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The Vanity Fair 100: Some Rise, Some Fall, We Scratch Our Heads
Vanity Fair has come out with its list of 100 most powerful influentials, most of which—since they've already been covered by various lists in Time (the Time 100), Forbes (celebs and richest Americans) and elsewhere—come as no surprise.
Media mogul Rupert Murdoch, Apple CEO Steve Jobs, and Google boys Sergey Brin, Larry Page, and Eric Schmidt are all in the top 10, followed closely behind by David Geffen, Bill Clinton and billionaire Ronald Perelman.
But there do appear to be some changes from last year's list. Some powerful names have sunk or even disappeared to make room for names in fashion and entertainment. read more »
Rob Weisbach Is Out as President and C.E.O. of Weinstein Books
Rob Weisbach, president and C.E.O. of Weinstein Books, is leaving the company "to pursue other publishing opportunities," reports Michael Cader at industry resource Web site Publisher's Marketplace. Harvey and Bob Weinstein brought Mr. Weisbach in as head of Miramax Books back in 2005, just as they were preparing to split from Disney and form their own company. When that new company was formed, Mr. Weisbach moved into the job he has held until today.
Screen Version of Broadway's Nine Could Get Zeta-Jones, Cruz, Loren
The Weinstein Bros. are in talks with a slate of Hollywood song-and-dance types to star in the film adaptation of the Broadway musical, Nine.
According to Variety, The Weinstein Company is negotiating with Penelope Cruz, Catherine Zeta Jones, Sophia Loren, Javier Bardem and newcomer Marion Cotillard (who recently played Edith Piaf in the highly-praised biopic, La Vie En Rose) to appear in the adaptation.
Bardem follows Raul Julia in the role--Julia played director Guido Contini, who, in the musical inspired by Fellini's 8 1/2, must juggle his many lovers and his career; Antonio Banderas played the role in the revival.
Loren would play Contini's mother, who appears in the musical as a ghost.
Michael Tolkin is writing the screenplay; Rob Marshall will choreograph; and Arthur Kopit and Maury Yeston, who did the original book and music and lyrics respectively, are executive producers.
Weekend Roundup
Perhaps to keep taps on her daughter, Gwynnie’s mom buys in Tribeca, according to New York magazine.
What’s "bright, shiny, brittle, show-offy, and slightly crazed...significant [and] thrilling?” It's new architecture, according to Kurt Anderson.
Despite a landmark eminent domain decision, not much is happening in New London. read more »
Tim and Nina Zagat write an op-ed about how hip restaurants and bars can help point out the next up-and-coming neighborhood. In related news, the 2006 Zagat’s guide makes a great stocking stuffer.
-Michael CalderoneJames Frey Buys in Soho for Two Million Little Dollars! Plus, the Weinstein's Growing Empire; Trekkie Sells for $3.5 M.
Kelis and Nas in $1.3 M. Chelsea Condo Deal; Keri Russell Takes Stage in Village for $1.38 M.; Bob Weinstein Buys on Astor for
Harvey's Last Stand
Harvey's Golden Age-and After: How Indie Films Came and Went
That's a Wrap!
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The Story of O , Weinstein Style: High-School Othello Is Held Up
The Oscars Enter the New Century!
A Tense Best-Picture Victory for the Miramax Mogul Who Stormed Oscar Beach
The Senator From Miramax?Weinstein Backs Schumer
The Senator From Miramax? Weinstein backs Schumer
Miramax Brother Settles on the East Side of the Park
Miramax's Bob Weinstein Sells His Fifth Avenue Co-Op
