Cool.Entertainment News for Early November 2007
After being out of print since the early 1990's, Universal Studios confirms that its ambitious 1988 animated film Born to Rock n' Roll (aka The Time Lord), based on Dave Clark's musical Time, will receive a DVD/Bluray/VHS release from Limited Run.
- Billboard
Okay, good luck with that.The BBC will review whether its existing partnership with Paramount Pictures would trigger any antitrust concerns under the laws of both the United States and Great Britain. This comes amid recent developments of Paramount's proposed merger with Turner Broadcasting System under the TBS-Paramount banner.
- BBC News
Let it happen, please let it happen!If the DOJ approves the TBS-Paramount merger, Universal and King Features hope to reach a restructured deal with the combined entity for continued use of Popeye in future installments of the King Features shared universe. Popeye the Sailor Man opens in May of 2008 with AEW superstar John Cena playing the titular role.
- Variety
Okay.One condition that Microsoft could face on the road to merging Paramount with Turner Broadcasting is they would be legally prohibited by the FCC from using TBS or Paramount properties as leverage to limit access to said content by Microsoft competitors like Linux or Commodore.
- PBS NewsHour
Nice!PepsiCo and Disney reach a deal for Taco Bell and Mountain Dew tie-ins with Disney's English translation of Naruto.
- CNBC
Not a big Nirvana fan, but that would be something!Kurt Cobain teases a possible Nirvana reunion after reports of Soundgarden's plans to reunite with a new album deal with Legendary Records.
- MTV News
I approve!The Sports Page
In San Diego, the Sempra Energy Center, home to the NBA's Clippers and NHL's Mighty Ducks since 1996, becomes the world's first sensory inclusive sports venue. New upgrades include underutilized luxury suites now converted to sensory rooms with a view of the game. Also new to the venue are booths where fans can pick up free sensory kits which include an activity book, a pair of ear muffs and soft toys to help mitigate overstimulation. Tiffany Disney, chairwoman of the Mighty Ducks since 2005, was diagnosed in July of '88 with Asperger's syndrome.
- ESPN
Well, nothing lasts forever. Guess the Red Sox are somewhat of a dynasty ITTL.The state of Arizona's championship streak ends as the Boston Red Sox defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-1 in the 2007 World Series.
- NBC Sports
Don’t give two sh-ts about wrestling whatsoever.The future of WCW is uncertain as Ted Turner and Bill Gates both await the Justice Department's approval of the TBS-Paramount merger.
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated
UA would be cool so it can air on Adult Swim.@OldNavy1988 so, what company is Haruhi Suzumiya licensed by in the US ITTL?
I'd say go for UA or TimeWarner, but Peacock would be good too.
She's an OC for this thread.Um who's Rachel Abbott Stone?
Haruhi has not reached the US yet, but it will go to Paramount now that the merger is approved.@OldNavy1988 yay it finally happened!!! Good for them!
Now then!
About my question? About Haruhi Suzumiya?
Who owns the show ITTL?
Yay! So NOW... it can air on Adult Swim Action alongside Lupin, Midori Days, and whatever else you have aired.Haruhi has not reached the US yet, but it will go to Paramount now that the merger is approved.
Shin-chan will be a New Line series but it hasn't reached the states yet.Yay! So NOW... it can air on Adult Swim Action alongside Lupin, Midori Days, and whatever else you have aired.
Shin-chan's a New Line show, right?
w-wait... i thought it DID reach the States?Shin-chan will be a New Line series but it hasn't reached the states yet.
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w-wait... i thought it DID reach the States?
I could have sworn I remember seeing it on a SATAM block somewhere!
But in all seriousness, I do rather enjoy that Toonami block you have given me.
Say, since Disney is willing to share their shows more ITTL, you should consider having a few Marvel series on Toonami and/or Miguzi and/or ASACTN
You didn't answer me on CN airing Marvel stuff lol but coolDisney has licensed tons of programs to CN, Nick and USACX pretty often ITTL. For instance, the original TMNT series ran on CN from 1998 thru 2002. During that time period, TMNT ran in the afterschool hours back-to-back with BTAS with purple Powerhouse bumpers.
One bumper in particular used pizza toppings to form the checkerboard transition.
The Fox Movietoon Show also had its own Powerhouse bumpers. Some of those reused animation from the Tom and Jerry bumpers, except with Herman and Katnip.
Likewise, you still see a lot of forgotten gems from HB, Screen Gems, Nelvana and other studios pop up on The Disney Channel, G4 or FX.
