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V-me Signs On for Pangea Day Event

April 29, 2008

NEW YORK, April 29: On May 10, U.S. Hispanic network V-me will join a lineup of broadcasters that include BSkyB in the U.K. and STAR TV in Asia in airing Pangea Day, a live four-hour global event showcasing short films …

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FME to Represent New Fashion Property from Hello Kitty Creator

April 29, 2008

NEW YORK, April 29: FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) has acquired the exclusive representation rights from Crown Creative to the Japanese fashion property Rebecca Bonbon, created by Yuko Shimizu, the designer of Hello Kitty. Launched in Japan in 2005 by Crown Creative, …

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PorchLight Announces Post-MIPTV Deals

April 29, 2008

LOS ANGELES, April 29: PorchLight Entertainment wrapped a host of international deals at MIPTV, across its kids’ and movie slates. Farm Kids and Animalia were sold to Rainbow's HD VOOM networks, while Four Eyes and My Goldfish Is Evil were …

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Verizon, Vodafone to Simulcast Madonna Performance

April 29, 2008

BASKING RIDGE/NEWBURY, April 29: Verizon Wireless and Vodafone are set to deliver the first-ever live global mobile simulcast, featuring performances from Madonna’s show at the Roseland Ballroom in New York City. On April 30 at 10 p.m. (May 1 at …

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LATV Strikes Affiliation Deal With Tribune Broadcasting

April 29, 2008

LOS ANGELES, April 29: The Hispanic-targeted bilingual music and entertainment channel LATV has added three stations from Tribune Broadcasting in New York, Chicago and Dallas as digital multicast affiliates, bringing its total reach to 32 million households in the U.S. …

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Profit Up 14 Percent at CBS Corp.

April 29, 2008

NEW YORK, April 29: CBS Corporation’s first quarter profit gained 14 percent to $244 million on stable revenues of $3.65 billion. "The solid financial performance of CBS Corporation, in spite of a challenging economic environment, demonstrates the enduring strength of …

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Select Stephen J. Cannell Programs Available on iTunes

April 29, 2008

LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK, April 29: A selection of programs from the Stephen J. Cannell catalogue, including 21 Jump Street and Silk Stalkings, are now available on iTunes. Stephen J. Cannell Productions teamed up with New Video to bring digital versions …

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Airey Exits ITV for Post at RTL

April 29, 2008

LONDON, April 29: After less than a year in her role as the managing director of global content at ITV, Dawn Airey is leaving the commercial broadcaster to take up a senior post at the RTL Group that includes serving …

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Season Two for Yo Gabba Gabba!

April 29, 2008

NEW YORK, April 29: Production is set to begin on May 12 for a second season of the hit live-action preschool series Yo Gabba Gabba!, which is slated to premiere on Nick Jr. in the fall. Meanwhile, musical guests The …