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LONDON: Sky has acquired 110 hours of Who Wants to be a Millionaire? for its game show network Challenge in a deal with Sony Pictures Television’s 2waytraffic, which also sold the Irish, Canadian and U.S. versions of Dragons’ Den to …

ATLANTA: The Cartoon Network megahit franchise Ben 10 is being developed into a live-action theatrical feature film by Joel Silver and Silver Pictures. The deal grants Silver and his production company the exclusive rights to develop and package the property …

NEW YORK: Despite the proliferation of Internet and mobile devices for accessing video content, overall traditional TV viewership increased by 22 minutes per month per person over last year, reports Nielsen in its latest Cross Platform Report. The TV set is still …

NEW YORK/ENGLEWOOD: The wellness and lifestyle network Veria TV has been added to the HD channel lineup of DISH Network. Veria joins DISH Network’s America’s Top 250 package. The channel is devoted to showcasing programming that promotes the benefits of living …

BANFF: The Banff World Media Festival has presented its Rockies Grand Prizes, along with honoring this year’s Special Achievement Award winners. The Grand Prize for best in documentary went to Sergio, produced for HBO. The best in kids and animation …

BANFF: TÉLÉTOON is set to air a French-language version of the medieval-themed game show Splatalot, acquired in a deal with Distribution360. The series, geared toward kids 8 to 12, features a larger-than-life obstacle course with teen contestants battling against costumed …

PREMIUM: As the CEO of the Nova Broadcasting Group, Svetlana Vassileva oversees the second-largest channel in Bulgaria, Nova TV, as well as the Diema bouquet.     What age groups do you target?   Nova TV, as all the commercial …

NEW YORK: RHI Entertainment has appointed Andrew Hines as executive VP and chief financial officer, responsible for directing all aspects of financial management and accounting. Hines was most recently the executive VP and CFO at World Color. Prior to that, …

MEXICO CITY: A mix of dramas, comedies, thrillers and more are part of TV Azteca’s DISCOP highlights, led by the title Cielo Rojo. The 120×1-hour Cielo Rojo tells the story of a couple who seem to be meant for each …

LOS ANGELES/TORONTO: Doug Smith is to take on the role of VP and general sales manager for CBS Studios International in Canada, succeeding 25-year CBS veteran Bruce Swanson. Smith will be based in the Toronto office, and will lead the …