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Media Moguls Meet at Annual Sun Valley Conference

Business executives and political figures geared up for this weeka s 27th edition of the annual media mogul-fest Allen & Companya s Sun Valley Conference in Sun Valley, Idaho.

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Related Topix: Sun Valley, ID, Media, Television, Liberty Media, Social Software, Warren Buffett, Business News

Wed Jul 08, 2009

Charleston Daily Mail

ESPN to show Premier League soccer in Ireland

ESPN has acquired the rights to televise Premier League soccer in Ireland. The broadcaster, owned by The Walt Disney Co., will show the 46 matches next season that were previously held by Setanta Sports.

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Related Topix: Television, Media

Mon Jul 06, 2009

BusinessWeek

Hollywood's New Math: Who Needs Stars?

It was one of those films that my wife and I decided was a "must-see." Big stars Denzel Washington and John Travolta playing off one another in a tense, action-filled drama, the remake of the 1974 subway hijacking flick .

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Related Topix: Thriller, Drama Movies, Action Movies, Ladder 49, John Travolta, Television, Media, Imagine That, Eddie Murphy, Black Entertainment, Pop/Rock, Land of the Lost

Sun Jul 05, 2009

South China Morning Post

Disney return well below forecast

Hong Kong Disneyland will bring the city just HK$64.7 billion in net economic benefits over 40 years of operation, according to the latest government forecast - not even half the administration's most optimistic forecast a decade ago.

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Related Topix: Television, Media

Fri Jul 03, 2009

Ottawa Sun

The man, the legend, the clothes

Short pants, sequin-covered socks, red leather jackets, metallic leggings, military uniforms, and fedoras.

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Related Topix: Michael Jackson, Black Entertainment, Pop/Rock, Television, Media

Thu Jul 02, 2009

The Disney Blog

Disney VoluntEARS Raise $950,000 for Central Florida Non-Profits

As the areas largest employer Walt Disney World should be expected to contribute back to the community.

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Related Topix: Florida, Florida Government, Non-Profit, Media, Television

Tue Jun 30, 2009

The Independent

Lost in France: one damp mouse: Euro Disney is very sick. It looks...

ONCE UPON A TIME, in a large field of sugar beet near the city of Paris, a Very Rich Man told everyone that he would build Europe's biggest theme park.

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Related Topix: Television, Media

Sun Jun 28, 2009

Clover Herald

Ryan O'Neal says he plans to marry Farrah Fawcett

Ryan O'Neal says he plans to marry Farrah Fawcett, who is struggling to overcome cancer.

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Related Topix: Charlie's Angels, Entertainment, Drama, Television, Farrah Fawcett, Media

Fri Jun 26, 2009

Salon.com

Reporter recalls Jackson and his mania for Disney

"Hello, Bob, this is Michael." The wispy voice caused me to review the Michaels I knew.

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Related Topix: Television, Media, Home Listing, Home

Thu Jun 25, 2009

WBT-AM Charlotte

Jackson lived like king but died awash in debt

Michael Jackson the singer was also Michael Jackson the billion-dollar business.

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Related Topix: Black Entertainment, Pop/Rock, Michael Jackson, Viacom, Media, Television, Short, Music!, Children TV, Animated TV, The Beatles, Entertainment

Chicago Tribune

2 cable giants hope to discourage free online TV

Call it the anti-Hulu. Media giants Time Warner Inc. and Comcast Corp. are expected to announce this morning they are teaming up on a new venture that would make it harder for people to watch TV shows online for free.

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Related Topix: Time Warner, Media, Computers, Television, Business News

Wed Jun 24, 2009

The Globe and Mail

Setanta files for bankruptcy protection

Setanta files for bankruptcy protection Broadcaster's English Premier League TV rights were cancelled after it failed to meet creditor deadline; ESPN now owns the rights JANE WARDELL LONDON - The Associated Press, Tuesday, Jun.

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Related Topix: Television, Media

Tue Jun 23, 2009

Investor's Business Daily

Game Developers Gunning For Girl Power

Known for making adrenaline-pumping action games for young men, video game companies now are getting in touch with their feminine side.

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Related Topix: Video Games, Electronic Arts, Software, Virtual Worlds, THQ, Media, Television, Family, Adolescents and Pre-Teens

Mon Jun 22, 2009

Free Republic

GOP establishment thinks Crist is a sure thing

The $10K per-person host list of Gov. Charlie Crist's NRSC fundraiser tonight illuminates just how much the Republican establishment believes the Florida Senate primary next year is a lock.

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Related Topix: Immigration Reform, US News, Florida, Florida Government, US Politics, 2008 Presidential Election, Illegal Immigration, Media, Television

KIVI

ESPN to air live Premier League matches in Britain

ESPN will broadcast live Premier League matches for the first time in Britain after gaining rights from financially troubled Setanta.

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Related Topix: Television, Media

SF Gate

Museum celebrates remarkable life of Walt Disney

He's the reason adults of a certain age can't stop themselves from finishing the song line beginning "M-I-C-K-E-Y," the force causing untold legions to see marching mops when they hear the rousing strains of "The Sorcerer's Apprentice." But the story of Walt Disney the man sometimes gets forgotten in the telling of his legend.

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Related Topix: Media, Television, Walt Disney, San Francisco, CA, San Francisco Metro, Pixar, Entertainment

Sun Jun 21, 2009

WNED.org

Sandra Bullock tops box office after 10 years

Sandra Bullock achieved her first No. 1 movie in 10 years at the weekend box office as moviegoers across the United States and Canada said yes to "The Proposal," which also marked her biggest opening.

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Related Topix: The Proposal, Forces of Nature, Comedy Movies, Sandra Bullock, Media, Television, Arts, Cinema, Year One

Investopedia

Time To Buy Theme Parks?

About six months ago I was extremely wary about the near-term outlook for the major theme parks.

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Related Topix: Media, Television, Walt Disney, Recreation, Cedar Fair LP

Fri Jun 19, 2009

Modesto Bee

Capsule reviews of new DVD releases

TYLER PERRY'S MADEA GOES TO JAIL 1 1/2 stars $29.95 103 mins. Not able to manage her anger problem, Madea lands herself in jail after a high-speed chase, of course.

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Related Topix: Tyler Perry's Madea Goes to Jail, Madea Goes to Jail, Morning Light, Television, Media, Horror Movies, Thriller, Mystery Movies, Drama Movies, Friday the 13th, Entertainment

Thu Jun 18, 2009

Multichannel News

Comcast Buys Out Hearst Stake in NECN

Comcast said Thursday that it has acquired the remaining 50% interest it didn't already own in New England Cable News from Hearst Corp., for an undisclosed sum.

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Related Topix: Hearst Argyle Television, Media, Television

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