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BabyFirst Rolls Out in Turkey

April 10, 2008

LOS ANGELES, April 10: BabyFirst, a 24/7 commercial-free channel for babies, toddlers and their parents, has launched in Turkey via satellite provider Digiturk, reaching 2 million subscribers. The channel’s most recent rollout follows partnerships secured with terrestrial and satellite operators …

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The History Channel Launches in Central Europe

April 10, 2008

NEW YORK/LONDON, April 10: The History Channel makes its debut in Central Europe, with both standard-definition and HD services of the network rolling out in Poland and Hungary. In Poland, the standard-definition service of The History Channel is available from …

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UTV to Make Movie Channel Content Available on DVD

April 10, 2008

NEW DELHI, April 10: UTV Entertainment Television will release a selection of films on DVD that have aired on its World Movies channel in India, beginning in May. With more than 500 titles in its library, UTV’s World Movies channel …

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Granada Sells Formats into Spain

April 10, 2008

LONDON, April 10: Granada International has licensed three of its entertainment formats to broadcasters in Spain, including Help…I’m A Teen Mum. Magnolia is making a Spanish version of Help…I’m A Teen Mum for Cuatro. The show, which watches a professional …

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CBS Appoints Asia Pacific Exec

April 10, 2008

CANNES, April 10: Stephen White has been named the VP and managing director of Asia Pacific for CBS Paramount International Television, based in Sydney. White will report to Barry Chamberlain, the senior VP of sales for the division, which is …

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ZDF Enterprises Racks Up Record MIPTV Sales

April 10, 2008

CANNES, April 10: Germany’s ZDF Enterprises has inked a raft of international sales at MIPTV, spanning kids’ programming, documentaries, crime series and TV movies. In the kids’ category, following its recent sale to Nickelodeon in the U.S., the live-action series …

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Fireworks International Names New SVP

April 10, 2008

LONDON, April 10: Fireworks International has appointed Melissa Wohl as its senior VP, based in Los Angeles. With the new appointment, Fireworks International, the television distribution arm of ContentFilm, takes responsibility for the U.S. and international television sales of the …

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Southern Star Closes Package Deal in Czech Republic

April 10, 2008

SYDNEY, April 10: Southern Star International has sold a package of 21 titles to TV Barrandov in the Czech Republic, including the hit Wire In The Blood. The package also includes the dramas All Saints and Two Twisted, as well …

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SPE Networks—Asia Ups Exec

April 10, 2008

SINGAPORE, April 10: SPE Networks—Asia has promoted Ang Hui Keng to senior VP of channels management and finance. Keng joined SPE Networks—Asia 10 years ago, when its parent company, Sony Pictures Entertainment, started the office in Singapore as the regional …

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BBC Worldwide Enters Co-Production Deal with Greek Broadcaster

April 10, 2008

LONDON, April 10: BBC Worldwide has struck a deal with Greek broadcaster SKAI Television that will see three titles delivered between 2009 and 2011. The religious-themed co-production Bible will be a six-part series featuring the most important and iconic Bible …