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Atlas Media Launches New Theatrical Doc Division

May 23, 2007

NEW YORK, May 23: Non-fiction TV content producer Atlas Media Corp. is launching a new division devoted to the development and production of feature-length theatrical documentary films, with a deal already in place with VOOM HD networks for a film …

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Zone Reality Acquires Reality Series from Eyeworks Touchdown

May 23, 2007

LONDON, May 23: In a deal brokered by Eyeworks Distribution, Zonemedia has acquired two reality series from New Zealand producer Eyeworks Touchdown, Miss Popularity and Treasure Island: Couples At War, for premiere on its Zone Reality feeds throughout Europe, the …

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Nicktoons Animation Festival Deadline Nears

May 22, 2007

NEW YORK, May 22: Animators are being encouraged to submit entries to the Nicktoons Network Animation Festival—which is offering up a $10,000 prize—before the deadline on June 1. The festival, now in its fourth year, celebrates the art of the …

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AETN All Asia Networks Announces New Appointments

May 22, 2007

SINGAPORE, May 22: AETN All Asia Networks (AAAN), the recently launched joint venture of A&E Television Networks and ASTRO All Asia Networks, has named Louis Boswell as general manager, and has also appointed Michele Schofield as the director of content …

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Cartoon Network Appoints New Programming, Acquisitions VP

May 22, 2007

ATLANTA, May 22: Rico Hill, previously with Nickelodeon, has been named the VP of programming and acquisitions for Cartoon Network and its sister channel Boomerang, reporting directly to Bob Higgins, the senior VP of programming and development for Cartoon Network …

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Liberty Global Inks Deal on Japanese Operations

May 22, 2007

NEW YORK/LONDON/TOKYO, May 22: Liberty Global has announced a series of transactions with its Japanese partner, Sumitomo Corporation, that will see the cable MSO Jupiter Telecommunications (J:COM) merging with the thematic channel operator Jupiter TV. Liberty Global and Sumitomo each …

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Viacom Announces India JV

May 22, 2007

MUMBAI/NEW YORK, May 22: Viacom has formed a 50-50 joint venture with India’s TV18 Group that will include the launch of a new Hindi-language general entertainment cable and satellite channel in the lucrative market within the next year. TV18’s other …