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SYDNEY: Both Network Ten and Seven Network have welcomed the decision handed down by the Supreme Court of New South Wales that says programmer John Stephens still has a valid contract with Ten, though he is not to be restrained from working for Seven. Stephens previously announced he was leaving …

MUMBAI: Mukesh Ambani's Indian conglomerate Reliance Industries has said it will acquire a majority stake in Network18—which counts Viacom and CNN among its local partners—for about $680 million. The deal will be conducted through the Reliance subsidiary Independent Media Trust (IMT). Once completed, IMT will own around 78 percent of …

SINGAPORE: Scripps Networks Interactive has kicked off Food Hero, a talent search meant to track down the new faces of Asian Food Channel and Food Network in Asia. The four-month-long campaign allows Asia-based participants between the ages of 18 and 35 to submit audition videos through the Food Hero website …

SINGAPORE: Clozette TV is a first-of-its-kind IPTV channel set to go live in Singapore this September, formed through a partnership between Brand New Media and the social networking and shopping portal Clozette. Clozette TV is a channel that features fashion and beauty content that is produced locally and also sourced …

TOKYO: Following on its acquisition of Hulu's operations in Japan, Nippon TV has formed a new digital division, Cyber Business Strategy (CBS), to integrate its TV and Internet businesses. CBS is being led by Hiroyuki Oho, currently the chairman of Hulu Japan and divisional president of CBS. The new unit …

PRAGUE: GMA Worldwide is making its first outing to NATPE Europe and is expecting the market to be “exceedingly fruitful,” according to VP Roxanne Barcelona. “GMA Worldwide’s penetration in Central and Eastern Europe is still in its infancy,” she says. “We have barely scratched the surface of what we can …

SINGAPORE/PARIS/LOS ANGELES: Sony Pictures Television Networks, Asia has committed to new seasons of Hollywood News Feed and Zoom In, a pair of weekly series from Prime Entertainment Group. Hollywood News Feed is an entertainment show focused on the world of celebrities. Zoom In takes a look at the production of …

BEVERLY HILLS/SHANGHAI: Relativity Media has entered into a joint partnership with Jiangsu Broadcasting Corp. (JSBC) to develop, co-finance, co-produce and distribute film and TV content. As part of the partnership, JSBC will make an equity investment in Relativity. The two companies will develop, produce and distribute new film and TV …

BEIJING: The Chinese Internet TV company Youku Tudou is set to release more than 20 new programs, including reality shows, talk shows and drama series, produced by its in-house production unit. Youku Tudou has been focusing on increasing its investment in in-house productions as of late. The new content, which …

SINGAPORE: Multi Channels Asia (MCA) has been appointed by Stingray Digital to drive expansion of the multiplatform music service provider's offerings across the Asia-Pacific region. Stingray Digital houses such commercial entities as the digital music and video services Galaxie, Music Choice International, Concert TV and The KARAOKE Channel. The company …