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Sundance Channel to Premiere Canadian Mini-Series

February 22, 2008

NEW YORK, February 22: Terminal City, a Canadian ten-part mini-series, will debut on Sundance Channel on March 6 at 9 p.m. The drama/dark comedy tells the story of Katie Sampson, a loving wife and mother. When a mammogram confirms a …

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YTV Releases Report on Canadian Tweens

February 22, 2008

TORONTO, February 22: A new survey on Canadian tweens conducted by DECODE and commissioned by Corus-owned YTV has found that there is a strong link between kids’ involvement in family decisions and their overall level of confidence and optimism. According …

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BSkyB to Appeal ITV Ruling

February 21, 2008

LONDON, February 21: BSkyB has confirmed that it will mount a legal challenge against the findings of the Competition Commission's report on its investment in ITV and the subsequent ruling that it should lower its stake from 17.9 percent to …

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Leopard Scores Worldwide Sales

February 21, 2008

LONDON, February 21: Leopard International has sold six of its programs through volume deals in the U.K. and a number of new territories around the world. In the U.K., Sky Real Lives has picked up seasons three and four of …

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DGA Members Ratify New Contract with the AMPTP

February 21, 2008

LOS ANGELES, February 21: The members of the Directors Guild of America (DGA) have agreed to ratify a new 3-year contract with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) on the terms of wage increases and residuals on …

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Disney Makes New Round of Appointments for EMEA Team

February 21, 2008

LONDON, February 21: Disney Channels Worldwide has announced six key executive appointments to support its expansion plans in Europe, and has also named Simon Amselem to the position of senior VP of channel distribution for the Europe, the Middle East …

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Classic TV Shows Join CBS Audience Network

February 21, 2008

NEW YORK, February 21: Classics from the CBS library, including Star Trek and The Twilight Zone, are being made available online on CBS.com and across the 300 websites that make up the CBS Audience Network. The initial lineup includes full-length …

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SPTI Names Spencer Hunt to Gaming, Digital Role

February 21, 2008

CULVER CITY, February 21: Sony Pictures Television International (SPTI) has appointed Spencer Hunt to the newly-created position of VP of game production and digital product development. Based at SPTI’s headquarters in Culver City, California, he reports to Marie Jacobson, SPTI’s …

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ABC Unveils Series Returns

February 21, 2008

BURBANK, February 21: ABC Entertainment announced that a number of hit shows will return to its schedule this April with original episodes, including Brothers & Sisters, Lost and Desperate Housewives, among others. The freshman comedy Samantha Who? returns to the …

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TENA Bulks Up Creative Services, Original Production Teams

February 21, 2008

HONG KONG, February 21: Turner Entertainment Networks Asia (TENA) has announced three new appointments to its creative services and original production teams. In Hong Kong, Jonny Potter has joined as creative director, responsible for the entire output of creative services …