As Emmys host, Jimmy Fallon aims not to offend (Reuters)

Reuters - Conan O'Brien and David Letterman have provided a valuable lesson for Jimmy Fallon, the comedian told journalists Friday. "The one thing I've learned from (O'Brien and Letterman) is (that) hosting 'Late Night' is a one-way ticket to not hosting 'The Tonight Show," the comedian quipped.
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Rob Lowe an investor in Miramax deal (Reuters)

Reuters - Actor Rob Lowe has confirmed that he is involved with the acquisition of Miramax Films from Walt Disney Co. by construction magnate Ronald Tutor, investment firm Colony Capital LLC and others.
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"Law & Order" TV show fails to find a new network (Reuters)

Reuters - "Law & Order" creator Dick Wolf said on Friday that his TV crime drama had "moved into the history books" after failing to find a new network following its cancellation by NBC after 20 years on the air.
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ABC names Paul Lee president of entertainment (Reuters)

Reuters - The ABC television network on Friday named company veteran Paul Lee as president of its entertainment group to oversee prime-time programing following the abrupt resignation of Steve McPherson earlier this week.
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Disney to sell Miramax for more than $660 million (Reuters)

A plane flies past a musical parade at Hong Kong Disneyland November 4, 2009. REUTERS/Tyrone SiuReuters - Walt Disney Co has struck a deal to sell Miramax, the studio behind such films as "Trainspotting" and "No Country for Old Men," for more than $660 million to a group that includes construction magnate Ron Tutor and investment firm Colony Capital LLC.



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NBC expects quick payback from costly new shows (Reuters)

Reuters - NBC executives said on Friday the network had learned from its past mistakes, spent big to fund 12 new scripted prime-time TV shows, and hoped to see a fast payback in a "robust" economy for broadcasting.
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Ellen exit heralds major "American Idol" makeover (Reuters)

Host Ellen DeGeneres poses before the Reuters - "American Idol" appears on course for a wholesale make-over after the abrupt departure of Ellen DeGeneres left the aging singing contest with two holes to fill as it seeks to retain its crown as the most-watched show on U.S. television.



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Miramax sale could still leave Disney on board (Reuters)

Reuters - The group led by construction executive Ronald Tutor and investment group Colony Capital is closing in on the acquisition of Miramax Films for more than $650 million, but final deal points and financing specifics were still being worked out Thursday.
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Reliance, Universal eye theme park in India (Reuters)

Reuters - India's Reliance ADA Group is in talks with Universal Studios to build a $1.5 billion, 400 acre theme park and resort in India, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday citing a person familiar with the matter.
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Imax posts 5-fold rise in Q2 profit (Reuters)

Reuters - Big-screen movie company Imax Corp posted a five-fold increase in quarterly profit and raised its theater system installation outlook by about 25 percent for the year.
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Bright quarter seen for big media, but investors wary (Reuters)

Reuters - U.S. media companies are set to report revenue increases of 5 to 15 percent as they issue earnings reports over the next two weeks -- the best the industry has looked in at least two years.
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Eminem leads album chart for fifth week (Reuters)

Rapper Eminem performs 'Not Afraid' at the 2010 BET Awards in Los Angeles June 27, 2010. REUTERS/Mario AnzuoniReuters - Eminem ruled the U.S. pop album chart for a fifth week on Wednesday, fending off a strong debut from fellow rapper Rick Ross.



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DreamWorks profit better than expected despite "Shrek" (Reuters)

Reuters - DreamWorks Animation studio posted a lower profit on Tuesday, but still beat analysts' estimates, for a quarter that lacked major new DVD releases and was marked by domestic box office results for "Shrek Forever After" that were below the franchise's earlier films.
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Disney buying Playdom for at least $563.2 mln (Reuters)

Reuters - Walt Disney said on Tuesday it has agreed to acquire Playdom Inc for $563.2 million, as the media giant aims to take a leading role in the fast-growing market for social games.
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Redford and Estevez films to make debut at Toronto (Reuters)

Actor, director, and Sundance Film Festival founder Robert Redford answers a question regarding his history with photographer Ron Galella during the opening news conference on the first day of the 2010 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah January 21, 2010. REUTERS/Lucas JacksonReuters - World premieres by directors Robert Redford and Emilio Estevez are among the highlights of this year's Toronto International Film Festival, which will feature a slimmer lineup of movies than in years past.



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James Bond producers worried by indefinite delay (Reuters)

A worker prepares 007 sign for the Japanese premiere of James Bond movie Reuters - The "James Bond 007: Blood Stone" video game event in London this month had all the class and splash one would expect from the world's most elegant spy.



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