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For the fourth year in a row, Fox Movies brings the 84th Academy Awards live to Middle East viewers - the biggest night in Hollywood will be back on the channel along with a whole host of special programming initiatives. Hosted for the ninth time by Billy Crystal, the show will be broadcast live from Hollywood’s Kodak Theatre on February 27 at 1.am KSA/2am UAE. As part of the live programming, Fox Movies will cover the Red Carpet arrivals at 1.00am KSA/2.00am UAE; the 84th Academy Awards preshow at 3.00am KSA/4.00am UAE and the Academy Awards Ceremony at 4.30am KSA / 5. 30 am UAE.

Rapid TV News has reported that News Corp’s deal with Rotana is now 99% complete and will take place in January. News Corp will own 10% of Rotana’s shares. The announcement also stated a $26.7 million distribution deal between Rotana Media Group and Walt Disney Co., giving Rotana the advantage of competing for regional viewers.