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  United Artists Records - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
United Artists Records was a record label founded by United Artists in 1958 to distribute soundtracks from its movies.
United Artists involvement with jazz was significant, including albums by Duke Ellington and Art Farmer, although there were only a few jazz titles after about 1963.
The primary artist on Liberty was Kenny Rogers.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/United_Artists_Records   (365 words)

  
 United Artists - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The current United Artists logo (also used during the 1980s).
The United Artists Corporation (aka United Artists Associated, United Artists Pictures, and United Artists Films) is a movie studio and a subsidiary of MGM, itself part of the Sony Pictures/Comcast joint venture.
United Artists recorded a major loss for the year; to Transamerica, it was only a blip on a multi-billion dollar balance sheet, but it soured the relationship forever.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/United_Artists   (2455 words)

  
 ESI Ergonomic Solutions, LLC, v. United Artists Theatre Circuit, Inc.
United Artists objected to the class certification arguing, among other things, that a class action was not the superior method of adjudicating the controversy under Arizona Rule of Civil Procedure 23(b)(3).
United Artists argued that a class action suit could lead to liability against United Artists disproportionate to the harm caused, that the bankruptcy court had already offered a means of adjudicating the claims, and that the lack of any other claims indicated a lack of interest in pursuing any claim.
United Artists concedes that the lack of other lawsuits ordinarily weighs in favor of certifying a class but contends that the rule is not without exception and that, in this case, the lack of claims filed despite notification of the members in the purported class through the bankruptcy supports the court’s decision.
www.keytlaw.com /faxes/esi.htm   (3542 words)

  
 United Artists - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The United Artists Corporation (aka United Artists Associated, United Artists Pictures, and United Artists Films) was formed on February 5, 1919 by five Hollywood greats: Charles Chaplin, Douglas Fairbanks, Mary Pickford, William S. Hart (dropped out soon after) and D.
UA (now known as United Artists Films, a unit of MGM) continues to function today as such a studio, producing and releasing mainly independent films along the lines of competitors such as Lions Gate and Focus Features.
United Artists continues to share the copyright of the James Bond film series with Danjaq, LLC (the family firm of the Bond filmmakers), while parent MGM now handles the distribution.
www.shakerheights.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/United_Artists   (1041 words)

  
 SNWEB.ORG DETROIT - United Artists Theater   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The United Artists' auditorium was said to be acoustically perfect, and was decorated with Gothic plaster, and interesting brass light fixtures.
Even though the United Artists was built primarily for films, it had an orchestra led by Hugo Riesenfield, and occasionally featured stage shows for a short period.
In addition to premieres, the United Artists was the first theater in Detroit to install Cinema-scope in 1953, and 70 mm in 1956.
www.snweb.org /ua.php   (840 words)

  
 Cinema Treasures | United Artists Theatre
In 1927, Howard Crane, who earlier in the same year designed the United Artists in Los Angeles, remodeled the Apollo, after it was acquired by that chain, in a Spanish Gothic style (its interior was very similar to the Los Angeles UA).
On the subject of popcorn and concessions deliveries, at both the United Artists, the organ lift was still in place and was used to take cups, popcorn seed, candy, and drink syrup to the basement.
United Artists studios got the Apollo Theatre in Chicago and made it into one of their prime exhibition halls.
cinematreasures.org /theater/1015   (2040 words)

  
 The Lot: A legendary studio of independent production in classic Hollywood
When United Artists was formed in 1919 by Charlie Chaplin, Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks, and D. Griffith, the founders never intended the company to be like a regular Hollywood studio.
As United Artists began to lure independent producers away from the major studios, many of the producers like Samuel Goldwyn and Joseph Schenck rented offices and stages on the property.
In the early 1920s, the lot was renamed the United Artists Studio, though it was operated as a separate entity from United Artists the distribution company.
www.cobbles.com /simpp_archive/ua-studio-lot.htm   (601 words)

  
 United Artists: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The United Artists Corporation (aka United Artists Association and United Artists Pictures and United Artists Films) was formed on February 5, EHandler: no quick summary.
United artists records was founded by united artists soon after its own founding in 1919 to distribute soundtracks from its movies....
The united states dollar is the official currency of the united states....
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/u/un/united_artists.htm   (3988 words)

  
 United Artists Theatre Circuit, Inc founded by Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks
United Artists Theatres of California, Ltd. is a subsidiary owning theatres in various sections of California.
United Artists Corporation was not a party to the Federal Anti-Trust Decree, which applied only to the "Big Five" that did own both theatres and studios--Loew's, Inc., Paramount, 20th Century-Fox, Warner Brothers, and RKO.
United Artists Theatre Circuit, Inc is owned by the Regal Entertainment Group who is the largest motion picture exhibitor in the world.
www.scripophily.net /scripophily/unartheatcir.html   (617 words)

