"Being on a major label at the moment is like living in your grandparents' house. Everyone knows they need to move out, and they will eventually, but we kind of like our grandmother." —Chris Martin [Reuters via Guardian]

"It's flattering that anybody still cares about these characters. But it's like an amoeba — ever-growing and out of control." —Sarah Jessica Parker doesn't really know what an amoeba is [EW]

"I'm really happy we get to be the swan song of New Line. They understand sweeping epics. Look at Lord of the Rings. This is like Lord of the Engagement Rings." —Michael Patrick King on the Sex and the City movie [LAT]

"If somebody comes up to me, it's because they're moved by something I'm moved by. I've never taken a job I didn't love. And, yes, I am including Waterworld. I didn't love it at the end, but what a good idea." —Joss Whedon [LAT]

"You know, I think about that a lot, seeing as how television is the new radio for a lot of bands. But we've been really lucky with the products we've been asked be a part of. Victoria's Secret! I mean, who doesn't love lingerie?" —Bitter:Sweet's Shana Halligan on selling out [BlackBook]