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An attorney representing a Milford sports bar yesterday asked Building Commissioner Anthony DeLuca if he was rushed into approving plans for a school at 350 East Main St. in 2008, thereby hindering the bars plans to obtain an adult-entertainment license.

In the first day of a trial at Worcester Superior Court to determine if Docs Sports Bar was wrongfully denied a license to allow for burlesque dancers and Chippendales-type performers at 304 East Main St. in Milford, Docs attorney Kenneth Tatarian said DeLuca approved the school plans the same day he saw the application. The school being built was The Learning Experience, a private school for developmentally disabled students.

Did you receive a request from anyone to hurry along the issuance of the permit? Tatarian asked.

DeLuca said he did not.

In March 2008, the Zoning Board of Appeals denied Docs application for adult entertainment, arguing it violated a town bylaw that prohibits such businesses within 400 feet of a residential zone, homes, schools or places of worship.

In its decision, the board said the proposed club would be too close to neighboring Sacred Heart Cemetery, which was in a residential zone, as well as near sites in the works for a school/day care center for the mentally challenged and a temple.

Docs filed an appeal against board members a month later, asking the court to annul to boards decision.

DeLuca said yesterday he got Town Counsel Gerald Moodys blessing before he approved partial plans for the school Feb. 27, 2008, with the condition he see the full plans before building started.

He said its something hes done before and has had success with.

Its done on an honor system. … Ive never had a problem with it, DeLuca said.

Moody said the Planning Board approved the school site plan in July 2007.

Tatarian said that site where the school was planned had originally been approved for retail.

I consult with (Town Planner) Larry Dunkin and (Town Engineer) Michael Santora, DeLuca said. There was never an issue with the approved site plan.

Moody said he expects the testimony to end today.

Ashley Studley can be reached at 508-634-7556 or astudley@wickedlocal.com.

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Dallas , TX (Vocus/PRWEB) April 14, 2011

Storyopolis Global Entertainment (SGE) is proud to announce its partnership with Ross Bennett and Red Pepper Productions, Inc. (RPPI). SGE is adding more muscle to its list of resources, so it can offer large corporate clients in the publishing and entertainment industries a strong partner in product development.

Bennett defines RPPI as a product development company. We take the clients needs – art, drawings, ideas, what-ifs – and then create unique impact premiums and promotional items, he explains. An additional benefit is that products are branded for the client – they get all the credit for what is being done. RPPI is a true behind-the-scene business.

SGE owner Matt Abramowitz states, My experience over the past 15 years in both the Arts and Crafts Industry with Treasure House Stores in Seattle, Washington, and Storyopolis Global Entertainment taught me to partner with those whose integrity and expertise cannot be questioned and whose creativity in product development is second to none. This is why we are thrilled to have Ross Bennett and RPPI as a part of the SGE team as we move forward! Together we will offer our large corporate clients product development services whose ingenuity can master the economic climate we find ourselves in today and into tomorrow.

Traveling directly to the markets, working with only one additional in-house employee, and maintaining an efficient work environment allows RPPI to provide clients the best quality and the highest perceived value for the lowest price. This approach has proved successful since RPPIs inception in 1994. Bennett also prides himself on tackling one-of-a-kind projects. Over time we have built a reputation, he notes. Go ahead and challenge us with an idea or design of a product.

Similar to Storyopolis, RPPI has a strong network of both domestic and overseas resources that enables them to match each project being developed to the most effective and experienced product team.

A good example of RPPIs current clients is Target. The primary merchandise developed and delivered for Target is directed exclusively to their employees in the form of rewards and gift items. Many of the custom items feature Targets trademarked white bull terrier. In addition, RPPI has been an integral partner in developing national promotions to support Targets many philanthropic and retail objectives.

RPPIs clients are not limited to a few large corporations. Bennett estimates that RPPI has had over 50 clients since its founding. In a years time, approximately 180 projects are initiated, with about half of them seen to completion. Timing varies, but the average turn-around for a custom product is 120 days.

SGE and RPPI are positioned to successfully meet your product development needs and team with your corporation to build market share, recognition, and income. For more information, please email us at sgeproductdevelopment(at)gmail(dot)com.

Storyopolis Global Entertainment

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Dallas, Texas 75231

(214) 890-4080

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Alaska Airlines said it will begin charging more money to rent one of its in-flight entertainment systems.

The airline, a unit of Seattle-based Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) said it will now cost $14 to rent a digEplayer on flights longer than 4.5 hours, up from $12. For flights less than 4.5 hours, digEplayers will cost $8, up from $6.

If customers reserve one of the in-flight entertainment systems online before the flight, they get a $2 discount on the rental.

Alaska Airlines officials said they’ve upgraded the fleet’s digEplayers, such as making the device smaller, lighter and with longer battery life.

“The new digEplayer is smaller and lighter than a laptop … and provides exciting and unique content for our travelers,” said Joe Sprague, Alaska Airlines vice president of marketing, in a statement.

