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Barry Diller Drops $18 Billion MGM Resorts Takeover Plan
The mogul's People Inc had proposed to buy all shares in the Las Vegas casino giant that it didn't currently own.
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Santa Monica Has a “Difficult” Rep. Its New Film Office Is Working On It
A few years ago the city's tourism board was caught off guard when 'Barbie' shot in its backyard. Now it's vowed to be proactive in courting Hollywood, and has Nancy Meyers' next big movie as a test case.
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David Ellison: Me, Move? I Love L.A.
After insinuations that he was serious about relocating Paramount from its century-old home if the states' lawsuit proceeded, the mogul has now changed tune.
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That’s All? Team Paramount Nabs Warner Bros. With Only Minor Concessions to States
The $111 billion megadeal can proceed with guardrails on domestic film production, cable channels, news outlets and studio lots in Los Angeles — but not any divestitures of assets unless it fails at commitments.
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Movie Theater Advertising Giant Closes $275 Million Deal to Expand to Offices
National CineMedia, the firm that powers AMC, Cinemark and Regal pre-shows, now has set its sights on growth outside the cinema.
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New Indie Banner Sets Up Shop In Burbank With Studio Campus Plan
A team with experience in social marketing is aiming to launch SuperCinema, which will back indie films, on a lot with three soundstages that will share space with brand agency Concrete.
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After Lakers Sale, Mark Walter Also Offloads Stake In Chelsea F.C.
The Dodgers mogul's company TWG Global has said it's complying with Justice Dept. and SEC inquiries after claims of fraud at insurance firms in his empire.
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‘American Idol’ Moving Production From L.A. to Georgia
The relocation of the long-running music competition series is a hit to the city's production sector.
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Cinelease Buys Two Quixote Divisions As It Scales Up Hollywood Studio Services
The Louis Dargenzio-owned and Mark Lamberton-run supplier has acquired Grip & Lighting and Pro Supplies assets from the Hudson Pacific firm, which is laying off 60 staffers.
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As Quixote Sheds Studio Space, Producer Manny Halley Takes Over L.A. Lease
The 'True to the Game' producer, whose banner has a partnership with BET, is building a base in Pacoima.
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Megan Ellison’s Annapurna Lays Off 30 Staffers
“The reduction reflects business conditions,” a rep says, raising questions about the banner's comeback in the feature film space.
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After Lakers Move, Dodgers Owner Goes Into Damage Control, Says No “Fire Sale” Is Happening
Mark Walter's TWG Global confirms investigations into fraud claims and states it is working with the DOJ and SEC "to resolve their inquiries."
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