Movie on Marriage Has Actors Talking Commitment

A general feeling of insecurity may be prompting society to embrace one of its oldest institutions: marriage. So say the director and stars of “Laws of Attraction,” a romantic comedy about two divorce lawyers, which opens nationwide April 30. “The...

New Romantic Comedy Has Flare of Old

Movie-goers who long for the zippy dialogue, smart characterization and delicate restraint of yesteryear’s romantic comedies can find an admirable throwback to the genre in the upcoming “Laws of Attraction.” “Laws,” starring Pierce...

Pro Baseball Uniforms: A New Advertising Frontier?

Little League jerseys are often splotched with the name of the local company who paid for the uniforms: Sparky’s Garage, Dalton’s Plumbing, Billy Bob’s Bar-B-Q. To this point, however, big league jerseys have avoided big league sponsorships. That may...

Victoria’s Secret Scraps ‘Fashion’ Show

Victoria’s Secret won’t be showing off its latest lingerie on a network show—not this year, anyway. Limited Brands, which owns Victoria’s Secret, has decided to scrap plans for its “Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show,” scheduled to air...

Graphic Anti-Smoking Ad Impacts Smokers in Britain

A British anti-smoking ad, described by some as “revoltingly graphic,” has managed to stay on the airwaves and even affect smokers. The minute-long ad, called “Artery,” shows people in a bar drinking and smoking. The cigarettes, however, drip a...