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LONDON: The sequel to the cult hit Sharknado, titled Sharknado 2: The Second One, is set to launch on all Syfy channels across the world within 24 hours after its July 30 U.S. debut. The highly anticipated sequel will broadcast …

NEW YORK: Confidence in the global economy, digital media innovation and readily available credit are among the factors set to drive further consolidation in the media and entertainment business this year, according to a new study from EY. More media …

TORONTO/LONDON: Entertainment One (eOne) posted revenue of £819.6 million ($1.3 billion) for the year ended March 31, up 30 percent on 2013, driven by a full year's ownership of the Alliance business. Film revenues were up 33 percent to £686.9 …

NEW YORK: 21st Century Fox says it is planning a joint venture with private-equity firm Apollo Global Management that would encompass Endemol, Shine Group and CORE Media Group. In a statement, 21st Century Fox said the parties involved have entered …

NEW YORK: World Screen's guide to the 2014-15 season is now available, featuring the prime-time grids for ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX and The CW; pop-up trailers; descriptions and credits for each new and returning show; and a listing of series …

LONDON: The number of digital TV homes is forecast to increase by more than 1 billion between 2010 and 2020, with penetration to reach 97.9 percent of television households by end-2020, according to a new report from Digital TV Research. …

LOS ANGELES: The new game show Billy the Board and the reality format Power Couple are among the titles Dori Media Group is presenting at this week’s L.A. Screenings. In Billy the Board, people get to earn money while waiting …

LONDON/TORONTO: Stuart Baxter, a former Sony Pictures exec, has joined Entertainment One (eOne) in the role of president of eOne Television International, with Peter Emerson exiting the company. Emerson will work with the company to support the transition through July. …

NEW YORK/LONDON: BSkyB has confirmed that it is in preliminary discussions with 21st Century Fox regarding the potential acquisition of its interests in Sky Deutschland and Sky Italia. 21st Century Fox currently holds a 57-percent stake in Sky Deutschland and …

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