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NEW YORK: At its Upfront presentation, Oxygen Media announced plans to add a second night of original programming to its schedule, as well as the extension of the Tori & Dean franchise with a TV movie, couples-themed makeover show and a …

BUENOS AIRES: Telefe International shored up a slew of deals at MIPTV for titles from across its portfolio, including signing several agreements with Asian clients for its telenovelas. The company closed a deal in the Philippines for The Successful Mr. and …

LONDON: BabyTV is increasing its presence in Eastern Europe, with a launch on Volia in Ukraine. The channel, a commercial-free offering for infants, toddlers and parents, had recent launches on Comstar-Ukraine and AB Ukraine, as well as on National Cable …

MEXICO CITY: This May, Chilevision is slated to air TV Azteca’s new telenovela Love Me Again (Vuelveme a Querer). Launched at the recent MIPTV, Love Me Again follows a young equestrian champion who meets a powerful businessman and falls in …

DALLAS: The number of people subscribing to TV services worldwide will top 1.4 billion by 2013, Parks Associates forecasts, with prime-time catch-up services seen as key for platforms in gaining and retaining customers. Broadband households in Europe and the U.S. consistently …

LOS ANGELES: Tony Aronovitz has been upped to the role of manager for IFTA Collections, supervising all aspects of U.S. and international royalty collections. His tasks will include customer service and marketing, along with responsibility for maintaining relationships with foreign …

MONTE CARLO: A total of 20 comedies and 31 dramas from 22 countries have been nominated for Golden Nymph awards at the 49th Annual Monte Carlo Television Festival. The Festival is scheduled for June 7 to 11, wrapping with the Golden Nymph …

LONDON: Warner Bros. Consumer Products and Sony Pictures Consumer Products are among the latest companies to sign up as exhibitors at Brand Licensing Europe, set for September 30 to October 1 at Olympia’s Grand Hall in London. The organizers of the annual …

MUNICH: A new screen adaptation of the life of Empress Elisabeth of Austria, known as Sisi, is under way for ZDF, ORF and RAI, with a budget of about 11 million euros. The story of the Empress is being filmed …

WINNIPEG: Canwest Global Communications Corp. has secured another week to make a $30.4 million payment related to outstanding 8 percent senior subordinated notes. Canwest now has till April 21 to make the payment, after missing both its March 15 and April 14 …