| China/Olympics/Internet | CCTV.com gets rights to Olympics
Chinese state-owned network to host online coverage.
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| Japan/B.O./H'w'd in Asia | "Pirates" tops 2007 Japan foreign B.O.
"Harry Potter" and "Spider-Man 3" take second and third spots.
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| Korea/Piracy/Film | Piracy on the rise in Korea
Film industry losses at $1 billion in 2007.
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| Korea/People | CJ names Kim to head international business
Exec replaces Shin as departments are merged into a single division.
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| Japan/Exhibition | Japanese multiplex operators link
T-Joy, Tokyu, United, Warner Mycal in pact.
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| China/Premiere | Chinese crowds gather for "Assembly"
Feng latest war epic debut on largest movie screen in country for 10,000 auds.
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| Copyright infringement | Yahoo liable in China copyright case
Court upheld conviction that web service assisted in infringement.
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| China/Sports | Olympics shorts to screen in January
Five-minute films make up the "Vision Beijing" series.
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| People/Talent management | Chopra makes deal with ICM
Indian filmmaker signs with agency for all areas of representation.
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| TV/Conventions | Japan set for MIP-TV honors
Country of anime to be featured at upcoming trade show.
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| TV sales/Korea | Neptuno signs deal with Korean C4U
Barcelona-based company to sell "The Gloops" and "Zoomix."
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| India/Animation | Thomson enters Indian alliance
Technicolor and DreamWorks to expand Paprikaas Studios.
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| Thailand/Corruption | Siriwan resigns PPP post after bribery accusations
Former BKKIFF prexy maintains innocence over corruption scandal.
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| Hong Kong/Disneyland/Park | Hong Kong Disneyland steers new attractions
Troubled theme park announces four new initiatives for next year.
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| STAR TV/India/Mobile | STAR India signs mobile deal with Airtel
Companies to work together on new music promotion and interactive services.
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| Hong Kong/TV/Hi-def | National Geographic HD lands in HK
First documentary high-def channel launched on now TV.
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| Corruption/H'w'd in Asia/BKKIFF | Gerald Green arrested over Bangkok fest
Movie exec accused of corruption to secure contracts from Thai fest.
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| Hong Kong/Film/Funding | Hong Kong's FDC ready to greenlight projects
Applications received from recently formed Council to be vetted this week.
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| Japan/Film/Awards | "Tokyo Tower" leads Japan Awards race
Matsuoka pic nabs 13 nods including best pic, director and actors.
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| China/Film/Production | Feng returns to comedy with "Nobles"
"Assembly" helmer to direct film on nouveau riche.
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| Japan/Toho/B.O. | Toho unveils 2008 slate, 2007 results
Miyazaki's latest among 27 pics announced, gets summer bow.
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| China/Funds/Bond | China Film Group to bond for funds
Chinese state-owned film org raises capital before public listing.
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| Indonesia/Festival/Awards | Jakarta film fest chooses "Forever"
Riri Riza's pic named best Indonesian film, Mizwar named best director.
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| Film/Review/Documentary | "Fairytale of Kathmandu"
A provocative docu in both content and technique about a Gaelic poet.
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