'2012' breaks B.O. record in Russia

International News: Pic takes $30 million in two weeks for Sony -- Roland Emmerich's apocalyptic disaster movie "2012" has broken Russian box-office records for a foreign feature, taking $30 million in two weeks, its distrib Sony Pictures Russia said Thursday. … Continue

Exhibs, studios war over windows

Weekly Film: Post-theatrical plans create friction in biz -- Many studio execs feel that film schedules need a breath of fresh air, but exhibs are determined to keep the window shut. … Continue

Austrian government bails out ORF

Weekly TV: Strapped pubcaster gets $240 million -- The Austrian government has come to the rescue of financially strapped pubcaster ORF. … Continue

CNN aims for the center

Brian Lowry: Turner cabler works to make plan viable -- John King's promotion to weekday host comes on the heels of CNN solving what liberal activists had labeled its "Lou Dobbs problem," … Continue

Niche success gives networks boost

Weekly TV: Series that play to narrower demos show value -- Adults 18-49 remain the grand ratings prize for broadcast television. But some primetime shows that don't win their timeslots in that holiest of demos still offer nifty consolation prizes for their networks. … Continue