Jamie Stalcup

London-based producer Nevision has expanded its global reach with the launch of the new bicoastal U.S. operation Nevision Inc., with offices in Los Angeles and New York.

BBC Studios has promoted Ryan O'Dowd, former lead of the unscripted team, to executive VP of entertainment and music for its Los Angeles production arm.

Crown Media Family Networks has strengthened its distribution team with the appointment of Judi Lopez as executive VP of distribution and content strategy, as well as three other key promotions.

ViacomCBS has promoted Scott M. Mills from president to CEO of BET.

Crown Media Family Networks and National Cable Television Cooperative (NCTC) have reached a multiyear renewal agreement for continued carriage of Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries and Hallmark Drama.

Live in Front of a Studio Audience, created by Jimmy Kimmel, is slated to return with two new specials on December 7 on ABC.

STARZ has appointed Kathryn Busby, former executive VP of Sony's TriStar Television, as president of original programming.

Producers Juan Solá and Nacho Manubens, along with talent manager Adil Chamakh, have launched the new management and production company Animal Federation with the backing of Federation Entertainment.

Trioscope has expanded its management team with two key hires, including John Evershed as chief strategy officer.

Live-TV provider Frndly TV has signed a multiyear distribution agreement that brings A+E Networks' portfolio of brands to its subscribers.