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Pierre LouetteNumber of Employees 2,000
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Hollywood studio MGM agrees to build theme park in SKorea: report
- 2008-04-14
SEOUL AFP — Hollywood studio MGM has agreed to build a theme park near South Korea's international airport west of Seoul, a report said Monday. The agreement was reached between MGM and its South Korean partner, the Incheon International Airport Corp, Yonhap news agency said, quoting officials at the...
Hatton's dream brings British theme on eve of boxing showdown
- 2007-12-07
LAS VEGAS, Nevada AFP — Singing supporters of Ricky Hatton helped build the excitement here Friday on the eve of an epic welterweight title showdown between the Englishman and fellow unbeaten Floyd Mayweather. US veteran Mayweather, 38-0 with 24 knockouts, will defend his World Boxing Council crown against Hatton,...
MGM to host Mayweather-Hatton battle
- 2007-08-17
LAS VEGAS, United States AFP — Floyd Mayweather will put his welterweight world title on the line against England's Ricky Hatton in a battle of unbeatens at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 8, promoters confirmed Friday. Mayweather is 38-0 with 24 knockouts and the reigning World Boxing...
Hollywood rape scandal documentary has US Sundance fest abuzz
- 2007-01-26
PARK CITY, United States AFP — One of the most notorious yet long-forgotten scandals in Hollywood history involving the brutal rape of a teenage chorus girl is back in the spotlight at the Sundance Film Festival. US writer-director David Stenn's "Girl 27" lifts the lid on the rape of...
Singapore to name winning bid of first casino licence
- 2006-05-25
SINGAPORE AFP — Singapore said it will announce the winning bid of the city-state's first casino licence, almost two months after receiving the formal proposals from four major gaming operators. The successful bidder for the Marina Bay casino resort, estimated to cost three billion US dollars to develop, will...
Las Vegas giants in tight race for Singapore casino licence
- 2006-03-26
SINGAPORE AFP — Las Vegas gaming giant MGM Mirage has emerged a close favourite to win a Singapore casino licence, but analysts admit it is anybody's game as details of the multi-billion dollar bids remain unknown to the public. The bidding will close on Wednesday, after which a government...
Sylvester Stallone to reprise 'Rocky' role 30 years on
- 2005-10-17
LOS ANGELES AFP — Hollywood heavyweight Sylvester Stallone will reprise his role as a working-class boxing champ in a new sequel to "Rocky," the film that propelled him to fame almost 30 years ago, his publicist said. The actor, now 59, will also direct, write and co-produce "Rocky Balboa,"...
007 sacking a 'body blow', says Brosnan, as new Bond reportedly hired
- 2005-10-11
LOS ANGELES AFP — James Bond star Pierce Brosnan's sacking as agent 007 was a stunning "body blow," he revealed in an interview, as the hunt for his successor as the suave superspy reportedly drew to an end. Brosnan's comments came as news reports in Britain said the year-long...
Sony pact for MGM finalised; Comcast joins consortium
- 2004-09-24
LOS ANGELES AFP — A consortium led by Sony Corp. that includes US cable television operator Comcast has finalised a deal to acquire MGM studios for around 4.9 billion dollars, an official said. The MGM board on Thursday approved the deal, which was tentatively sealed on September 13, closing...
Time Warner bids for MGM: source
- 2004-07-01
NEW YORK AFP ? The world's biggest media group, Time Warner, has made an offer for Metro Goldwyn Mayer studios, but for a price less than the five billion dollars proposed by Sony, a source familiar with the talks said Thursday. "Time Warner is interested by this opportunity. It...
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Decision Makers
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| David Guiraud | Vice President |
| Claude Perret | Director, HR |
| Denis Hiault | Director, Info |
| Jean-Pierre Vignolle | Director General |
| Jocelyne Bulke | Assistant Director |
| Michel Tourmen | Director, Finance |
| Yves de Saint Jacob | Director, Multimedia Business Development & Communications |
| Luke Hunt | |
| Michael Mainville | Correspondent |
| Dan Jung | Multimedia Editor |
| Peter Wutherich | Editor |
Board of Directors
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Pierre Louette | Chairman & CEO |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Agence France-Presse | Chairman & CEO | Current |
| Agence France-Presse | Executive Vice President | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Agence France-Presse | Vice President | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Agence France-Presse | Director, HR | Current |
| Agence France-Presse | Director, HR | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Agence France-Presse | Director, Info | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Agence France-Presse | Director General | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Agence France-Presse | Assistant Director | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Agence France-Presse | Director, Finance | Current |
| Agence France-Presse | Director, Finance | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Agence France-Presse | Director, Multimedia Business Development & Communications | Current |
Luke Hunt has worked as a journalist for 20 years, primarily with Agence France-Presse, and is a routine contributor to World Politics Review. In addition to covering the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, he has extensive experience in Asia and the Middle East. He served as AFP bureau chief in Phnom Penh and Kabul. Currently based in Hong Kong, Hunt's work has appeared in many international newspapers and on international networks including CNN, the BBC and ABC in his native Australia. He has an academic background in military studies and economics.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Agence France-Presse | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Agence France-Presse | Correspondent | Current |
| Global Radio News Ltd. | Current | |
| San Francisco Chronicle | Moscow-Based Freelance Correspondent | Former |
| The Gazette | Reporter | Former |
| The Prague Post | Reporter | Former |
Array
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Dan Jung | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| International Center for Journalists | Master | Current |
| Agence France-Presse | Editor | Current |
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