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'Laura' Composer Raksin Dies

'Laura' Composer Raksin Dies

David Raksin, a film-music icon best known for the famed movie song "Laura," died of heart failure yesterday (Aug. 9) at his home in Van Nuys. He was 92.
Broadway Putting Up 'Wall'

Broadway Putting Up 'Wall'

Miramax Films has pacted with Casablanca Records head Thomas Mottola to develop and produce a Broadway musical based on Pink Floyd's seminal rock opera "The Wall."
Immediatek Burns Up Web With Virtual Label

Immediatek Burns Up Web With Virtual Label

Tech company Immediatek -- home to copyright-protection software NetBurn and live-concert CD company DiscLive -- is in the midst of launching a virtual record label.
Immediatek Burns Up Web With Virtual Label

Immediatek Burns Up Web With Virtual Label

Tech company Immediatek -- home to copyright-protection software NetBurn and live-concert CD company DiscLive -- is in the midst of launching a virtual record label.
DVD Sales Stem MGM's Q2 Losses

DVD Sales Stem MGM's Q2 Losses

Revenue slipped more than 16% due to tough comparisons and a couple of disappointing movies, but MGM posted a narrowed quarterly loss yesterday (July 29) largely because of strong DVD sales.
Gaming Events Firm Snares P.O.D. Singer

Gaming Events Firm Snares P.O.D. Singer

Lots of rock stars play video games. But Sonny Sandoval, lead singer of multi-Platinum recording artist P.O.D., has become an investor in Gamecaster Inc. He also has been named music director of the gaming events company, and will perform as on-camera talent.

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