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PARIS: Novovision, previously known as Novavision, has named Diane Imbault-Huart as the new head of development for programs and formats for French channels. In her new role, Imbault-Huart will be responsible for increasing the company’s presence in France. With more than two decades of experience in French television, she previously …

LONDON: BT Vision has firmed up new broadcast deals with the top tier football leagues in Italy, France, Brazil and the U.S., after having purchased the English Premier League rights this summer.  BT’s new deals with Serie A in Italy, Ligue 1 in France, Brasileirão in Brazil and the U.S.’s MLS. …

ROME: Sky Italia has set the launch date for its Sky Arte HD channel, which is dedicated exclusively to art, for November 1.  Sky Arte HD will be the first channel in Italy dedicated 100 percent to arts, covering painting, sculpture, architecture, literature, music, theater and design, photography and ancient …

SANTA MONICA: A mini-series and two crime series are among the highlights of the current Red Arrow International slate. Inspired by William Boyd’s bestselling book, Restless is an event thriller that portrays the British Secret Service operations in America during the Second World War. The mini-series is scheduled to air …

PREMIUM: The Indian Grand Prix race, which took place near New Delhi, attracted some of the biggest audiences of the day on Sunday, October 28, in major markets—despite a mid-morning time slot on European channels. The pulling power of Formula 1 in Europe was on display again on Sunday October 28. In …

ENGLEWOOD: Liberty Global is continuing to offer 35 euros ($45.35) per share for the remaining shares in Telenet Group Holding, though it has removed the 95 percent minimum acceptance condition.  On September 19, Liberty Global made a cash offer of 35 euros per share for the outstanding shares of Telenet …

LONDON: The newly rebranded channels from the partnership between CBS Studios International and Chello Zone for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) are slated for a December 3 rollout. The partnership extends the reach of the CBS channel portfolio to a further 83 territories acros EMEA. The two companies …

HAMILTON: Central European Media Enterprises (CME) saw its net revenues fall to $140.1 million in the third quarter, compared to the $165.5 million reported for Q3 2011.  OIBDA for Q3 2012 was $3.5 million, compared to the year-ago period’s $8.9 million. CME posted an operating loss for the quarter of …

LONDON: The character-based brand Pink Chillies has won the License This! challenge at this year’s Brand Licensing Europe.  Pink Chillies is a range of elephant gifts, with each character representing an endangered species and/or an environmental issue. The range includes toys, bag clips and stationery. Ten percent of the profits …

LONDON: Tim Robinson, who currently serves as the COO of Shine Australia, has been promoted to the COO role at Shine Group, relocating to London to take up the post in early 2013.  In his new role, Robinson will report to Alex Mahon, the CEO of Shine Group who previously …