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	Artisan Entertainment (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		Artisan, unlike most movie studios, has their roots in the home video industry.
		Artisan Entertainment began its life in 1984 as International Video Entertainment (IVE).
		After a name change to Live Home Video (later Live Entertainment) in 1990, the company began it's alliance with Carolco Pictures when it offered to distribute their releases on home video.
	www.serebella.com /encyclopedia/article-Artisan_Entertainment.html (347 words)

	Artisan Entertainment - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Artisan Entertainment was a privately-held independent American movie studio that has been owned by Lions Gate Entertainment, since 2003.
		In 1997, Live Entertainment decided to branch into film production, and in 1998, was rechristened Artisan Entertainment.
		After Lions Gate Films agreed to acquire Artisan in 2003, video releases that had been with Artisan are now under the Lions Gate banner.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Artisan_Entertainment (390 words)

	OutlookSoft - News & Press Releases (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		Since its inception in 1997, Artisan, the leading independent producer and distributor of theatrical, television and home entertainment products, has experienced wide success as a result of its philosophy dedicated to maximizing the value of existing assets, strategic growth, innovative acquisitions, and containment of corporate expenses.
		As part of Artisan's ongoing efforts to adhere to this ideal, the company evaluated several BPM vendors and ultimately turned to OutlookSoft for a solution that would enable them to more effectively manage a cumbersome industry schedule of budgeting and forecasting for upcoming theatrical releases.
		Artisan Entertainment Inc. is a leading independent entertainment company that develops, produces and distributes entertainment product in the theatrical, home entertainment and television arenas through its two wholly owned operating divisions, Artisan Pictures and Artisan Home Entertainment.
	www.outlooksoft.com /news_events/press_releases/2002/pr_artisan_02.htm (717 words)

	Comics2Film: Ant Man
		Artisan Entertainment and Marvel Enterprises, Inc., announced today the formation of a joint venture that will bring to life several of Marvel's world renowned superheroes and villains via original productions created for distribution through feature films, television, home video and the Internet.
		The pairing of Artisan and Marvel is the perfect fit as each entertainment company is on a burgeoning path of growth and expansion.
		Arad added, "Artisan has proven itself to be one of the biggest innovators and premiere marketers in the entertainment industry, as evidenced by their success with titles such as The Blair Witch Project.
	www.comics2film.com /AntMan.shtml (799 words)

	Company News On Call (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		Artisan and FHE have built their reputation on providing families with quality programming and this Barbie film fits right in with our existing relationships with the industry's top brand names in the family entertainment category." "We continue to evolve the Barbie Brand to further engage and entertain girls," said Adrienne Fontanella, President/Girls, Mattel.
		Artisan Home Entertainment has an extensive library of over 6,700 titles and distributes video product directly to over 13,000 retail stores in the United States from popular brands such as All of this seems repetitive.
		Artisan Entertainment also has a joint venture with Marvel Enterprises to develop, produce and distribute character-based programming across multimedia outlets.
	www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=105&STORY=/www/story/02-23-2001/0001434107 (691 words)

	Hollywood Software - Pressroom - The Blair Witch Project Explodes to 2400 Screens Using Hollywood Software’s TDS ...
		Artisan has taken the movie from an opening platform of 27 screens to 2400 screens in just four weeks.
		Artisan Entertainment Inc., is a diversified entertainment company that specializes in the development, production, acquisition, marketing and worldwide distribution of quality feature-length motion pictures.
		Artisan Entertainment Inc. controls a library of more than 6,300 titles which include Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Reservoir Dogs, Dirty Dancing, Total Recall, The Piano and the successful Rambo series of films, as well as a library of widely recognized children's programming under its Family Home Entertainment brand.
	www.rightsmart.com /company/pressroom/990813.asp (501 words)

	TMe: Marvel & Artisan Entertainment strike a deal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		Reported by Variety scoopster, Michael Fleming, Artisan Entertainment and Marvel Enterprises have joined forces to turn at least 15 Marvel superhero franchises into live-action features, TV series, direct-to-video films and internet projects.
		Both Marvel and Artisan will share in the revenues generated from the future productions, as well as, from licensing and merchandising.
		Artisan will fully finance the productions and distribute in both theaters and video.
	www.teako170.com /artisan.html (272 words)

