Bidding

Legal Clash: Excavating Firm Alleges City of Warrenton Engaged in Unfair Bidding Practices

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Warrenton, Oregon – A legal dispute is brewing between the City of Warrenton and Lyda Excavating, a local contractor, as the excavating company seeks relief in a lawsuit alleging improper contracting practices and infringement of free speech rights. This complaint was lodged on Monday in Clatsop County Circuit Court. Lyda Excavating, owned by Michael Lyda, claims the city violated Oregon competitive bidding laws by allegedly rejecting its proposal for the Iredale Culvert Replacement Project without justification. The lawsuit asserts that the city deemed Lyda “not responsible” for the first time in nearly two decades, despite … Read more

Village Roadshow Entertainment Opens Bidding for Coveted Film Library Featuring ‘The Matrix’ and ‘Joker’ Amid Bankruptcy Proceedings

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Los Angeles — Village Roadshow Entertainment Group (VREG), a prominent figure in film production, has recently declared its intentions to explore sale offers for its extensive film library, renowned for iconic films including the “Matrix” series and “Joker.” The announcement came just a day after the company applied for voluntary redundancy amid ongoing financial challenges. VREG is currently preparing for a potential auction in May following its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. The initial filing includes a provisional agreement to sell its library to the investment group Content Partners for $365 million, though it leaves room … Read more

Bidding Farewell to Berlinale: 20 Films Compete for Golden and Silver Bears in the 74th Award Ceremony

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BERLIN, Germany – The prestigious 74th Berlinale award ceremony has commenced, featuring 20 films competing for the coveted Golden and Silver Bear awards. Movie enthusiasts can witness the gala live on the Berlinale website or through the festival’s YouTube channel, making it accessible to a global audience. Leading the international jury that will determine the winners is acclaimed actor Lupita Nyong’o, known for her roles in Oscar-winning films “12 Years a Slave” and “Black Panther”. This year’s Berlinale marks the final edition under the artistic direction of Carlo Chatrian, who will be succeeded by Tricia … Read more