Hollywood Acts That Could Use a Bailout

MTV, Paris Hilton, the Oscars among franchises needing a makeover
By Harry Kimball,  Newser Staff
Posted Nov 26, 2008 12:27 PM CST
Hollywood Acts That Could Use a Bailout
Jennifer Aniston and Oprah.   (AP Photo)

Like Wall Street and Detroit, Hollywood is sinking under stagnant numbers and outdated business plans. The Los Angeles Times runs down some Tinseltown properties in need of a bailout.

  • MTV: The once counter-culture juggernaut should take a hint and develop edgy new dramas a la Gossip Girl.
  • Law and Order: Old, tired, and indistinguishable, the show needs to consolidate.

  • Jennifer Aniston: That "unlucky-in-love image" isn't working; why not date a regular joe and do a play?
  • 90210: If you can't get Luke Perry back, maybe it's just time to call it quits. Just ask the show's viewers.
  • The Oscars: It's pretty simple, really: nominate blockbusters and viewership skyrockets. So next year, it's Iron Man and Twilight for Best Picture.
  • Paris Hilton: The heiress seems to already have bailed herself out of frivolity with her Presidential run.
  • Heroes: Take all that aimless energy and make the show a musical.
For the complete list, click the link below.
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