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Stuart Shaw Named MD of RLJE International

July 24, 2014

SILVER SPRING: RLJ Entertainment (RLJE), an independent owner, developer, licensee and distributor that owns 64 percent of Agatha Christie Limited, has appointed Stuart Shaw as the managing director of RLJE International. In his new position, which is effective September 1, Shaw will handle the international licensing …

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Jeffrey Katzenberg to Receive National Medal of Arts

July 23, 2014

WASHINGTON, D.C.: DreamWorks Animation's Jeffrey Katzenberg is among those who will be presented with a National Medal of Arts by U.S. President Barack Obama. Awarded by the President, the National Medal of Arts is presented to "individuals or groups who …

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MIP Digital Fronts to Return in 2015

July 23, 2014

PARIS: MIPTV 2015 will play host to the second MIP Digital Fronts, with YouTube returning as a partner for the showcase for original online content, which has been extended to run over three days. The MIP Digital Fronts will take …

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AsiaPac, LatAm to Drive Satellite TV Revenue Increase

July 23, 2014

LONDON: In 2020, satellite TV revenues from 138 countries across the globe will reach almost $100 billion, with notable gains in India and Brazil, among other Asia Pacific and Latin American markets, according to Digital TV Research. According to Digital …

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Broadcast, Cable Networks Show Gains at NBCU

July 22, 2014

NEW YORK: NBCUniversal's second-quarter revenues were stable at $6 billion, as gains in its cable networks and broadcast television segments were offset by lower revenues from its film studio. Cable network revenues rose 2.6 percent to $2.5 billion, with improved …

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Revenue, Profit, Subs Gains at Netflix

July 22, 2014

LOS GATOS: Reporting its second-quarter results, Netflix said it had topped the 50-million subscriber mark worldwide, with revenues rising to $1.3 billion and net profit up to $71 million. The platform recorded 36.24 million total U.S. streaming members at the …

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Olympic TV Channel Receives Support at Summit

July 21, 2014

LAUSANNE: A summit of key IOC executives, sports federation heads and Olympics committee leaders has backed the creation of a year-round Olympic TV channel. The Olympic Summit convened in Lausanne this past weekend to discuss various issues, including a new …

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ICFLIX & PTCL to Launch Joint Streaming Service in Pakistan

July 17, 2014

DUBAI: The online streaming platform ICFLIX has entered into an agreement with PTCL to create a joint streaming service in Pakistan, offering a range of Bollywood and Hollywood content. The deal allows PTCL customers to opt into the ICFLIX streaming …