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ENGLEWOOD: DISH Network has expanded its lineup of HD channels with the addition of nine new networks, bringing its total count to more than 160 high-definition offerings. Joining the DISH roster are Fox Soccer Channel HD, Sportsman HD, Hallmark Channel HD, …

NEW YORK: Net profit at Viacom increased from the year-ago’s $173 million to $694 million in the fourth quarter, on revenues that were down 3 percent to $4.1 billion. The Media Networks revenues fell 6 percent to $2.33 billion, with a …

LOS ANGELES: The new half-hour special The SPINdustry, set to air on E! on February 21 at 10:30 p.m., follows the fast-paced world of those who work in public relations in the entertainment industry. The special centers on the group …

SÃO PAULO: Globo TV International has sold the telenovela India: A Love Story to 90 percent of the Americas, including Canada and Argentina. Channels in territories such as Ecuador, Chile, Peru, Bolivia, apart from Canada and the U.S., have already …

SILVER SPRING: In the new Investigation Discovery series True Crime with Aphrodite Jones, journalist and author Aphrodite Jones conducts her own investigations into some of the most infamous court cases in American history to examine the truth behind what drives …

FRANKLIN: Big Idea Entertainment has secured a multi-production deal with Entrenched to collaborate on new VeggieTales content, including DVDs. The animation will be completed by Entrenched’s sister-company Hawaii Animation Studios (HAS), which was co-developed by Dan Krech, Jeff Bell, Joe …

SANTA MONICA: Independent studio Lionsgate increased its third-quarter revenues by 15 percent to $371.8 million, narrowing its loss in the period from last year’s $97.8 million to $65.3 million. The revenue increase was primarily attributed to improved TV production revenues …

NEW YORK: CR Entertainment has sold the second season of the hit RTÉ series Aisling’s Diary to Swedish broadcaster SVT. The second season, titled Aisling’s Summer Diary, was commissioned by RTÉ following a strong run from season one in 2008. …

LONDON: Coolabi has named King Rollo Films as its animation partner for the 52×11-minute Poppy Cat series. The show is based on the world of Poppy Cat, a character created by Lara Jones in a series of books that have …

SILVER SPRING: Discovery Communications reported a 7-percent increase in its fourth-quarter revenues to $964 million, led by gains at its international networks. In the quarter, revenues at the international networks jumped 22 percent to $358 million, while the U.S. networks …