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MONTREAL: The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) is launching an application for the iPhone that allows free, full viewing of hundreds of documentaries, animated films and trailers streamed over WiFi, 3G and EDGE wireless networks. The iPhone application allows users …

  TORONTO: Shaftesbury’s Life with Derek and Breakthrough’s Less Than Kind were among the winners at the second part of the 24th Annual Gemini Awards last night, which honored achievements in the children’s and youth, comedy, drama and variety categories. …

BURBANK: Cookie Jar Group has been named exclusive global licensing agent and developer of kids’ programming for the Harlem Globetrotters, with plans to bring the brand back to TV for the first time in 30 years. Cookie Jar Group’s licensing division, Copyright …

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The new NFL Players YouTube channel will feature exclusive behind-the-scenes footage of some of football’s biggest stars through a wide array of content, including player-generated videos and original programming produced by NFL Players.  The service, at YouTube.com/NFLPlayers, allows subscribers to view …

WASHINGTON, D.C.: National Geographic Channel U.S. (NGC) and National Geographic Channels International (NGCI) are rolling out their first-ever global tagline, "Live Curious," and brand campaign, beginning November 15 and extending to 166 countries in 34 languages. The new campaign will …

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Great Migrations is a new global initiative from National Geographic Society and National Geographic Channels that includes a seven-hour series due for a 2010 broadcast, as well features in Nat Geo magazines, books, digital content, consumer products and more. …

SYDNEY: Two new sales have been firmed up by Beyond Distribution for the second season of Milly, Molly, following the official launch at MIP Junior.    French broadcaster Canal+ and YLE in Finland have both picked up the 15-minute version …

ENGLEWOOD: Starz Entertainment is to launch five additional HD channels, rolling them out in phases beginning early to mid-2010.  Starz In Black HD and Starz Cinema HD will round out the complete Starz channel lineup in high definition. IndiePlex HD …

LOS ANGELES: Canada’s YTV has picked up a further 23 episodes from season one of Toei Animation’s Pretty Cure.  The 49×30-minute series follows two young girl best friends: Natalie, an outstanding athlete and Hannah, who is on the honor roll. …

LOS ANGELES: From Reveille, the producers of The Biggest Loser, comes a new series for NBC that features fitness and wellness expert Jillian Michaels as she helps inspire families to live healthier lives.  Losing It with Jillian will focus on a …