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	Thursday, Aug. 12, 2010
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ADVERTISEMENT REVIEWS Womb -- Film Review Bit of a stretch for Oedipus Rex in a wishy-washy tale about human cloning. Mugabe and the White African -- Film Review Compelling true story of the legal battle between a white farmer and the repressive Zimbabwean regime. Salt -- Film Review A spy thriller more than worth its salt. More Reviews		TOP STORIES Product placement gains foothold in Europe Product placement traditionally has been shunned in Europe. Auteurs fear the taint of association with such crass commercialism, and on the small screen in-program advertising had been banned outright in most territories. Germany leading Europe in online games COLOGNE, Germany -- In the video game business, Germany has often been slow to adjust to new trends, but the country is leading Europe in the industry's fastest-growing segment: free-to-play online games. Boxoffice duds dampen earnings at Cineplex TORONTO -- Canadian exhibitor Cineplex Galaxy Income Fund on Thursday posted a 12% slide in second quarter earnings due to a series of Hollywood boxoffice duds and lower theatre attendance. World page Home page FILM Strategic Partners announces guest speakers TORONTO -- Killer Films co-founder Christine Vachon is to deliver the keynote speech at Strategic Partners, the prestigious Canadian international co-production market. Venice unveils 'Club Orizzonti' LOCARNO, Switzerland -- The Venice Film Festival on Thursday revealed plans for an initiative called "Club Orizzonti," a separate place for meetings open to filmmakers, producers, and others associated with the nearly 70 films in the festival's revamped Orizzonti (Horizons) sidebar. Zeitgeist acquires U.S. rights to 'Queen' LOS ANGELES -- Zeitgeist Films has acquired U.S. rights to Caroline Bottaro's "Queen to Play" (Jouese), which it plans to release theatrically early next year. Film page TV CBC chief defends Richard Stursberg firing TORONTO -- Canadian Broadcasting Corp. president Hubert Lacroix has created a reputation as a straight-shooter with his occasional memos to his pubcaster employees hurtling towards the digital age. ESPN Star Sports names Wenjia Fang MD BEIJING -- Asia’s No. 1 sports broadcaster, ESPN STAR Sports, on Thursday appointed Wenjia Fang as managing director for China. Television page INTERNATIONAL BOXOFFICE Boxoffice charts France Germany Japan Spain United Kingdom		BOLLYWOOD POWER: For a third straight year, Bollywood actor-producer Aamir Khan has topped the power list published by India's Filmfare magazine. (Getty) Walk of Fame: Emma Thompson Acclaimed British actress is honored in Hollywood. Next Gen noms Click here for the Next Gen 2010 nomination form, due Aug. 13. Locarno Film Festival Artistic director Olivier Pere's edgy choices for the Aug. 4-14 Locarno International Film Festival may raise eyebrows for the first time in years. FINANCE Boxoffice duds dampen earnings at Cineplex TORONTO -- Canadian exhibitor Cineplex Galaxy Income Fund on Thursday posted a 12% slide in second quarter earnings due to a series of Hollywood boxoffice duds and lower theatre attendance. Finance page

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