Insider news for Dec 29, 2014

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Monday, December 29, 2014 View in browser |  View text version COMPANY TOWN Christmas movies vying for Oscar voters' attention For a four-year stretch at the turn of the 21st century, December was the most wonderful time of year to be a best picture Oscar contender. TODAY'S TOP NEWS ›  Syrian war damages nearly 300 cultural heritage sites, report says ›  Stephen Sondheim at the movies: Beyond 'Into the Woods' ›  L.A. theater openings, Dec. 28-Jan. 4: 'Kinky Boots' and more ›  'The Interview' to get a live reading at New York theater ENVELOPE 'The Interview' finds its audience at indie theaters, online ›  Rejuvenated Forum making a huge impact on SoCal concert scene ›  R. Kelly preaches to the choir at the Saban Theatre ›  'Hobbit' dominates weekend; 'Interview' pulls in over $15 million on VOD MORE ENTERTAINMENT ›  Thursday's TV Highlights: 'Call the Midwife Holiday Special' and more ›  Steven Moffat on 'Doctor Who': Space, time and Christmastime ›  Jerry Seinfeld reveals who does his favorite Seinfeld impression ›  Saturday's TV highlights and weekend talk: 'The Grand Budapest Hotel' and more ›  Wednesday's TV Highlights: 'The Sting' and more ›  Kim Dickens joins the cast of 'Walking Dead' spinoff ›  'Better Call Saul' trailer highlights trash can abuse ADVERTISEMENT Box office: 'Hobbit,' 'Woods,' 'Unbroken' continue to sell tickets The Christmas weekend box office continued strong Friday with "The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies," "Into the Woods" and "Unbroken" l... MULTIMEDIA Photos:  Mark Olsen's best indie films of 2014   Photos:  Kenneth Turan's best films of 2014