  
 United Artists' Coaliton for Kids!
United Artists Coalition for kids (UACK) grew into existence in May of 2000.
United Artists Coalition for Kids (UACK) is run purely by the efforts and energy of their dedicated, talented and creative volunteers.
UACK volunteers are artists who honestly believe they can change the world; they pour their hearts into social transformation each Saturday.
www.uack.org   (808 words)

  
 Alliance of Artists Communities: Supporting artists residencies programs worldwide
November 5, 2005—The Alliance of Artists Communities is proud to announce its first award recipients, honored at a ceremony November 5, 2005, at Atlantic Center for the Arts, in New Smyrna Beach, Florida.
November 1, 2005—Throughout 2004, seven California artists completed residencies throughout the state as part of the Visions from the New California project, funded by the James Irvine Foundation and coordinated by the Alliance.
The project was designed broaden the range of artists participating in residency programs, as well as to recognize seven outstanding, yet under-recognized artists from California who as a group represent the new demography of that state.
www.artistcommunities.org   (617 words)

  
 Artists helping artists   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
There is not a single 'owner' of Artists United.
The basic concept of AU is "Artists helping artists" at all stages of development from beginner to professional.
Artists United is governed by a 7 member Board of Directors, elected every 3 years.
www.auartists.org   (143 words)

  
 United Artists dodging default   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
DENVER — United Artists Theatre Group, one of the nation's largest movie theater operators, is trying to buy more time from its creditors to avoid bankruptcy.
Like other theater chains, United Artists, which owns the Continental and the stadium-seating complexes at the Denver Pavilions and Denver West shopping centers in metro Denver, was hurt by low attendance during the first quarter.
United Artists' parent is United Artists Theatre Co., which, as of June 1, owed creditors $717.8 million.
www.bouldernews.com /business/13duni.html   (260 words)

  
 United Artists Summary @ Encyclopedia.LocalColorArt.com (Local Color Encyclopedia)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Pickford herself produced a few films, and at various times Goldwyn, Korda, Walt Disney, Walter Wanger and David O. As the years passed and the dynamics of the business changed, these "producing partners" drifted away, Goldwyn and Disney to RKO, Wanger to Universal, Selznick to retirement.
Since UA was barely alive, Pickford saw nothing to lose and agreed; Chaplin, not favorable at first, came around when his circumstances changed abruptly in 1952.
Some UA films of the 1930s, 1940s and early 1950s fell into the public domain, to be picked up by Republic Pictures (today part of Paramount Pictures) or small boutique houses like Castle Hill Productions.
encyclopedia.localcolorart.com /encyclopedia/United_Artists   (1899 words)

  
 United Artists Galleries - Main Page
Though the collection of images is still not as large as we would want it to be, the quality is good and more artists are coming up to present their work here.
E-mail addresses of the artists are available at the artists section.
For joining the group of artists, please fill in an application form and you will get a reply as soon as possible.
jkuag.tripod.com /united.html   (314 words)

  
 Cinema Treasures | United Artists Theater
The United Artists in Detroit was the third designed by C. Howard Crane, built in 1928, after the Los Angeles and Chicago houses.
The link to the United Artists Theatre pages on the Forgotten Detroit website is http://www.forgottendetroit.com/uat/index/html where there are many photos of the sad state this of this once magnificent theatre.
Thankfully, the very similar designed United Artists Theatre in downtown Los Angeles is kept in immaculate condition by the church which operates from it.
www.cinematreasures.org /theater/1934   (3233 words)

  
 Art on the Net: Digital Artists
Electronic artist explores his conceptions of digital space, both literal and figurative, with photorealism and stark algorithm.
A painter, printmaker and computer artist, working in the figurative as well as in the narrative tradition of european art.
is a digital artist creating works from moving video using a multitude of special effects, freezing the images and transferring them to stills on framed transparencies, masonite, canvas, and paper.
www.art.net /studios/digital.html   (707 words)

  
 United Artists Theater: History
In the 1920's the actors Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks, and Charlie Chaplin as well as director D.W. Griffith founded the United Artists nationwide chain of theaters.
The United Artists Building was a standard box shaped office structure.
The United Artists Theater opened on February 3, 1928 with the film Sadie Thompson, starring Gloria Swanson.
www.forgottendetroit.com /uat/history.html   (895 words)

  
 ArtistLaunch.com -- Internet Radio, Mp3, Indie Artists, and more!!!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The United International Artists Network is a coalition of artists representing many countries and musical genres.
The UIA artists work together in mutual support and appreciation to provide the highest quality music.
The UIA station and its artists moved to Artistlaunch.com in December 2003.
www.artistlaunch.com /uia   (297 words)

