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LONDON: Passion Distribution has picked up the 3×1-hour Submarine Patrol, which launches on Channel 5 and will air on the National Geographic Channel in the U.K., from Firelight Productions.  The title has presold into territories such as Africa, Europe and …

TORONTO: Rogers Media is planning comprehensive analysis and coverage on air, online and in print to reflect on the events and aftermath of 9/11. Starting September 7, CityNews will run a three-part series that looks at the stories of two …

LONDON: FremantleMedia has done a number of deals in Asia so far this year, with formats such as The X Factor, Hole in the Wall and Take Me Out continuing to roll out across the region. The X Factor is …

STOCKHOLM: Consumers are spending slightly less time watching scheduled broadcast TV and more time watching streamed on-demand video online, according to Ericsson ConsumerLab’s annual TV & Video Consumer Trend Report. In 2010, 88 percent of respondents said they watched broadcast …

ENGLEWOOD: Starz Entertainment has ended contract renewal negotiations with Netflix after the companies failed to reach a deal to stream new films. Chris Albrecht, Starz’ president and CEO, issued the following statement about the decision: "Starz Entertainment has ended contract …

PARIS: PricewaterhouseCoopers, Viacom International Media Networks and Russian broadcaster Channel One are teaming up at MIPCOM to discuss the future of media, entertainment and broadcasting, on October 3 in the Grand Auditorium of the Palais des Festivals in Cannes. Marcel …

LOS ANGELES: CBS has launched a free iPad app that gives users a unique look at the network’s new fall series, including the dramas Unforgettable, Person of Interest and A Gifted Man as well as the comedies 2 Broke Girls …

NEW YORK: The unscripted series Secret Stash from executive producer Kevin Smith has been given the go-ahead by AMC, which has also greenlit JJK Security, about a family-owned private security company. The 6×1-hour Secret Stash (working title) is executive produced by Smith …

MUNICH: Your Family Entertainment’s pay-TV channel yourfamily has joined the Swiss online platform Zattoo. yourfamily will be part of Zattoo’s new Pay TV package. The channel can also been seen in German-speaking countries through cable, IPTV and DTH platforms. In France, the service …

MIAMI: Univision Network’s fall slate is set to include the return of its hit novelas such as Timeless Love, the series Look Who’s Dancing and the 50th anniversary celebration of Sabado Gigante in 2012, among other highlights. The fall season …