	Business Wire: Artisan Home Entertainment Proudly Presents the Most Critically Acclaimed Independent Film of the Year: ...
		On May 22, 2001, Artisan Home Entertainment is proud to present "Requiem for a Dream," one of the most extraordinary and impressive independent releases of the year.
		Artisan Entertainment Inc. is a leading independent entertainment company that produces and distributes motion pictures and other programming in the home entertainment, theatrical, broadcast and pay television and Internet markets.
		Artisan Home Entertainment distributes video product directly to more than 12,000 retail stores in the United States from popular brands such as Discovery, Hallmark and its own Family Home Entertainment brand, which has released such titles as "Merlin," "Alice in Wonderland" and "Clifford The Big Red Dog" and award-winning product from The Baby Einstein Company.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0EIN/is_2001_Feb_16/ai_70496560 (681 words)

	Worlds.com \| News \| Worlds.com Signs with Artisan Entertainment to Create 3D World for Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		The environments are focused around entertainment interests and targeted communities such as music, sports, and general entertainment environments.
		Artisan Home Entertainment has over 6,700 titles in its extensive library including a diversity of well known titles such as Terminator, T2: Judgment Day, The Blair Witch Project, Dirty Dancing, It's a Wonderful Life, On Golden Pond, The Last Emperor, Basic Instinct, The Piano and the Rambo series.
		On the theatrical side, Artisan Pictures is a leading producer and distributor of leading independent features with output agreements with Showtime Networks for domestic pay television, as well as theatrical output deals with Alliance Atlantis in Canada, Momentum Pictures in the U.K., Highlight Communications in Germany and Lauren Films in Spain.
	www.worlds.com /news/PressReleases/prn045.html (1049 words)

	Superhero Hype! - Spider-Man, X-Men, Superman, Batman, Fantastic Four, Ghost Rider, Hulk, Sin City
		Artisan Entertainment Inc. is the leading independent producer and distributor of theatrical, television and home entertainment product.
		The Artisan Home Entertainment division has an extensive library of over 7,000 titles, which includes its own properties, as well as a wide spectrum of films from Academy Award winning classics to blockbusters and cult favourites.
		Marvel Enterprises, Inc. is a leading global character-based entertainment company that has developed and owns a library of more than 4,700 characters, which have entertained generations around the world for over 60 years.
	www.superherohype.com /index.php?id=317 (1123 words)

	Lions Gate Signs Merger Agreement With Artisan Entertainment
		Lions Gate Entertainment, an independent motion picture and entertainment company, and Artisan Entertainment, a privately-held motion picture and entertainment company, announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Artisan will merge into Lions Gate for a purchase price of $160 million in cash plus assumption of Artisan debt.
		Artisan Entertainment's 2004 line-up kicks off with the February release of Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights (in conjunction with Miramax Films), which re-imagines the 1987 film and stars newcomers Diego Luna and Romola Garai.
		Artisan has a library of more than 6,700 titles developed through original productions, strategic acquisitions of libraries such as Republic Pictures, Vestron and Carolco, and production and distribution agreements with respected entities like Marvel Entertainment and Showtime Networks.
	www.writenews.com /2003/111403_lionsgate_artisan.htm (620 words)

	Twin Peaks - Slight Delay & Press Release
		Artisan Pictures' television division develops and produces made-for-television movies, series programming, and miniseries for nearly all of the broadcast and cable networks.
		The Artisan Home Entertainment division has an extensive library of over 6,700 titles which includes its own properties, as well as a wide spectrum of films from Academy Award(r) winning classics to blockbusters and cult favorites.
		Artisan's Family Home Entertainment unit, FHE, distributes video and DVD products for such brands as Mattel's Barbie, The Baby Einstein Company, Discovery Networks, Hallmark Home Entertainment, The Hallmark Hall of Fame and Scholastic's Clifford the Big Red Dog.
	www.tvshowsondvd.com /newsitem.cfm?NewsID=86 (510 words)

	CNN.com - Artisan pulls IPO, mulls offers - Mar. 15, 2001
		Artisan withdrew its proposed $102 million initial public offering and is now consulting investment bankers about a possible sale of the company.
		Artisan said it has "received unsolicited expressions of interest from a number of parties regarding a possible merger or acquisition involving the company." The company hired Merrill Lynch and Allen and Co. to help evaluate the offers.
		Artisan already has has "substantive discussion" with companies, the Hollywood Reporter said Thursday, citing an investment banker familiar with the situation.
	cnnstudentnews.cnn.com /2001/BUSINESS/03/15/artisan (360 words)

