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Disney Denied Appeal of $319M 'Millionaire' Verdict

Judge Virginia Phillips issued a 54-page which upholds the July verdict that Disney and its ABC and Buena Vista Television subsidiaries cheated Celador out of millions by cutting sweetheart deals to bring "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" to America. The verdict was for $319 million.

The detailed opinion denying Disney's motions to reverse the verdict and order a new trial suggests Phillips knows this case is headed for appeal, which Disney has said it will pursue to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal. The studio has 30 days to file a notice of appeal after the final judgment is entered, which should happen within a few days. Disney had no comment on the decision.

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