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Netflix, TiVo link
Friday October 31st 2008SAN FRANCISCO — Home entertainment trendsetters Netflix Inc. and TiVo Inc. are finally joining forces to deliver more movies and old TV episodes to their mutual subscribers, consummating a relationship that was supposed to come together four years ago. Under the partnership announced Thursday, the latest generation of TiVo’s digital[…]
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CRTC tweaks TV system, helps consumers as regulator rejects extra cable charges
Friday October 31st 2008Canada’s broadcasting regulator has introduced changes to give Canadians greater TV viewing choices while rejecting a controversial demand that would have seen monthly cable TV bills increase. The CRTC’s much-awaited review, released Thursday, was expected to be a wholesale makeover of the industry that many see as overregulated and under severe economic strains. Instead, Canadians got a minor makeover that will allow for greater competition, more but still restricted viewer choices, and only impacts the economics of the industry on the margins.
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George Lucas honored by Art Directors Guild
Thursday October 30th 2008George Lucas will be honored with the Art Directors Guild’s Outstanding Contribution in Cinematic Imagery Award at the organization’s 13th annual awards gala. The honor recognizes the director/producer for his body of work that has richly enhanced the visual aspects of the moviegoing experience, including such classics as “Star Wars,” “Raiders of the Lost Ark” and “American Graffiti.” Past recipients include Clint Eastwood, Blake Edwards and Steven Spielberg.
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Sony profits drop 72%; outlook dim
Thursday October 30th 2008Sony Corp. posted a 72% drop in net profit in the three months ending Sept. 30, as the company suffered flat sales affected by a stronger yen and was hit by the inclusion of results from Sony Ericsson and Sony BMG for the first time. Only faint bright spots from Sony’s gaming and pictures segments tempered the earnings downside. Sony Pictures posted a 3.4% rise in quarterly sales to 196.1 billion yen ($2 billion) on the back of a strong worldwide showing from “Hancock,” “Step Brothers” and “Pineapple Express.” Home entertainment contributions came from “21” and “Vantage Point.”
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Canadian dollar’s loss could be Hollywood’s gain
Thursday October 30th 2008When the Canadian dollar dropped to a three-year low last week, Judy Ranan wasted no time getting the message out to Hollywood. “82 cents! 82 cents! 82 cents!” blared the e-mail she sent to 400 studio executives and industry professionals. Ordinarily, a falling currency would not be something to crow about. But as senior marketing director with the Toronto Ontario Film Office in Los Angeles, Ranan hopes the favorable exchange rate will help entice more Hollywood filmmakers north of the border.
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Archives for: October 20085
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Netflix, TiVo link
Friday October 31st 2008SAN FRANCISCO — Home entertainment trendsetters Netflix Inc. and TiVo Inc. are finally joining forces to deliver more movies and old TV episodes to their mutual subscribers, consummating a relationship that was supposed to come together four years ago. Under the partnership announced Thursday, the latest generation of TiVo’s digital[…]
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CRTC tweaks TV system, helps consumers as regulator rejects extra cable charges
Friday October 31st 2008Canada’s broadcasting regulator has introduced changes to give Canadians greater TV viewing choices while rejecting a controversial demand that would have seen monthly cable TV bills increase. The CRTC’s much-awaited review, released Thursday, was expected to be a wholesale makeover of the industry that many see as overregulated and under severe economic strains. Instead, Canadians got a minor makeover that will allow for greater competition, more but still restricted viewer choices, and only impacts the economics of the industry on the margins.
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George Lucas honored by Art Directors Guild
Thursday October 30th 2008George Lucas will be honored with the Art Directors Guild’s Outstanding Contribution in Cinematic Imagery Award at the organization’s 13th annual awards gala. The honor recognizes the director/producer for his body of work that has richly enhanced the visual aspects of the moviegoing experience, including such classics as “Star Wars,” “Raiders of the Lost Ark” and “American Graffiti.” Past recipients include Clint Eastwood, Blake Edwards and Steven Spielberg.