	Business Wire: Artisan Entertainment Announces Ground-Breaking Blair Witch Webfest
		Artisan Entertainment is harnessing cutting-edge technology and the internet community for the Blair Witch WebFest, a ground-breaking online convention in support of the highly anticipated October 27 release of Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2.
		Artisan's Blair Witch trailers will be streamed for the WebFest exclusively in RealVideo(R) 8, which offers the highest quality audio and video experience available, whether over a dial-up connection or a broadband network.
		Amazon Auctions is Artisan's exclusive auction partner and will enable WebFest attendees to bid on props from the film, artwork and other collectibles, including costumes of all 5 characters in Book of Shadows Blair Witch 2, that appeal to fans of the horror and science fiction genres.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0EIN/is_2000_Oct_2/ai_65637748 (1257 words)

	Forbes.com: Lions Gate said stalking Artisan Entertainment (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		MONTREAL (Reuters) - Lions Gate Entertainment Corp., the Canadian movie producer and distributor, is on the prowl in the United States, with Artisan Entertainment Inc. its likely takeover target, entertainment industry analysts said Wednesday.
		McAlpine said Artisan seemed to be a good fit for Lions Gate as the Canadian company would pick up a lot of films and the takeover would give both firms economy of scale.
		Artisan is best known for distributing "The Blair Witch Project", a hugely popular horror film in the 1990s, and for its recent TV series "Dead Zone", based on a Stephen King novel.
	www.forbes.com /business/newswire/2003/10/08/rtr1103660.html (424 words)

	Alliance Atlantis Communications :: Corporate Information :: Press & Media (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		NEW YORK - July 16, 2003 - Artisan Entertainment and Alliance Atlantis Communications Inc. have agreed to renew their distribution agreement providing Alliance Atlantis the Canadian rights to upcoming Artisan product in the areas of theatrical, home entertainment and television to March 31, 2007.
		The joint announcement was made by Artisan Entertainment CEO Amir J. Malin, Victor Loewy, CEO, Alliance Atlantis Motion Picture Distribution Group and Patrice Théroux, President, Alliance Atlantis Motion Picture Distribution Group.
		The Artisan Home Entertainment division has an extensive library of over 7,000 titles which includes its own properties, as well as a wide spectrum of films from Academy Award® winning classics to blockbusters and cult favorites.
	www.allianceatlantis.com /corporate/press_media/AAC03_33.asp (478 words)

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		Artisan Home Entertainment, through its Family Home Entertainment label, will be releasing an hour-long version of the Popeye special featuring never-before-seen footage as well as classic material on DVD and VHS during 4th Quarter 2004.
		The Artisan Home Entertainment division has an extensive library of more than 7,000 titles, which includes its own properties, as well as a wide spectrum of films from Academy Award-winning classics to blockbusters and cult favorites.
		Mainframe Entertainment Inc. is one of the world's most prolific producers of computer animation for television and direct-to-videos, and is expanding into long-form CGI for feature films, commercials and interactive entertainment.
	www.kingfeatures.com /pressrm/rel_137_9_9_2003.htm (1217 words)

	Artisan's finale (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		Artisan Entertainment, the company that made its mark with "The Blair Witch Project," the 1999 low-budget digital horror sensation, sang its swan song as it officially merged with rival indie Lions Gate Entertainment in December.
		As part of the pact, Artisan Entertainment CEO Amir Malin exited, but not before Artisan boosted its 2003 fortunes with another low-budget horror pic, "House of the Dead." An adaptation of the best-selling video game title, it scared up $6.2 million in a wide opening weekend in October.
		Earlier, in January 2003, veteran entertainment executive Bob Cooper stepped down as CEO of Artisan Pictures and vice chairman of its parent, Artisan Entertainment, a little more than a year after joining the fold when Artisan acquired Cooper's Landscape.
	www.hollywoodreporter.com /thr/film/feature_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=2062346 (276 words)

