Archive for August, 2011
SMG unveils entertainment plan
STOCKTON – A new plan designed to reinvigorate Stocktons entertainment scene was approved at Tuesday nights City Council meeting, setting a fresh path for the Stockton Arena, Bob Hope Theater, Stockton Ballpark and the Oak Park Ice Rink. SMG, the Pennsylvania-based management company operating Stocktons quartet of venues since February, unveiled a business plan that [...]
Nikola Vucevic could become first NBA first-rounder to sign overseas deal
With several players around the NBA seeking foreign contracts as the lockout stretches well into the summer, one group of players has been decidedly quiet when it comes to finding spots overseas–this year’s first-round draft picks. While several of the NBA’s first-round newcomers have said they will go back to school to work on their [...]
Q&A: Sporting Kansas City’s Soony Saad
KANSAS CITY, Mo. In the matter of 12 months, Soony Saads soccer career has taken him all over the United States and Europe in search of the perfect environment to take the next step. Last August, Saad was starting fall practice as a heralded freshman at the University of Michigan. A few months later, he [...]
Edward Zwick to direct Legendary East’s first project
LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) – Edward Zwick has signed on to direct Legendary Easts first project, The Great Wall, the company said Tuesday. Marshall Herskovitz — Zwicks producing and writing partner — will write the screenplay with Zwick. The movie is based on a story by Legendary Entertainments chairman and CEO, Thomas Tull, and World War [...]
Steve Kean working ‘full blast’ to make Blackburn signings
Blackburn boss Steve Kean is working at full blast in an effort to further strengthen his squad before the transfer window closes next week. Kean yesterday confirmed the signing of Montenegro winger Simon Vukcevic on a three-year deal from Sporting Lisbon, pending a work permit, for a fee believed to be £2million. As the 25-year-old [...]
Public Relations Executive Maria LaMagra Dies at 66
The veteran publicist consulted for Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment and worked with Nadia Bronson Associates.
THQ Announces Internal Studios Realignment to Focus on Key Strategic Initiatives
AGOURA HILLS, Calif., Aug 09, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) – THQ Inc., /quotes/zigman/58242/quotes/nls/thqi THQI +2.81% today announced a strategic realignment of its internal studio development teams to better align resources with the company’s future portfolio of interactive entertainment. THQ is in the process of transitioning its portfolio away from licensed kids titles and movie-based entertainment properties [...]
Farm Aid’s message reaches 18000 at LIVESTRONG Sporting Park
Farm Aid 2011 officials are singing the praises of LIVESTRONG Sporting Park after its debut as a concert venue this past weekend. “It was great. Our artists were really excited; they thought it was a beautiful venue,” Farm Aid spokesperson Jennifer Fahy said. “I think both the artists and the audience were really happy with [...]
DC searching for more road points at KC
DC United has quietly turned its fortunes around after a disastrous 2010, and its road form has been a major reason why Ben Olsens club is just two points out of a playoff spot. DC, which had the worst record in Major League Soccer last season, has four wins and four draws in 11 road [...]
Online Shopping Best Practices For Back-to-School
STELLAService, an independent provider of customer service ratings for online retailers, last week released the results of a survey about back-to-school shopping. In its study of 15 retailers, Costco.com led the pack with its ability to meet six best practice criteria: Estimated delivery date provided Tracking number provided Fast delivery Easy return process Generous return [...]