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Warner Bros. was the only one interested in Midway
joystiq.com - 7/2/2009
Warner Bros. was the only one interested in Midway
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It appears that Warner Bros. was the sole bidder for Midway , meaning the company's $33 million offer likely nets it the whole mortal kit and kaboodle. The LA Times reports that there's still some more issues to deal with before the acqusition is finalized -- involving creditors, objections ...
gamepolitics.com - 6/25/2009
Mortal Kombat Film Producer Sues Midway Over IP Rights
— gamepolitics.com — The man who brought Mortal Kombat to the big screen has sued Midway in U.S. Bankruptcy Court... over what he claims are his intellectual property interests in the franchise. The suit may interfere with a proposed  $33 million sale of Midway assets ... (more) Mortal Kombat Film Producer Sues Midway Over IP Rights

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Warner Bros. emerges as sole bidder for Midway Games
latimesblogs.latimes.com - 6/26/2009
Warner Bros. emerges as sole bidder for Midway Games
— latimesblogs.latimes.com — Warner Bros. emerges as sole bidder for Midway Games.... (more) Warner Bros. emerges as sole bidder for Midway Games

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chicagotribune.com - 7/2/2009
Midway Games: Sale of video-game maker to Warner Bros. OKd -
— chicagotribune.com — Midway Games Inc. 's Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceeding took a major step forward Wednesday, with a Delaware... bankruptcy judge approving the $33 million sale of most of the company's assets to Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Court filings show that the ... (more) Midway Games: Sale of video-game maker to Warner Bros. OKd -

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GameDev.Net — ... ! If anyone else out there is making the Dailies multi-national let me know! Studio News: Midway, Zynga, Epic, Blue Omega. Midway had hoped that turning down WB's offer of $33 million back in May would spark a bidding war for the company. This, however, failed miserably as it turns out Warner Bros. was the only interested buyer after all. As always, the deal has yet to be finalized, so check back in a couple of months - they have quite a few hurdles to overcome. Turning now to new studio news, Epic and Zynga have both opened subsidiary studios ...

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