Lions Gate near deal to acquire Summit Entertainment
Lions Gate Entertainment is close to purchasing Summit Entertainment for about 400 million dollars in cash and stock. Summit carries roughly 300 million dollars in film debts and would boost Lions Gate’s size in Hollywood, adding Twilight and potentially The Hunger Games to a larger, jointly run studio.
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Fox TV plans late Saturday cartoons and digital channel
Fox will launch a 90 minute Saturday cartoon block starting at 11 p.m. in January 2013 led by Nick Weidenfeld and backed by a new digital channel available online and on demand. The move aims to compete with NBCs Saturday Night Live while preserving The Simpsons and exploring varied lengths for future programming.
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Quiet 30th birthday for Kate Middleton
Kate Middleton turns 30 with a low key private celebration planned by palace officials. Royal aides dismiss reports of a flashy eighties themed party, noting she is entering a new phase as future queen while continuing to support Prince William. Commentators praise her early royal role and public demeanor.
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24 Movie Based on Fox Series Heads into Spring Shoot
star Kiefer Sutherland said he will likely start filming the 24 movie by May, returning to a role connected to the popular Fox franchise. He is also promoting Fox’s new series Touch in which he plays Martin Bohm, a father guiding a super intelligent son who perceives hidden connections. Fox will preview Touch on January 25 before its March network debut.
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Roommate conflicts and boundaries in shared college dorms
Ask Amy offers advice on setting boundaries with a self centered roommate who invades privacy and diverts study time. It suggests clear messages about not going through possessions, using earbuds, and scheduling room use, with RA help if conflicts persist.
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Dear Abby readers weigh last name choice in marriage
In a column readers ask whether a woman should keep her maiden name. Abby advises discussing the issue with Kip, noting identity and history, and suggests evaluating if Kip’s father’s absence matters, then recommends delaying decisions until they talk.
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Hawking's Health and Fame Highlight London Visit
Renowned physicist Stephen Hawking, author of A Brief History of Time, battles motor neurone disease and relies on a wheelchair and voice synthesizer. He canceled some appearances but planned to meet attendees. crowds gathered at Lady Mitchell Hall with fans and a long waiting list for a talk on cosmology.
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Debut shows pull despite limited ad push from Paramount
Paramount relied on online teasers to lure young adults away from holiday tent poles. The Devil Inside led the weekend box office, bumping Tom Cruise’s Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol to second with $20.5 million, surprising analysts who anticipated around $15 million.
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