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variety.com - 10/5/2009

Fogelson, Langley to top Universal

— variety.com — New heads to focus on 'responsible risks' After watching a succession of films stumble at the box... office this year, Universal Pictures chief Ron Meyer was under pressure to pick a new team that decides which movies the studio makes. In tapping Adam ... (more) Fogelson, Langley to top Universal

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hollywoodreporter.com - 9/24/2009

Barbie headed to the big screen

— hollywoodreporter.com — Hollywood screens are usually populated by Barbies, but now the real Barbie is on her way to... the big screen. After months of negotiations, Universal has acquired the rights to the iconic Mattel toy to make a live-action feature. Laurence Mark, whose ... (more) Barbie headed to the big screen

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http - 10/8/2009

Good News for People Who Love Bad Film News

— http — So the economy is slowly getting better and the tides are shifting, right? Mmm, maybe not so... much yet. As you likely heard late last week, Disney lowered the boom on their indie specialty-film wing Miramax. (more) Good News for People Who Love Bad Film News

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