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Random, Rosetta turn to a new page
After months of legal wrangling, Random House and ebook publisher RosettaBooks have settled their differences and inked a partnership that may breathe new life into a sleepy ebook market.
Retropolis gig for Foos
Garson Foos, former senior VP of marketing for Rhino Records, has been appointed president and general manager of Retropolis Entertainment.
Asian persuasion
Malaysia and Thailand have declared war on the homevideo syndicates that control the lion's share of the video industries in their countries.
Laptops see Starz
John Malone's Starz pay TV network has cut a deal with Real Networks that will funnel up to 100 movies a month to a laptop computer near you, starting in the spring.
Court orders Aimster to halt Web access
An Illinois federal judge on Tuesday issued a temporary restraining order against file-swapping company Madster -- aka Aimster -- to shut down all Internet access to its system.
Digital low profile
A government report showing that many Americans remain clueless about the transition to digital TV sent broadcasters and cablers scrambling Monday to defend themselves. The General Accounting Office…
Nissan ads make ‘Run’ to DVD, Net
Taking a fast-turning page from its competition, Nissan will start "The Run" early next year, a short starring its new 350Z sports car and directed by John Bruno, the Oscar-winning f/x wiz behind…
Studio One spots sponsor advantage
Andrew Susman, president and CEO of Studio One Networks, is positioning his company to become the king of fully sponsored programs.
‘Ice Age’ on fire on DVD
"Ice Age," a box office hit in March, is off and running on DVD. Released on DVD and VHS on Tuesday, the animated movie that is expected to be a strong contender for an Oscar nomination in that…
