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Publisher: Los Angeles Times The Envelope: Past Winners 
 Listings of "results for entertainment awards shows. The database features information for more than 100 U.S., Canadian and British shows dating to 1916. ... There are also television ratings and Top 40 singles through the years as well as comparisons of award results by categories." Includes results for major awards (such as the Academy, Emmy, and Golden Globe awards) and smaller awards, competitions, and festivals. From the Los Angeles Times. http://theenvelope.latimes.com/factsheets/awardsdb/env-awards-db-landing,0,3713019.htmlstory Topics: Film, Movies, & Video, Music, Television Last updated Nov 1, 2007 Business News: The Strike Zone: The Latest News, Blogs & Photos on the WGA Strike
Collection of news articles and analysis about the 2007 strike by the Writers Guild of America (WGA). Features a description of the contested issues (such as about "residuals for shows and movies streamed over the Web and on cellphones"), a FAQ, and a blog. Also includes a table showing the status of television programming if the strike persists, and material about 1988 and 2001 writer strikes. Registration (free) required. From the Los Angeles Times. http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-writersguild-sg,1,6674562.storygallery?coll=la-home-center&ctrack=1&cset=true Topics: Film, Movies, & Video, Labor, Writing Last updated Dec 5, 2007 Actor Paul Newman Dies at 83
Extensive obituary for actor Paul Newman, "the legendary movie star and irreverent cultural icon who created a model philanthropy fueled by profits from a salad dressing that became nearly as famous as he was," and who died in September 2008 after a battle with cancer. Features video clips, photo galleries, and a related appreciation piece. Additional related links can be found on the appreciation page. From the Los Angeles Times. http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-newman28-2008sep28,0,3889727.story Topics: Film, Movies, & Video, Notable People Last updated Sep 9, 2009 Mexico Under Siege
Los Angeles Times coverage of drug violence in Mexico. Features an introductory video, interactive map showing drug war deaths by area and week in 2008, list of major players, photos and video clips (some with graphic content), and news stories back to June 2008. http://projects.latimes.com/mexico-drug-war/#/its-a-war Topics: Crime Last updated Jan 12, 2009 |
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