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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 …

EL SEGUNDO: DirecTV has issued a letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) over its carriage dispute with Fox Networks that accuses the company of running advertisements that are misleading consumers. Fox began running newspaper ads and TV promotions that warn …

LONDON: ITV has secured the free-to-air broadcast rights for the French Open tennis tournament, which were previously held by the BBC. ITV’s first-ever live coverage of the tournament will be broadcast starting in 2012 under a three-year deal. ITV1 will air …

LOS ANGELES: The American Film Market (AFM) is to feature an expanded conference schedule, with a roster of senior executives from companies such as 20th Century Fox, Disney, Entertainment One and Sony Pictures. Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld and …

LOS ANGELES: Spike TV has appointed Alex Eastburg, the co-executive producer of the reality series Car Lot Cowboy, to the role of VP of original series. Eastburg fills the newly created position from the network’s California offices, reporting to Tim …

LOS ANGELES: Osiris Entertainment is gearing up for the American Film Market with a range films in all genres, including Love for All and Circus Maximus. “Our wide variety of fan favorite titles feature top-billed casts and high-quality storytelling—perfect ingredients …

SILVER SPRING: The Military Channel’s new six-part series Triggers: Weapons that Changed the World, hosted by former Army Ranger and Air Force Pararescueman Wil Willis, examines the evolution of firearms. With access to the top firearms collections in the world, …

LONDON: Hulu is bringing a range of popular U.K. TV series, including Spy, to American viewers, offering almost 40 hours of new entertainment and comedy programming via its free ad-supported platform, as well as its subscription service Hulu Plus. Through …