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Deals of the Hour / August 11, 2010, 4:39 am

Tony Scott Attached to Direct Mark Millar's 'Nemesis'

Back in December, Mark Millar was talking up his new comic series, Nemesis , created with artist Steven McNiven . The concept is simple: what if a Bruce Wayne type became The Joker instead of Batman? Almost ... (Source: Slashfilm.com 2010-08-07T04:28:35Z)

Dan Maes Upsets Former Rep. McInnis In CO-GOV GOP Primary

It took all night , but Dan Maes has won the Colorado Republican gubernatorial primary, culminating an improbable run spurred by his opponent Scott McInnis' plagiarism scandal, but overshadowed by Tom Tancredo's recent ... (Source: TPMDC (blog) 2010-08-11T11:19:01Z)

Georgia Republicans Deal, Handel Locked in Tight Primary Race for Governor

Georgia Republicans Nathan Deal and Karen Handel were locked in a near-tie in their primary runoff yesterday for the party's gubernatorial nomination. With virtually all precincts reporting as of early today ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-11T04:23:50Z)

Netflix wins movies from Paramount, MGM, Lionsgate in Epix deal

Netflix stock surged Tuesday after the online DVD rental pioneer confirmed that it reached another deal to put Hollywood movies on its "Watch Instantly" online streaming service. The Los Gatos company's shares ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-08-11T05:28:16Z)

Former Rep. Nathan Deal in runoff limbo

Georgia's Republican gubernatorial runoff appears heading to an automatic recount. Former Rep. Nathan Deal (R-Ga.) held a 2,431 vote lead over Karen Handel, the former secretary of state, with 99 percent of precincts ... (Source: Thehill.com 2010-08-11T03:33:44Z)

Jets owner Woody Johnson not optimistic about Darrelle Revis getting deal by Week 1

CORTLAND, N.Y. Jets owner Woody Johnson is not optimistic that a deal for All-Pro cornerback Darrelle Revis will be done by the beginning of the regular season. The Jets rejected an offer proposed by Revis ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-09T22:12:48Z)

Jets owner Woody Johnson: Unlikely Darrelle Revis signs new deal before season starts

New York Jets owner Woody Johnson said Monday he does not think the team will reach a deal on a new contract for holdout CB Darrelle Revis prior to the start of the regular season on Sept. 13. "The answer's ... (Source: USA Today 2010-08-10T00:28:48Z)

Netflix and EPIX ink multi-year deal, new releases to be streamed via Netflix

Today, Netflix and EPIX announced a multi-year partnership that will bring "an array of new releases and library titles from EPIX" to Netflix subscribers beginning September 1st. EPIX is "a joint ... (Source: Boy Genius Report 2010-08-11T00:56:15Z)

Roy Barnes doesn't wait — he's up with first TV ad of the November race for ...

Roy Barnes, the Democratic nominee for governor, isn't waiting to see whether he'll face Nathan Deal or Karen Handel in a general election battle tomorrow morning. One note on the TV ad: Barnes campaign ... (Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog) 2010-08-11T10:07:26Z)

Ramadan tradition goes high-tech; users can get prayer time reminders, find direction ...

PATERSON, N.J. - As Muslims across the globe mark the start of the Islamic fasting month of Ramadan, some of Islam's most ancient traditions are getting some high-tech help. Mobile phone applications like ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-11T09:53:07Z)

Video: Kourtney & Khloe Take Miami recap -- Scott disick smashes hand into mirror, has surgery

For fans of Kourtney & Khloe Take Miami , they watched something that was no doubt very shocking -- Scott Disick , the father to Kourtney Kardashian's child and longtime boyfriend in a drunken rage smashed his hand into ... (Source: Examiner 2010-08-02T16:16:01Z)

Kourtney & Khloé: Scott Disick Snaps!

To many, it 's just been a matter of time. And in Sunday's episode of Kourtney and Khloé Take Miami , that time finally comes when Scott Disick , hung over after an all-nighter in the clubs, flies off the ... (Source: comcast.net 2010-08-02T02:25:40Z)

Kuoni releases latest Latin America brochure

Kuoni has released its latest Latin America brochure that brings together the 15 colourful countries and destinations that make up Latin America including Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Columbia, Costa Rica ... (Source: WebWire 2010-08-10T09:47:09Z)

Dan Maes hanging on to thin lead over Scott McInnis in GOP governor's race

DENVER -- Former U.S. Rep. Scott McInnis and tea party candidate Dan Maes were locked in an extremely close primary for Colorado's Republican gubernatorial nomination -- the razor-thin margin between them underscoring ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-08-11T06:47:00Z)

Saudis grant RIM a BlackBerry reprieve

Saudi Arabia has decided not to block BlackBerry Messenger services as it works with Research In Motion (RIM) to find a suitable solution, according to online reports. "In light of the positive developments towards ... (Source: Zd Net Asia.com 2010-08-11T02:07:50Z)

Jets owner Woody Johnson not optimistic about Darrelle Revis deal

FILE - In this June 14, 2010, file photo, New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis prepares to catch the ball during NFL football minicamp in Florham Park, N.J. Revis is holding out from training camp, locked ... (Source: The Oakland Press 2010-08-10T05:00:49Z)

Netflix, EPIX deal is official; Paramount, MGM and Lionsgate movies start streaming ...

