Feb 24, 2009–Freida Pinto will follow up her performance in the Oscar-winning “Slumdog Millionaire” with a role in Woody Allen's latest project.  This year's Cinderella at the Oscar ball will play the ingenue role in the still-untitled movie.  Allen's film will mark the first post-“Slumdog Millionaire” for the Indian-born model-turned-actress.

Feb 20, 2009–“The Dark Knight” has become the fourth film to gross more than $1 billion in worldwide box office.  Warner made the announcement Friday afternoon, saying that the combined domestic and international gross had totaled $1,001,082,160 to date — about $533 million domestically and $567 million overseas.

February 12, 2009–Veteran interactive marketing and integrated promotions executive Gordon Paddison today announced the launch of his new global marketing firm Stradella Road, which will provide entertainment, and corporate clients a wide range of innovative marketing solutions targeting consumers and communities of influencers worldwide. 

Feb 11, 2009–Christopher Nolan will direct a spec script titled “Inception” that he wrote with his brother for Warner.  WB is aiming for a summer 2010 release; production begins this summer. Nolan will produce with wife-partner Emma Thomas.

Feb 3, 2009–Al Pacino will play the title role in “King Lear,” an adaptation of Shakespeare's play to be directed by Michael Radford.