mad-men

Who'll Be Back for the Next Season of Mad Men?

Brian Moylan · 11/09/09 05:15PM

The Mad Men season finale left a real easy way to get rid of a whole bunch of cast members. So, who is going to leave this critically-acclaimed show for fame and fortune and who is here to stay?

cityfile · 11/09/09 02:38PM

• Another magazine has gone under: Hachette announced today that it's closing Metropolitan Home to "focus its resources" on Elle Décor. [AdAge]
New York's profile of star Times reporter Andrew Ross Sorkin reveals he's one of the paper's highest-paid staffers and is beloved by the titans of Wall Street, but is not quite as popular with some of his Times colleagues. [NYM]
• Circulation is down—and losses are up—at the New York Post. [NYT]
• GE and Comcast have agreed on a valuation for NBC, which brings the parties one step closer to handing over control of the network to Comcast. [Reuters]
• Condé Nast may be trimming expenses and cutting jobs here at home, but the mag giant is busy expanding its presence in China. [NYP]
Curb Your Enthusiasm is coming to basic cable. TV Land and TV Guide have picked up reruns of the show and will begin airing them next year. [LAT]
• Google has acquired the mobile ad company AdMob for $750 million. [NYT]
• Last night's Mad Men scored AMC its highest-rated finale ever, although considering it's AMC we're talking about, that isn't saying much. [B&C]
A Christmas Carol was No. 1 at the weekend box office, although its $31 million gross was weak given it cost $200 million to produce. Meanwhile, Precious' $1.8 million take on 18 screens set a limited-release record. [LAT]

Mad Men: The Night of Don's Reckoning

Brian Moylan · 11/09/09 01:11PM

The professional became very personal last night, as Sterling Cooper dissolves and Don has to account for all his past behavior in order to survive. As we all wonder what the future holds, the past has finally been sorted.

Mad Men: The Week Everyone Was Sad for a While

Brian Moylan · 11/02/09 01:25PM

Finally, the moment we've all been waiting for, when a public event collides with the very personal world of Sterling Cooper. When the news of Kennedy's assassination breaks, everyone reacts differently, but in a way consistent with their character.

Mad Men: The Night Don Fessed Up

Brian Moylan · 10/26/09 12:06PM

What's in a name? Well, we certainly found out—whether it was Don Draper or dog food—that names really matter, especially for Betty, who finally got the truth and some emotion out of her husband. Wow, what a night!

Seven Halloween Costumes to Avoid

Brian Moylan · 10/20/09 04:53PM

There's only ten shopping days left before Halloween. So, it's time for Halloween costume listicles! Lots of people want to tell you what to wear. We'd like to spare you the humiliation of following their advice.

Mad Men: The Night Betty Found the Box

Brian Moylan · 10/19/09 12:00PM

Is it blue or is it yellow or is it both? When no one can agree not just on the color but how to see it, you're headed for a whole bunch of conflict. And secrets. And drama. Oh, my!

Mad Men: Don't Call

Anthony De Rosa · 10/18/09 11:39PM

Tonight, Draper's latest liason becomes more complicated. Peggy and Paul get competitive over accounts. Don and Betty are grateful that "Caller ID" has yet to be invented and Sterling Cooper goes up for sale.

Stop, Jennifer Aniston, We Can't Keep Up!

Andrew Belonsky · 10/16/09 04:30AM

Jennifer Aniston's in love with someone, again. Paul McCartney's son's dreams are coming true and dying all at once. Jon and Kate are still deplorable. And Courtney Hazlett calls out Melissa Rycroft. Hoorah! It's your Friday morning gossip roundup!

Ten Minutes with Mad Men's Vincent Kartheiser

cityfile · 10/15/09 09:40AM

If you've ever wanted to dress like Don Draper from Mad Men, you'll soon get your chance. Brooks Brothers will be introducing a limited-edition suit inspired by the AMC show beginning next week, a narrow, gray number designed by the men's clothier in collaboration with Janie Bryant, the show's costume designer. On Tuesday night, Brooks Brothers celebrated the new Mad Men suit with a party at the store's Midtown flagship. Douglas Marshall caught up with Vincent Kartheiser, the actor who plays Pete Campbell on the hit show, to chat about how the American workplace has changed since the wild and crazy '60s, the nature of the human condition, and David Letterman vs. Bill Clinton.

Mad Men: The Night Sal Could Have Gotten Laid

Brian Moylan · 10/12/09 12:11PM

Thanks to Conrad Hilton, everyone was taken over by the spirit of colonization, both personal and professional, literal and figurative. Oh, Don is back to his old tricks with a crazy lady, and Sal turned down some hot action.

Brad Takes Jolie Woes to Aniston at "Secret" Meeting

Andrew Belonsky · 10/07/09 04:15AM

Are Jennifer and Brad going to reconcile? Will Nancy Grace eat Jon Gosselin's face? Can Levi Johnston get in shape for Playgirl? And why do women find Jeremy Piven attractive? Welcome, inquisitive reader, to your Wednesday morning gossip roundup!