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SYDNEY, February 2: The launch of NBC Universal International Television Distribution’s Heroes on Seven Network this week delivered a whopping 57-percent share with 2.1 million viewers, the broadcaster’s highest audience for a drama debut since Lost premiered two years ago. …

NEW YORK, February 2: TV Land will premiere the second season of its one-on-one comedy forum Sit Down Comedy with David Steinberg online on its website on February 19, two days before its television launch. The premiere will air on …

LOS ANGELES, February 2: PorchLight Entertainment has picked up the North American television rights and all international distribution rights to the feature film The Ultimate Gift. The film will be released by FOXFAITH—Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment’s distribution label for …

NEW YORK, February 2: NBC Universal Digital Distribution has promoted executives Michael Bonner, Salil Dalvi, and Ron Lamprecht to spearhead three newly created groups within the division: digital platforms, wireless platforms and digital sales, effective immediately. Michael Bonner, former VP …

LONDON, February 2: Jackie Ferguson has been tapped as the head of U.K. licensing for Entertainment Rights. Ferguson joins ER with more than 20 years in the global media industry working across various platforms including publishing, games, toys and food. …

TORONTO, February 2: 9 Story Entertainment has named former Teletoon executive Madeleine Lévesque to the newly created position of executive VP of content development. In her new role, Lévesque will acquire new entertainment properties and lead the development effort for …

MEXICO CITY, February 2: Castalia Communications has expanded its executive team, appointing Gianfranco Arfinengo as director for Mexico and Central America. Arfinengo will be responsible for distribution, advertising sales and marketing for the region, reporting to Marc Olivier, the VP …

LUXEMBOURG, February 2: RTL Group today confirmed speculation that it is offloading its 33-percent interest in Portuguese media outfit Grupo Media Capital to Grupo Prisa for 206 million euros in cash. Prisa, which currently owns 33 percent of Media Capital, …

NEW YORK, February 2: YouTube was today told to remove about 100,000 clips of content from Viacom-owned networks, after the two companies failed to reach a deal. According to Viacom, these clips have generated about 1.2 billion video streams. "After …

ATLANTA, February 1: Angie Dickinson, Dennis Hopper, Cloris Leachman, Quincy Jones, Edward Norton and John Turturro are among those slated to appear in Brando, the two-part documentary from Turner Classic Movies that will air May 1 and May 2. Also …