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support, and the influx of Virgin titles", and the UK outfit decided to inherit CEL's established distribution structure and marketing muscle, and sent the partner of two entertainment interests in various countries that was originated in different regions, that enhanced the bottom line. The merger attempt was then aborted on 20 May 1987, and CEL is searching for a partner. In late June 1987, it attempted to sell the entire group to
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Starscreen titles. In 1986, CEL posted an increase in sales and an 81% rise on the company, which already held titles under the CEL Entertainment Revolution banner and decided to
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