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31 Jul, 2014

Network goes international

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As part of a new business plan for the third quarter, WWE announces international expansion of WWE Network. Agreements are being made in India, China, Germany, Thailand, Malaysia and areas of the Middle East

Just as pay cablers like HBO see subscriptions rise and fall depending on when content is available, WWE has seen a similar effect around its live PPVs, considered the biggest draw on the to the network so far among the mostly 18-34-year old men who make up most of its demo, a sweet spot for advertisers.

Reports major loss

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WWE posts $14.5 million loss in second quarter largely due to the failing WWE Network. The loss is less than the expected $15-$18 million.

WWE’s core business metrics remain strong, and WWE Network continues to be the single greatest opportunity to transform WWE’s business model. During the quarter, we developed plans to make WWE Network available globally starting August 12.

Canadian TV Deal

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WWE announces new Canadian television deal with Rogers Communications. The deal makes Rogers exclusive distributor of pay-per-view events in Canada. The WWE Network will now be available to Canadian residents through this deal on Rogers channel 512 for a $11.99 monthly fee.

We are excited to expand our partnership with Rogers as we look for innovative ways to grow our brand and further the reach of our programming in Canada through their vast distribution channels and marketing platforms

Zema Ion resigns with TNA

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TNA announces Zema Ion resigns with the company. The former X-Division champion is now under a multi-year deal.

The former X-Division Champion and incredible talent, both in and outside of the ring, signed a new multi-year deal effective immediately!

Discontinues WWE Magazine

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WWE announces that October issue will be final WWE Magazine published by the company.  The magazine was established in 1984. This announcement coincides with WWE’s latest budget cuts.

Major cuts

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To make up for the nearly $20 million loss in revenue, WWE is cutting costs. The company will eliminate 7% of their staff. This loss is attributed to the poor performance of the WWE Network which is still 300,000 subscribers away from breaking even. The company still plans to introduce the Network internationally by August.

28 Jul, 2014

Impact negotiations continue

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Executives of the network comment that they are in ongoing negotiations with TNA over the potential renewal of the wrestling company’s flagship program, IMPACT. The program is not in the current lineup for the fall season.

SpikeTV cancels TNA Impact

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SpikeTV cancels  TNA wrestling’s flagship program, Impact. The show has struggled to maintain ratings for many years. TNA owner Dixie Carter claims to be in negotiations with the network in hopes of renewing their contract.

25 Jul, 2014

See No Evil 2 announcement

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WWE Studios announces See No Evil 2 release date. The film will be available on  Digital HD and Video On Demand Friday, October 17, and on Blu-ray (plus Digital HD) and DVD (plus Digital) on Tuesday, October 2. The film will star WWE star, Kane as well as Chelan Simmons, Greyston Holt and Danielle Harris. This film will center around Jacob Goodnight (Kane) as he rises from the dead in the city morgue after his killing spree at the Blackwell Hotel

"See No Evil 2" - Official Trailer

US journalists detained

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The Washington Post reports that four journalists, three of whom are American, are being detained in Iran. Jason Rezaian, a U.S. citizen who is a Tehran correspondent for the paper, and his wife, Yeganeh Salehi, were detained earlier in the week, along with two freelance photojournalists. Washington Post foreign editor Douglas Jehl says:

We are deeply troubled by this news and are concerned for the welfare of Jason, Yeganeh and two others said to have been detained with them.

24 Jul, 2014

FAA lifts Israel flight ban

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The United States lifts the bans on flights to and from Tel Aviv. The ban was in effect approximately one and a half days. Only United Airlines plans to resume flights to the area at this time. Delta, US Airways and other major carriers have not announced whether or not they will resume service to Israel. The FAA says it worked with other U.S. government agencies and officials to assess security in Israel and “carefully reviewed” new information and measures Israel was taking to “mitigate potential risks to civil aviation.”

Second plane carrying remains arrives

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Planes carrying the remains of as many as 74 people lands a military base in Eindhoven, Netherlands.  A lone bugler sounds the military farewell Last Post to mark the victims’ arrival, followed by a moment of silence.

Marian Anderson Award

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Jovi wins the Marian Anderson Award  for his humanitarian work in city of Philadelphia. The Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation supports organizations such as Project HOME, Covenant House and Angel Network. Jovi:

A great honor to be recognized by the great city of Philadelphia…Through the `power of WE,’ we can end homelessness and hunger.

Black boxes not tampered with

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Investigators say they were damaged but find no evidence that the flight data recorders have been tampered with. The Dutch Safety Board states:

The Cockpit Voice Recorder was damaged but the part that contains the data was intact. Nor was there any evidence or indication that (it) had been manipulated.

They will now begin the process of analyzing the data downloaded from the recorders.

Planes with remains arrive in Netherlands

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Two military aircraft carrying 40 bodies arrive in the Dutch city of Eindhoven shortly before 4 p.m. (10 a.m. ET). A lone bugler was there, and a moment of silence was held across the country. Families of the victims and Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima are there when the planes arrive.

Black boxes delivered to UK

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The two flight recorders are delivered to Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) headquarters in London. A Department for Transport spokeswoman tells AFP:

We can confirm that the two black boxes from MH17 have been delivered by the Dutch Safety Board to the Air Accidents Investigation Branch at Farnborough for download.

AAIB expects to send the details of their findings to the Dutch government in approximately 24 hours. Ukraine’s government says the black boxes were transferred to Britain under the observation of the United Nations’ International Civil Aviation Organisation and that the vital data recorders were flown out of Kiev following an agreement between Malaysian, Dutch and Ukrainian officials and representatives from the ICAO:

Under the protocol it was determined that the objects called ‘black boxes’ were presented to the Ukrainian side but the Ukrainian side did not get involved with them and these objects did not remain under Ukrainian control for even one minute

 

22 Jul, 2014

Manimal announced

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Ferrell and McKay’s Gary Sanchez Productions, along with Miller’s Mosaic, receive the go ahead from Sony Pictures Animation to start a live-action/animation hybrid action-comedy based production of Manimal, the cult 1980s TV show about a man who fights crime using his ability to morph into animals. McKay:

I think it’s right down our alley, it’s what we do—it’s tongue-in-cheek and has an action component, but overall it’s a comedy. Like The Catcher In The Rye or The Sound And The FuryManimal has always been one of those elusive projects every producer dreams of taking to the silver screen,” said McKay. “I know the movie will be funny and entertaining, but will it be the first film to win a Pulitzer? We’ll just have to see.

No Russian government link

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Three senior U.S. intelligence officials state that no direct link to the Russian government and the shooting down of the jet has been found. They believe the pro-Russian separatists are responsible, but they have no evidence to prove this. One official says:

There’s not going to be a Perry Mason moment. We don’t know who pulled the trigger.

FAA bans Israel flights

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The FAA tells US airlines that they are prohibited from flying to and from Israel for at least the next 24 hours. This directive is in response to a rocket strike that landed close to the airport:

The notice was issued in response to a rocket strike which landed approximately one mile from the airport.

CNN’s Atika Shubert reports that operations continue at the Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv. After seeing a rocket intercepted near the airports, she says:

This is the environment that the planes are flying in and out of.

Delta Air Lines and American Airlines both suspended service to Ben Gurion Airport prior to the FAA notice.