	Lions Gate and Artisan Confirm Merger Plans
		Under the deal, Artisan will be merged into Lions Gate for a $160 million purchase price that includes the assumption of Artisan debt.
		Artisan chief is expected to leave the company as part of the pact and trade reports have speculated that a number of job losses will be felt as the two companies are merged.
		Artisan's titles include "The Blair Witch Project," as well as a library of nearly 7,000 movies.
	www.indiewire.com /biz/biz_031028merger.html (225 words)

	Medialine News - Lions Gate to Merge with Artisan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		Under the transaction, Artisan shareholders may receive additional cash based on the performance of certain films as well as other contingent compensation.
		Lions Gate Home Entertainment, described as a "highly profitable division" of Lions Gate, distributes approximately 100 titles a year on DVD and VHS.
		Artisan achieved one of the largest independent blockbuster hits in history with The Blair Witch Project , one of the most profitable independent films ever made.
	www.medialinenews.com /issues/2003/october/news1030_2.shtml (539 words)

	Home Entertainment - Home Entertainment
		PARADISE ENTERTAINMENT S.R.L.", an independent company actively engaged into worldwide production and distribution of new products, including motion pictures, television programming and home videos, was founded in 2003 by its owner, Mrs. Caterina Ponti; the company is widely active in movie's, television's and festival's businesses thanks to her personal national and international contacts.
		Claims to be one of the top Cher impersonators in Florida. With a vast professional background in the entertainment industry, she has performed as Cher for conventions, trade shows, and special events throughout the United States and abroad.
		A theater and educational company that produces and sponsors entertainment and informative events for public and private functions and is home to the Surrealistic Pop Science Theater, Available Resource Technology Educational Center (ARTEC) and the Museum of Moving Objects.
	www.digitalhomepicks.com /homeentertainment (1731 words)

	DVDINSIDER: Lions Gate Entertainment Signs Definitive Merger..
		Artisan Chief Executive Officer Amir Malin commented, "The goal set out by Ken Schapiro and myself, with the help of the senior management team, was to recreate and redefine the company and maximize shareholder value.
		Lions Gate Home Entertainment has become a major force in the DVD and home video marketplace, a fast-growing and highly profitable division that distributes approximately 100 titles a year.
		Artisan achieved one of the largest independent blockbuster hits in history with THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT, which redefined movie marketing and remains one of the most profitable independent films ever made.
	www.amex.com /newsDetails/CmnNewsDet.jsp?id=XpressFeed_NewsDetails_1067347634450.html (587 words)

	iFMagazine.com News - Artisan Entertainment gets green light for big bucks
		Artisan will shoot for a mixed bag of low- and medium-budgets -- STIR OF ECHOES costing $13 million, with Polanski's sci-fi film coming in at $38 million.
		Artisan CEO Mark Curcio said the deal will also allow Artisan to expand its family entertainment division.
		THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT, Artisan's recent box-office smash, is helping lead the company's 2-year-old management team toward a decision for a possible public offering in the first part of 2000.
	www.ifmagazine.com /new.asp?article=599 (248 words)

	ARM - The Architecture for the Digital World
		Artisan Components has been acquired by ARM Holdings plc.
		The combination of Artisan's digital, analog and high-bandwidth connectivity products with ARM's 16/32-bit RISC processors, data engines, peripherals, software and tools --supported by the companies' broad Partner communities-- provides a total system solution that offers a fast, reliable path to market for leading electronics companies.
		Artisan is a registered trademark of ARM Physical IP, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of ARM.
	www.artisan.com (231 words)

	DVDFILE.COM: Press Release Archive
		SANTA MONICA, Calif.-- February 25, 1999--Artisan Home Entertainment, the leading independent DVD and home video distributor, today announced a major DV industry breakthrough with the start of production on the world's first-ever dual-sided, dual-layered disc to be called DVD-18.
		Artisan Entertainment, Inc., headquartered in Santa Monica, California with satellite offices in New York and Dallas, si the leading independent entertainment company specializing int he domestic and international marketing and distribution of feature-length motion pictures.
		In addition,m Artisan controls a library of more than 6,3000 titles, including Terminator 2: Judgement Day, Reservoir Dogs, Dirty Dancing, Total Recall, The Piano and the Rambo series of films.
	www.dvdfile.com /news/web_wire/press_release/titles/stand.htm (471 words)

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