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    Warner Bros. Wins Lawsuit Over Fictional Technology in 'Dark Knight Rises'

    Warner Bros. Wins Lawsuit Over Fictional Technology in 'Dark Knight Rises'

    7:21 pm PDT 5/17/2013
    • Eriq Gardner
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    A judge realizes there's a difference between movies and reality in analyzing a trademark claim over Catwoman's favorite piece of software. READ MORE

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  2. DirecTV Interested in Acquiring Hulu (Report)

    2:26 pm PDT 5/17/2013
    • Paul Bond
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    It would be at least the second time the satellite TV company has expressed an interest in the Internet streamer. READ MORE

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  3. Apple Investigation: Read Steve Jobs' Email to James Murdoch

    Apple Investigation: Read Steve Jobs' Email to James Murdoch

    9:30 am PDT 5/17/2013
    • THR Staff
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    UPDATED: The Department of Justice is probing the tech giant for allegedly conspiring with HarperCollins to fix prices for e-books -- and undermine Amazon in the process. READ MORE

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    Judge Denies Copyright Class Action Against YouTube

    Judge Denies Copyright Class Action Against YouTube

    2:01 pm PDT 5/16/2013
    • Eriq Gardner
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    The plaintiffs sued in 2007 over alleged infringements on the video-sharing site. READ MORE

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  5. THR, Esq.
    Kim Dotcom Case to Be Reviewed By New Zealand's Supreme Court

    Kim Dotcom Case to Be Reviewed By New Zealand's Supreme Court

    10:16 am PDT 5/16/2013
    • Eriq Gardner
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    The Megaupload founder has gotten the country's highest court to review a March decision over access to U.S. government documents. READ MORE

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  6. Behind the Screen
    DreamWorks Animation Launches 'Turbo' App and Contest

    DreamWorks Animation Launches 'Turbo' App and Contest

    8:58 am PDT 5/16/2013
    • Carolyn Giardina
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    The “Shell Out” competition, presented by Verizon, offers $1 million in prizes. READ MORE

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  7. Frank Ocean, Beck Lead O Music Awards Nominations

    Frank Ocean, Beck Lead O Music Awards Nominations

    6:00 am PDT 5/16/2013
    • Stephanie Chan
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    Justin Bieber, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Miranda Lambert and Pussy Riot also vie for honors during the livestream on June 19. READ MORE

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  8. Cannes: Japan's NHK Showcases Ultra-HD Film Format

    Cannes: Japan's NHK Showcases Ultra-HD Film Format

    4:34 am PDT 5/16/2013
    • Gavin J. Blair
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    The first film shot in 8K will be screened at Cannes, showcasing the technology's 22.2 channel audio system and video that is 16 times the resolution of standard HD. READ MORE

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  9. Chinese Web Giant Youku Tudou Reports Narrowed First-Quarter Loss

    9:13 pm PDT 5/15/2013
    • Clarence Tsui
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    The Beijing-based online TV company reported that revenue rose 21 percent in the latest period. READ MORE

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  10. Watch Video 'Safe Haven,' 'Jack Reacher' Top Blu-ray, DVD Charts

    'Safe Haven,' 'Jack Reacher' Top Blu-ray, DVD Charts

    5:56 pm PDT 5/15/2013
    • Thomas K. Arnold
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    "Silver Linings Playbook" fell from its No. 1 spot. READ MORE

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  11. Hollywood Post Alliance Awards Opens its Call for Entries

    4:32 pm PDT 5/15/2013
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    The 8th annual HPA Awards will be held Nov. 7. READ MORE

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  12. THR, Esq.
    Aereo Goes for the Big Win in Legal Battle

    Aereo Goes for the Big Win in Legal Battle

    3:51 pm PDT 5/15/2013
    • Eriq Gardner
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    In a fight with broadcasters, the Barry Diller-backed company files for summary judgment. READ MORE

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  13. Cannes: uMedia Launches new VFX Financing Scheme

    Cannes: uMedia Launches new VFX Financing Scheme

    3:00 pm PDT 5/15/2013
    • Scott Roxborough
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    The Belgium group will finance up to 40 percent of a film's VFX budget in exchange for doing the work in house. READ MORE

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  14. Anti-Piracy Technology Links Consumers With Legitimate Services

    1:58 pm PDT 5/15/2013
    • Carolyn Giardina
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    Verance is offering Cinavia Level 3, creating a "penalty-free transition" for viewers of pirated films to obtain their entertainment through a legal platform. READ MORE

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  15. Google Nabs Sony, Universal for On-Demand Music Service

    Google Nabs Sony, Universal for On-Demand Music Service

    11:57 am PDT 5/15/2013
    • Alex Pham, Billboard
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    UPDATED: More details have been unveiled about the tech giant's new musical venture, which is poised to rival Spotify and Rhapsody. READ MORE

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  16. In the Magazine
    YouTube Space LA Chief on Hosting Matt Damon and Charging to Watch Videos (Q&A)

    YouTube Space LA Chief on Hosting Matt Damon and Charging to Watch Videos (Q&A)

    11:00 am PDT 5/15/2013
    • Paul Bond
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    Liam Collins reveals why the company's studio is attracting A-list talent, which celebrity channels draw the most traffic and whether people really will pay to watch its content. READ MORE

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  17. In the Magazine
    Why L.A.'s Westside Is Seeing a Digital Studio Boom

    Why L.A.'s Westside Is Seeing a Digital Studio Boom

    11:00 am PDT 5/15/2013
    • Rebecca Sun
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    Top talent are flocking to cutting-edge facilities owned by the likes of YouTube and other companies. READ MORE

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    Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre 'Academy' to Open at USC With $70 Million Donation

    Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre 'Academy' to Open at USC With $70 Million Donation

    9:00 pm PDT 5/14/2013
    • Shirley Halperin
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    The USC Jimmy Iovine and Andre Young Academy for Arts, Technology and the Business of Innovation will offer select students a unique four-year program, starting in Fall of 2014. READ MORE

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  19. Heat Vision
    Watch Video 'Star Trek Into Darkness' Takes 71 Percent of Fandango Sales

    'Star Trek Into Darkness' Takes 71 Percent of Fandango Sales

    5:09 pm PDT 5/14/2013
    • Aaron Couch
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    The J.J. Abrams sequel is selling twice as many tickets as its 2009 predecessor at the same point in that film's cycle. READ MORE

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  20. Aereo to Launch in Atlanta in June

    Aereo to Launch in Atlanta in June

    5:46 am PDT 5/14/2013
    • Eriq Gardner
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    Expanding beyond New York, the digital TV distributor is also changing its pricing structure as it hunts for customers. READ MORE

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