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Mar 10 | Learn about Tim Russ's ('Tuvok') new CD BRAVE NEW WORLD at TimRussTribute.com. (Thanks to Maria Nausch for the info.)

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Mar 09 | Patrick Stewart will appear on stage in THE MASTER BUILDER at London's Theatre Royal, Bath May 26-31. The Henry Ibsen play will be directed by Tony Award-Winner Anthony Page.

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Mar 09 | The Portuguese release of STAR TREK NEMESIS has been cancelled according to the Warp fan club. This follows cancellations in Norway and other international markets. Fans can sign a petition here.

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Posted: 12:59:19 on March 08 2003
By: MediaTrek
Dept: General Genre/SciFi

Strapped for cash, French media conglomerate Vivendi Universal is looking to sell off many of its assets, including The Sci-Fi Channel, USA Networks, Universal Studios, Universal theme parks and television production company. The Sci-Fi Channel is the home on cable for science fiction, including STAR TREK: THE ORIGINAL SERIES, Scott Bakula's claim to fame QUANTUM LEAP, and the popular genre series STARGATE SG-1. TREK alum Michael Piller's hit series THE DEAD ZONE, which Paramount Pictures has the rights to, has it's home on USA Network.

Paramount's parent company, Viacom Inc., is a strong contender for Vivendi Universal SA's television and film businesses, according to MediaWeek. Vivendi is also considering how much money could be raised in an initial public offering of the all their entertainment business. Viacom chair Sumner Redstone has flirted with the idea of starting his own rival science fiction cable channel in recent years.

In addition to Viacom, General Electric and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. (owners of the STARGATE property) all are expected to look at the TV and film assets as part of the process. At this time, Vivendi is expected to package assets together, which could slow the auction process as most potential bidders have indicated their main interest is in the cable channels.

Marvin Davis, an oil tycoon, is also interested in acquiring Vivendi's assets. He currently has an estimated $20 billion offer on the table.

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