Buzz News Roundup, 1/29
- The movie-going populace disappoints me by making Epic Movie No. 1 at the box office this weekend, says Hollywood Reporter.
- But I'm holding out hope, because Sundance Film Festival gives the big awards to films dealing with important issues, says Variety.
- The Shins new album revives the midnight sale tradition at music stores, says AOL Music.
- Wired questions whether MTV can save itself with a new virtual world.
- "Arrested Development" star Will Arnett signs on for the new Will Ferrell movie, Semi-Pro, reports Variety.
- The Futon Critic has the scoop on the CW canceling "Reba," the network's highest-rated comedy.
- An overzealous censor bleeps all mentions of God from a version of The Queen for airlines, the AP reports.
- CBS has canceled "Armed and Famous" and ABC is moving "Knights of Prosperity" away from "American Idol," Variety reports.
- Meanwhile, unaired episodes of "Day Break" have finally surfaced at abc.com.
- I can't wait to hear what Brian Eno does with the next Coldplay album, which Pitchfork says he's producing.
- Insanely hyped new artist Mika has the No. 1 single in the UK, according to Billboard.
- British television is seeking a real-life Harry Potter, according to the BBC.
- Sacha Baron Cohen has been named one of Britain's most powerful people, according to Reuters.
