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    Deluxe signs services agreement with Sony Pictures Digital Productions

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    NEW YORK --

    Deluxe Entertainment Services Group Inc. has finalized an agreement with Sony Pictures Digital Productions Inc. under which Deluxe will bring its expertise and state of the art technology to Sony Pictures.

    Deluxe, which has been a leader for decades in media and entertainment services for film, video and online content, continues to expand the depth and reach of its artistry and digital capabilities.

    Through Deluxe’s relationship with Sony Pictures, the facility will offer state-of-the-art color grading, mastering, restoration and related services for film and TV projects by studios, networks, independent producers and filmmakers worldwide.

    “This agreement is a milestone in our strategic efforts to link our industry-leading artisans arm in arm with world-class content creators,” Deluxe CEO David Kassler said.

    “This is yet another example of progress in our relentless pursuit of excellence for our key customers,” added Cyril Drabinsky, Deluxe vice chairman.

    As part of the transaction, Deluxe acquired certain assets from Colorworks Inc.  Deluxe will operate from a 14,000-square-foot facility, which includes one of the industry’s leading 4K pipelines. The facility is housed in the studio’s Stage 6 and features real-time, 4K processing in a full-digital workflow for top filmmakers from across the industry.

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    The Onion’s bid for Alex Jones’ Infowars hangs in the balance as judge orders new hearing

    Monday, November 25, 2024
    Right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones speaks outside the federal courthouse after a bankruptcy hearing Friday, June 14, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

    A bankruptcy judge on Monday delayed a hearing in conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' effort to stop the satirical news outlet The Onion from buying Infowars, keeping the auction sale up in the air for at least another few weeks.

    Jones alleges fraud and collusion marred the bankruptcy auction that resulted in The Onion being named the winning bidder over a company affiliated with him. A trustee overseeing the auction denies the allegations and accuses Jones of launching a smear campaign because he didn't like the outcome.

    U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Lopez had been scheduled to hear an emergency motion to disqualify The Onion's bid on Monday, but put it off until either Dec. 9 or Dec. 17. That's also when the judge will hear arguments on the trustee's request to approve the sale of Infowars to The Onion. Lopez said it made sense to have one hearing on both requests.

    "I want a fair and transparent process and let's just see where the process goes," Lopez said.

    Lopez could ultimately allow The Onion to move forward with its purchase, order a new auction or name the other bidder as the winner. At stake is whether Jones gets to stay at Infowars' studio in Austin, Texas, under a new owner friendly to him, or whether he gets kicked out by The Onion.

    The other bidder, First United American Companies, runs a website in Jones' name that sells nutritional supplements.

    Jones continues to broadcast his show from the Infowars studio, but he has set up a new location, websites and social media accounts as a precaution. The trustee shut down the Austin studio and Infowars' websites for about 24 hours last week after The Onion was announced as the winning bidder, but allowed them to resume the next day, drawing more complaints from... Read More

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