn’t stop Joe Morgenstern of the Wall Street Journal from reviewing it based on the trailer alone.  Morgenstern writes, “At first I felt shut out, but then I realized I was missing the point of a double blessing. Paramount has spared me the pain of sitting through another military-toy epic (the recent “Transformers” sequel having been a near-death experience), and the studio has set me free to reach my own conclusions—not quite groundless but close—on the basis of the ‘G.I. Joe’ trailer.”  Should Morgenstern have written a review for a movie he hadn't seen?  Was what he wrote actually a review? Meanwhile, Paula Abdul let everyone know that she won’t be returning to “American Idol” via a Twitter post.  What was Fox thinking?  What was Paula thinking?  And what is “So You Think You Can Dance” producer Nigel Lythgoe thinking?  Perhaps he’ll bring Abdul on as a full time or guest judge on “So You Think You Can Dance,” which crowned Jeanine Mason “America’s Favorite Dancer” on this past Thursday’s finale. Was Kayla robbed?  Was Janette voted off too early?  And what the heck happens to SYTYCD winners after the show anyway? The death of John Hughes raises some questions as well. Is it possible to live a normal life in Hollywood’s glare? Was he truly a great filmmaker? Is Ferris Bueller a jerk? Screenwriter Bud Schulberg also passed away this week. Unfortunately, most kids today probably have no idea who he is. Listen to the podcast to find out What Makes Sammy Run, and why today’s Hollywood assistants should pay attention. 'G.I. Joe' Doesn't Roll Snake Eyes http://www.boxofficemojo.com/news/?id=2609&p=.htm (http://www.boxofficemojo.com/news/?id=2609&p=.htm) Joe Morgenstern of the Wall Street Journal Reviews 'G.I. Joe' Without Seeing It http://online.wsj.com/article/film_review.html (http://online.wsj.com/article/film_review.html) Paula Abdul won't return to Idol http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118006911.html?categoryId=2848&cs=1 (http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118006911.html?categoryId=2848&cs=1) Paula Abdul Got Shafted http://www.slate.com/blogs/blogs/browbeat/archive/2009/08/05/paula-abdul-got-shafted.aspx (http://www.slate.com/blogs/blogs/browbeat/archive/2009/08/05/paula-abdul-got-shafted.aspx) Jeanine Mason wins ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ http://www.fox.com/dance/ (http://www.fox.com/dance/) http://blog.zap2it.com/korbitv/2009/08/speak-up-on-so-you-think-you-can-dances-season-5-winner.html (http://blog.zap2it.com/korbitv/2009/08/speak-up-on-so-you-think-you-can-dances-season-5-winner.html) http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv/2009/08/07/2009-08-07_jeanine_mason_.html (http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv/2009/08/07/2009-08-07_jeanine_mason_.html) John Hughes, Director of '80s Comedies, Dies at 59 http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/07/movies/07hughesobit.html (http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/07/movies/07hughesobit.html) John Hughes Secret Pen Pal Reveals Why He Left Hollywood Behind http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/the_big_picture/2009/08/john-hughes-secret-pen-pal-reveals-why-he-left-hollywood-behind.html (http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/the_big_picture/2009/08/john-hughes-secret-pen-pal-reveals-why-he-left-hollywood-behind.html) Bud Schulberg, Screenwriter, Dies At 95 http://www.nytimes. J. Sperling Reich, Karen Woodward & Michael Giltz no http://www.showbizsandbox.com/2009/06/01/showbiz-sandbox-6-down-with-up-and-other-contrarian-opinions/ http://www.showbizsandbox.com/2009/06/01/showbiz-sandbox-6-down-with-up-and-other-contrarian-opinions/#comments Mon, 01 Jun 2009 19:36:57 +0000 J. Sperling Reich http://www.showbizsandbox.com/?p=113 http://www.showbizsandbox.com/2009/06/01/showbiz-sandbox-6-down-with-up-and-other-contrarian-opinions/feed/ 0 "A Christmas Carol","Reel Talk","The Hangover","The Tonight Show","Up",American Idol,Anne Thompson,AOL,Ashton Kutcher,Conan O'Brien,Jay Leno,Jim Carrey We are excited to be joined by journalist Anne Thompson of Thompson On Hollywood who recently returned to the United States after covering the Cannes Film Festival. You may remember Anne as the West Coast Editor for Premiere Magazine and Film Comment, We are excited to be joined by journalist Anne Thompson (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anne_Thompson) of Thompson On Hollywood (http://www.thompsononhollywood.com) who recently returned to the United States after covering the Cannes Film Festival. You may remember Anne as the West Coast Editor