Seized Rothschild Collection Auctioned After Nazi Restitution
A gilded Rothschild art and furnishings collection, seized by Nazis and returned to the family, goes to Christie’s in London with expected bids surpassing 40 million dollars. The 250 items include a Louis XVI commode, a Hals painting valued at 4 to 5.5 million, and a Flemish Book of Hours to fetch 3.3 to 4.9 million, reflecting a storied 250 year European collecting dynasty.
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Disney settles with ex chief Katzenberg cleanup ends feud
In Burbank California Disney and former studio chief Jeffrey Katzenberg agreed to a settlement of a contract dispute over a claimed 2 percent profit bonus for films during his decade at the company. The parties disclosed no final amount though Katzenberg had pegged it at 2342 million to 580 million and Disney at 119 million to 153 million. A portion already paid plus a partial earlier settlement aids the overall deal. Both sides hailed the accord as a closure to a long public battle that had shadowed Eisner and Katzenberg.
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MSNBC cancels Hockenberry talk show after six months
MSNBC will end John Hockenberrys weekend show within days as executives shift strategy a live news cycle focused program. Hockenberry returns to Dateline NBC after Edgewise was canceled two years ago and he questions the direction of MSNBC programming.
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Fragmentary TV Listing Sparks Confusion at Local Station
Readable bits describe a Saturday program teaser and a forthcoming feature titled Keen Premiere. The fragment hints at a television schedule mishap and unclear scheduling details affecting viewers.
Spain bull run opens in Pamplona amid crowded streets
In Pamplona the opening of the San Fermin Fiesta saw six bulls stampeded through narrow cobblestone lanes as rockets signaled the start. Runners dodged and fell in a three minute, ten second dash toward the bullring while tens of thousands gather for the 84 day festival ending July 14.
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New CEO named for Hispanic network Tele mundo
James M. McNamara was named president and chief executive officer of Telemundo, replacing Peter Tortorici who led the network since its 1995 purchase by Sony and Liberty Media. McNamara, 45, born in Panama, formerly led Universal Television Enterprises and founded JMM Management, amid Telemundo’s crisis after a slide in prime time audience share to under 9 percent. Tortorici will form an independent production company. no further changes planned for now.
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Broadway Theaters To Close On New Year's Eve
New York AP reports police fears of huge Times Square crowds lead Broadway to shut down Dec 31 1989. Shubert and Jujamcyn theater owners agree to go dark, risking hundreds of thousands in advance ticket sales and upset plans for New Year’s Eve revelers. Chicago and other shows could lose up to 320000. West Side theaters from 41st Street north to Seth Street affected.
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