Alaska Airlines has been offering digEplayers to passengers for the past eight years.

Alaska Airlines and its sister airline Horizon Air fly about half the traffic at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

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Video game developer Zoo Entertainment Inc. said Thursday it will delay its fiscal 2010 earnings release and conference call due to an incomplete audit.

Zoo Entertainment (Nasdaq: ZOOG) had planned to announce results shortly before its conference call scheduled for 4:30 pm Thursday.

But it announced earlier in the day that its accounting firm is still finalizing its year-end audit.

The company had previously filed a notice with the Securities and Exchange Commission April 1 requesting a 15-day extension to file its annual report on Form 10-K. It said in that filing it had been unable to finish determining its level of impairment of intangible assets. It had previously incurred a $14.7 million impairment of goodwill in September 2009 related to an equity infusion in the company.

The Norwood-based company said it will reschedule the conference call for a later date and announce earnings shortly before that call.

Zoo Entertainment’s stock plunged 6 percent, or 29 cents, to $4.64 in mid-afternoon trading.

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Scratch the closing credits for one well-known television production company.

RHI Entertainment Inc. announced Tuesday that its pre-packaged reorganization plan — which was designed to reduce the companys debt by more than $400 million — had won the approval of a bankruptcy judge in New York. RHI also said the company soon would be emerging from the Chapter 11 proceedings it initiated in December.

RHI is working with its key constituencies and exit lenders to complete the restructuring and
make the reorganization plan effective as quickly as possible, the company said in its statement.

The television movie company, which has offices in New York and Los Angeles, entered Bankruptcy Court with more than $600 million in debt.

As part of its reorganization, RHI plans to emerge with a new capital structure that includes a debt reduction of approximately $298 million as well as lower interest costs and extended debt maturities. The plan also includes settlement agreements with certain production partners and talent guilds, which eliminated or reduced payment terms associated with more than $100 million in obligations, the company said.

Remaining unsecured creditor claims would be paid in full, RHI said.

During the nearly four-month period the companywasin Bankruptcy Court, it continued to operate and began production of three TV miniseries, “Neverland,” “Treasure Island” and “Blackout.” It also produced movies for the Syfy and Hallmark channels.

This is a great day for RHI Entertainment,” Chief Executive Robert Halmi Jr. said in the statement. “With the Bankruptcy Court’s approval, we are cleared to emerge from Chapter 11 with a strengthened balance sheet and the financial flexibility that will enable us to continue to deliver high quality, one-of-a-kind entertainment content. We believe … we are well positioned for success in the years to come.

– Meg James

Photo from Dinotopia, a 2002 TV miniseries produced by Hallmark Entertainment and Robert Halmi Sr. and Robert Halmi Jr. Credit: ABC / Hallmark Entertainment

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Beyonce Knowles exploded onto the music scene back in the mid-1990s, and her father, Matthew Knowles, has been there from Destiny’s Child to her solo career.

Beyonce announced Tuesday that her father will no longer be her manager and added that the business split is amicable. Beyonce, who is signed by Sony Music Entertainment, is working on releasing another album later this year, and she will now be looking to hire a new manager.

Matthew tells People that his focus is on another label, Music World Entertainment, where he’s helped lead many gospel singers to success, including Trinity 5:7, Brian Courtney Wilson, and Micha Stampley.

He explains to Us Magazine, “We mutually agreed to part ways in terms of me managing Beyonce, as my focus is in the investment of Music World Entertainments growing gospel and inspirational music division.”

Beyonce agrees with the decision, as she responds, “Ive only parted ways with my father on a business level… He is my father for life and I love my dad dearly. I am grateful for everything he has taught me.

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American Idol creator and XIX Entertainment founder Simon Fuller will partner with 19 Entertainment and CKX, Inc., to manage the winner of season 10 . Fuller who has helped advise previous Idol contestants like Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Jordin Sparks, David Cook, and Chris Daughtry served as manager for season 8 runner-up Adam Lambert in 2009. Simon Fuller is the rare breed who can effect popular culture both in America and in Europe, Jimmy Iovine, chairman of Interscope Geffen Aamp;M Records (and season 10 mentor), said in a press release. He has brought us a platform for music like nothing before it in American Idol. The opportunity for this year’s winner and runner-up to be managed by someone of his caliber along with UMG’s commitment to these artists and show is incomparable.

Fuller had a heavy hand in helping reinvent Idol this season, but throughout the past 10 seasons, the Idol creator has remained focus in discovering talent. Simon Fuller and I have worked together on Idol throughout the entire history of the show,” Iain Pirie, president of 19 Entertainment, said in the release. “Simon’s vision in creating the show was to provide a launchpad for breaking new music talent. Two hundred and fifty million downloads later his success in achieving that goal is completely evident. I couldnt be more excited to continue to work in this exciting new partnership between 19 and XIX.

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