As Dreamers Do: American Magic Redux

PNWKing

Banned
The last post implies Grand Diamond has hit financial difficulties. Does this mean that a sale to Pepsi, Kodak, Westinghouse, Capital Cities/ABC, Anheuser-Busch, or Viacom is imminent.
 
The last post implies Grand Diamond has hit financial difficulties. Does this mean that a sale to Pepsi, Kodak, Westinghouse, Capital Cities/ABC, Anheuser-Busch, or Viacom is imminent.
I'd go with Kodack Pepsi Viccom Bristol-Meyers-Squib, Hilton Hotels, Firto Lay,Johnson & Johnson, Dow Chemical, Berkshire Hathaway (I like warren buffet and I wish him to try his hand at media again and have more succes then he did with orion),Johnson & Johnso HP or honeywll
 
Entertainment News for February 1991
I hope all the horse racing fans enjoyed this year's Kentucky Derby.

Now back to our regularly scheduled timeline...

Entertainment News for February 1991

Media Home Entertainment officially changes its name to Hollywood Pictures Home Video. Hi-Tops Video will continue to serve as the children's division.

Vestron Video officially becomes New Line Home Video.

Rick Rich officially named head of production at Ruby-Spears while the company's founders will stay put as creative advisors.

FART falsely claims victory for CBS's cancellation of Josie and the Pussycats World Tour. The network said the real culprit were extremely negative reviews and low ratings.

- Entertainment Tonight
 
Media Home Entertainment officially changes its name to Hollywood Pictures Home Video. Hi-Tops Video will continue to serve as the children's division.

Vestron Video officially becomes New Line Home Video.

Rick Rich officially named head of production at Ruby-Spears while the company's founders will stay put as creative advisors.

FART falsely claims victory for CBS's cancellation of Josie and the Pussycats World Tour. The network said the real culprit were extremely negative reviews and low ratings.
1: An appropriate set of changes.
2: What was Vestron's final release under its own banner?
3: Fair enough. I guess this means that The Swan Princess gets made at Ruby-Spears.
4: Let's face it. They stink, the show stinks, the state of politics stinks. It just stinks, stinks, stinks!
 
Entertainment News for March 1991
Back in January, Warner Bros. brought the Looney Tunes back to movie theatres with Box Office Bunny, the first theatrical short by the studio since the early Sixties. This summer, be sure to catch the second short, Wambo: First Fudd, which will be attached to the upcoming Pacific Comics film The Rocketeer coming June 21.
- Animation Magazine

Carolco and Grand Diamond have entered merger talks.
- Variety

The merger is complete. Time, Inc. and Warner Communications have now officially joined forces to become TimeWarner.
- The New York Times

Encore, a premium Pay-TV service that was being put together by Warner Communications prior to the TimeWarner merger, will launch in April as planned.
- TV Guide

The Family Channel will rebrand as Warner Freeform later this fall.
- The Hollywood Reporter
 
Back in January, Warner Bros. brought the Looney Tunes back to movie theatres with Box Office Bunny, the first theatrical short by the studio since the early Sixties. This summer, be sure to catch the second short, Wambo: First Fudd, which will be attached to the upcoming Pacific Comics film The Rocketeer coming June 21.
- Animation Magazine

Carolco and Grand Diamond have entered merger talks.
- Variety
The merger is complete. Time, Inc. and Warner Communications have now officially joined forces to become TimeWarner.
- The New York Times

Encore, a premium Pay-TV service that was being put together by Warner Communications prior to the TimeWarner merger, will launch in April as planned.
- TV Guide
The Family Channel will rebrand as Warner Freeform later this fall.
- The Hollywood Reporter
1: I can't say I expected a Rambo parody starring Elmer Fudd for the new crop of shorts.
2: When one door closes, another door opens. Or something like that.
3: Well, looks like the lack of HBO in TimeWarner's clutches is sort of justified.
 

PNWKing

Banned
An earlier update mentioned that Bryan Cranston played President Bundy on SNL. So who played Iaccoca on SNL?
 
Professional Sports as of 1991
Professional Sports as of 1991

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
American League East

Baltimore Orioles
Boston Red Sox
New York Yankees
Toronto Blue Jays
Washington Grays

American League Central
Chicago White Sox
Cleveland Guardians
Detroit Tigers
Kansas City Monarchs
Texas Rangers

American League West
Los Angeles Angels
Oakland Athletics
Portland Beavers
Seattle Pilots
Vancouver Mounties

National League East
Atlanta Braves
Brooklyn Dodgers
Montreal Expos
Philadelphia Phillies
Pittsburgh Pirates

National League Central
Chicago Cubs
Cincinnati Reds
Milwaukee Brewers
Minnesota Twins
St. Louis Cardinals

National League West
Houston Astros
Los Angeles Lancers
San Diego Padres
San Francisco Seals
Denver Zephyrs

Expansion Coming in 1992
Arizona Diamondbacks
Florida Marlins

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Eastern Conference:
Atlantic Division

