Web Exclusive: Former CBS TV Distrib’n VP named programming exec — Debmar-Mercury has named Alexandra Jewett its senior veep of programming and production, overseeing all of the company’s East Coast-based programming.

Web Exclusive: Studio says offer doesn’t fairly value the minimajor — Continuing to spurn Carl Icahn, Lionsgate has officially rejected the billionaire’s sweetened bid for the company, asserting that his hostile offer doesn’t fairly value the minimajor and has too many conditions.

Film News: ‘Romantics’ premieres in New York — Want to make your indie premiere a big-time social event? Just get Tom Cruise to show up.

Film Reviews: The project is valiant, but writer-director Abdellatif Kechiche has trouble finding a rhythm.

Headline Newsletter Film News: Principal photography on pic starts this month — Christina Hendricks (“Mad Men”) is going for a ride with Ryan Gosling and Carey Mulligan, inking a deal to star in indie pic “Drive.”

Los Angeles: Exec held key roles for Dow Jones, WNBA, VH1 and Nick — BBC Worldwide America has named former Dow Jones exec Ann Sarnoff chief operating officer. She will report to former Viacom colleague and BBC Worldwide America prexy Herb Scannell.

Indie News: Independent Film & TV Alliance sets screenig series — The Independent Film & Television Alliance is marking its 30th anniversary by selecting the 30 most significant independent films produced over the past three decades.

Film Reviews: Helmer/actor Ben Affleck delivers another potent slice of pulp set on Boston’s meanest streets.

Legit News: Off Broadway troupe announces casting — Ethan Hawke and Marisa Tomei are among the thesps lined up for the 2010-11 season at Off Broadway’s New Group.

Film Festival Features: Studio pacts for three films, TV series — Universal has announced that it’s acquired the rights to produce three films and a TV series based on Stephen King’s “The Dark Tower.”