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TORONTO, May 6: For the first time, Canwest Broadcasting and NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution have inked a licensing deal for new and returning product ahead of the L.A. Screenings, including Knight Rider, My Own Worst Enemy and Kath and …

TORONTO, May 6: Family Channel will debut the music-filled Disney Channel original movie Camp Rock on its on-demand service prior to the debut on its linear service, along with a sneak peek of the first installment of the Disney Channel …

REDMOND, May 6: Microsoft Corporation’s digital entertainment brand Zune is adding new software features and content, including downloads of television shows from MTV Networks and Turner Broadcasting, to its online store, music community and Zune Pass monthly subscription service. Zune …

NEW YORK, May 6: The Nielsen Company has confirmed that the 24-hour Spanish-language network V-me is now available in 50 percent—6 million—of all U.S. Hispanic TV homes. V-me’s original, first-run, exclusive programming includes prime-time drama, music, sports, current affairs and …

PARIS, May 6: First-quarter revenues at M6 dropped 3.3 percent to 327.3 million euros, with a small fall in ad revenues to 165 million euros. While ad revenues were down, non-advertising revenues, from digital channels, diversification and audiovisual rights, gained …

UNIVERSAL CITY, May 6: Belgian broadcaster Vlaamse Media Maatschappij (VMMa) has reached a multi-year licensing agreement with NBC Universal International Television Distribution for the exclusive free-TV rights in Flemish-speaking Belgium to its current and upcoming feature films. The agreement also …

CHICAGO, May 6: Playboy Enterprises has recorded a Q1 loss of $3.1 million, versus the $1.5 million profit in the year-ago period, on revenues of $78.5 million. Playboy posted an 8-percent drop in revenues as a result of “structural and …

LONDON, May 6: ITV1’s broadcast of Power’s $30-million two-part disaster mini-series Flood on Sunday and Monday achieved strong viewing figures, ranking as the number one program for both nights. The first part of the mini-series, which aired on Sunday, May …

BUENOS AIRES, May 6: Dori Media Group (DMG) has entered into a five-year output deal with Grupo Televisa worth about $7.2 million, with contractual options expected to increase the value of the agreement to $9.5 million. The deal covers broadcasting …

LOS ANGELES, May 6: PorchLight Home Entertainment (PHE) has taken on the U.S. DVD distribution rights to Animalia, based on the illustrated children’s alphabet book by Graeme Base. Animalia is currently airing on Animania HD and PBS in the U.S., …