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Cablevision eyes indie duplex


April 28, 2008 If the Long Island-based cable operator makes good on its bid to acquire the network, Cablevision could have a battle of the brands on its hands between its latest asset and IFC, which also is focused on indie films. Miller Tabak analyst David Joyce said there could be some value in merging IFC and Sundance "for the channel placement space -- if their carriage agreements allow a rebranding." Said Chris Marangi, analyst at Mario Gabelli's GAMCO Investors: I don't think they would merge it with IFC, but there may be opportunities for the two to work together.

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