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SINGAPORE: The number of global pay-TV subscribers is expected to reach more than 730 million by the end of 2011, according to new data from ABI Research, with telco-TV services as a key driver of the growth. ABI Research’s new …

PHILADELPHIA: Comcast Corporation has launched Fancast XFINITY TV, a new on-demand online service that provides access to thousands of hours of cable shows, movies and independently produced content free of charge to Comcast customers. Through Fancast XFINITY TV, as a …

UNIVERSAL CITY: The new drama Parenthood is slated to make its debut in NBC’s mid-season schedule on March 1, while The Marriage Ref, a comedy panel show from Jerry Seinfeld, premieres March 14. The Celebrity Apprentice returns in its third …

LOS ANGELES: Nickelodeon has greenlit 26 new episodes of the hit series SpongeBob SquarePants, bringing the total number of episodes to 178. The new episodes will feature the original voice cast, including Tom Kenny as SpongeBob, Bill Fagerbakke as Patrick, …

SINGPORE: WingsMedia, the distribution arm of Shanghai Media Group (SMG), and MyChinaChannel (MCC) have stuck up a partnership to bring a number of Chinese projects to the worldwide market. A co-production deal has been signed for two infotainment programs: China …

LOS ANGELES: Hallmark Channel will launch in a high-definition format on February 1. The new HD format will offer an enhanced viewing opportunity for Hallmark Channel original movies, presentations from the Hallmark Hall of Fame library, specials, acquired series and …

TORONTO: Global Television’s prime-time schedule for 2010 will feature, among other series, the Mark Burnett-produced Shark Tank, making its debut on January 8. The 35th annual People’s Choice Awards starts things off on January 6. 24 returns in its eighth …

TORONTO: SPACE has announced the exclusive Canadian acquisition of the second season of Stargate Universe (SGU), produced and distributed by MGM Worldwide Television Distribution. The 20 all-new hour-long episodes are slated for the fall 2010 schedule. After the episodes air, …

LONDON/ISTANBUL: Universal Networks International is launching Universal Channel on the D-Smart platform in Turkey. Universal Channel will premiere a range of series such as Law & Order, House, Flashpoint, The Office, 30 Rock and Flipping Out. The channel also features …

BURBANK: The long-running ABC daytime dramas All My Children and One Life to Live have been added to the ABC.com online video player. The five most recent episodes of each will be available in the player, with the current broadcasts …