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WARSAW: SPI International/FilmBox Channels Group has secured a multiyear, multi-satellite agreement with Eutelsat Americas to distribute several HD channels and one Ultra HD channel across the Americas.

STAMFORD: WWE has named Sal Siino to the post of senior VP of global content distribution and business development.

LONDON: The new 360-degree video and VR content and creator platform Blend Media has made two new executive hires, tapping executives from Endemol Shine and Jukin Media.

SYDNEY: SKY and BBC Worldwide Australia & New Zealand (ANZ) have extended their channel-carriage partnership.

PREMIUM: John Morayniss, the CEO of Entertainment One (eOne) Television, tells World Screen Newsflash that he is a firm believer in the power of partnerships, whether co-financing series with international partners or investing in production companies.

SYDNEY: Channel Seven is beginning production on three local programs for prime time, including two original formats.

SYDNEY: The Australian television body ThinkTV has provided, for the first time ever, a figure that captures all the ad revenue spent by advertisers and their agencies on commercial TV.

PREMIUM: Maria Kyriacou, the president of international at ITV Studios, tells World Screen Newsflash about the growth of the company, her approach to high-end drama and further opportunities for expansion.

SYDNEY: Australia's Network Ten is expecting an EBITDA loss of up to A$5 million ($3.8 million) for the half-year, blaming a weak ad market and calling for the reduction of license fees.

NEW YORK: AMC Networks International (AMCNI) has secured several distribution deals that will see its channels launch with pay-TV operators in Latin America, Europe and beyond.