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The Film Arcade and Universal Pictures Home Entertainment have dried the ink on a multi-year home entertainment distribution deal, both companies announced on Monday. Universal will handle all of marketing, sales and distribution services for Blu-ray, DVD, electronic sell-through, video-on-demand and television of The Film Arcade films in the U.S. and Canada. Combining Universal’s exceptional track record in content distribution across both brick and mortar and digital retail platforms with The... Читать дальше...

Season of Sharing fund donor list, as of Nov. 25 Connie Archer & Bill Germany, $250; Doris Balabanian & Ron Kyle, $200, in memory of Norman Balabanian; Bruce Berg, $150; Leslie Borsuk; Marshal & Lolita Brewster, $50, in honor of Morgan & Amy; Alys Briggs, $25; Barry & Vicki Burstein, $100; Roseanne Chambers, $100; James Chuck, $100, in memory of Marie; Drs. Linda & James Clever; Tyler Comann; Emily & Lance Conn; Christina Dallera, $500; Robin Duryee, $100; Roy & Betsy Eisenhardt... Читать дальше...

(AP) — Green Party candidate Jill Stein's efforts to force a recount of the presidential race in three states where she admittedly doesn't think the result would change has led to questions about her motives and criticism that she's just trying to raise her profile and fatten her own coffers. Stein maintains that the recounts aren't about trying to make Clinton president, but about instilling confidence in the results in the face of unsubstantiated claims of potential security breaches. The loudest critics are Trump supporters... Читать дальше...

SEATTLE (AP) — A former information technology worker at Expedia Inc. pleaded guilty Monday to securities fraud after authorities said he used his access to the computers of top executives to rummage through their email, then made lucrative, illegal stock trades based on the inside information he discovered. Ly pleaded guilty to one count of securities fraud in U.S. District Court in Seattle and is expected to face a potential sentence of about two years. Prosecutors said he was given the passwords... Читать дальше...

PHOENIX (AP) — Stronger than expected growth in the state's economy this year should continue in 2017 even though single-family housing starts continue to disappoint, an Arizona State University economist told business leaders Monday. Research professor Lee McPheters also said an increase in the minimum wage from $8.05 an hour to $10 per hour in January isn't likely to stifle economic growth, despite concerns among the business community that the increase will harm employment levels and profits. Читать дальше...

The implication here is either that there are other themed parks in existence or Delos, the company that owns Westworld, is preparing to start up a new one with feudal Japan as its theme. Presumably those other ventures will play a big part later in the series’ run, but “Westworld” co-creator Lisa Joy told TheWrap that no matter where the show goes, or even if, hypothetically, another park becomes the focus of events in the future, they won’t be changing the title. “The West is the perfect template... Читать дальше...

The 17-year-old San Francisco student killed in a catastrophic fire at an electronic music show in Oakland was the son of a deputy for the Alameda County Sheriff's Office.

Universal Pictures has dated two animated films for 2019 debut, which includes a date push for the latest in the “How To Train Your Dragon” franchise. The third “Dragon” film, which counts voice cast members like Jay Baruchel and Cate Blanchett, moves from a previously scheduled May 18, 2018 to March 1, 2019. “Everest” — an animated epic about a magical Yeti —  will roll out on Sept. 27, 2019. More to come… Read original story ‘How to Train Your Dragon 3,’ ‘Everest’ Get Release Dates From Universal... Читать дальше...

BEIJING — China warned President-elect Donald Trump on Monday that he was risking a confrontation over Taiwan, even as Trump broadened the dispute with new messages on Twitter challenging Beijing’s trade policies and military activities in the South China Sea. A front-page editorial in the overseas edition of People’s Daily, the official organ of the Communist Party of China, denounced Trump for speaking Friday with Taiwan’s president, Tsai Ing-wen, warning that “creating troubles for the China-U.S.... Читать дальше...

Em B, a 33-year-old Oakland poet who also worked as a barista and baker, was described by her former partner and roommate as "the best person in the world."

Kevin Durant calls Pacers’ Paul George his ‘favorite player’ Because when the Warriors host the Pacers on Monday night, Kevin Durant will not only match up against one of his elite counterparts. “He’s my favorite player in the league,” Durant said of George at shootaround. Unlike Durant, a prodigy groomed for greatness since grade school, George was the prototypical late-bloomer. A lightly touted prospect coming out of Knight High School outside Los Angeles, he spent two seasons at Fresno... Читать дальше...

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., went to the floor just after 3 p.m. to pass the bills, including the terrorist financing legislation, a bill that would allow the Department of Defense to lease unused office space at arsenals and several other bills to name post offices. Senators from coal states issued a news release around the same time saying they would block all attempts to pass legislation by unanimous consent until the Senate backs a bill to protect health care and pension benefits... Читать дальше...