for Premiere Magazine and Film Comment, not to mention her stint as the Deputy Film Editor at The Hollywood Reporter. She's also written for a plethora of media outlets including, The New York Times, Washington Post, Wired and LA Weekly. Anne fills us in on who scored big at this past year's festival and who wound up spinning their wheels. There was plenty to talk about this week with Pixar's tenth animated film "Up" winning praise from both critics and audiences. The film earned $68.2 million during it's opening weekend in North America, but not a dime from Karen Woodward who's not a fan of animated films (or as she calls them. . . cartoons). "Up" may just give "The Hangover" a run for its money when it opens next week. The comedy flick from director Todd Philips has been receiving a lot of buzz as a potential sleeper hit. Another animated film trying to capture people's attention is Robert Zemeckis' take on "A Christmas Carol". Though it's not due out until November of this year, Disney has launched a promotional tour which will have clips of the film visiting 40 cities over the next six months by train.  Actor Jim Carrey tells us why another version of the classic tale is being made. The Fox Network's "American Idol" stayed in the news thanks to a potential controversy that AT&T may have skewed the votes for winner Kris Allen. Runner-up Adam Lambert doesn't seem phased by the flap over the voting or by criticism from singer Clay Aiken. In the United Kingdom, YouTube sensation Susan Boyle lost her temper and reality show "Britain's Got Talent", but she'll probably still have a career in showbiz. Reality star Kate Gosselin has also been making headlines, but J. Sperling Reich wants to know who she is and what show she's on. Jay Leno's final episode as host of "The Tonight Show" is now over, but did anybody really care. All eyes are now on Conan O'Brien who takes over hosting duties, but may be too good to be popular according to Variety columnist Brian Lowry. Ashton Kutcher may stop using Twitter over a proposed show based on the social networking phenomenon and NBC cancels movie review program "Reel Talk". Finally Time Warner and AOL are going their separate ways as are some of the William Morris Agency's clients who have been let go by the firm in preparation for their merger with Endeavor. You can follow Anne Thompson on Twitter @akstanwyck (http://twitter.com/akstanwyck). Cannes: Winners & Losers http://weblogs.variety.com/thompsononhollywood/2009/05/cannes-winners-and-losers-.html (http://weblogs.variety.com/thompsononhollywood/2009/05/cannes-winners-and-losers-.html) "Up" Rises Above http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3ic0507728e66c92e383679d2a60a0bc5f (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3ic0507728e66c92e383679d2a60a0bc5f) Dreamworks Plans To Boost Its Picture Production (Five Films Every Two Years) http://www.deadlinehollywooddaily.com/dreamworks-boosts-its-pic-production-plans-to-release-5-films-every-2-years/ (http://www.deadlinehollywooddaily.com/dreamworks-boosts-its-pic-production-plans-to-release-5-films-every-2-years/) The Hangover Isn't Any Headache For Warner Bros. http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/movies/la-et-word28-2009may28,0,27759.story (http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/movies/la-et-word28-2009may28,0,27759.story) http://weblogs.variety.com/thompsononhollywood/2009/05/the-hangover-red-band-trailer.html?ref=ssp (http://weblogs.variety.com/thompsononhollywood/2009/05/the-hangover-red-band-trailer.html?ref=ssp) All Aboard For "Carol" http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/la-et-train25-2009may25,0,4987790. J. Sperling Reich, Karen Woodward & Michael Giltz no http://www.showbizsandbox.com/2009/05/11/showbiz-sandbox-3-award-season-redux-2/ http://www.showbizsandbox.com/2009/05/11/showbiz-sandbox-3-award-season-redux-2/#comments Mon, 11 May 2009 20:02:35 +0000 J. Sperling Reich http://www.showbizsandbox.com/?p=58 http://www.showbizsandbox.com/2009/05/11/showbiz-sandbox-3-award-season-redux-2/feed/ 0 "Billy Elliot","Phantom of the Opera","Spider-Man","Star Trek","Wolverine",Andrew Lloyd Weber,Bob Iger,Bono,CBS,CW,Disney,Endeavor "Star Trek" cleans up at the box office earning $76 million in North America over the weekend while "Wolverine" pulled in another $27 million. Fox sets release dates for its blockbusters in Mexico, though actors may not start kissing on telenovelas f... (http://www.showbizsandbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/star-trek-cropped.jpg) "Star Trek" cleans up at the box office earning $76 million in North