February 18, 2008–Toshiba will accelerate its exit from the HD DVD business, ending the billion-dollar battle between high-def DVD formats that split Hollywood and consumers.

February 14, 2008–CBS said it will move forward with one of the hallmarks of the calendar: The upfronts. ABC, Fox and the CW will also brief advertisers in May, ensuring the upfront week tradition will continue.

February 6, 2008–Vanity Fair magazine canceled its annual Oscar party, citingd the writers strike as a factor for its decision. The move comes after Ed Limato canceled his annual party on the Friday before the Oscars and puts into question the Saturday luncheon in honor of VF editor Graydon Carter at the home of Barry Diller and Diane Von Furstenberg.

January 30, 2008–Oscar nominations for “Juno” push its score to the top of the nation's album sales chart. The Rhino release sold 65,000 copies in the week ended Sunday, according to Nielsen Soundscan. It's the first soundtrack from a best picture nominee to hit No. 1 since “Titanic” did it 10 years ago.

January 28, 2008–?¢¬Ä¬úCrash,?¢¬Ä a new original drama series based on the Oscar-winning Picture will debut exclusively on Starz in 2008. The 13-episode, one-hour series, co-produced with Lionsgate, will be Starz?¢¬Ä¬ôs first original drama.