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The British seem to have developed a mysterious tolerance to Hollywood's box office crap, as the nation's moviegoers have fled the theaters in smaller numbers than those in other foreign markets. [Variety]
· The Weinstein Co. announces a multiyear marketing deal with L'Oreal Paris, pacting to co-host various events and provide mutual promotional support. Most crucially, only L'Oreal cosmetics will be used to cover up all Harvey Weinstein-inflicted bruises, an estimated two million dollar a year value. [THR]
· ICM gets a $75 million investment from equity fund operator Suhail Rizvi, which CEO Jeff Berg plans to lend to Paradigm so that the rival can finally purchase his agency and finally put an end to months of nasty acquisition rumors. [Variety]
· NBC gives a pilot order to the suspense drama Kidnapped, which will track a family's search for their abducted son, at least until the show itself mysteriously disappears during sweeps. [THR]
· The WGA East and West finally settle their differences with a minimum of bloodshed, but a maximum of incredibly boring bullet points. [Variety]