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WASHINGTON, D.C.: DISH Network chief Charlie Ergen and Netflix’s David Hyman were among the media executives testifying in front of U.S. lawmakers today in a hearing on "The Future of Video." The hearing was organized by the House Subcommittee on …

PARIS: Reed MIDEM has appointed Jérôme Delhaye as the new director of its entertainment division, which oversees the company’s television, digital content and music markets. Delhaye fills the post vacated by Anne de Kerckhove in April. In his role, he oversees …

BUDAPEST: Dori Media Distribution is planning to present a mix of scripted series, including New York, and formats such as The Money Pump for buyers at NATPE Budapest.   The prime-time game show The Money Pump, part of the Dori …

NEW YORK: While linear channels across Central and Eastern Europe remain guarded about acquisitions, new business opportunities are opening up for distributors on digital and VOD platforms.   Europe’s economic problems persist, leaving a lack of ad dollars to flow …

BUDAPEST: After being absent from last year’s market in Budapest, Breakthrough Entertainment is gearing up to introduce several new titles for its Eastern and Central European clients across all genres.   “David Rocco’s Amalfi Getaway, the next installment of the …

SYDNEY: News Corporation has offered AUD$1.97 billion ($2.01 billion) to acquire Consolidated Media Holdings, a move that would double its stake in Foxtel. News Ltd, the Australian arm of News Corp., bid to take full control of James Packer’s Consolidated …

BUDAPEST: The trio of titles that Cineflix Rights is touting for NATPE Budapest offers co-viewing experiences for men and women, says Chris Bonney, the CEO of rights at Cineflix Media. He adds that they appeal to a wide target audience, …

BUDAPEST: Novavision-MEG is offering its flagship Pop Corn TV, enhanced with new programs in HD and refreshed graphics, for buyers in Budapest. Novavision-MEG has diversified its activities to include formats and brand-new HD programs. This diversification helps the company “assert …

LONDON: ZenithOptimedia has downgraded its global ad forecast, now expecting growth of 4.3 percent for the year instead of the previously predicted 4.8 percent. The forecast for Western Europe was lowered to 1.5 percent, while Central and Eastern Europe dipped …

NEW YORK: Power and Sonar Entertainment have unveiled new details for the upcoming action/suspense television event Alistair MacLean’s Air Force One is Down, which will star Linda Hamilton. Hamilton will play U.S. President Harriet Rowntree. Also on board the cast …