NEW YORK and BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., August 10, 2010 – EPIX™ and Netflix, Inc. [Nasdaq: NFLX] today announced an agreement through which Netflix members can instantly watch an array of new releases and ... (Source: engadget 2010-08-10T23:01:43Z)

Muslims prepare for Ramadan

Muslims in South Florida join their billion-plus fellow believers around the world for the start of Ramadan , the holiest month of their year. Ramadan, a time of devotion and fasting, begins Wednesday or ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2010-08-11T09:10:10Z)

Mark Millar On Turning Down Directors, Hiring Tony Scott And Keeping Nemesis' Costume ...

The characters creator talks about being approached by studios before the comic book even hit stores, discusses turning down a director who wanted to put Nemesis in street clothes and says they're going to hire "one of ... (Source: COMICBOOKMOVIE.com 2010-08-10T20:38:33Z)

Tony Scott In Talks To Direct The Nemesis ?

It looks like that director Tony Scott is set to direct the Nemesis , a comic book series created by Mark Millar and Steve McNiven. Check it out! According to Bleeding Cool , director Tony Scott (Man on Fire, Top Gun) is ... (Source: COMICBOOKMOVIE.com 2010-08-07T07:34:42Z)

Bruins: NHL eyes Marc Savard's deal

I t appears as though arbitrator Richard Bloch's ruling in favor of the NHL rejection of Ilya Kovalchuk's mammoth free agent contract with the New Jersey Devils could have some far reaching effects, and the tremors ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-11T04:52:28Z)

Hossa deal could still be under NHL investigation

CHICAGO -- Just over a year ago, reports emerged that the NHL was investigating Marian Hossa's 12-year, $62.8 million contract with the Blackhawks despite approving it. Now it looks as if the NHL might not be finished ... (Source: Post-Tribune 2010-08-11T09:10:10Z)

Tea party favorite Dan Maes upsets former US Rep. Scott McInnis in Colorado GOP gov ...

DENVER (AP) — Businessman Dan Maes rode support from tea party groups to claim Colorado's Republican gubernatorial primary, defeating former U.S. Rep. Scott McInnis . McInnis, who served six terms in ... (Source: Baltimore Sun 2010-08-11T09:38:48Z)

Crude Oil in Chile

Scope * Contains an executive summary and data on value, volume and/or segmentation * Provides textual analysis of Crude Oil in Chile's recent performance and future prospects * Incorporates in-depth five forces ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-08-06T06:52:56Z)

RIM, Saudi Arabia Reach BlackBerry Deal

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia Research In Motion ( RIMM ) has reached a preliminary agreement with Saudi Arabia that will allow its BlackBerry service to continue operating there, according to published media reports ... (Source: Street.Com 2010-08-07T18:26:06Z)

Continued: Ramadan tradition goes high-tech; users can get prayer time reminders ...

PATERSON, N.J. - The most ancient traditions of Islam are going high-tech, with a slew of modern offerings for those observing the holy month of Ramadan, which begins this week. Cell phone applications such as ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-11T10:07:26Z)

NHL still probing Hossa deal

Just over a year ago, reports emerged that the NHL was investigating Marian Hossa's 12-year, $62.8 million contract with the Blackhawks despite approving it. Now it looks as though the NHL might not be ... (Source: Southtown Star 2010-08-11T09:03:01Z)

BlackBerry caved to Saudi demands: rights group

It is unclear exactly what Saudi Arabia requested or what BlackBerry maker Research in Motion (RIM) allowed. But it amounts to RIM caving in to Saudi Arabia and compromising the security of users' phone data ... (Source: The Christian Science Monitor 2010-08-11T10:07:26Z)

MaxLinear Signs Reseller Deal with Brazil's Zephyr Technologies

CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- MaxLinear Inc., (NYSE: MXL ) a leading provider of integrated radio frequency (RF) and mixed-signal integrated circuits for broadband communication applications, today announced is has ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-08-04T17:18:05Z)

Kourtney Kardashian BF Scott Disick Seeks Treatment For Alcohol Abuse?

Kourtney Kardashian's boyfriend has had treatment for alcohol abuse. Scott Disick reportedly went to a rehab centre after seeing himself act aggressively during an episode of 'Kourtney & Khloe Take Miami ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-08-09T11:21:23Z)

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