America over the weekend while "Wolverine" pulled in another $27 million. Fox sets release dates for its blockbusters in Mexico, though actors may not start kissing on telenovelas for a while. "Billy Elliot" heads up the Tony Award nominations. Bono and the Edge are headed to Broadway with a Spider-Man musical, but Andrew Lloyd Weber is falling behind on his sequel to "Phantom of the Opera". "Slumdog Millionaire" and "Twilight" lead the MTV Movie Award nominations, but does anyone care. Big media and celebrities top the Webby awards. NBC announces its primetime schedule and there are rumors about a few CW shows. Looks like the "Gossip Girl" spinoff is a no-go. As scripted television looks to shrink their writing staffs, CBS debates whether they should bring back such game shows as "The Dating Game" and "Let's Make A Deal". A computer bug delayed nearly three days of Nielsen television ratings, however advertisers may want to start using more effective "engagement" ratings anyway. Disney CEO Bob Iger discusses Hulu and informs everyone that new media is here to stay. The MPAA teaches everyone how to pirate DVD's using a camcorder, in fact they prefer the method over the ripping of content off DVD's. Revenue at Warner Music plumets as do satellite radio subscribers at Sirius XM. Looks like Roman Polanski isn't going to return to see if a court will drop his 30-year-old rape charges. Finally, now that the William Morris/Endeavor merger has been announced, clients have started jumping ship in all directions. "Star Trek" Draws $72.5 Million http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118003414.html?categoryid=19&cs=1 (http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118003414.html?categoryid=19&cs=1) Swine Flu Curbs Telenovela Kissing http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118003390.html?categoryid=14&cs=1 (http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118003390.html?categoryid=14&cs=1) Billy Elliot Leads Tony Nominations http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/06/theater/theaterspecial/06tony.html (http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/06/theater/theaterspecial/06tony.html) Bono, The Edge Team Up For "Spider-Man" Musicalhttp://www.spin.com/articles/bono-edge-team-spider-man-musical (http://www.spin.com/articles/bono-edge-team-spider-man-musical) "Phantom" Sequel Delayed Until 2010 http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118003402.html?categoryid=15&cs=1 (http://www.spin.com/articles/bono-edge-team-spider-man-musical) "Twilight", "Slumdog" Lead MTV Kudos http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118003151.html?categoryid=16&cs=1 (http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118003151.html?categoryid=16&cs=1) MTV Movie Awards Ballot http://www.mtv.com/ontv/movieawards/2009/ (http://www.mtv.com/ontv/movieawards/2009/) Celebrities Win Madeup Webbys, Big Media Wins Some Real Ones http://weblogs.variety.com/technotainment/2009/05/celebrities-win-madeup-webbys-big-media-wins-some-real-ones.html (http://weblogs.variety.com/technotainment/2009/05/celebrities-win-madeup-webbys-big-media-wins-some-real-ones.html) NBC Announces 2009/2010 Primetime Schedule http://www.deadlinehollywooddaily.com/nbc-announces-20092010-primetime-sked/ (http://www.deadlinehollywooddaily.com/nbc-announces-20092010-primetime-sked/) Fox Orders Second Season of Fringe http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118003158.html?categoryId=14&cs=1 (http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118003158.html?categoryId=14&cs=1) Nikki Finke On CW Upfront Rumors http://www.deadlinehollywooddaily.com/that-gossip-girl-spinoff-dead-at-cw/ (http://www.deadlinehollywooddaily.com/that-gossip-girl-spinoff-dead-at-cw/) Shows To Scrimp On Scribes http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118003411.html?categoryid=14&cs=1 (http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118003411.html?categoryid=14&cs=1) Networks Fume Over Nielsen Delay (http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118003280.html? J. Sperling Reich, Karen Woodward & Michael Giltz no http://www.showbizsandbox.com/2009/04/27/showbiz-sandbox-1-the-replicability-podcast/ http://www.showbizsandbox.com/2009/04/27/showbiz-sandbox-1-the-replicability-podcast/#comments Mon, 27 Apr 2009 21:10:15 +0000 J. Sperling Reich http://www.showbizsandbox.com/?p=30 http://www.showbizsandbox.com/2009/04/27/showbiz-sandbox-1-the-replicability-podcast/feed/ 0 "Twilight",AMPTP,Angelina Jolie,Cannes Film Festival,David Slade,Endeavor,Francis Coppola,Jay Leno,MPAA,Oprah Winfrey,PBS,Pedro Almodovar Talks to merge the William Morris and Endeavor talent agencies continue, while the Screen Actors Guild and the Association of Motion Picture and Television Producers may have finally reached an agreement on a new contract. (http://www.showbizsandbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/alan-rosenberg-large.png) Talks to merge the William Morris and Endeavor talent agencies continue, while the Screen Actors Guild and the Association of Motion Picture and Television Producers may have finally reached an agreement on a new contract.  