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Hasbro Properties Meet Turner Networks

Hasbro Studios and Turner Broadcasting, have agreed to a programming deal covering four key properties including Transformers Prime, The Adventures of Chuck and Friends, Pound Puppies and My Little Pony. Hasbro Studios President Stephen Davis and Turner Broadcasting’s Chief Content Officer Michael Carrington made the announcement today. The agreement, which runs throughout the U.K., …

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Hellboy Director Guillermo del Toro Goes inSANE

THQ announced it has entered into a multi-year agreement with Guillermo del Toro, writer and director of Hellboy and the Oscar-winning Pan’s Labyrinth, to create inSANE, an original trilogy of triple-A games. To be developed by Volition, inSANE will deliver an unprecedented cinematic experience while redefining storytelling in gaming. The first chapter in …

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Atari and Cryptic Studios Launch Season Three: Genesis For Star Trek Online

Atari and Cryptic Studios announced the availability of Season Three: Genesis , the latest content update for the Star Trek Online universe. Additionally, Intel, Alienware, Cryptic and Atari are sponsoring Design the Next Enterprise, a special contest where one winner will add an unforgettable entry to Star Trek ‘s iconic Starfleet. Season Three: Genesis is …

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TNT Announces Final Season of Landmark Hit “The Closer”

TNT’s long-running, breakout hit THE CLOSER will wrap up its phenomenal run with a final season in 2011.  The difficult decision to conclude the series with season seven was made by Kyra Sedgwick, the Emmy-winning star of THE CLOSER. “It’s impossible to fully express our appreciation to Kyra Sedgwick, series …

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“Spartacus: Gods Of The Arena” Premieres January 21

“Spartacus: Gods of the Arena,” the highly anticipated prequel to Starz’ hit original series “Spartacus: Blood and Sand,” will debut on Friday, January 21 at 10pm et/pt.   The six-part series centers around the story of Gannicus, the charismatic gladiator aspiring to become Champion of Capua, played by Australian actor Dustin Clare, …

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Narnia Fails To Impress But Still Takes Top Spot

“Chronicles of Narnia: Voyage of Dawn Treader” brought in $24 million to take the top spot of a lackluster weekend. Snow and storms blanketing the country kept people home, leading to a slow weekend. “The Tourist” squeaked out the second place spot with a disappointing $17 million for the Angelina …

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THQ and ngmoco Join Forces for Star Wars Imperial Academy

-Celebrating this year’s 30th anniversary of Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back, THQ  announced it is working with ngmoco – a premier creator and publisher of applications for mobile devices – to develop and co-publish Star Wars Imperial Academy exclusively for iPhone and iPod touch. Star Wars Imperial Academy will present …

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Welcome to the Grid

The digital world of TRON is re-born this month in both the TRON: Evolution video game and Walt Disney Pictures’ “TRON: Legacy.” Disney Interactive Studios announced that its TRON: Evolution video game is now available in North America. TRON: Evolution takes place between the original “TRON” film from 1982 and the highly anticipated …

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“Dexter” Renewed For Sixth Season

Dexter has been renewed for a sixth season. “Dexter is the best suspense drama on television,” said David Nevins, President of Entertainment, Showtime Networks.  “To grow its audience so significantly in its fifth season is an enormous accomplishment by this amazing cast and crew.  This is the easiest decision I’ve made …

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“Tangled” Breaks Potter’s Box Office Spell

Disney’s “Tangled” based on the fable “Rapunzel” climbed her golden tresses to the top of the box office, knocking off former champion Harry Potter. The film garnered $21.5 million during the weekend to top chart in its second week of release. Harry Potter held on to second place  bringing in  $16.7 million …

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