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Sony profits drop 72%; outlook dim
Thursday October 30th 2008Sony Corp. posted a 72% drop in net profit in the three months ending Sept. 30, as the company suffered flat sales affected by a stronger yen and was hit by the inclusion of results from Sony Ericsson and Sony BMG for the first time. Only faint bright spots from Sony’s gaming and pictures segments tempered the earnings downside. Sony Pictures posted a 3.4% rise in quarterly sales to 196.1 billion yen ($2 billion) on the back of a strong worldwide showing from “Hancock,” “Step Brothers” and “Pineapple Express.” Home entertainment contributions came from “21” and “Vantage Point.”
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Canadian dollar’s loss could be Hollywood’s gain
Thursday October 30th 2008When the Canadian dollar dropped to a three-year low last week, Judy Ranan wasted no time getting the message out to Hollywood. “82 cents! 82 cents! 82 cents!” blared the e-mail she sent to 400 studio executives and industry professionals. Ordinarily, a falling currency would not be something to crow about. But as senior marketing director with the Toronto Ontario Film Office in Los Angeles, Ranan hopes the favorable exchange rate will help entice more Hollywood filmmakers north of the border.
ARCHIVES
Archives for: October 20085
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Netflix, TiVo link
Friday October 31st 2008SAN FRANCISCO — Home entertainment trendsetters Netflix Inc. and TiVo Inc. are finally joining forces to deliver more movies and old TV episodes to their mutual subscribers, consummating a relationship that was supposed to come together four years ago. Under the partnership announced Thursday, the latest generation of TiVo’s digital[…]
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CRTC tweaks TV system, helps consumers as regulator rejects extra cable charges
Friday October 31st 2008Canada’s broadcasting regulator has introduced changes to give Canadians greater TV viewing choices while rejecting a controversial demand that would have seen monthly cable TV bills increase. The CRTC’s much-awaited review, released Thursday, was expected to be a wholesale makeover of the industry that many see as overregulated and under severe economic strains. Instead, Canadians got a minor makeover that will allow for greater competition, more but still restricted viewer choices, and only impacts the economics of the industry on the margins.
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George Lucas honored by Art Directors Guild
Thursday October 30th 2008George Lucas will be honored with the Art Directors Guild’s Outstanding Contribution in Cinematic Imagery Award at the organization’s 13th annual awards gala. The honor recognizes the director/producer for his body of work that has richly enhanced the visual aspects of the moviegoing experience, including such classics as “Star Wars,” “Raiders of the Lost Ark” and “American Graffiti.” Past recipients include Clint Eastwood, Blake Edwards and Steven Spielberg.
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Sony profits drop 72%; outlook dim
Thursday October 30th 2008Sony Corp. posted a 72% drop in net profit in the three months ending Sept. 30, as the company suffered flat sales affected by a stronger yen and was hit by the inclusion of results from Sony Ericsson and Sony BMG for the first time. Only faint bright spots from Sony’s gaming and pictures segments tempered the earnings downside. Sony Pictures posted a 3.4% rise in quarterly sales to 196.1 billion yen ($2 billion) on the back of a strong worldwide showing from “Hancock,” “Step Brothers” and “Pineapple Express.” Home entertainment contributions came from “21” and “Vantage Point.”
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Canadian dollar’s loss could be Hollywood’s gain
Thursday October 30th 2008When the Canadian dollar dropped to a three-year low last week, Judy Ranan wasted no time getting the message out to Hollywood. “82 cents! 82 cents! 82 cents!” blared the e-mail she sent to 400 studio executives and industry professionals. Ordinarily, a falling currency would not be something to crow about. But as senior marketing director with the Toronto Ontario Film Office in Los Angeles, Ranan hopes the favorable exchange rate will help entice more Hollywood filmmakers north of the border.
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