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Film News: Studio to distrib in Russia for indie — Universal Pictures Intl. (Russia) has signed a distribution deal for Russia and former Soviet territories with leading indie production shingle Leopolis.

Film News: Studio veteran named president of company — Sony’s Peter Schlessel is exiting from his post as president of worldwide affairs to head up GK Films.

Film News: Studio veteran named president of company — Sony’s Peter Schlessel is exiting from his post as president of worldwide affairs to head up GK Films.

Film News: Studio moves forward with new chapter — Universal Pictures is moving forward with a new chapter in its lucrative Jason Bourne franchise.

Film News: Studio hires scribe Gilroy; Damon probably not onboard — Universal Pictures is moving forward with a new chapter in its lucrative Jason Bourne franchise.

Film News: Studio turns down billionaire’s proxy fight — Lionsgate has officially turned down Carl Icahn’s revised bid, asserting that his offer remains financially inadequate.

Film News: Studio snaps up comedy pitch from Adam Sztykiel — Fox is looking to get into a holiday battle, snapping up comedy pitch “The Fight Before Christmas.”

Film News: Studio and billionaire in talks to resolve long-running battle — Lionsgate and Carl Icahn are in possible settlement discussions to resolve the long-running battle for control of the minimajor.

Film News: Studio seeks another extension on payments — MGM wants a little more time to sort out its future.

Film News: Studio vet to shape domestic strategic business initiatives — Horowitz was most recently exec VP and co-president of production.