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LONDON: The series 1000 Days for the Planet, led by renowned scientist and UN Ambassador for the Environment Jean Lemire, is set to broadcast on Pivot in the U.S. Cineflix Rights signed a deal with Pivot for all three seasons …

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS: CNBC has ordered a second season of Jay Leno's Garage, an automotive-themed show led by the titular comedian and former Tonight Show host. Jay Leno's Garage, made by FremantleMedia's Original Productions, looks on as Leno explores such automotive …

LONDON: The space documentary NASA’s 10 Greatest Achievements has been picked up by UKTV, Australia's Foxtel and Al Arabiya in the Middle East to air in 2016. Created by U.K. production company Free Spirit Film & Television, the 2×52-minute HD …

VIENNA: At this year's World Congress of Science & Factual Producers (WCSFP), ORF-Enterprise, which hosted the event, sold a number of titles from its Universum strand, including Making an Ancient Forest: Kalkalpen National Park. Making an Ancient Forest: Kalkalpen National …

LOS ANGELES: Endemol Beyond USA’s ICON Network has scheduled the premiere of the original series Culture Chic and the sophomore season of Pretty Little Pranksters for this month. The network, which is creatively led by Michelle Phan, will air the …

KNOXVILLE: Scripps Networks Interactive has promoted Courtney White, a senior programming executive for HGTV, DIY Network and Great American Country, to senior VP of programming for Travel Channel. In her new role, White will oversee all series development and production …

LOS ANGELES: TLC has renewed I Am Jazz, a documentary series focused on a transgender teen, for a second season. I Am Jazz follows the life of Jazz Jennings and her family. The titular 15-year-old devotes her time to being …

HONG KONG: At ATF last week, Harbour Rights closed several deals totaling 110 hours of lifestyle, travel and wildlife programs. Harbour Rights licensed content into India, Thailand, China and Taiwan, as well as to Discovery Channel in Asia. Culinary Roadtrip …

LONDON: Later this month, BBC One is slated to air A Grand Night In: The Story of Aardman, a documentary that celebrates the 40th anniversary of the titular British animation studio. A Grand Night In: The Story of Aardman looks …

UNTERFÖHRING: ProSieben MAXX has snapped up a package containing approximately 200 hours of high-end factual programming from FOX International Channels (FIC) Content Sales. Beginning next year, ProSieben MAXX will air such titles as Survive the Tribe, a survival program; Dead …