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Filed under: Comedy, Drama, Independent, Casting, Deals, New Releases, Celebrities and Controversy, Scripts, Home Entertainment, Politics, Columns, Fan Rant When Stephen Frears' The Queen came out in 2006, all the buzz emphasized Helen Mirren's icy performance as London's reclusive royal highness. The ubiquitous praise lead to her Oscar win, but it overwhelmed recognition of the movie's secret weapon: Michael Sheen as Tony Blair, quietly pressuring his Majesty to face the public in the wake of Princess Diana's untimely demise. There's a reason why Sheen conveyed the nuances of Blair's role in the event, which transpired a mere three months after the Prime Minister rose to power -- he had practice. The Deal, a fantastic made-for-TV movie Frears directed in 2003, tracked Blair's cunning (and morally questionable) instincts in the years leading up to his position at the top of the Labor Party. Sheen played Blair in The Deal first, and it's both a superior performance and a superior film. Whereas The Queen had a tabloid hook and only tangentially explored the deeper political ramifications of a reclusive national leader, The Deal delves into precisely how Blair managed to emerge at the top of British politics with a series of calculated maneuvers. Political drama at its finest, The Deal hit DVD in the United States last month, where it has been touted as "the prequel to The Queen." That's not quite fair; The Queen is the sequel to The Deal, and the two movies ought to be seen as a single, wholly fascinating package depicting British politics in the 1990s.Continue reading Fan Rant: 'The Deal' is Better Than 'The Queen' Permalink | Email this | Comments

Kenneth Moelis has a unique talent for translating his 25-year career on Wall Street into the kind of information that financial specialists from the Street and beyond need the most. In this keynote podcast, Moelis puts the current Wall Street climate in clear perspective, from explaining how he sees the terrain post-Bear Stearns to the unrivaled value of experience. Moelis is the chief executive officer of Moelis Company and formerly the president of UBS Investment Bank, among other things. In addition to his keynote at The Deal s Private Equity Symposium, he spoke with Jason Lopez for this podcast. The Deal s Private Capital Symposium brought together private equity professionals, angel investors, buyout and venture investors, corporate acquisition professionals, M A advisors and professional services providers. The event took place in New York s Essex House, on May 14, 2008. Tags: The Deal, Private Capital Symposium

None of us smart enough to call the bottom in financials or any other industry, says Gary W. Parr, vice chairman at independent investment bank Lazard. Noting the value to investors of structuring deals for a few years of protection before converting to common, Parr says he s seen funds change their practices to keep up with the times. It tells you something about the sophistication of the funds changing very quickly - in a matter of months, from buying common to buying structured securities and secondly it tells you something about time horizon they don t have to worry about performance quarter to quarter. Parr was on-hand to give a keynote talk entitled, The rise of sovereign wealth funds, and Parr took time for this podcast to speak with Jason Lopez about foreign investment in the U.S. and around the globe. (Parr points out that the largest investments by sovereign wealth funds are being made in Europe, not the U.S., although the sovereigns are, for some, cause for concern.) The Deal s Private Capital Symposium brought together private equity professionals, angel investors, buyout and venture investors, corporate acquisition professionals, M A advisors and professional services providers. The event took place in New York s Essex House, on May 14, 2008. Tags: Gary W. Parr, The Deal, Private Capital Symposium

When times get tough, investors need to answer a few key questions: which industries are most attractive for investment? What deal structures are investors choosing? Where are sellers expectations? In this podcast, although there was some consensus around the prediction that deal flow in the U.S. will drop below the impressive levels it has achieved in recent years, the expert voices of a panel discussion tackling Opportunities and priorities in a sluggish economy hold true to their panel title, expressing optimism at the opportunities that present in a down market. From manufacturing to distribution and even food processing, all kinds of industries are facing tough decisions about how to continue in the current economic climate. That means opportunities for investors, and that s just in the U.S. Abroad, particularly in Asia, there s still a healthier climate for deals. About deals in Asia, Peter Berger, managing director at SAC Private Capital, says, That s where the dealflow is. So, what s going to happen? If we re in the eye of the storm, as CCMP Capital Managing Director Jonathan Lynch says, then it s going to get worse. But with an inexhaustible supply of bad management, even the so-called good times keep turnaround investors like Raquel Palmer at KPS Capital Partners busy. These days, with more shakeouts, they re even busier than usual. In addition to Berger, Lynch and Palmer, panelists included Steven Besen, parnter at Shearman Timothy O Hara, managing director and head of global credit business at Credit Suisse; and Hamilton Tony James, president and chief operating officer with The Blackstone Group. The Deal s Private Capital Symposium brought together private equity professionals, angel investors, buyout and venture investors, corporate acquisition professionals, M A advisors and professional services providers. The event took place in New York s Essex House, on May 14, 2008. Tags: Peter Berger, Jonathan Lynch, Raquel Palmer, Steven Besen, Timothy O Hara, Hamilton Tony James, The Deal, Private Capital Symposium

