On Thu, Dec 18, 2008 at 5:27 PM, Mark J. <[email protected]> wrote: > > The only thing Macrovision wanted was the listings database, so the > web site and cable channel was sold to former dick clark productions > CEO Allen Shapiro and One Equity Partners (they sold the mag for one > buck to another equity fund in October): > > http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/CA6623807.html?industryid=47171 > > And yes, the new owners will pay Macrovision for the use of the > listings database--no indication of possible name changes.
Macrovision acquired Gemstar-TV Guide in May for $2.3 billion in cash and stock. Tom W --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Like TV only smarter. You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TV or Not TV" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/tvornottv?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
