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LOS ANGELES: The Jackal Group has appointed Hend Baghdady, formerly of ADHD Studios, to the newly created post of senior VP of production and alternative programming.

NEW YORK: Lexus has signed on to be the presenting sponsor of Thursday Night Football’s halftime show in 2016, entering a deal with NFL Media, CBS and NBC Sports.

BEVERLY HILLS: Chris Albrecht has been signed to a new employment agreement that sees him remain as the CEO of Starz through 2020.

BURBANK: Freeform has greenlit a sixth season of the live-action comedy Baby Daddy, bringing the series to its 100th episode.

SANTA MONICA: Hulu has renewed the Golden Globe-nominated comedy series Casual for a third season.

LOS ANGELES: FX Networks has given the go-ahead to three more seasons of Archer, and has inked a new overall deal with the show's producer, Floyd County Productions.

BEVERLY HILLS: Starz has promoted Jeffrey Hirsch to the post of chief operating officer, effective immediately.

BURBANK: Freeform has tapped Jana Steele Helman to direct the development of its scripted drama and comedy series.

BUDAPEST: One family’s will to survive the hardship and inhumanity of American slavery is at the center of the historical miniseries Roots, which A+E Networks is promoting at NATPE Budapest.

LOS ANGELES: Julie McNamara has been tapped to fill the newly created post of executive VP of original content at CBS All Access, CBS's SVOD and live-streaming service.