We're Back. With Better Hair.
Dear Reader,
On behalf of everyone here at Movieline, welcome. Whether you come to us as a fan of the original magazine, a follower of our previous online efforts, or out of sheer curiosity after noticing our URL carved into a bathroom stall at one of L.A.'s mustier drinking establishments, we're thrilled to have you here, and encourage you to stick around and explore.
We know you have questions, so let's get right to them.
What's Movieline?
Movieline was a Hollywood magazine that launched in 1989. Fittingly enough, Jane Fonda was on the first cover (Fonda is now an unwitting Movieline contributor via our Twitter feed), and one of its features was titled The Culture of Reincarnation ("Comebacks... Sequels... Remakes... the movie business thrives on déjà vu...").
Right from the start, it was abundantly clear that this was going to be an exciting new take on an old subject. It was smart, insidery, hilarious, a little naughty, and miles ahead of its time.
Why revive it?
Why? Because it was awesome, and there's been nothing like it since. And it sure as hell deserves a comeback/sequel/remake more than A Nightmare on Elm Street does.
What should we expect?
A lot. For one thing, we've expanded our coverage to encompass all aspects of entertainment. Also, you may have noticed we exist online -- you know, that series of tubes that wasn't around much back when Sean Young ruled the Hills -- so expect a steady, up-to-the-minute stream of breaking news, exclusive interviews, reviews, and features. You may also notice some of the magazine's greatest hits making a return -- classic columns like Hollywood Ink, Bad Movies We Love, our signature cheeky lists (yes--Movieline started those), and perhaps even a Guess Who/Don't Sue blind item now and again. Look for all of these and more in an elegantly bundled online package, free from the billowing hair and pastel-colored fashions of that bygone era.
I don't work in Hollywood. Do I belong here?
Yes. Movieline caters to anyone with strong opinions about pop culture. We eat, breathe, and poop the stuff, and presumably you do, too. Whether or not you work in The Biz (Biz tip: no one who works in the The Biz actually calls it The Biz), there's bound to be something here to grab your interest. On the other hand, for the industry insiders and aspiring players among you: Welcome to your new home. This is a place for anyone who likes their weekend grosses with a strong cup of irony, and wants to find out who's been hired and fired in Hollywood before they do.
Sounds great! How much is it?
It's free.
Free? Wow. Is there any way I can repay you?
Yes. For starters, hang out. Tell your friends about us. Comment. And most importantly -- tip us. No, not 18%, though that is customary. We mean send us story ideas, dirt, celebrity sightings, overhead snippets of conversations. Don't second-guess yourself! The more we hear from you, the better.
OK. Can I start reading now?
You may.
Comments
Holy shit, here we go!
Remember kids, take no prisoners.
Yay! I never commented on Defamer, but I've been going through withdrawal. So happy you guys are back online.
Nice place you got here. The carpet matches the curtains and everything. Wait, what?
Welcome back, boyos.
Looks amazing, guys. Congratulations!
Welcome back!!!!! So happy to have your particular brand o' snark in my life. If I happy dance, am I too much of a geek to be allowed back in?
balls to the wall! welcome back.
Hey you guys, that was really uncool sending me out for coffee and then moving like that.
fantastic, guys! looks good and i'm sure will be just the beginning of awesomeness. just did a jig.
loved zine in print; looking forward to it online.
missed ya
Great to have you guys back!!! Congrats on the site as well!
Even Diablo Cody is excited, so you know this will be good.
You guys!!!!
I hope you all had, like, mega-awesome summers.
Let's never lose touch again.
About fucking time.
Congrats on the debut, and I look forward to daily clickage.
It's so big! And with such girth!
No one tell the loads from Jezebel are they? Ssshhhhh....keep vewry, vewry qwiet...
Let us know when you've fudged enough of the office supply budget to host a proper knees-up. By "us" you know who I mean.
i'm holding on for (other people's) dear life! let these kids have it you guys!
good to have you back!!!
Thank god. I've been jonesing hard. Welcome back guys.
'Bout time. Glad to have you back.
Oh, so very very happy to see you. Kudos, congrats, yay. [running off to read everything and comment profusely]
oh hellzzzzzz yeah!
breast of luck to you guys (and girl)!!!!!
Yo dudes. I am fresh out of splooge for you, but I'm quite happy nonetheless. Wow, this is fancy. I like.
So happy. That other site that is now part of the mother ship was really just...not good without you.
Thank God! I've had no where to get gossip updates since Def@mer went under. Break a legs guys, SO happy to have you back!
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