Thomson pulls the trigger on sale of $5-billion division

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Thomson Corp. decided to sell Thomson's Learning division, the educational-related businesses which earn about one-quarter of the company's revenue, in a multibillion-dollar sale. The slow transformation to the electronic world is stated as main reason for the sale.

Book publishing, Book Publishers, Thomson Nelson

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Alliance Atlantis mulls film unit sale

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Alliance Atlantis Communications Inc. is selling half ownership in Motion Picture Distribution LP. Details are presented.

Motion picture & video production, Motion picture industry, Video production companies, Film and video production companies, Alliance Atlantis Communications Inc.

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Cineplex coy on Famous Players deal

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The details of the proposed merger deal between Cineplex and Famous Players Inc. are presented.

Motion Picture Theaters, Motion Picture and Video Exhibition, Movie theaters, Famous Players Ltd., Movie theatres, Cineplex Corp.

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