Mr Hassan was not chosen by universal franchise but by a newly established 275-member parliament that was in turn handpicked a month ago by a conclave of clan elders.

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Moreover, their entertainment offerings which include cable, the production and distribution of news, sports and other content, in addition to the NBC Universal franchise which include theme parks offer numerous avenues for potential growth.

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But Universal wants its franchise to be perceived as a major summer tent pole series.

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We have said we will make major investments with the Harry Potter franchise so successful in Orlando, elsewhere in the Universal theme park.

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