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LOS ANGELES, January 9: HBO Films' new feature Taking Chance, which debuts February 21 exclusively on HBO, is the story of a fallen marine's final journey home. Kevin Bacon stars as lieutenant colonel Michael Strobl, who requests that he be …

BURBANK, January 9: The Disney-ABC Television Group is bringing viewers exclusive access to U.S. president-elect Barack Obama's historic first inaugural ball appearance as well as an inaugural kids' concert hosted by Michelle Obama, Jill Biden and their families. ABC will …

SILVER SPRING, January 9: Science Channel has signed a multi-year talent and content deal with theoretical physicist and science television commentator Dr. Michio Kaku. Under the two-part deal, Science Channel will exclusively produce original series and specials based on Dr. …

MIAMI, January 9: Dori Media Group has closed a deal with TV7 to air the international hit Lalola in Sweden, Finland, Norway and Denmark. Lalola is slated to debut during the official relaunch of TV7 on February 14. The revamped …

SAN FRANCISCO, January 9: PlanetOut, Here Networks and the publisher Regent Entertainment Media have signed a definitive merger agreement to create Here Media, providing content for and about the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. The transaction will be effected …

MUNICH/FRANKFURT, January 9: Axel Springer has appealed a December court ruling that upheld a decision by regulators to block plans by the publishing giant to acquire broadcaster ProSiebenSat.1. German media and antitrust regulators had rejected the combination due to fears …

FOSTER CITY, January 9: PlayStation Network's video service for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Portable (PSP) systems will feature a lineup of hit entertainment, kids' and comedy programming from MTV Networks. The initial lineup of TV shows available for download to …

LAS VEGAS, January 9: In her keynote address at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Disney's Anne Sweeney gave her support for a new Intel chip that lets viewers interact with TV programs, which she says has the "potential to make …

LAS VEGAS, January 9: The consumer electronics industry is projected to generate $171 billion in U.S. shipment revenues in 2009, according to the semi-annual industry forecast released by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), down just slightly from 2008. The industry …

LAREN, January 9: Maarten Meijs, who has been handling worldwide sales of all Talpa Media's catalogue for the past year through Endemol International, is returning to Talpa Content to take up the post of director of sales. Meijs is currently …