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Aponte family expands its Mediterranean Shipping Company to rival Maersk

The Aponte family’s Mediterranean Shipping Company has re-energised its efforts to become the world’s largest container line by attempting to overtake rival family-controlled conglomerate AP Moller-Maersk.

Rupert Murdoch, the second-gen head of media empires 21st Century Fox and News Corp, has stepped back as chief executive of the former so his son James can step into the spotlight.

The US media tycoon will remain chairman of both companies. James has been working as co-chief operating officer at the movie studio since last year.

His brother, Lachlan, who was last year appointed non-executive co-chairman of 21st Century Fox, will now be an executive co-chairman. He will move from Sydney to Los Angeles to take up the role.

From its beginnings supplying the theatres springing up in the early days of London’s West End to a £10-million-a-year business, the history of Angels the Costumiers is a glamorous mix of theatre, film and fashion.

The Barrymore family has been acting for centuries. Graham Flashner charts the highs and lows of the glittering dynasty

Acting may be a more respected profession than it was 200 years ago, but most parents wouldn't wish it as a career for their children. Unless, of course, the parents are actors themselves. Angelina Jolie, Charlie Sheen, Keifer Sutherland and Kate Hudson are just a few of the many Hollywood offspring of famous actors.