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LONDON: Trace has named Kenyatta Slade as CEO of its U.S. business to oversee the launch of a new SVOD service in the country.

LOS ANGELES: NBC Olympics and Fandango have teamed up for the I Love Movies: Rio Olympic Edition digital video series.

NEW YORK: Starz is placing its returning original series Power and Survivor’s Remorse on Sundays starting in July.

BOSTON: The rate of increase in U.S. consumer spending on streaming video subscriptions has slowed, indicating that the market is “approaching saturation,” according to research firm Strategy Analytics.

LOS ANGELES: ITV Studios America has tapped Jerry Bruckheimer Television alum Michael Azzolino as its executive VP of creative affairs.

NEW YORK: The original three-part movie Streets of Compton is set to premiere on A&E in the U.S. on June 9.

STUDIO CITY: Hallmark Channel has entered into a three-picture development deal with superstar Mariah Carey following the success of her 2015 holiday movie for the network.

UNIVERSAL CITY: Universal Television has entered a production deal with Hamilton producer Jeffrey Seller and producing partner Flody Suarez to produce upcoming projects for the studio.

NEW YORK: A record 52 episodic TV series were filmed in New York City during the 2015-16 television season, according to new data from the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment.

LOS ANGELES: Following Michael Lombardo’s decision to depart HBO after more than 30 years with the network, Casey Bloys has been tapped as the new president of HBO programming.