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Sullivan Heads to MIPCOM With New Offerings

October 3, 2007

TORONTO, October 3: Sullivan Entertainment’s slate for MIPCOM is highlighted by three new offerings: Anne of Green Gables: A New Beginning, the latest installment of its popular Anne of Green Gables trilogy, the dark comedy Male Fantasy and the feature …

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4Kids to Program CW Kids’ Block

October 3, 2007

NEW YORK, October 3: The CW is axing the Kids’ WB! Saturday morning offering beginning in the 2008-2009 season, handing over responsibility for the block to 4Kids Entertainment. The deal with 4Kids is valid for five years, beginning in 2008, …

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Danovitz Tapped for TiVo International Operations

October 3, 2007

ALVISO, October 3: TiVo Inc. has promoted Joshua Danovitz to VP and general manager of its international businesses. Danovitz joined the company in 2004 as the general manager of TiVo International, developing the company’s overseas strategy and creating cross-border partnerships. …

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New Natural Wellness Channel Launches on DISH Network

October 3, 2007

ARLINGTON, October 3: Veria TV, a television channel dedicated to natural wellness and covering topics such as alternative medicine and holistic health, has launched on the DISH Network. Veria TV, airing in high definition 24 hours a day, seven days …

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Cartoon Network Ups Davidson

October 3, 2007

ATLANTA, October 3: Jennifer Davidson has been promoted to the position of senior VP of programming and scheduling at Cartoon Network from her previous role as VP of marketing, ad trade, consumer products trade and strategic operations for Cartoon Network …

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AFM to Host 522 Film Screenings

October 3, 2007

LOS ANGELES, October 3: A total of 522 feature films, including 106 industry world premieres and 364 market premieres, representing 34 different languages, will be screened at the 28th American Film Market, set to take place October 31 to November …

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Endemol Sets Up New Middle East Operation

October 3, 2007

HILVERSUM, October 3: Endemol International has unveiled plans to set up a new company in the Middle East, to be headed up by managing director Ziad Kebbi and creative director Dany Karam. Scheduled to officially open for business in November, …

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C4I, Superchannel Strike Pay-TV Agreement

October 2, 2007

LONDON, October 2: The Canadian pay-TV network Superchannel, slated to launch this fall, has acquired a range of programming from Channel 4 International. As part of the agreement, Superchannel will present a range of Channel 4 drama and comedy series, …

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Breakthrough Animation Celebrates Five-Year Anniversary

October 2, 2007

TORONTO, October 2: Canada’s Breakthrough Animation is celebrating its fifth anniversary at MIPCOM, where it will be showcasing properties such as Atomic Betty and Captain Flamingo, which have now sold in more than 100 countries. Since its inception, Breakthrough Animation …