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LOS ANGELES: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) Studios’ worldwide television operation has named Ian Hogg as senior VP and managing director for the Asia-Pacific territory. Based in Sydney, Hogg will oversee the distribution of MGM film and television properties on a variety of …

WEST PALM BEACH: As ION Life celebrates its second anniversary, the digital network devoted to healthy living has picked up eight new series to be stripped throughout the week. "ION Life’s brand promise to celebrate life’s most positive moments is fulfilled …

LONDON: HIT Entertainment’s new property Little Charley Bear has scored its first broadcast deal, with CBeebies taking on 26 7-minute episodes.  The all-new CGI preschool series, aimed at both boys and girls, is the latest production from HIT Entertainment. The show …

BURBANK: Three pilots have received pickups from ABC Family, which also has a number of original movies and returning original series to offer in its spring/summer schedule.  The one-hour scripted drama Perfect 10, created and written by Holly Sorensen, will …

NEW YORK: NBC took in $206 million from advertising during the Super Bowl last night, a new record for the annual American football event. NBC Universal sold out its ad inventory for the game to 32 advertisers across a range of …

LONDON: Gateway Broadcast Services has ceased operations of its pan-African pay-TV platform GTV, going into liquidation as a result of the financial crisis. Gateway announced Friday that its board of directors had approved a liquidation plan for the company. A statement …

TOKYO: Japanese public broadcaster NHK has relaunched its international channel, broadcasting in English 24 hours a day with the new tagline "Your Eye on Asia." The revamped NHK World TV started broadcasting today. It will feature news bulletins at the …

NEW YORK/SINGAPORE: FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) has been appointed as the official licensing agent for CBS Consumer Products in Asia. The agreement will see FME handling the licensing and merchandising rollout for key CBS-owned brands such as the CSI franchise, Next Top Model, 90210 and Star …

LONDON: BBC Worldwide is building on the success of the hit show Strictly Come Dancing with a range of consumer products due to hit stores this fall. The merchandise plan will be timed to coincide with the launch of the seventh …

SYDNEY: Beyond Distribution has clinched new deals in the Americas, including licensing several titles to Discovery Networks Latin America. Discovery Networks Latin America, which previously picked up Beyond titles such as In Style Celebrity Weddings 2007, Milly Molly and Medical …