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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 15, 1999
UNAPIX ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
Delaware 1-11976 95-4404537
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(State or other (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer ID No.)
jurisdiction of
incorporation)
200 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016
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(Address of principal executive offices)
212-252-7600
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5 - OTHER EVENTS.
Effective February 1, 1999, Herbert M. Pearlman, who is currently Chairman
of the Company's Board of Directors, will also assume the role of Chief
Executive Officer. Mr. Pearlman will be replacing David M. Fox who currently
holds that position as well as the title of Vice Chairman. Mr. Fox, effective
February 1, 1999, is resigning all of his offices with the Company to pursue
other interests, while continuing to serve as a consultant to the Company for a
period of 12 months.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereto duly authorized.
UNAPIX ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
By: /s/ David A. Dreilinger
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David A. Dreilinger,
Chief Operating Officer