Fox TV Distribution promotes duo
Fox TV Distribution has upped two Euro execs as part of its continued expansion in format and co-distribution for scripted and unscripted programming.
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Viacom profits down 37%
Viacom blamed the lack of a "Transformers"-sized hit at Paramount Pictures and a declining ad market for a 37% drop in its third-quarter profits.
Oprah, Obama Try to Turn Out Black Vote
Oprah Winfrey was on a conference call with Barack Obama and African-American leaders today in an effort to boost turn out. From the Politico: "Obama, according to a participant, talked talked about…
McCain, Obama race across U.S.
With just hours left in the presidential race, Barack Obama and John McCain put out their final appeals to voters as their industry supporters nervously worked phones, canvassed precincts or stumped…
The Final Stretch
That, and other news, in today's Political Panorama. On the final day of the presidential campaign, hip hop stars take their campaigning for Barack Obama to Ohio, Tim Daly joins the SEIU in Nevada…
Endemol taps Asia operations exec
Leading global content provider Endemol is stepping up its activities in Asia with the appointment of Arjen van Mierlo as chief exec of operations in the region.
Imagenation, Amritraj pact for pics
Abu Dhabi's production banner Imagenation has inked a $250 million deal with Ashok Amritraj's Hyde Park Entertainment to develop, produce and distribute up to 20 feature films over seven years.
“Milk”: A Review
Variety's Todd McCarthy calls Gus Van Sant's "Milk," which opens next month, "an adroitly and tenderly observed account of the life of Harvey Milk." He writes, "Commentators will not fail to note…
The Final Weekend
Hollywood turned out for the Obama and McCain in the final weekend before Election Day, showing how much more savvy campaigns have become in deploying celebrities to the trail. The story here. More…
Comcast pacts with ABC Radio
Leveraging its E!, Style and G4 on-air talent, Comcast Entertainment has reached a pact to provide programming to ABC Radio Networks.
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Domestic Film WEEKEND OF
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300: Rise of an Empire
300: Rise of an Empire
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Weekend:$45.1M -
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Mr. Peabody & Sherman
Mr. Peabody & Sherman
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Weekend:$32.5M -
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Non-Stop
Non-Stop
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Weekend:$15.4M Universal Pictures
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