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Box Office Report: Iron Man 3 Leads Again

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Warner Bros. feature “The Great Gatsby” opens to $51.1 million over Mother's Day weekend, coming in second place to Disney’s “Iron Man 3,” which follows up its record-breaking U.S. debut with $72.5 million.

Former Rhythm & Hues Campus Sold

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The property -- three buildings on six acres -- is sold for $25 million to Rockwood Capital and Marshall Property & Development.

Netflix and Disney Sign New Deal

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Netflix and DisneyABC Television Group announce a new multi-year licensing agreement for five popular Disney Junior and Disney XD Shows.

Henson Launches Paid YouTube Channel

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The Jim Henson Company launches Jim Henson Family TV, a new paid channel on YouTube. Ad-free family-friendly destination features full episodes of Henson’s top kid and preschool titles.

Syfy Renews Hit Series Defiance

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Syfy renews hit series “Defiance,” promising more action and intrigue in season two.

Adult Swim Announces New Series

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Adult Swim serves up eight new series/specials, nine pilots and 16 returning series.

LOOK Effects Helps Secure Funding for Wes Anderson Feature

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VFX company LOOK Effects helps “The Grand Budapest Hotel” find financial support from Baden-Württemberg’s regional funding agency.

Spot Welders Launches VFX Company Shipping + Handling

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Editorial house Spot Welders launches Shipping + Handling, headed up by VFX supervisor Casey Price and executive producer J. Patrick McElroy.

Holbrooks Animates Red Cross PSA

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Blacklist’s Holbrooks, Y&R New Zealand and Flying Fish team up to create the spot, “Parcel,” for Red Cross New Zealand.

Coolabi Announces New Poppy Cat Deals

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Coolabi announces new licensing deals in the UK, Ireland, and Finland for “Poppy Cat.”