LAT In 90 Seconds
Grand Theft Merger: It didn’t take long for the video game publishing business to start imitating the rest of the entertainment world. On Sunday, Electronic Arts Inc. launched a $2-billion takeover bid for Take-Two Interactive Software Inc., “stepping up the industry’s torrid pace of consolidation,” and the entire industry is all twittepated by indies, according to Alex Pham.
Want An Oscars Wrap-Up: Neither do we, but Mary McNamara keeps it short and sweet. Plus, it’s an excuse to post Jon Stewart’s mug. We like us some Jon Stewart.
Diablo Cody Timeline: For whatever reason, the LAT decides to publish a where-did-she-come-from timeline after Cody’s win for best original screenplay.
