New York - News Corporation has announced that it intends to pursue the separation of its publishing and media and entertainment businesses into two distinct publicly traded companies. Upon the closing of this transaction, shareholders will hold interests in both newly-formed companies. The proposed transaction will create a global media and entertainment company, encompassing News Corporation's broadcast and worldwide cable networks, leading film and television production studios, … [Read more...] about News Corporation to separate entertainment and publishing businesses
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Big Brother connects with Facebook
First American Idol, now Germany’s Big Brother. Endemol has launched a voting platform on Facebook in Germany for the reality television series, Big Brother. For the first time ever, fans will be able to vote online for the contestant that they would like to see leave the “Big Brother” house. Up until now viewers have only been able to place their votes by calling in or sending text messages. Endemol in cooperation with plazz entertainment AG, has developed one of the first … [Read more...] about Big Brother connects with Facebook
