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1. SAG Members Ratify Basic Cable Live-Action Agreement With 96% of Vote

   2:43 am 2/23/2011

   • THR staff

   The new pact, which goes into effect July 1, provides a 6 percent increase for members over the course of the contract and a 10 percent increase in pension and health. Read more

2. California Judge Approves SAG Foreign-Levies Settlement

   12:35 am 2/23/2011

   • Daniel Holloway, Back Stage

   The class-action lawsuit filed by "Leave it to Beaver" actor Ken Osmond in 2007 over the union's handling of foreign royalties appears to have come to a close. Read more

3. New Line Trims Slate, Eyes Layoffs

   10:54 pm 2/22/2011

   • Borys Kit

   The move, which will see New Line release only four movies a year instead of six, follows sibling Warner Bros.' decision to scale back its studio releases. Read more

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   Rahm Emanuel Wins Chicago Mayoral Race

   10:29 pm 2/22/2011

   • THR staff

   The politician, who is the brother of WME co-CEO Ari Emanuel, will replace longtime Mayor Richard Daley in May. Read more

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6. Amazon Taking on Netflix With New Unlimited Streaming Initiative

   8:04 pm 2/22/2011

   • Paul Bond

   Netflix, which charges $7.99 a month for a similar service, saw its stock drop after the announcement that Amazon Prime customers will be able to stream movies and TV shows for no extra charge. Read more

7. Another Time Inc. Executive Exits

   6:56 pm 2/22/2011

   • Philiana Ng

   On the heels of Time Inc. CEO Jack Griffin’s departure last week, Randall Rothenberg has parted ways with the company. Read more

8. Former Disney Employee Spared Prison Time for Leaking Earnings Statement

   5:05 pm 2/22/2011

   • Sofia M. Fernandez

   Bonnie Hoxie receives three years' probation on conspiracy and wire fraud charges; her former boyfriend was sentenced to 27 months in prison, plus deportation. Read more

9. Why Celebrities Will Soon Be Jetting To France Over Tabloid Gossip

   12:04 pm 2/22/2011

   • Eriq Gardner

   Celebrities are accustomed to suing for defamation in UK. Maybe not anymore. Read more

10. DreamWorks Animation Shares Decline After Analysts' Comments

    10:42 am 2/22/2011

    • Georg Szalai

    Cowen analyst Doug Creutz downgraded the stock to "neutral," arguing that "the box office potential for animated films declined meaningfully during 2010." Read more

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    Analyst Slams Rupert Murdoch's Family Deal For Shine

    9:48 am 2/22/2011

    • Georg Szalai

    Nomura's Michael Nathanson says the acquisition of the company of daughter Elisabeth Murdoch may hold back the stock and be "seen by some as more evidence that the company is not as shareholder friendly as its peers." Read more

12. Amazon Launches Streaming Video Service

    9:33 am 2/22/2011

    • Georg Szalai

    In a challenge to Netflix, the company is bundling its Amazon Prime service with 5,000 movies and TV shows from such content companies as Warner Bros., Sony and the BBC. Read more

13. New Zealand Hit by Second Large Earthquake in Five Months

    3:34 am 2/22/2011

    • Pip Bulbeck

    New Zealand is reeling after a second massive earthquake in five months hit the south island city of Christchurch Tuesday, killing at least 65 people and causing widespread destruction in the city’s central business district. Read more

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    Blockbuster Initiates Auction With $290 Million Bid From Four Creditors

    6:10 pm 2/21/2011

    • Georg Szalai

    The video rental firm's creditors failed to agree on a recapitalization after the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September. Read more

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    Piracy Hot List: Unreleased Movie Tops 'Tangled' as Most-Downloaded

    12:48 pm 2/21/2011

    • Eriq Gardner

    Here are the 10 most pirated films last week. Read more

16. THR, Esq.

    

    How Radiohead Beat the Pirates with New Album

    12:44 pm 2/21/2011

    • Eriq Gardner

    Entertainment law news Read more