Whether you call it a credit crunch or a credit squeeze, there s evidence to be found that the chilled climate for deals has spread from the realm of the mega-deal into the middle market. To discuss the new economic realities in deal-making, The Deal convened a panel, Deals in the Middle Market: How do they differ in this climate? at the recent Private Capital Symposium, held in New York City. For this podcast, panelists Steven Rattner, managing director, DLJ Merchang Banking Partners, and James Epstein, partner, Pepper Hamilton, spoke with PodTech s Jason Lopez. The Deal s Private Capital Symposium brought together private equity professionals, angel investors, buyout and venture investors, corporate acquisition professionals, M A advisors and professional services providers. The event took place at New York s Essex House, on May 14, 2008. Tags: middle market, The Deal, Steven Rattner, James Epstein, Jason Lopez, The Deal, Private Capital Symposium

The private capital markets are in an intriguing position. The economy is sluggish after last year s sub-prime mess and major buyout firms have not seen a lot of action. That was expected. But the middle markets have only dropped off slightly. In this podcast John Morris, assistant managing editor at The Deal, speaks with PodTech s Jason Lopez about what makes the middle markets different. These and other issues are the subject of the upcoming Private Capital Symposium 2008, hosted by The Deal (May 14 in New York City). The one-day conference will cover issues such as where opportunities exist in a struggling economy, how financing has changed, why the middle markets are okay, and what is happening with sovereign wealth funds. Keynote speakers include Tony James of The Blackstone Group and legendary investor Ken Moelis. Tags: Buyout, John Morris, equity, Ken Moelis, private capital, the deal, Tony James

Michael J. Kluger is a Managing Director at Altaris Capital Partners, LLC. He is a founding partner at the $700 million investment firm that focuses exclusively on companies operating in the healthcare industry. Prior to the formation of Altaris, Mr. Kluger was a founding partner of Liberty Partners where he specialized in healthcare investments. Mr. Kluger received a B.A. in History from Trinity College and an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago, with a concentration in hospital administration.

Jason Calacanis, the outspoken founder of Mahalo.com Inc. who drew fire recently for telling startups to fire anyone who's not a workaholic, says he loves his work, and so should you.Read more about our conversation with Jason Calacanis at TechConfidential.com/Behind-the-money

Deals in health care M A have soared over the past two years, continuing to attract capital and drive activity in the sector. Industry insiders are monitoring the current pace of health care M A deals and developing an outlook for 2008. In this podcast, Ken Hitchner, partner, global head of healthcare investment banking, Goldman Sachs; John Leone, partner, Paul Capital Healthcare; and David Wales, deputy director, Bureau of Competition, Federal Trade Commission weigh in on the deal horizon. They were among more tha 30 speakers at The Deal s Healthcare Dealmaking Symposium, held on March 18, 2008 at Le Parker Meridien Hotel in New York City. Tags: health care, M A, Ken Hitchner, investment banking, Goldman Sachs, John Leone, Paul Capital Healthcare, David Wales, Federal Trade Commission, The Deal, Healthcare Dealmaking Symposium

From the panel, Private Equity and the Healthcare M A Market: What s on the Radar? comes this podcast featuring the panelists Benjamin Edmands, managing director, CCMP Capital; Jonathan Korngold, managing director, global head of healthcare, General Atlantic; Todd Richter, managing director, global healthcare group, head of financial sponsor coverage transaction development, Bank of America; and Nathaniel Zilkha, principal, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts. The panel is part of the The Deal s Healthcare Dealmaking Symposium. Tags: Private Equity, Healthcare M A, Benjamin Edmands, CCMP Capital, Jonathan Korngold, General Atlantic, Todd Richter, Bank of America, Nathaniel Zilkha, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts, The Deal, Healthcare Dealmaking Symposium

Charles Ditkoff is managing director and co-head of the global healthcare services group with Banc of America Securities. In this podcast, from the Healthcare Dealmaking Symposium hosted by The Deal in New York City, Ditkoff speaks with PodTech s Jason Lopez about the state of I.T. in the medical industry. Ditkoff participated in the symposium s panel discussion, Market Spotlight: Healthcare Technology Deals on the Rise? Health care technology continues to attract capital, raking in the majority of dollars invested in health care mergers and acquisitions. With billion-dollar deals on the decline, there is equal opportunity for strategics and private equity in the health care technology segment. Tags: Charles Ditkoff, Healthcare Dealmaking Symposium, The Deal, Jason Lopez, Health care, private equity, health care technology

