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Investors Buy Disney’s Miramax for $660 Million

Investors Buy Disney’s Miramax for $660 Million

The deal ends a laborious bidding process that saw the label’s co-founders, Harvey and Bob Weinstein, fall short in their attempt to regain control.
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M.P.A.A. Ends Talks With Kerrey

July 29, 2010
By By MICHAEL CIEPLY
M.P.A.A. Ends Talks With Kerrey

The motion picture industry group is still looking for a new president, having ended talks with Bob Kerrey.
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DreamWorks Animation Looking Up

July 27, 2010
By By BROOKS BARNES
DreamWorks Animation Looking Up

DreamWorks Animation's income grew on surprisingly good results for the Shrek sequel.
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A Return at ‘Idol’ Could Mean More Changes

July 27, 2010
By By BRIAN STELTER
A Return at ‘Idol’ Could Mean More Changes

The return of the creator of "American Idol" to the show reveals a split between the two companies that own the lucrative franchise.
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Imax Takes Its Goggles To Russia

July 27, 2010
By By BROOKS BARNES
Imax Takes Its Goggles To Russia

Imax will enter a venture with a Russian company to open 14 theaters in Russia this year.
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Disney Seeks $40 Million Upfront for Miramax

Disney Seeks $40 Million Upfront for Miramax

A consortium has until Wednesday to come up with a down payment for Miramax Films, or Disney could reopen the bidding.
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Oliver Stone Controversy

July 26, 2010
By By BROOKS BARNES
Oliver Stone Controversy

Oliver Stone found himself the catalyst of an online brush fire on Monday after he made comments published in The Sunday Times of London that were interpreted as anti-Semitic.
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A Miramax Deadline Could Re-Open Door for Weinsteins

A Miramax Deadline Could Re-Open Door for Weinsteins

A rival investment group faces a Wednesday deadline for $40 million and a restructuring plan.
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Speed Read for Monday, July 26

July 26, 2010
By By THE EDITORS
Speed Read for Monday, July 26

"Reverse racism" in the media and amping up Hollywood releases in Monday's media coverage.
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