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NEW YORK: The digital edition of World Screen's February issue for the European Film Market (EFM) is now available.

LUXEMBOURG: RTL Group has decided not to exercise its option to acquire the remaining 49-percent shareholding in BroadbandTV, but rather will explore "all strategic alternatives" for the internet video company.

PARIS: The MIPTV 2017 program will feature a special emphasis on virtual reality (VR), including a keynote address from Rikard Steiber, the president of Viveport at HTC Vive.

SANTA MONICA/MUNICH: Tele München Group (TMG) has acquired a stake in Storied Media Group, with the two planning to explore international co-production opportunities in both film and TV.

TOKYO: Sony Corporation has reported a 112.1 billion yen ($982 million) impairment charge on the goodwill value of its movie segment in the quarter ended December 31, 2016.

BERLIN: Tasja Abel has been hired by Dynamic Television as VP of acquisitions, sales and co-productions, joining the company from ZDF Enterprises (ZDFE).

SEATTLE: Amazon Studios has greenlit a fourth season of the Golden Globe-winning series Mozart in the Jungle.

LONDON/NEW YORK: Double Nickel Entertainment, producer of Clint Eastwood’s Gran Torino, and Sky Vision have entered into an overall scripted TV deal.

SYDNEY: David Pendleton has resigned as the chief operating officer of Australia's ABC, which recently announced the departure of its director of television as well.

LOS ANGELES: FX Productions has shaken up its executive ranks in the Fox Networks Group global programming unit, expanding the responsibilities of Gina Balian.