In 2007 deals in the health care M A marketplace soared. Siemens s $7 billion purchase of Dade Behring, Medtronic s purchase of Kyphon and Carlyle Group s purchase of Manor Care are just a few of the deals that contributed to a trend-setting year in the health care sector. In this podcast, an interview with Russell Carson, fresh from speaking on the opening panel of the Healthcare Dealmaking Symposium in New York City. Carson is co-founder and general partner with Welsh, Carson, Anderson Stowe. Tags: M A, Dade Behring, Medtronic, Carlyle Group, Manor Care, Russell Carson, Healthcare Dealmaking Symposium, Welsh, Carson, Anderson Stowe

Nat Zilkha is a Principal at KKR where he focuses on investments in healthcare. Prior to joining KKR, Mr. Zilkha was at Goldman Sachs, where he led the healthcare investing efforts for the Goldman Sachs Capital Partners funds. Over his career he has invested over $1.5 billion of equity in various sectors of healthcare including services, managed care, medical devices and pharmaceuticals. Mr. Zilkha graduated from Princeton University. Nat spoke with The Deal at our 2008 Dealmaking Healthcare Symposium, March 19, 2008. Read our complete coverage of the event.

Deals in healthcare M A have soared over the past two years, continuing to attract capital and drive activity in the sector. Industry insiders are monitoring the current pace of healthcare M A deals and developing an outlook for 2008. On Wednesday, The Deal hosts a one-day symposium with attendees such as strategic acquirers, private equity and other alternative investors. The aim is to acquire the foremost dealmakers outlook on mergers and acquisitions taking place in the healthcare industry, top deals and the transactions impacting healthcare M A. In this podcast PodTech s Jason Lopez speaks with Steve Elek, of PriceWaterhouseCoopers, who will moderate the symposium s opening panel. Tags: Healthcare, M A, the deal, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Steve Elek

Dan Schnapp, partner at Hughes, Hubbard and Reed, sat down with TechConfidential.com's Behind The Money recently to discuss his firm's new media, entertainment and technology practice. What does that mean? Deals transacted at the convergence of entertainment and new technology. Read http://TechConfidential.com to learn more.

Joshua Tanzer, managing director of i-bank Revolution Partners, joins Behind The Money to discuss the challenges of tech dealmaking in the current economic downturn. Find out more at TechConfidential.com

Adeo Ressi, founder of the controversial TheFunded.com, tells Behind the Money how the site restores the balance of power between entrepreneurs and venture capitalists.

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Tech Confidential's Behind The Money sat down with Drew Lipsher, partner, Greycroft LLC, to discuss his firm's latest investments and what's ahead for new media startups in 2008.

A. Jeffrey Zappone, CTP, Conway, MacKenzie & Dunleavy Inc., and the changing face of turnarounds and workouts in the new distressed economy. Read and watch The Deal's complete coverage of the 2008 Distressed Investing Conference, from Las Vegas, Nevada.

Edward S. Weisfelner, Brown Rudnick Berlack Israels LLP, discusses the concept of "big boy letters" and its application in recent deals. Read and watch The Deal's complete coverage of the 2008 Distressed Investing Conference, from Las Vegas, Nevada.

Edward S. Weisfelner, Brown Rudnick Berlack Israels LLP, discusses the restrictions to serving on creditor committees. Read and watch The Deal's complete coverage of the 2008 Distressed Investing Conference, from Las Vegas, Nevada.

Robert Polenberg, Standard & Poor's, disccuses how CLO's drove loan volume and the deal economy before and after the subprime crisis. Read and watch The Deal's complete coverage of the 2008 Distressed Investing Conference, from Las Vegas, Nevada.

Edward J. Siskin, Crystal Capital chats about the types of lenders in the restructuring marketplace. Read and watch The Deal's complete coverage of the 2008 Distressed Investing Conference, from Las Vegas, Nevada.

Jim Jeffries, Wachovia Capital Markets, LLC, and Edward Siskin, Crystal Capital, discusses the leveraged loan markets in the restructuring marketplace. Read and watch The Deal's complete coverage of the 2008 Distressed Investing Conference, from Las Vegas, Nevada.

Helena Huang, Kirkland & Ellis LLC, discusses the challenges for U.S. companies adapting to China bankruptcy code.

Alan C.W. Tang, Grant Thornton, discusses the challenges of brokering a restructuring deal in China. Tang warns finding the decision maker can be more difficult than finding the best deals. Read and watch complete coverage of the 2008 Distressed Investing Conference from Las Vegas, Nevada, here.

How does China's new bankruptcy law impact restructuring deals for U.S. investors? Helena Huang, Kirkland & Ellis LLC, provides some early insights into the law.

Frank R. Mack, CTP, Conway, MacKenzie & Dunleavy Inc., discusses the challenge of doing deals and financings in China. "You're facing 5,000 years of 'It doesn't work this way here'" says Mack. Read and wath The Deal's complete coverage of the 2008 Distressed Investing Conference from Las Vegas, Nevada.

Michael E. Heisley, Stony Lane Partners, L.P., discusses the cycles of distressed investing at The Deal's 2008 conference, Las Vegas, Nevada.