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Sony Taps Shane Black for Doc Savage

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Sony Pictures Entertainment closes its deal with Shane Black to co-write and direct “Doc Savage,” which Black is eyeing as his next film.

DreamWorks Animation Planning Croods TV Spinoff

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A TV show starring “the first modern family” is reportedly in the works.

Disney and EA Announce Multi-Year Star Wars Deal

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Deal will bring new “Star Wars” games to fans across the most popular gaming genres and platforms.

Nickelodeon Expands Shorts Program

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Now in its second year, Nickelodeon expands its Animated Shorts Program to include international pitches, and announces the program’s 2013 finalists.

Library of Congress Appoints Copyright Royalty Judges

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The Library of Congress appoints David R. Strickler and Jesse Feder copyright royalty judges.

Phosphene Adds Trio of Industry Vets

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Phosphene adds Vance Miller, Eddie Porter, and Scott Winston to its core creative team.

Zoic Adds Paulus Bannink to Games

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Paulus Bannink joins Zoic’s game division as Creative & Technical Director.

Breakthrough Heads to Korea

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Breakthrough heads to Korea, bringing its diverse libraries to international broadcasters.

shade VFX Expands to New Location

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shade VFX announces its expansion to Bergamot Station in Santa Monica and the appointment of Lisa Maher as Business Development Executive.

Benjamin Bratt Replaces Al Pacino on Despicable Me 2

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Benjamin Bratt steps in to voice the villain Eduardo in “Despicable Me 2.”