Summary: All of the talk surrounding the release of “The Hobbit” was over high frame rate and whether audiences would reject a crisper image. It may have been more appropriate to discuss whether audiences have already shunned 3D. Only 49% of audiences chose to see the film in 3D over opening weekend. If moviegoers aren’t willing to see a film shot and meant to be seen in 3D, is the format ultimately doomed? “The Hobbit” was noticeably absent on a number of important year-end top film lists. Nor was it among the nominations for the Golden Globes and SAG Awards, which were announced last week. The fantasy book from “The Hobbit” is adapted has been a perennial best seller, but with the explosion of e-book readers future generations may not even know what a book is. Can e-books and print co-exist? Of course we also cover the week’s top entertainment headlines including this year’s Rock Hall of Fame inductees, the top grossing concert tours of 2012 and (finally!) an end to loud television commercials. Networks and Studios Scramble to Reschedule Violent Programming http://www.vulture.com/2012/12/networks-scramble-to-reschedule-violent-episodes.html (http://www.vulture.com/2012/12/networks-scramble-to-reschedule-violent-episodes.html) ‘Hobbit’ Rakes In $223 Mil At Worldwide Box Office http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118063684 (http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118063684) Golden Globe Nominations; Lincoln Leads http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/race/first-golden-globe-nominations-announced-401941 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/race/first-golden-globe-nominations-announced-401941) SAG Awards: “Silver Linings” Tops Nominations http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/race/sag-awards-silver-linings-modern-401218 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/race/sag-awards-silver-linings-modern-401218) Critics' Choice Movie Awards: The Complete Nominations List http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/moviesnow/la-et-mn-critics-choice-movie-awards-nominations-20121211,0,7312257.story (http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/moviesnow/la-et-mn-critics-choice-movie-awards-nominations-20121211,0,7312257.story) AFI Announces Its Top Film and TV Programs of 2012 http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/moviesnow/la-et-mn-afi-announces-the-top-film-and-tv-programs-for-2012-20121210,0,3474335.story (http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/moviesnow/la-et-mn-afi-announces-the-top-film-and-tv-programs-for-2012-20121210,0,3474335.story) Surprise! E-Books And Print Can Co-Exist! http://www.bookpatrol.net/2012/12/surprise-e-books-print-books-can-coexist.html (http://www.bookpatrol.net/2012/12/surprise-e-books-print-books-can-coexist.html) Netflix Begins Monthly Ranking Of ISP Speeds http://blog.netflix.com/2012/12/november-isp-rankings-for-usa.html (http://blog.netflix.com/2012/12/november-isp-rankings-for-usa.html) L.A. Reid To Exit 'X Factor' To Return To Record Label http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/showtracker/la-et-st-la-reid-exits-x-factor-to-return-to-record-label-20121214,0,2738133.story (http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/showtracker/la-et-st-la-reid-exits-x-factor-to-return-to-record-label-20121214,0,2738133.story) Rush, Public Enemy and Heart Join Rock Hall Of Fame http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/12/11/rush-public-enemy-and-heart-to-join-rock-hall-of-fame/ (http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/12/11/rush-public-enemy-and-heart-to-join-rock-hall-of-fame/) Rolling Stones to Play Coachella? http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/rolling-stones-to-play-coachella-20121214 (http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/rolling-stones-to-play-coachella-20121214) Clear Channel Quietly Downsizing Radio Stations Across U.S. http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2012/12/clear-channel-quietly-downsizing-radio-stations-across-us.html (http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2012/12/clear-channel-quietly-downsizing-radio-stations-across-us.html) Sporting News Shutters Print, Goes Digital
