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Disney sets March 19 deadline for Miramax bids (Reuters)

Reuters - Hollywood's dealmakers have a busy couple of weeks ahead of them.

Mexico targets Hollywood with tax incentives (Reuters)

Reuters - Mexico has launched a $20-million tax-incentive program in an ambitious move to lure film production from Hollywood and other locales.

MGM expected to draw six bids by March 19: source (Reuters)

Reuters - Six companies are expected to make binding offers for storied Hollywood studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer by a newly set March 19 deadline, a source familiar with the situation said on Tuesday.

Bigelow's Oscars will change Hollywood, slowly (Reuters)

Kathryn Bigelow, director of Reuters - "Hurt Locker" director Kathryn Bigelow wrapped her fingers around that little golden man called Oscar on Sunday and cracked one of Hollywood's glass ceilings, but truly shattering it may take more time.



Murdoch has ambitions for original Arab content (Reuters)

Reuters - Rupert Murdoch's News Corp has ambitions to produce original Arab content to serve the Arab world's 335 million people in the region and abroad, helped by its partnership with Saudi-based media group Rotana.

Booksellers fighting Amazon's Canadian bid (Reuters)

A box from Amazon.com is pictured on the porch of a house in Golden, Colorado July 23, 2008 file photo. REUTERS/Rick WilkingReuters - Fearing an apparent assault by Amazon.com on Canadian culture, the Canadian Booksellers Association is urging the federal government to block the U.S. Internet retailer from establishing a physical presence north of the border.



Murdoch urges more transparency in Arab media (Reuters)

Reuters - Rupert Murdoch urged Arab governments on Tuesday to reject media censorship and open their markets to foreign competition as he opened a high-profile conference aimed at furthering oil-rich Abu Dhabi's ambitions as a cultural hub.

Pink Floyd battles EMI in online royalties case (Reuters)

Roger Waters, musician and founder of rock band Pink Floyd, performs during his concert in Bogota March 9, 2007. REUTERS/Carlos DuranReuters - Pink Floyd on Tuesday launched legal action against record label EMI in a case that centres around royalty payments and how music is sold in the digital age.



NBC renews "Miss Universe" pageant (Reuters)

Reuters - Miss America may be searching for a new home, but NBC said Monday it has renewed its deal with Donald Trump and the Miss Universe organization to televise "Miss Universe" and "Miss USA" for three more years, beginning 2011.

Google, Dish testing new TV search service: report (Reuters)

Reuters - Google Inc and No. 2 U.S. satellite TV operator Dish Network Corp are jointly testing a television programing search service, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Latest Oscar telecast most watched in five years (Reuters)

Best actress winner Sandra Bullock for the film Reuters - "Avatar" may have failed to repeat the Academy Award success for "Titanic," but James Cameron's latest hit film proved once again: nothing draws eyeballs to the Oscars like the nomination of a blockbuster.



Bigelow makes Oscar history as war drama triumphs (Reuters)

Kathryn Bigelow, director of Reuters - Hollywood finally entrusted a female director with an Oscar on Sunday.



Cablevision likely winner in ABC dispute: Moody's (Reuters)

Reuters - Cablevision Systems Corp was the likely winner in its recent stalemate with ABC's parent, Walt Disney Co, but broadcasters may ultimately win the industry's running debate over fees, Moody's Investors Service said on Monday.

Top media head to Abu Dhabi as Dubai still s (Reuters)

Reuters - Top global media owners are gathering in Abu Dhabi this week for a summit that marks a new stage in the emirate's ambitions as a cultural hub and in the eagerness of recession-hit media to explore new growth markets.

Cablevision gets ABC back in time for Oscars (Reuters)

Reuters - Cablevision Systems Corp customers were able to watch the live broadcast of the Oscars on Sunday after the cable company reached a last-minute deal to return WABC-TV to air in a dispute over fees.