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The undignified near-death of Miramax

It might seem utterly baffling, at least at first: Sure, the economy stinks, but Miramax's collapse comes less than two years after the company collected a big pile of Oscars and other awards for "No Country for Old Men" and "There Will Be Blood." Full Article at Salon

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  1. With the change in direction at Miramax, we appreciate Daniel's desire to leave the organization. During his 18 years of service, he has brought some very prestigious and award-winning films to the studio from 'Calendar Girls' to 'The Queen' to 'No Country for Old Men.' We wish Daniel the very best on h...
    SOURCE: Variety 1 month ago
  2. With the change in direction at Miramax, we have reached a mutual agreement with Daniel Battsek that he will leave his post as president, effective January 2010 ... During his 18 years of service, he has brought some very prestigious and award-winning films to the studio from Calendar Girls' to The Quee...
    SOURCE: Variety 1 month ago
  3. During his 18 years of service, he has brought some very prestigious and award-winning films to the studio from 'Calendar Girls' to 'The Queen' to 'No Country for Old Men,' ... We wish Daniel the very best on his future endeavors.
    SOURCE: The Wrap 1 month ago
  4. The very best chance of success for Miramax is for the company to be located in Los Angeles ... I’m very proud of all the great work we have accomplished here at Miramax and equally proud of my overall career at Disney.
    SOURCE: The New York Times 1 month ago
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  2. BEVERLY HILLS, CA - NOVEMBER 18: Actors Meryl Streep and Philip Seymour Hoffman attend the special screening Of Miramax's 'Doubt' after party held at the Academy Of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences on November 18, 2008 in Beverly Hills, California.
  3. BEVERLY HILLS, CA - NOVEMBER 18: Actress Amy Adams arrives at the Los Angeles special screening Of Miramax's 'Doubt' on November 18, 2008 at the Academy Of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences in Beverly Hills, California.
  4. HOLLYWOOD - OCTOBER 30: Actress Amber Tamblyn arrives at the 2008 AFI Fest Opening Night Film Premiere of Miramax Film's 'Doubt' held at ArcLight Hollywood on October 30, 2008 in Hollywood, California.
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  6. LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 26: ***EXCLUSIVE*** (L-R) Director Paul Thomas Anderson, Miramax's Daniel Bettsek, producer Scott Rudin, and Paramount's John Lesher in the audience during the 60th annual DGA Awards held at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel on January 26, 2008 in Los Angeles, Cali...
  7. SANTA MONICA, CA - JANUARY 07: Miramax president Daniel Battsek (C) accepts the award for 'Best Picture' for 'No Country For Old Men' onstage during the 13th annual Critics' Choice Awards held at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium on January 7, 2008 in Santa Monica, California.
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