Mark Cuban

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- A federal judge handed down a sentence in the tax evasion case against Girls Gone Wild founder Joe Francis today, ending the entrepreneur's long legal nightmare. U.S. District Court Judge S. James Otero approved a binding plea deal and sentenced Francis to time served, meaning Francis faces no additional jail time. Last month, Francis pled guilty to two misdemeanor counts of filing false tax returns. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20091106/LA06871) (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090413/LA98232LOGO-b) The U.S. Department of Justice ended its lengthy investigation of Francis for tax evasion after it was learned that the chief witness in the case, CPA Michael Barrett, had secretly committed crimes against Mr. Francis, and then contacted the tax authorities in an effort to cover his tracks. In 2001, CPA Michael Barrett was hired as CFO to handle the finances for Francis and his company, Mantra Films, Inc., which produces the Girls Gone ...

DALLAS, Nov. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- WHAT: The HDNet Concert Series presents the premiere of "Jesse McCartney--Live in Hollywood" Sunday, November 8, at 8:00 p.m. ET. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080324/HDNETLOGO) Jesse McCartney, whose multi-platinum debut album, Beautiful Soul, launched his career as an international singing star takes the stage at the House of Blues Sunset in front of hundreds of fans to showcase The Departure, his newly released album. A singer and Broadway film actor since about 12 years of age, McCartney has released four albums and has co-written many songs. In the concert, recorded on March 9 in West Hollywood, McCartney plays some of his first hits like "Beautiful Soul," the thumping "She's No You," and others from his latest record "How Do ...

DALLAS, Nov. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- HDNet will broadcast exclusive LIVE coverage of "HDNet Fights Presents: World Victory Road - Sengoku 11," early Saturday morning, November 7, at 2:00 a.m. ET from Tokyo, Japan. The event is stacked from top to bottom with a mix of top ranked talent, up-and-coming prospects, and established MMA stars. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080324/HDNETLOGO) In the main event of the evening, Hatsu Hioki (20-3-2), one of the top five featherweights in the world, meets the always-tough Michihiro Omigawa (7-8-1). Hioki is undefeated in his last nine fights, but was forced out of the Sengoku Featherweight title tournament in August due to an injury incurred in his classic bout with Masanori Kanehara. Kanehara went on to defeat Omigawa in the tournament final and claim the Sengoku title. A Hioki victory would set up a highly anticipated rematch with Kanehara. In the co-main event, top ten middleweight and Sengoku ...

DALLAS, Nov. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- HDNet's "Inside MMA" will provide LIVE, exclusive coverage of the weigh-ins for "STRIKEFORCE: Fedor vs. Rogers," Friday, November 6( )at 6:00 pm ET. The special 90-minute edition of "Inside MMA" will provide a first look at the undisputed #1 Heavyweight in the world - Fedor Emelianenko, as he hits the scale the night before his network television debut on CBS. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080324/HDNETLOGO) In addition to Fedor, many of the top mixed martial artists in the world including Brett Rogers, Jason "Mayhem" Miller, Jake Shields, and Gegard Mousasi will step onto the scale and then step into Kruck's Korner during the LIVE broadcast. Heavyweight sensation Bobby Lashley, "King" Mo Lawal, and MMA legend Frank Shamrock are expected to join Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten to break down the card and to witness the excitement of weigh-in Friday. "Friday weigh-ins are closely ...

DALLAS, Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- HDNet, the independent network delivering all of its programming in true high definition, announced today a deal in which DIRECTV, the nation's No. 1 satellite service, now offers more than 20 hours of HD programming from HDNet, and more than 25 movies from its sister network HDNet Movies, on a video on demand basis every month. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080324/HDNETLOGO) (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080313/LATH533LOGO) "HDNet is excited to partner DIRECTV on their VOD offering," said Mark Cuban, chairman and co-founder of HDNet. "Now, HD subscribers will have access to HDNet's critically acclaimed movies, in-depth news, provocative originals and exciting MMA coverage not only on our linear channels but also on a video on demand basis." "HDNet has been a part of the DIRECTV platform since its debut in 2001 and we are excited to continue to grow our relationship with the launch of its new on demand service," said Dan Hartman, senior ...