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SINGAPORE/HONG KONG: Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP) and Novus Media Solutions, a Singapore-based custom publishing specialist, have partnered to relaunch the award-winning Discovery Channel Magazine in the Asia Pacific beginning today. The magazine, which will be published monthly, has a new …

STOCKHOLM: Viasat Broadcasting has signed a five-year exclusive agreement with Russia’s CTC Media to distribute the international version of the CTC channel in the Baltic territories. CTC-International will be made available from today to Viasat subscribers in Estonia, Latvia and …

LONDON: CNN International is expanding its business programming portfolio with the November 7 launch of Global Exchange, a new prime-time show that airs live from Abu Dhabi. Airing Sunday to Thursday, Global Exchange will report, analyze and interpret the factors …

HONG KONG: In January 2012, Cartoon Network Asia Pacific will begin rolling out an HD feed for the region, starting in Southeast Asian markets. Rolling out initially in Southeast Asia, Cartoon Network HD will feature original and locally acquired fare. The …

TORONTO: CCI Entertainment has produced a slate of interactive eBook apps, created in association with PadWorx Studios, for the preschool TV series Harry and His Bucket Full of Dinosaurs, expected for a fall 2011 launch in the Apple App Store …

HONG KONG: FOX International Channels is set to roll out FOX Movies Premium in Asia in January 2012 delivering blockbuster features, series and mini-series, documentaries and special events, with the linear service to be accompanied by an authenticated online player …

LOS ANGELES: The American Film Market (AFM) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) are collaborating on the second annual Hong Kong Day at the 2011 AFM on November 3, with a day-long series of events emphasizing co-productions. The …

SINGAPORE: Sony Pictures Television Networks, Asia’s Korean entertainment network ONE is set to launch on SingTel’s mio TV platform on November 1. This is the channel’s first carriage deal with an IPTV platform. Available for subscription in the Jingxuan pack, ONE delivers Korean …

NEW YORK: A video of the Q&A session featuring Anne Sweeney, the co-chairman of Disney Media Networks and president of the Disney/ABC Television Group, and World Screen’s Anna Carugati that took place at MIPCOM following Sweeney’s keynote speech is now …

SAN FRANCISCO: YouTube is to launch 100 new original channels, with partners such as FremantleMedia, Electus and Lionsgate on board. FremantleMedia is to launch an original channel focused on pets and animals. Electus will roll out three, on pop culture, …