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variety.com - 10/13/2008

DreamWorks, Universal ink deal - Entertainment News, Film News, Media

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Studio signs seven-year distribution pact DreamWorks has nailed down its seven-year distribution pact with Universal — as expected — but there are several aspects of the deal that stand out. In the end, there was no bidding war for DreamWorks pics. Universal will commit $150 million to the new ...

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