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Universal, Sony stun in EMI deal wins
Vivendi's Universal Music Group and Sony won the auction for EMI's recorded music and music publishing operations on Friday, trumping bids by archrivals Warner Music Group and BMG Music Publishing at the 11th hour.
Sony Set to Take on Apple with 'Different Kind of TV'
Sony and Apple are set to compete in a new space - televisions - as both technology giants are working on their own next-generation connected television sets.
Screen Gems movie studio to remake 'The Raid'
Screen Gems has acquired the remake rights for the Indonesian action movie The Raid, the studio announced Wednesday.
Sony suspends production on Roland Emmerich film
Sony has put production of Singularity, Roland Emmerich's big-budget sci-fi film, on hold while the filmmakers revise the script, TheWrap has confirmed.
Tarantino's Unchained announces latest actor to join cast
Todd Allen, whose credits stretch to the 1982 48 Hours, has joined the cast of Quentin Tarantino's Django Unchained.
Sony CEO: No plans to exit, will do battle
Sony Corp Chief Executive Howard Stringer vowed on Thursday to stay on as head of the Japanese electronics conglomerate, dismissing reports the longtime helmsman will step down next year.
iOS and Android Hijack Mobile Gaming Market
Android and iOS mobile devices have grown their presence in the mobile gaming market from 19-percent market share in 2009 to 58 percent in 2011. The two challenge long-running mobile gaming champions Nintendo and Sony.
Leaked Black Friday Ad Details, Expect Huge Savings for 2011
Black Friday is quickly approaching with just three weeks left, as customers eagerly await sale announcements from their favorite stores. Luckily for some, certain ads have already leaked to the public, allowing customers to map out exactly what they want and exactly where they need to go to get it.
Sony Ericsson says components shortage hits feature phones
Sony Ericsson said on Tuesday a shortage of key components will limit the production of some of its feature phones in the key holiday sales period.
Sony Ericsson components shortage hits feature phones
Sony Ericsson said on Tuesday a shortage of key cellphone components will hurt sales volumes of some of its feature phones.
Barnes & Noble Positions Nook Tablet vs. Amazon’s Kindle Fire, Apple’s iPad
Bookstore giant Barnes & Noble took the wraps off a 14.-1-ounce Nook Tablet, a product intended to compete with rival Amazon’s Kindle Fire as well as Apple’s iPad2.
Analysis: Stores Gear Up for 'Dogfight' in TV Aisles
It may not be a blood bath, but it will definitely be a dogfight.
'Steve Jobs' Biography Tops Nielsen BookScan Best-seller List
Steve Jobs, the biography of the late Apple Inc. co-founder that was released on Oct. 24, became the top U.S. best-seller in its first week on the market.
Doctor's Conviction Could Boost Jackson Estate
A manslaughter conviction against Michael Jackson's doctor would boost the late pop star's image and open opportunities for his estate in many markets, including family-oriented products, industry experts said.
Doctor's conviction could boost Jackson estate
A manslaughter conviction against Michael Jackson's doctor would boost the late pop star's image and open opportunities for his estate in many markets, including family-oriented products, industry experts said.
BBM Music Launches: RIM Seeks to Revitalize BBM Usage Through Cloud Music Sharing
Research in Motion (RIM) launched BBM Music this week, a music-sharing app a spokesman for the company has said evolves the mixtape. Seeking to capitalize upon - and perhaps revive - its BlackBerry Messenger network of 45 million users, RIM's newest app allows users to choose 50 songs from an extensive cloud-based library of content licensed from music giants Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, Warner Music Group and EMI, as well as from smaller independent labels.
Can U.S. Government Partnership with Facebook Reduce Unemployment Rate?
Last month, the Obama administration announced a partnership with Facebook intended to help Americans find jobs and employers find employees via social media. Experts say it could make a dent in the unemployment rate.
Secrecy surrounds new James Bond movie Skyfall
Daniel Craig will be back dodging bullets and vanquishing villains from China to Turkey in the 23rd installment of the James Bond film franchise, but the stars and director of Skyfall are keeping the who, what and how under wraps for now.
Steve Jobs book jumps to top of bestseller lists
Walter Isaacson's biography of Apple Inc co-founder Steve Jobs leapt to the top of bestseller lists in its first week in book stores, flying off shelves to the tune of 379,000 copies, according to Nielsen's BookScan.
AFTRA to Start Network TV Code Talks on Nov. 7
AFTRA announced Thursday that it has set a Nov. 7 start date for negotiations with ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox on a new Network Television Code contract.
Daniel Craig Bounces Back in New Bond Film 'Skyfall'
Daniel Craig returns as British secret agent James Bond in Skyfall the 23rd installment in one of the world's longest-running and most successful film franchises.
Daniel Craig bounces back in new Bond film Skyfall
Daniel Craig returns as British secret agent James Bond in Skyfall the 23rd installment in one of the world's longest-running and most successful film franchises.
What's behind the mass exodus at 20th-Century Fox?
Twentieth Century Fox has been shedding production executives at a rapid clip -- five in the past two years, with another two about to jump ship, TheWrap has learned.
Anonymous Releases IP Addresses for 190 Suspected Pedophiles
Anonymous released the IP addresses of 190 pedophiles on Tuesday after previously threatening Web hosting services as a part of its Operation DarkNet.
Sony Shares Sink on Massive Loss Forecast
Sony Corp. warned of a fourth straight year of losses, with its television unit alone set to lose $2.2 billion on tumbling demand and a surging yen, sinking its U.S. shares and raising concerns about the viability of its high-profile TV business.
Sony on Track for Fourth Straight Year of Losses
Sony is forecasting a net loss of 90 billion yen ($1.15 billion), versus a prior expectation for a 60 billion yen profit.
Sony Warns of 4th Annual Loss; Flags $2.2 Billion TV Loss
Sony Corp. surprised investors on Wednesday by warning it is heading for its fourth straight annual net loss and that its TV business alone would produce a loss of $2.2 billion due to tumbling demand and a surging yen.
Sony Forecasts 4th Straight Loss, Cuts TV Sales
Sony Corp said it is headed for its fourth straight annual net loss, instead of a profit it forecast earlier, as Thai floods disrupted camera production, adding to losses from a soaring yen and price slides in its TVs and PCs in the United States and Europe.
Sony forecasts fourth straight loss, cuts TV sales
Sony Corp said it is headed for its fourth straight annual net loss, instead of a profit it forecast earlier, as Thai floods disrupted camera production, adding to losses from a soaring yen and price slides in its TVs and PCs in the United States and Europe.
Sony Slashes Forecast to Fourth Straight Loss
Sony Corp said it is now headed for its fourth straight annual net loss instead of a profit as Thai floods disrupt camera production on top of losses from a soaring yen and price slides in its TVs and PCs in the United States and Europe.