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MEVASSERT ZION, May 29: Armoza Formats has closed ten new post-MIPTV deals for the factual game show The Bubble, including in Norway, the U.K. and Australia. During the market, the format was also optioned in the U.S., Canada, France, the …

SINGAPORE, May 29: Singaporean pay-TV operator StarHub will offer its customers a refreshed packaging format that includes the addition of a new Basic Group—Lifestyle—along with a new tier—Basic Upsize—and four new channels. The new Lifestyle Basic Group, rolling out tomorrow, …

LONDON, May 29: The BBC Trust has released the results of its review of bbc.co.uk, calling it an “excellent service” but noting that “tighter management” controls are needed as a result of “poor financial accountability.” BBC Trust praised bbc.co.uk for …

LONDON, May 29: Virgin1 has commissioned ITV Productions to create a set of documentaries for its new & Proud series, featuring extraordinary characters and their lifestyles. The six hour-long shows will air as part of Virgin1’s prime-time schedule of original …

ALVISO, May 29: First-quarter profit at TiVo jumped from last year’s $835,000 to $3.6 million, on revenues of $54.9 million. "This quarter was about improving our financial profile by managing our subscription acquisition costs, making progress on our key growth …

LONDON, May 29: Building on the success of Five’s Rough Guide To… series, the new 4×1-hour program Rough Guide To Ultimate Escapes will feature celebrity presenters in pursuit of a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Produced by Lion Television, Rough Guide To Ultimate …

ISMANING, May 29: EM.Sport Media today announced a deal to sell its EM.Entertainment kids’ content business to Belgium’s Studio100 for an initial price of 41 million euros. The sale of the children’s programming arm has been in the works since …

TORONTO, May 29: Canada’s 9 Story Entertainment has named The Licensing Shop as its exclusive worldwide (excluding Germany) licensing and merchandising representative, as part of the its new strategy to extend the reach of its proprietary entertainment brands. The first …

MILAN, May 29: On July 1, Disney Channel Italy will expand its reach in the country, debuting on pay digital terrestrial television (DTT) as part of the new Mediaset Premium Gallery offer. This new deal reflects the company’s global strategy …

PHILADELPHIA, May 29: PBS KIDS Sprout is set to launch Summer Fun Fridays, featuring two Sprout mini-series in a double-feature matinee every Friday from noon to 3 p.m. from June 20 through August 29. Making its world premiere in the …