The 60's Fantastic Four and Spidey series both aired on CN during the Checkerboard era.You didn't answer me on CN airing Marvel stuff lol but cool
Likely CBS Discovery, TimeWarner or Henson.Speaking of not answering, which company will get the BBC stuff from Paramount?
Cool!November 17, 2007
CNN Breaking News: DOJ Approves TBS-Paramount merger; Turner sports assets to be spun off
Today, the Department of Justice has approved Microsoft's efforts to merge its existing Paramount assets with those of Turner Broadcasting System to form a newly combined conglomerate which will be known as TBS Paramount.
As a condition for the approval of this merger, Turner Broadcasting must divest all three professional sports franchises that were acquired by founder Ted Turner in decades past. Also to be divested from Turner are World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and the Goodwill Games. On Paramount's end of this merger, they must divest its North American rights to intellectual properties controlled by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
Another condition in the approval of this merger is for TBS Paramount to make the appropriate accomodations to allow King Features Syndicate and Peacock subsidiary Universal Studios to continue using the Popeye franchise as part of a long-term series of theatrical films planned years in advance by both King Features and Universal. Turner's rights to Popeye since the early 1990's extend to the use of the Popeye characters in theme park attractions, as well as the library of theatrical cartoons produced by Fleischer-Terry and later Famous Studios from 1933 until the late Fifties.
November 21, 2007
NHL Commissioner Wayne Gretzky quickly announces the Board of Governors' approval of Jerry Bruckheimer's bid to acquire the Atlanta Flames. An NHL insider said the key swing votes to approve Bruck's bid came from Oilers part-owner Todd McFarlane, Silver Knights owner Gavin Maloof, Kings part-owner Michael Eisner and Mighty Ducks owner Tiffany Disney.
- Bill Pidto; Nissan Intermission Report on SBC Wednesday Night Hockey
November 26, 2007
Henson CEO Bob Iger has been invited to join a private equity firm interested in buying WCW and the Goodwill Games, both of which are being divested by Turner Broadcasting as a condition for their merger with Paramount. Iger says ESPN and ABC have the full capability and capacity to cover both.
- The New York Times
MLB offseason news: Liberty Media hopes to acquire the Atlanta Hammers before spring training.
- Bob Costas; NBC Sports
Stan Kasten joins a 50/50 partnership with Falcons owner Arthur Blank in a bid to buy the Hawks. Kasten previously served as the team's representative on the NBA Board of Governors under Ted Turner's ownership. Now that Turner is acquired to divest the Hawks as part of the TBS Paramount merger, Kasten is now making a bid to buy the team himself.
- Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Maybe it could be split.Who’s gonna get the BBC stuff?
Haruhi has not reached the US yet, but it will go to Paramount now that the merger is approved.
Yay! So NOW... it can air on Adult Swim Action alongside Lupin, Midori Days, and whatever else you have aired.
Shin-chan's a New Line show, right?
Nice, but why NOT?Shin-chan will be a New Line series but it hasn't reached the states yet.
w-wait... i thought it DID reach the States?
I could have sworn I remember seeing it on a SATAM block somewhere!
But in all seriousness, I do rather enjoy that Toonami block you have given me.
Say, since Disney is willing to share their shows more ITTL, you should consider having a few Marvel series on Toonami and/or Miguzi and/or ASACTN
This is all cool!Disney has licensed tons of programs to CN, Nick and USACX pretty often ITTL. For instance, the original TMNT series ran on CN from 1998 thru 2002. During that time period, TMNT ran in the afterschool hours back-to-back with BTAS with purple Powerhouse bumpers.
One bumper in particular used pizza toppings to form the checkerboard transition.
The Fox Movietoon Show also had its own Powerhouse bumpers. Some of those reused animation from the Tom and Jerry bumpers, except with Herman and Katnip.
Likewise, you still see a lot of forgotten gems from HB, Screen Gems, Nelvana and other studios pop up on The Disney Channel, G4 or FX.
TMNT is Marvel at this point I believe....You didn't answer me on CN airing Marvel stuff lol but cool
Look at what I had for suggestions.Speaking of not answering, which company will get the BBC stuff from Paramount?
NICE!The 60's Fantastic Four and Spidey series both aired on CN during the Checkerboard era.
In the Powerhouse era, the 90's Spidey and X-Men series aired during the afterschool hours.
Well......Likely CBS Discovery, TimeWarner or Henson.