New consumer research from Leichtman Research Group (LRG) has found that 81 percent of U.S. households have a DVR, get Netflix or use VOD from a cable or telco provider. LRG reports that 30 percent of households are using two of the services, and 13 percent are using all three.

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LOS ANGELES: FOX has lined up a new late-night sketch comedy series, Party Over Here, which will feature the Andy Samberg-led comedy trio The Lonely Island.

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NEW YORK: Spike is teaming up with Howie Mandel’s Alevy Productions for the game show Caraoke Showdown, which will be hosted and executive produced by Craig Robinson.

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BEVERLY HILLS/SANTA MONICA: The Lionsgate-produced Netflix series Orange Is the New Black is being extended for an additional three seasons, which creator and executive producer Jenji Kohan will head up.

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UNIVERSAL CITY: Amblin Partners, the new content creation company formed by DreamWorks Studios, Participant Media, Reliance Entertainment and Entertainment One (eOne), has promoted Jeff Small to president and co-CEO.

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LOS ANGELES: FOX Sports has picked up the English-language rights for the Mexican National Team (El Tricolor) in the U.S. through the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

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NEW YORK: Seeso, the new streaming comedy channel from NBCUniversal’s Digital Enterprises, has unveiled a fresh batch of original series to debut next month that includes the reality spoof Bajillion Dollar Propertie$.

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PHILADELPHIA: Fourth-quarter 2015 revenue at NBCUniversal increased 13 percent, while operating cash flow was up 8.7 percent, with solid performances from the filmed entertainment and theme park segments.

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LOS ANGELES: 21st Century Fox is looking to cut $250 million this year on film and TV staff and has offered a "generous benefit package" for those who decide to voluntarily resign from the company.

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NEW YORK: The National Football League is expanding Thursday Night Football in 2016 and 2017, continuing its partnership with CBS while also adding NBC as a partner.

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