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- ↑ Reporter, The Hollywood (April 4, 2013). "MIPTV: Thunderbird Films Acquires 'Continuum' Producer Reunion Pictures (Exclusive)". Thehollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved April 8, 2013.
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