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MIAMI, August 31: Alvaro Paes de Barros has been promoted to senior VP of distribution for MTV Networks Latin America (MTVNLA) and general manager of Viacom Networks Brazil. A seven-year veteran at MTVNLA, Paes de Barros, most recently VP of …

LONDON, August 30: Granada International has secured first look access to Quickfire Media’s upcoming drama projects as part of a development deal with the Bristol-based independent. Quickfire currently has two new dramas in development, Botany Bay and Burke and Hare. …

LOS ANGELES, August 30: Production has been completed on the one-hour documentary Global Warming: Our Searing Earth, from MarVista Entertainment and Bluth Enterprises, for a MIPCOM launch. The documentary features the latest scientific evidence, footage from around the world and …

STOCKHOLM, August 30: Several members of the global format exchange organization Sparks Network have secured new commissions and renewals throughout Europe and Asia, including Australia’s Ambience Entertainment, whose kids’ game show Go Go Stop is currently being produced in four …

HOUSTON, August 30: Geneon Entertainment (USA) has appointed ADV Films as the sole distributor of its anime catalogue in North America. Under the deal, ADV Films will handle all sales and distribution duties for the combined anime catalogue as well …

LONDON, August 30: Universal Pictures International Entertainment, the international home-entertainment division of NBC Universal, has announced a series of promotions for its London-based management team. Former VP of licensees and emerging markets, Melanie Nicholas, will serve as the senior VP …

VALBY, August 30: Janne Ingdal Parving, the former head of marketing at Zodiak Television World, has been named the head of international marketing and branding for Nordisk Film TV, effective September 1. Karoline Spodsberg, Nordisk Film TV’s international director, commented: …

NEW YORK, August 30: Sony is looking to claim some 10 percent of the portable media player market, according to Reuters, with its new Walkman that is capable of playing videos. The new Walkman models are due to hit the …

ALVISO, August 30: TiVo’s net loss for the second quarter has widened to $17.7 million, in large part due to an $11.2 million write-down on standard-definition product inventory. The DVR provider reported total revenues of $62.7 million, a 6 percent …

HAMILTON, August 30: Igor Kolomoisky has made a $110 million investment in Central European Media Enterprises (CME) and has joined the board of directors, as the company looks to boost its business in the Ukraine. Kolomoisky’s investment represents approximately 3 …