  
 UW Press - : United Artists: The Company that Changed the Film Industry, Tino Balio
How did United Artists—"the company built by the stars"—go from being a company near death in 1951, to the most successful company in the history of the motion picture industry?
They are important not only because they illustrate a story of business success, but because it is the story of the development of the modern American film industry.
It was United Artists that changed the industry from one relying on the old studio system of the "golden age" into today's modern system of independent production and distribution.
www.wisc.edu /wisconsinpress/books/0702.htm   (252 words)

  
 United African Artists for unity and promotion of entertainment artists and talents of Africa
Compensation of The African Artist and The Sustenance of African Artistic Heritage by Oliver Mbamara
Look up a friend or artist at the chat room or invite one to chat with you about any African entertainment buzz.
All material and content on this website remain the property of United African Artists Incorporated, and may not be copied or reused in any portion without the express written permission of United African Artists Incorporated.
www.unitedafricanartists.com   (229 words)

  
 United Artists Salon & Spa - Home Page
Whether it be a new Haircut, Color Correction, a European Facial, a lesson in Makeup Application or a relaxing Massage, United Artists Salon and Spa has a pampering service waiting for you to enjoy!
United Artists Salon and Spa offers packages for men and women in a range of prices to accommodate every need.
United Artists Salon and Spa offers you off street private parking and day, evening and Saturday hours for your ease in scheduling!
www.unitedartistssalon.com   (132 words)

  
 United Artists Books   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
United Artists Books (formerly Angel Hair Books) was founded in 1967.
It is one of the oldest independent publishing companies in the United States that focuses primarily on publishing books of poetry.
In an article in The Baltimore Sun a few years back, Andrei Codrescu described United Artists as a small press "on the cutting edge of American poetry for the last twenty years.
www.mindspring.com /~lwarsh/uab   (315 words)

  
 Christian Martial Artists - Martial Artists for Christ
UNITED MARTIAL ARTISTS FOR CHRIST * YOUTH and FAMILY OUTREACH
A Youth and Family Outreach, serving the community and other martial artists with a variety of martial art styles.
I pledge allegiance to the cross of my Lord, Jesus Christ, and to the love for which it stands...
martialartistsforchrist.org   (157 words)

  
 United Artists Theatres Monitoring Form   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund, Inc. (DREDF) and Disability Rights Advocates (DRA) reached a class-action settlement agreement with United Artists Theatres in Arnold v.
United Artists Theatre Circuit, Inc. (United States District Court, Northern District of California, Case No. C-93-0079).
We are currently monitoring compliance by United Artists with the terms of the settlement agreement.
www.dredf.org /a_uaform.shtml   (598 words)

  
 UNITED STATES' OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANT UNITED ARTISTS THEATRE CIRCUIT, INC. MOTION TO AMEND AUGUST 14, 1996 ORDERS
The United States hereby files its Opposition to Defendant United Artists Theatre Circuit, Inc.’s ("UATC") Motion to Amend the August 14, 1996 Settlement Agreement and Injunctive Order ("Motion to Amend").
The United States opposes UATC’s request for a blanket "minimum" extension of five years of the deadline to complete its barrier removal obligations under the existing Settlement Agreement and Injunctive Order ("Settlement") for the reasons set forth below.
See Declaration of Phyllis M. Cohen in Support of United States’ Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Opposition to Motion of Defendant United Artist Theatre Circuit, Inc., to Transfer Venue ("U.S. Opposition to Motion to Transfer Venue").
www.ada.gov /archive/uamotion.htm   (3681 words)

  
 United Artists Corporation information and related industry information from Hoover's
Founded in 1919 by the four Hollywood legends, United Artists is now a unit of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), which purchased the company in 1981.
There are 10 competitors for United Artists; see more.
Get more info on United Artists with a DandB Report.
www.hoovers.com /united-artists/--ID__105023--/free-co-factsheet.xhtml   (397 words)

  
 Handcrafted Handmade Gifts-United Artists Market Presents   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
You will find artists in each category, and links to their personal pages with further contact information available.
Please enjoy your visit, and we hope that we can help you find the quality workmanship and fine arts and products that you are looking for.
Don't forget to bookmark our site, and visit frequently as we will constantly be adding to our artists and new categories..
www.unitedartistsmarket.com   (159 words)

  
 IGN: United Game Artists
Before it changed its name to United Game Artists in 2000, the team worked on the Sega Rally, Touring Car Championship and Manx TT franchises.
Though not a commercial success like the previous Sega titles, United Game Artist charmed audiences with Space Channel 5 for Dreamcast in 1999.
United Game Artists currently employs a staff of 60.
games.ign.com /objects/027/027450.html   (141 words)

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