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Jon Gumpert was named executive vice president...

Jon Gumpert was named executive vice president of Universal Pictures, responsible for planning and coordinating the business operations of the studio.

* Jeffrey Calman was promoted to senior vice president of sales, planning and business affairs for Warner Bros.’ domestic pay TV, cable and network features.

* Murray Weissman and Tony Angellotti, partners in publicity and marketing agency Weissman/Angellotti for more than eight years, have ended their partnership, and each will launch a new firm.

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* Nancy Bannister was promoted to vice president of publicity for October Films.

* Carol Sussman was named vice president of acquired programming for the Disney Channel.

* Anne H. Egerton was promoted to senior vice president of NBC’s legal division.

* Laurie M. Parker was appointed vice president of development at De Passe Entertainment.

* Al Kasha was named president of MTM’s music division.

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