Hollywood Breakdown

Kim and John discuss the controversy over the use of a gay joke in the trailer for The Dilemma, the Universal movie starring Vince Vaughn.

Kim and John discuss the New York Times article about the leaders of the Tribune Company and how their behavior has affected flagship journalism properties, including the Los Angeles Times.

George Lucas has announced that he will convert the entire six film Stars Wars saga into 3D, starting in 2012 with the 3D release of Star Wars -- Episode I: The Phantom Menace. Another film will be released each year. Kim and John debate the wisdom of this massive conversion endeavor and whether audiences will show up for it.

Kim and John discuss the changing of the guard in the Office of the President at Warner Bros.

Many movies looking to be bought for distribution at the Toronto International Film Festival found buyers this year. John and Kim take an inventory of some of the deals struck so far and what it all says for the mood in the indie film world. 

The King's Speech, Black Swan and 127 Hours are but three of the notable movies screened at the fall film festivals in Telluride and Toronto, where Oscar buzz gets generated and deals are made.

Kim and John discuss the news that former Disney Chairman and CEO Michael Eisner may take over as Chairman of the Board of the Tribune Company, owner of numerous TV stations and newspapers including KTLA, the Los Angeles Times and the Chicago Tribune.

Matt Holzman, Executive Producer of The Business, talks with John Horn about the failure of the film Scott Pilgrim vs The World to perform at the box office. Faithfully adapted from the beloved graphic novel, this fanboy feature got good reviews and much love at Comic-Con. So, what happened?

Kim and John discuss the Netflix deal with start-up pay-TV channel Epix