“Li Cunxin has dramatically turned around the company’s fortunes. Last night Li confirmed the company’s income for this calendar year had increased by $2 million to a record $8m. He also announced the most ambitious season – featuring guest stars Carlos Acosta, Steven McRae and Tamara Rojo – in the company’s 53-year history.”
Tag: 10.01.13
“Netflix For Books” Launches
A “29-year-old entrepreneur and his six-year-old San Francisco startup just unveiled an online subscription service that gives you unlimited access to a large library of digital books for a flat monthly fee, including titles from big-name publishing house HarperCollins.”
Margaret Atwood’s Campaign To Change The Words To Canada’s National Anthem
The words “all thy sons command” in the English national anthem suggests that only male loyalty is being invoked.
Theatre Company As Landlord
“Whether for a Broadway show or a nonprofit-theater production, company and general managers cobble together a wide variety of options, including corporate housing, rental buildings with flexible landlords, and furnished apartments found through brokers who specialize in short-term leases.”
Nielsen And Arbitron Merge To Become King Of All Media Ratings
“Nielsen Holdings announced on Monday that it had completed its $1.26 billion acquisition of the radio ratings company Arbitron, a deal that Nielsen says will allow it to monitor eight hours a day of the public’s media consumption across television, radio and a range of electronic devices.”
Smithsonian, National Parks Close Due To U.S. Government Shutdown
“With no budget deal reached in Congress by the midnight deadline, workers were set to report to their agencies Tuesday morning for a half-day of shutdown preparations, including posting ‘closed’ signs and securing computers.”
How New York Theaters Find Housing For Visiting Performers (It Isn’t Easy)
“Theater companies and stage productions around the country are often obliged to house actors, directors and others from out of town. In some instances, it is a union obligation. In others, it is just the cost of doing business with a bright star. In New York City, it also means that a life in the arms of the theater can include elbowing around in a fraught and expensive market for real estate.”
Warner Bros. Gets $450M Backing For New Films
“Warner Brothers and RatPac-Dune Entertainment said that they had agreed to a deal under which Warner will receive financial backing for as many as 75 films over four years or more.”
Germany’s Orchestras Go On Nationwide Strike
“Over 100 German state and local orchestras have gone on strike, protesting against the steady decrease in jobs for orchestral musicians around the country. It is the biggest organised protest for German classical music since the 1950s.”