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Five Commissions Doc on Cameron, Clegg

May 14, 2010

LONDON: Five is set to air on Monday night a one-hour documentary about the new British PM David Cameron and deputy prime minister Nick Clegg. The fast-turnaround commission, Dave and Nick: Where Did It All Go Right, will feature Five …

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Delisting Procedure Begins for 4Kids

May 14, 2010

NEW YORK: The New York Stock Exchange has begun delisting procedures for 4Kids Entertainment, after the company’s market capitalization fell below $15 million. 4Kids has the right to call for a review of the NYSE decision by a Committee of the Board …

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Scripps Networks Names GM for International Business

May 14, 2010

CINCINNATI: The day-to-day operations of Scripps Networks International will now be managed by Bob Baskerville as general manager of the division, reporting to Greg Moyer. Baskerville was formerly president of Scripps Emerging Networks, leading business strategy, content development and operations …

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AETN Scores European Output Deals

May 14, 2010

NEW YORK: Following a successful MIPTV that included the launch of After Armageddon and America: The Story of the US, AETN International has signed a range of deals with broadcasters across Europe. “We brought over 400 new hours of programs to …

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Law & Order Cancelled, L.A. Spin-Off Ordered

May 14, 2010

UNIVERSAL CITY: NBC’s Law & Order will end its run at the close of its 20th season this month, but the network has renewed Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and has picked up a new spin-off, LOLA (Law & Order: Los …

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New Film Market for Asia

May 14, 2010

CANNES: Singapore will host a new film market in June 2011, featuring screenings of Asian and international movies, conferences, workshops and financing forums, among other elements. ScreenSingapore is positioning itself as a post-Cannes Film Festival platform for international film releases …

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SPORTEL, Vital Communications Part Ways

May 14, 2010

MONACO: SPORTEL and Vital Communications will end their long-standing relationship at the conclusion of SPORTELMonaco this year, with the event organizers taking worldwide sales and marketing functions in-house. David Tomatis, CEO of Monaco Mediax/SPORTEL, said in a statement: "I would …

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Imira Adds to Live-Action Slate

May 14, 2010

BARCELONA: Ahead of the L.A. Screenings, Imira Entertainment has taken on the rights to distribute two live-action properties from ZDF Enterprises in Iberia, Latin America and the U.S. Hispanic market. The Spanish production and distribution firm has taken Dance Academy and the …

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Janson Clinches China Deal on India Doc

May 14, 2010

HARRINGTON PARK: Janson Media has licensed Mystic India: An Incredible Journey of Inspiration to China’s Legend International Company (LIC). The 45-minute film, part of Janson’s Giant Screen Film Collection, was originally filmed for release in IMAX theaters. It tells the story …

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Rainbow Takes 3-D Winx Club to Cannes

May 14, 2010

LORETO: The first 3-D stereoscopic film from Italy’s Rainbow SpA, based on the hit Winx Club series, will be launched to the worldwide theatrical market at the Cannes Film Festival. Winx Club 3D Magical Adventure is the first 3-D stereoscopic film …