As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 26, 2003
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UNITED STATES
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): FEBRUARY 25, 2003
METROMEDIA INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 1-5706 58-0971455
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Identification No.)
505 PARK AVENUE, 21ST FLOOR, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10022
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (212) 527-3800
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NOT APPLICABLE
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS AND REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
On February 25, 2003, Metromedia International Group, Inc. announced
that Mark Hauf has been appointed as the new Chairman, Chief Executive Officer
and President of Metromedia International Group, Inc.
The press release announcing Mr. Hauf's appointment is attached as
Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release of Metromedia International Group, Inc.,
dated February 25, 2003.
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
METROMEDIA INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC.
By: /S/ HAROLD F. PYLE, III
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Name: Harold F. Pyle, III
Title: Senior Vice President, Chief Financial
Officer and Treasurer
Date: February 26, 2003
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EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Press Release of Metromedia International Group, Inc. dated
February 25, 2003.