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WASHINGTON, D.C., October 31: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) today announced a new rule that prevents cable platforms from signing exclusivity deals with apartment buildings. The move is intended to help lower cable rates for the nearly 30 percent of …

HONG KONG, October 31: A new report from the Cable & Satellite Broadcasting Association of Asia (CASBAA) and Standard Chartered Bank has found that piracy has cost the pay-TV industry in Asia $1.54 billion in lost revenues, up from $1.13 …

LONDON, October 30: In its efforts to appease the Competition Commission, BSkyB has offered to give up part of the voting rights from its acquisition of a 17.9-percent stake in ITV. The Competition Commission has ruled that the Sky/ITV deal …

LOS ANGELES, October 30: The battle between the Troll Company and DIC Entertainment took a turn for the worse yesterday, with the doll-maker accusing the kids’ content company of “fraudulently” obtaining licensing rights to the Troll brand and then conducting …

LOS ANGELES, October 30: Former Disney and Paramount executive Rich Frank has made a significant investment in the launch of mobile advertising company The Hyperfactory’s new entertainment division. The new division will leverage the power and reach of mobile to …

LONDON, October 30: Entertainment Rights (ER) has teamed up with Digital Stores for the launch of a dedicated U.K. e-commerce store for its key animated properties, including Rupert Bear, Postman Pat, Basil Brush and Jim Jam & Sunny. Digital Stores, …

NEW YORK, October 30: On November 1, Turner Entertainment Networks’ Court TV will begin its rebranding campaign, leading up to the January 1, 2008, relaunch as truTV, which will feature an expanded lineup of original series and the new tagline …

LOS ANGELES, October 30: Debmar-Mercury has acquired the U.S. syndication rights for two of Discovery Communications’ highest-rated series—Deadliest Catch and American Chopper—marking the first time that Discovery has entered into the broadcast syndication market. American Chopper will be made available …

HONG KONG, October 30: Granada International has unveiled a diverse slate of programming, including drama, children’s entertainment, factual and formats, for debut at the Asia Television Forum (ATF) in November. From its drama catalogue, Granada will be offering Murdoch Mysteries, …

SANTA MONICA, October 30: Speed Racer Enterprises has inked a raft of new merchandise licensing agreements for its animated series Speed Racer and Speed Racer: The Next Generation, including electronic toys, footwear and school supplies, among others, to roll out …