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In an 8-K filing on Friday, Discovery Communications said it will increase its funding investment for OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network set to launch on January 1, 2011. Discovery’s commitment will bump to $189 million up from the previous amount of $100 million. The revised agreement also pertains to Oprah Winfrey’s on-air involvement which will now include her hosting or starring in a show on OWN. Previously, Discovery indicated Winfrey would be featured in a primetime travel series, Oprah’s Next Chapter airing two to three times per week premiering late in 2011. Discovery’s added funding for OWN will be a revolving loan direct from the company and/or debt financing from a third-party lender to OWN, based on the 8-K. The filing also said OWN will be allowed to pursue distribution in the UK and Canada.
(Source: Cynopsis)
WEEKEND BOX OFFICE
The Expendables – $35 million
Eat Pray Love – $23.7 million
The Other Guys – $18 million
Inception – $$11.4 million
Scott Pilgrim Vs. The $10.5 million
(Source: Box Office Mojo)
CASTING CALL
World of Wonder Productions, behind such shows as Bravo’s Million Dollar Listing and Oxygen’s Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood, is working with a major cable network to develop a new TV show that would reunite high school musical students for a another shot at stardom on stage. The show is looking for men and women who graduated from high school at least 10 years ago and were part of their school’s musical theater program. Former leading stars, supporting players, to the class clown to the class couple, the producer may want to talk to you. Send an email to WEINGRADCASTING@GMAIL.COM and include a brief bio about yourself including name, occupation, where you live currently, contact numbers, where you went to high school, what was the play or musical you performed in and what year was the production. Also include a description of what you loved about high school and how you are different today as well as photos of yourself.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Harpo Studios is casting for a new series, In the Bedroom with Dr. Laura Berman. Harpo Studios is looking for Chicago couples who are interested in spicing up their love lives. For more information about the show send an email to: HarpoCasting.DrBerman@gmail.com.
(Source: Cynopsis)
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