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Youku Tudou inks deal with Sony Pictures Television

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Beijing – Youku Tudou Inc., an Internet television company in China, has signed an agreement with Sony Pictures Television (SPT) to bring more than 300 new and classic Sony Pictures titles to the Youku Premium platform. The five-year SPT deal comes on the heels of previous Youku Tudou agreements with each of WB, DreamWorks, Paramount, Twentieth Century Fox, Disney, NBC Universal, and Lionsgate, rounding out the company's offerings to include licensed content from all major Hollywood … [Read more...] about Youku Tudou inks deal with Sony Pictures Television

Youku and Tudou complete merger

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Beijing and Shanghai – Youku Tudou Inc. (Youku) and Tudou Holdings Limited (Tudou) have announced the completion of the merger between Tudou and Two Merger Sub Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Youku, pursuant to the agreement and plan of merger dated March 11, 2012. As a result of the merger, Tudou has become a wholly owned subsidiary of Youku. Youku's name was changed from Youku Inc. to Youku Tudou Inc. Under the terms of the Merger Agreement, each Tudou Class A ordinary share and Tudou … [Read more...] about Youku and Tudou complete merger

Youku shareholders approve merger with Tudou

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Hong Kong – Youku Inc. shareholders have voted in favour of the proposal to issue Youku Class A shares as the consideration for the merger with Tudou Holdings Limited. The combined entity will be named Youku Tudou Inc. The parties expect to complete the merger as soon as possible. Upon completion, Tudou will become a privately held company wholly-owned by Youku, and Tudou's American depositary shares will no longer be listed on the NASDAQ Global Market. … [Read more...] about Youku shareholders approve merger with Tudou

China’s Youku enters licensing agreement with NBCUniversal International Television Distribution

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Beijing - Youku Inc., China's leading internet television company, has entered into a multiple-year agreement with NBCUniversal International Television Distribution for the video-on-demand rights to a broad collection of current, library and upcoming NBCUniversal feature films. The films, including Schindler's List, The Mummy, Jurassic Park and Apollo 13, will be available for on-demand viewing through Youku Premium in China. In addition to a yearly rotating selection of more than 100 titles … [Read more...] about China’s Youku enters licensing agreement with NBCUniversal International Television Distribution

Metan marks 100th episode of Hello! Hollywood

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Beijing - Metan Development Group is getting ready for the 100th episode of its entertainment news series in China, Hello! Hollywood. Set to air on July 30, the milestone episode will feature highlights from the series over the past two years, plus new interviews with Peter Chan, director of LXD dance company, and Japanese designer Yumi Katsura. The episode will also feature special greetings by celebrities who have been interviewed by Hello! Hollywood over the years, as well as special wishes … [Read more...] about Metan marks 100th episode of Hello! Hollywood