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UNIVERSAL CITY, March 15: David Blair Epstein has been named VP of digital strategy at NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution. In his new position, Epstein will be based in New York City, and is responsible for expanding all digital endeavors …

LUXEMBOURG, March 15: Markus Tellenbach has stepped down from the board of directors at SBS Broadcasting, about 15 months since exiting the CEO position for “personal health reasons.” SBS has been led by Patrick Tillieux, COO and acting CEO, since …

LONDON, March 15: At an event in London today, the nominees were announced for the upcoming 47th edition of the Rose d’Or Festival, set for May 5 to 9 in Lucerne. This is the festival’s first year under its new …

LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK, March 15: NBC Universal Digital Studios will produce an original broadband series for premiere on Break.com, an online entertainment channel for men, in the second quarter of this year. The working title of the ad-supported series is …

HONG KONG, March 15: STAR has launched two of its Indian entertainment channels, Star One and Vijay, exclusively on the now TV platform in Hong Kong. Starting from today, Star One and Vijay will be available on channels 797 and …

NEW YORK, March 15: Blue’s Clues co-creator Angela C. Santomero and former Nickelodeon executive Samantha Freeman have established Out of the Blue Enterprises, a new kids’ content company that already has a deal with PBS KIDS for Super Why!, launching …

LONDON, March 15: Campus Ladies, a comedic scripted series from the female-targeted Oxygen network in the U.S., will launch on the LIVING channel in the U.K. this April. Currently in its second season on Oxygen, the series is executive produced …

LONDON, March 15: 3DD Productions has completed production on a special tribute to Judy Garland featuring recording artist Rufus Wainwright. The special, titled Rufus Wainwright sings Judy Garland—Live at the London Palladium, has already been pre-sold to Channel 4 in …

LONDON, March 14: Buena Vista International Television has closed a multi-year VOD movie rental deal with Germany’s T-Com, the online video on demand offering from Deutsche Telekom. Effective immediately, customers will be able to access Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead …

NEW YORK, March 14: NBC Universal’s Bravo channel has acquired TelevisionWithoutPity.com, a web destination for TV fans that includes episode recaps and chat forums for hit shows. The acquisition builds Bravo’s digital portfolio, which includes BravoTV.com and the TRIO suite …