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Bertelsmann Prepares Way for IPO

March 28, 2012
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Bertelsmann Prepares Way for IPO

Scott Roxborough European media giant controls broadcaster RTL Group, Random House and FremantleMedia, producer of “American Idol” and “The X Factor.” read more
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‘Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl’ Part of U.K. YouTube, Google Play Rental Offering

March 28, 2012
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‘Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl’ Part of U.K. YouTube, Google Play Rental Offering

Stuart Kemp Disney U.K. and Ireland pacts with YouTube and Google Play to offer rentals on select titles. read more
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RapidShare Case to Go to German Supreme Court

March 28, 2012
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Scott Roxborough Music rights group accuses the Swiss file-hosting site of massive copyright infringement. read more
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Fox Takes Exclusive ‘Alvin and the Chipmunks’ Merchandise to Walmart Tied to DVD Release

March 27, 2012
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Fox Takes  Exclusive ‘Alvin and the Chipmunks’ Merchandise to Walmart Tied to DVD Release

Georg Szalai With estimated retail sales of $300 million last year, the franchise has become a year-round presence on store shelves. read more
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Xbox Live to Include HBO Go, Xfinity TV, MLB.TV (Video)

March 27, 2012
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Xbox Live to Include HBO Go, Xfinity TV, MLB.TV (Video)

Paul Bond Microsoft is set to announce that subscribers to the Internet-connected console recently started using their device more often for TV, movies and music than for games. read more
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Fandango Sold 17 ‘Hunger Games’ Tickets Per Second at Peak Periods on Opening Day

March 25, 2012
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Fandango Sold 17 ‘Hunger Games’ Tickets Per Second at Peak Periods on Opening Day

Carolyn Giardina The company says the film claimed its single day sales record and mobile sales record, as well as its highest share of a movie’s opening weekend. read more
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‘Hunger Games’ Studio Sends Lawyer Letter to Charity Using ‘Hunger Is Not a Game’ Slogan

March 23, 2012
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‘Hunger Games’ Studio Sends Lawyer Letter to Charity Using ‘Hunger Is Not a Game’ Slogan

Eriq Gardner UPDATED: Lionsgate has released a statement clarifying their request and will not pursue legal action, according to a source familiar with the matter. read more
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Sony Pictures’ Michael Lynton to Add Oversight of All Sony U.S. Entertainment Assets

March 21, 2012
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Sony Pictures’ Michael Lynton to Add Oversight of All Sony U.S. Entertainment Assets

Georg Szalai He is likely to add the title of Sony Corp. of America CEO, with general counsel Nicole Seligman becoming president. read more
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Produced By Conference Initial Line Up Announced

March 21, 2012
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Produced By Conference Initial Line Up Announced

Alex Ben Block The fourth annual conference takes place June 8 to 10 on the Sony Studios lot in Culver City. read more
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Constantin Film Launches On Hulu

March 21, 2012
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Scott Roxborough The German indie giant will stream such in-house productions as "Pope Joan" and "Wickie The Viking." read more
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