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Wheeler rolling to FCC. DreamWorks Animation eyes AwesomenessTV
After the coffee. Before a long morning of earnings calls. The Skinny: I got through the season finale of "The Following" last night. It wasn't easy. Fortunately, afterward I watched the premiere of Comedy Central's "Inside Amy," which was a tad...
Tags: AMC (tv network), CNN (tv network), Media Industry, Mad Men (tv program), Satellite and Cable Service
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DreamWorks Animation acquires AwesomenessTV for $33 million
In a deal that underscores the growing importance of digital platforms for reaching young audiences, DreamWorks Animation said it is acquiring the YouTube teen network AwesomenessTV for $33 million in cash. Under terms of the agreement, DreamWorks...
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DreamWorks Animation in talks to acquire AwesomenessTV
DreamWorks Animation is in talks to acquire a YouTube network for teens and tweens, in a move that would expand the studio's presence on new media platforms, two people familiar with the matter confirmed. The studio is negotiating to buy AwesomenessTV,...
Tags: Television, Nickelodeon (tv network), Entertainment, Media Industry, Netflix Inc.
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E! adds six new series, announces a hefty development slate
Even with its prized dynasty -- the Kardashians -- procreating enough to supply E! with programming for years to come, the network continues to beef up its slate: It will add six new series and 10 specials in the coming months, with subjects ranging...
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CES 2013: Russell Simmons and Brian Robbins talk All Def Digital
LAS VEGAS -- Def Jam label co-founder Russell Simmons and veteran television and film producer Brian Robbins have joined forces to launch the new YouTube channel All Def Digital (ADD), a name that hints at the partners' ambitions to create entertainment...
Tags: Media Industry, Entertainment, Music Industry, Music, YouTube
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Some films in movie purgatory
A partial list of films recently in movie purgatory:
"Margaret": director Kenneth Lonergan. Shot: 2005. (Fox Searchlight)
Lonergan's follow-up to his acclaimed "You Can Count on Me" has been the subject of numerous reshoots and two lawsuits. Status:...Tags: Comedy (genre), Eddie Murphy, Imagine That (movie), Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc., Topher Grace
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Dreamworks Animation's AwesomenessTV Launches Channel for Young Dudes
VarietyAwesomenessTV, the YouTube multichannel network acquired by Dreamworks Animation last month, has bowed AwesomenessX, a new channel aimed at male teens and tweens. New channel will be stocked with seven new original series, while five existing...Tags: X Games, Media Industry, DreamWorks Animation SKG Incorporated
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The State of the Agency Biz
VarietyAsk any agent at any shop, boutique or behemoth about the state of the tenpercentery biz, and he or she will earnestly testify: "It's all about the clients." Of course, that's been true for Hollywood talent reps since the days of Myron Selznick, Charles...Tags: Sales, Finance, Media Industry, Business, Private Equity
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Talent Agencies Increasingly Turning into Investors
VarietyCAA made a lot of money off of a single deal late last year, but it wasnât from landing one of its stars a big role or packaging the next film franchise. Instead, the agency sold jeans â $300 million worth of them â when it unloaded its stake in...Tags: Television, Sales, Finance, Media Industry, Go Daddy Group Inc.
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CBS Films dates 'The To Do List': Aubrey Plaza pic set for Valentine's Day
VarietyCBS Films has set a Valentine's Day release for Maggie Carey's "The To Do List," starring Aubrey Plaza. CBS Films financed the film, will handle domestic distribution and has sold all worldwide rights. "The To Do List" was produced by Jennifer Todd for...Tags: Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc., Connie Britton, Rachel Bilson, Scott Porter
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The CW Announces Fall Lineup And New Shows
KIAHThe CW Network unveiled the schedule for its 2011-2012 season today at its annual upfront presentation for advertisers, affiliates and national media from Jazz at Lincoln Center. Electro hip-hop group LMFAO staged a rousing flash mob dance and performed...Tags: Drama (genre), Sarah Michelle Gellar, Richard Shepard, ABC (tv network), KIAH
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Fast-Paised review: 'Norbit'
Timid geek Norbit suffers at the hand of his extremely large wife, Rasputia. But the dweeb perks up after reuniting with Kate (Thandie Newton), his childhood sweetheart from their days growing up at Mr. Wong's Golden Wonton and Orphanage. Eddie Murphy...Tags: Comedy (genre), Eddie Murphy, Marlon Wayans, Music Industry, Eddie Griffin
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