On Wednesday, Comcast confirmed that it was preparing a higher, all-cash offer for most of the media assets of Twenty-First Century Fox, setting up a bidding war with rival Walt Disney. The largest U.S. cable operator said it was in advanced stages of readying a bid that would be superior to Disney’s all-stock offer. By going public with its plans, Comcast is putting pressure on Fox and its shareholders to not rush into approving the Disney deal.

On Wednesday, Comcast confirmed that it was preparing a higher, all-cash offer for most of the media assets of Twenty-First Century Fox, setting up a bidding war with rival Walt Disney. The largest U.S. cable operator said it was in advanced stages of readying a bid that would be superior to Disney’s all-stock offer. By going public with its plans, Comcast is putting pressure on Fox and its shareholders to not rush into approving the Disney deal.

Philadelphia, the City of Brotherly Love, will welcome Shen Yun Performing Arts this weekend.

The shows at the Academy of Music on Saturday and Sunday mark the start of the busy season for Shen Yun.

In January, the three touring companies are travelling to 18 cities in the U.S. and Canada, putting on more than 50 shows.

And ticket sales for this weekend’s shows in Philly are going well.

[Dina Wang, Greater Philadelphia Asian Culture Center]:
“The top-end seats are basically sold out. This year, the high-end seats are very much in demand, and many Chinese are buying tickets as a way to celebrate the New Year.”

A number of local community representatives have sent their greetings to the Shen Yun performers, including Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter, who said Shen Yun is, quote:

“A study of grace, fluidity, balance and inner strength, the Shen Yun Performing Arts Troupe brings traditional Chinese culture alive on stage with their performance. Celebrating the exceptional precision and grandeur of Chinese dance and music, the show is inspired by the myths, legends, and divine beauty of 5,000 years of Chinese culture.”

Shen Yun’s two other touring companies are performing in Detroit and San Francisco this weekend.

NTD, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.