Looking back on both the first season of HBO’s “Westworld” and the conversations that have surrounded it for the past 10 weeks, it brings to mind how many fans were spot-on in their predictions for a lot of the major events and revelations that were coming. The most notable of those is the reveal on Sunday’s finale that William (Jimmi Simpson) and the Man in Black (Ed Harris) were, in fact, the same person and that we’d been simultaneously seeing stories from several different time frames. Maybe “revelation” isn’t the right word ... Читать дальше...

The measure forgives New Jersey College Loans to Assist State Students (NJCLASS) if the borrower dies, even if a parent or guardian co-signed the loan. The program helps cover college costs not already paid for by other grants, scholarships and loans and offers low-cost rates on loans to New Jersey residents attending eligible in-state or out-of-state schools and to out-of-state students attending a New Jersey school.

How can theaters fill just 1 percent of that inventory, resulting in hundreds of millions (if not billions) of dollars in added box office and concessions revenue? Atom, a movie ticketing app and website, has made solving that puzzle its mission — and, as it seeks to increase its user base over the busy holiday film season, it has secured backing from three Hollywood heavyweights: Atom, incubated by Lions Gate Entertainment, where the vice chairman, Michael Burns, has been a crucial supporter, makes it easy for groups of people ... Читать дальше...

McCarthy's comments came in response to Trump's threat, made in a series of tweets over the weekend, that he would level taxes on companies that relocate overseas and then try to sell their products back into the U.S. "There will be a tax on our soon to be strong border of 35% for these companies," Trump wrote. Republicans have typically opposed such tariffs as an intrusion on the free market, and it was just the latest example of Trump making a statement or coming up with a plan that flouts GOP orthodoxy. Читать дальше...

The Iowa Board of Regents voted Monday to raise tuition for resident undergraduate students for the 2017-2018 academic year.

The tens of thousands of people hoping to score "Hamilton" tickets in Monday's American Express pre-sale found themselves ultimately unsuccessful when after roughly four hours, they received an email from SHN SF informing them that "the line has ended, and your place in line has been cancelled."

During a Monday afternoon session at the 44th annual UBS Global Media & Communications Conference in New York, Viacom Acting President & CEO Robert Bakish — who formerly ran the media giant’s European operations — acknowledged flaws in the recent programming strategy of MTV, Viacom’s erstwhile flagship. [...] Bakish didn’t shy away from identifying weaknesses in Viacom’s TV properties, and the disappointing two-year performance from Viacom’s movie studio, Paramount Pictures. [...] in a year full of executive turmoil ... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Whether by accident or design, President-elect Donald Trump is signaling a tougher American policy toward China, sparking warnings from both the outgoing Obama administration and Beijing. On Monday, White House spokesman Josh Earnest said progress with the Chinese could be "undermined" by a flare-up over the sovereignty of Taiwan, the self-governing island the U.S. broke diplomatic ties with in 1979. Trump has pledged to be more "unpredictable" on the world stage, billing the... Читать дальше...

SECAUCUS, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Transit officials say a passenger pulled the emergency stop on a train so he could retrieve the cellphone he dropped on the tracks. Authorities say Eric Jones, of Harlem in New York City, was riding on a North Jersey Coast Line train when he accidentally dropped his phone onto the tracks while he was between cars.

The acquisition and new research arm, which will be called Uber’s AI Labs, exemplifies how seriously Bay Area tech companies are betting on artificial intelligence. “Every major company realizes how essential AI is to what they’re doing,” Marcus said in an interview. Because of the scale of data people are operating on, even the smallest gains in efficiency can turn out enormous changes at these companies, especially in terms of profit. Many big tech companies have tried to commercialize artificial... Читать дальше...

(AP) — A new $17 million youth camp designed to host programs from soccer and band camps to environmental education courses is now open on Jekyll Island. Deal and the state Legislature agreed to fund the campus using taxpayer money.

Performer also known for her role as Cleveland Indians team owner in “Major League” Margaret Whitton, known for her roles in 1980s hit comedies “Major League” and “The Secret of My Success,” has died at the age of 67. Charlie Sheen Gets His Wish, Is Going to World Series to Cheer on Indians Michael J. Fox Salutes Chicago Cubs on World Series Win With 'Back to the Future II' Reference

Zenefits, a once high-flying human resources software startup that defined Silicon Valley’s recent technology boom, has been trying to recover its footing after being rocked by scandal over its business practices earlier this year. [...] David Sacks, the chief executive officer of Zenefits and the tech veteran who was charged with rejuvenating the embattled company, plans to leave his position. Last week, the Information reported that Sacks was considering stepping aside as chief executive officer... Читать дальше...