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LOS ANGELES, January 13: The docudrama Harlem Heights, slated to debut on March 2 on BET, looks at an eclectic group of eight 20-somethings trying to make their way in New York City. Set against the backdrop of the increasingly …

LOS ANGELES, January 13: NATPE has teamed up with a number of media and technology companies to present "What’s Next Tech Premieres," a series at this month’s conference that highlights the latest digital products and services. Each "What’s Next Tech …

LONDON, January 13: CNN International will more than double its British distribution when it rolls out on the DTT network Freeview this week. The global news network is set to reach more than 13.8 million additional households with its Freeview …

ENGLEWOOD/CULVER CITY, January 13: Starz Entertainment has extended its deal for the exclusive pay-TV rights to all Sony Pictures theatrical releases. The previous agreement between the two companies, signed in 2000 and effective with January 2005 releases, was valid through …

BUENOS AIRES, January 13: Guillermo Borensztein has joined Telefe International as a sales executive, working with the Argentinean distributor’s clients in Asia and parts of Eastern Europe. Borensztein will report directly to Michelle Wasserman, the head of international programming sales, …

PARIS, January 13: Paul Johnson is stepping down as the director of the television division at Reed MIDEM, the organizer of MIPTV and MIPCOM, among other events, in the middle of March. Johnson has held the position since April 2003, …

MIAMI, January 13: Telemundo Communications Group has named Javier Maynulet as its chief financial officer, responsible for Telemundo Stations, Telemundo Network, digital business, international distribution and studios. Maynulet will be responsible for overall controllership, strategic and tactical planning and analysis, …

NEW YORK/LONDON, January 13: The shareholders of NDS have given the go-ahead to a plan that sees News Corporation and Permira taking the digital technology company private for $63 per share. All of the issued and outstanding NDS A ordinary …

LONDON, January 13: David Rey has been appointed to the post of chief operating officer for Discovery Networks EMEA, covering Europe, the Middle East and Africa, excluding the U.K. Rey will report to and partner with Arthur Bastings, the executive …

NEW YORK, January 13: While viewership was down for the Golden Globe Awards on NBC this year, the event edged out the return of 24 on FOX and a new episode of Desperate Housewives on ABC in the Sunday night …