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NEW YORK: FOX has commissioned 13 episodes of a new live-action dramedy created, executive produced and starring Seth MacFarlane.

LONDON: Independent production company Blink Films is setting up a U.S. office, with newly appointed senior VP of development Brad Kohlenstein heading its East Coast operations.

LOS ANGELES: Bento Box Entertainment, which has produced hits such as FOX’s Bob’s Burgers, is set to develop a prime-time animated version of The Blues Brothers.

SANTA MONICA: Following its purchase of game developer The Workshop Entertainment, Skydance Media has launched Skydance Interactive, a subsidiary that will create and own original video games and virtual reality experiences.

NEW YORK: At Hulu’s Upfront presentation, the on-demand streaming service announced the renewal of the drama The Path for a second season and the comedy series The Mindy Project for a fifth, in addition to launching a brand-new documentary division.

NEW YORK: For the first quarter of 2016, CBS Corporation saw its revenues increase 10 percent to $3.85 billion, as ad revenues grew 31 percent thanks in large part to Super Bowl 50.

NEW YORK: As part of a new agreement, VICE Sports will produce new original series to air exclusively on ESPN platforms while select films from ESPN’s documentary series 30 for 30 will air on the new VICELAND network.

AUSTIN: Former Machinima executive Daniel Tibbets has joined El Rey Network as its president and general manager.

BURBANK: ABC has introduced an immersive 360-degree experience for Dancing with the Stars, as viewers join the dancers on the ballroom floor in virtual reality.

LOS ANGELES: Veteran TV executive and producer Jessica Sebastian has been tapped to join ITV Entertainment, part of ITV America, as senior VP of development.