“It was a mutual decision [with CBS]. We were in the middle of negotiations when it became apparent that to consummate a deal made no sense.”
–Ed Razek
Victoria’s Secret creative director on canceling its annual fall fashion show on CBS
THE TRANSLATION: Can I use the word consummate without getting into trouble? Please don’t tell the FCC. Please?
“Depending on the size of the write-off and the pressure it places on earnings, the board could consider changes to management and the board itself, or invite Comcast in for productive two-way negotiations.”
–Richard Greenfield
Hollywood analyst on Disney’s fate following a disastrous opening weekend at the box office for “The Alamo”
THE TRANSLATION: “Alamo is Spanish for Gigli.”
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Edited by RedEye staff (ritaredeye@tribune.com)




