Earlier this month, in an attempt to stem the flow of cultural pollution from the West, the Chinese government instituted an unofficial ban on Hollywood films. Rumor suggested the ban would last three months, but it turns out The Pursuit of Happyness is on the way. How 'bout a heartwarming tale of Will Smith pulling himself up by his capitalist bootstraps, ya commies? Har!
A bigger-budget sequel to The Host is on the way.
No WGA waivers for the Golden Globes or Oscars, but the Independent Spirit Awards will go on.