Boston Celtics
New Jersey Nets
New York Knicks
Philadelphia 76ers
Washington Federals
Miami Heat
Orlando Magic
Atlanta Hawks

Central Division
Chicago Bulls
Cleveland Cavaliers
Detroit Pistons
Indiana Pacers
Kentucky Colonels
Milwaukee Bucks
Charlotte Hornets

Western Conference:
Midwest Division

Dallas Mavericks
Denver Nuggets
Houston Rockets
San Antonio Spurs
Spirits of St. Louis
Minnesota Timberwolves

Pacific Division
Golden State Warriors
Los Angeles Lakers
Sacramento Royals
Portland Trailblazers
San Diego Clippers
Seattle Supersonics
Phoenix Suns

PROFESSIONAL [GRIDIRON] FOOTBALL
National Football League (Fall)
AFC East

Indianapolis Colts
Buffalo Bills
Miami Dolphins
New England Patriots
New York Jets

AFC Central
Cincinnati Bengals
Cleveland Browns
Kansas City Chiefs
Pittsburgh Steelers

AFC West
Denver Broncos
Houston Oilers
Los Angeles Raiders
San Diego Chargers
Seattle Seahawks

NFC East
Atlanta Falcons
Dallas Cowboys
New York Giants
Philadelphia Eagles
Washington Heroes

NFC Central
Chicago Bears
Detroit Lions
Green Bay Packers
Minnesota Vikings
Tampa Bay Buccaneers

NFC West
Arizona Cardinals
Los Angeles Rams
New Orleans Saints
San Francisco 49ers

Canadian Football League (Midsummer-Fall)
Eastern Division

Atlantic Schooners
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Montreal Alouettes
Ottawa Rough Riders
Toronto Argonauts

Western Division
British Columbia Lions
Calgary Stampeders
Edmonton Elks
Saskatchewan Roughriders
Winnipeg Blue Bombers

World League of American Football (Spring)
European Division

Amsterdam Admirals
Barcelona Dragons
Frankfurt Galaxy
London Monarchs
Rhein Fire

Atlantic Division

Baltimore Ravens
New York/New Jersey Knights
Orlando Thunder
Philadelphia Stars
Raleigh-Durham Skyhawks

Central Division
Memphis Pharaohs
Birmingham Maulers
Chicago Blitz
Michigan Panthers
San Antonio Texans

Pacific Division
Denver Gold
Arizona Wranglers
Los Angeles Express
Oakland Condors
Portland Breakers

PROFESSIONAL HOCKEY
National Hockey League
Prince of Wales Conference
Adams Division

Atlanta Flames
Boston Bruins
Buffalo Sabres
Montreal Canadiens
Toronto Maple Leafs
Cleveland Moondogs (Formerly Quebec Nordiques)
Ottawa Senators (1991-92 Expansion)

Patrick Division
New York Rangers
Philadelphia Flyers
Pittsburgh Penguins
Washington Capitals
Hartford Whalers
New York Islanders

Clarence Campbell Conference
Norris Division

Chicago Blackhawks
Detroit Red Wings
Milwaukee Admirals
Minnesota North Stars
St. Louis Blues
Winnipeg Jets

Smythe Division
Colorado Rockies
Los Angeles Kings
Seattle Thunderbirds (Formerly Totems)
Vancouver Canucks
Calgary Broncos
Edmonton Oilers
San Jose Sharks (1991-92 Expansion)

1992-93 Expansion
Tampa Bay Lightning
Mighty Ducks (City TBD)

INDOOR SOCCER
Major Indoor Soccer League
East

Baltimore Blast
Chicago Sting
Cleveland Force
Dallas Sidekicks
Minnesota Strikers
New York Cosmos

West
Los Angeles Lazers
Kansas City Comets
San Diego Sockers
St. Louis Steamers
Tacoma Stars
Wichita Wings

INDOOR GRIDIRON FOOTBALL (Mid-Spring to Late-Summer)
Arena Football League
Part-owned ITTL by Titan Sports, Inc.
Central

Chicago Bruisers (Rosemont Horizon)
Detroit Drive (Joe Louis Arena)
Cincinnati Rockers (Riverfront Coliseum)
Kentucky Thorough-Blitz (Freedom Hall)

East
Albany Firebirds (Knickerbocker Arena)
New England Steamrollers (Providence Civic Center)
Washington Commandos (Cap Centre)
Pittsburgh Gladiators (The Igloo)

West
Colorado Crushers (McNichols Sports Arena)
San Diego Surfers (San Diego Sports Arena)
Las Vegas Cobras (Thomas and Mack Center)
San Francisco Cyborgs (Cow Palace)

ROLLER HOCKEY LEAGUE (Summer)
East

Atlanta Soda Jerks
Miami MerBlades
New York Rhymes
Philadelphia Bell Ringers

West
Los Angeles Action
San Jose Rhinos
Arizona Gila Monsters
Rocky Mountain Xtreme
 

PNWKing

Banned
I'd like to see Andrew Lloyd Weber team up with Warner Bros. In particular if Warner has the proper animation unit, I'd like to see Cats, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat made in that order.
 
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