“The leather and brass collar is inscribed with Dickens’ name. It had been estimated to sell for $4,000 to $6,000.”
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Survey: 85 Percent Want Free Online Content To Stay Free
“Yet the extensive survey by the Nielsen Co. research firm found online consumers may be more willing to pay for certain categories, such as movies, games, TV shows and music, and less likely to pay for news, blogs and user-created videos.”
European Cinemas Revolt Against Disney’s Alice Plans
“Disney said it intended to release the ‘Alice [in Wonderland]’ DVD about three months after the movie appears in theaters…. Theater owners, especially in Europe, fear that will discourage consumers from going to theaters amid a period of record revenue.” So, after spending millions on 3-D upgrades, they’re threatening not to show the movie.
Manhattan’s Garment District Becomes A Hotbed Of Theatre
“South of 42nd Street in Manhattan, the bright lights of Broadway start to fade and give way to the trimmings shops, fabric stores and designers’ ateliers of the garment district. But in recent years, much of the clothing trade has moved overseas, leaving vacant factory spaces that have lured growing numbers of theater and arts groups to the area.”
Cut Back On Programming? Not The LA Phil
“The orchestra’s 2010-11 season … will include 12 subscription weeks conducted by Dudamel at Walt Disney Concert Hall, the return of Esa-Pekka Salonen and the premieres of 19 new works, 12 commissioned by the Philharmonic. Two composer-focused festivals, a European tour, new music concerts and an expanded education program will also compete for attention amid dizzying myriad programs and activities.”