A Brief History Of Snow In Art

“For the Impressionists and the Japanese ukiyo-e artists, it was a force for beauty and contemplation. For the inhabitants of the Alps in the middle ages and after, it was associated with evil and witchcraft. … Until the 16th century, [European] artists showed little interest except where it had a religious context. Then came the shocking winter of 1564-5.”

Drug Co. Teams With Creative Coalition For Obesity Film

“Glaxo, the pharmaceutical giant behind Alli, an over-the-counter weight-loss product, has decided that a good way to educate Americans about obesity — and increase sales of Alli — is to finance a ‘hard-hitting’ documentary about eating. … [A]n Academy Award-winning director will be named on Jan. 25 at the Sundance Film Festival….”

Netflix Consents To Delay On Warner Bros.’ New Releases

“Warner Bros. has struck a deal with Netflix Inc. whereby the fast-growing DVD subscription firm won’t offer the studio’s movies until 28 days after they go on sale. … It’s part of a strategy by several studios to create staggered releases of DVDs so that the most profitable transactions are available first and cheaper rental options take effect further down the road.”