NBC Universal merger completes amid media expansion
NBC and Vivendi Universal Entertainment finalize a merger to form NBC Universal with NBC owning 80 percent and Vivendi Universal 20 percent. VUE cash of 3.65 billion goes to shareholders, NBC Universal assumes 1.7 billion in debt. GE executives call the deal a growth opportunity for viewers and advertisers. The article also notes new network programming moves including Reba and Providence joining Lifetime, and Sela Ward starring in Suburban Madness.
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Almodovar opens Cannes with Bad Education on deck
At Cannes Almodovar unveils Bad Education as non competing opener the director likening his role to a curtain raiser alongside Tarantino who heads the jury The film stars Gael Garcia Bernal and Fele Martinez and explores themes of love friendship and a priestly abuse thriller as the festival runs through May 23 Tarantino also touts Kill Bill Vol 2 and praises cinema while recalling his Cannes journey.
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Pollock work sells for 11.6 million at Christie’s auction
Jackson Pollock's No. 12, 1949 fetched 11.6 million dollars, a record for the artist and a standout item in Christie’s postwar and contemporary sale. The MoMA former work sold to a telephone bidder, part of a 102.1 million dollar sale surpassing 100 million for the first time. Other top pieces included Rothko No. 15 at 8.9 million and Warhol self portrait at 6.9 million.
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Law & Order trio renewed and fourth entry to debut
NBC and Dick Wolf renew Law & Order and its spinoffs through 2005 06 and confirm a fourth series Law & Order Trial by Jury to premiere in 2004 05. Original star Jerry Orbach moves to the new show with others like Sam Waterston Jesse L Martin Christopher Meloni and Vincent D Onofrio among the regulars.
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Maria Shriver launches California landmarks jewelry line
California first lady Maria Shriver introduces a jewelry collection featuring state landmarks. Proceeds benefit the California State Protocol Fund. Designer Jill Schiff created the pieces, inspired by her bracelet of Golden Gate Bridge Hollywood Sign and Yosemite. Unveiling tied to California's Remarkable Women exhibit at the State History Museum.
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