Critically acclaimed movies tank at the box office.  Fox closes Atomic, reshuffles release dates and hires Angelina Jolie for a biopic.  David Slade is selected for the third "Twilight" film. MPAA visits Washington D.C., script doctors are kept busy writing for Tom Cruise.  Cannes unveils it's festival lineup and Francis Ford Coppola is not in it (though he is down the street at the Fortnight).  Jay Leno visits the hospital and Rod Blagojevich visits Hollywood (but not Costa Rica like he wanted). A classic Pedro Almodovar film gets remade for the small screen, PBS goes online with its content and Oprah learns Twitter etiquette. WMA Finds Devil In The Details http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118002694.html?categoryid=29&cs=1 (http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118002694.html?categoryid=29&cs=1) SAG National Board of Directors Approves Tentative Television and Motion Picture Contacts http://www.sag.org/press-releases/april-19-2009/sag-national-board-of-directors-approves-tentative-television-and-motio (http://www.sag.org/press-releases/april-19-2009/sag-national-board-of-directors-approves-tentative-television-and-motio) Flush times for theatrical movies? Don't tell A.O. Scott http://www.riskybusinessblog.com/2009/04/good-movies-struggle-at-box-office.html (http://www.riskybusinessblog.com/2009/04/good-movies-struggle-at-box-office.html) Down Economy = Dumbed Down Movies/TV? Stop the Inanity! http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20269754,00.html (http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20269754,00.html) Fox Folding Atomic Label http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118002584.html?categoryid=13&cs=1 (http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118002584.html?categoryid=13&cs=1) http://www.deadlinehollywooddaily.com/exclusive-fox-atomic-shutting-down/ (http://www.deadlinehollywooddaily.com/exclusive-fox-atomic-shutting-down/) Fox Shuffles Film Schedule http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118002645.html?categoryid=13&cs=1 (http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118002645.html?categoryid=13&cs=1) Angelina Jolie Teams With Fox 2000 http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118002704.html?categoryid=1238&cs=1 (http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118002704.html?categoryid=1238&cs=1) Slade Slated For Third Twilight http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118002751 (http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118002751) MPAA Reaches Out To Lawmakers http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118002688.html?categoryid=18&cs=1 (http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118002688.html?categoryid=18&cs=1) Script Doctor's In For Tom Cruise http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118002702.html?categoryid=1236&cs=1 (http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118002702.html?categoryid=1236&cs=1) Digital Governator Set For Termininator http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118002743.html?categoryid=13&cs=1 (http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118002743.html?categoryid=13&cs=1) Robert Rodriguez Wields "Machete" http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118002792.html?categoryid=1237&cs=1 (http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118002792.html?categoryid=1237&cs=1) Cannes Unveils Lineup http://www.variety.com/index.asp?layout=festivals&jump=story&id=1061&articleid=VR1118002762&cs=1 (http://www.variety.com/index.asp?layout=festivals&jump=story&id=1061&articleid=VR1118002762&cs=1) Coppola's Thinking Outside The Cannes http://www.riskybusinessblog.com/2009/04/by-steven-zeitchik-we-remember-interviewing-francis-ford-coppola-last-year-upon-the-release-of-his-slightly-lugubrious-you.html (http://www.riskybusinessblog.com/2009/04/by-steven-zeitchik-we-remember-interviewing-francis-ford-coppola-last-year-upon-the-release-of-his-slightly-lugubrious-you.html) J. 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