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NEW YORK: Edie Falco, known to many for her role as Carmela in The Sopranos, talks to World Screen about the world of dark comedy and the series Nurse Jackie.   WS: The Sopranos was perhaps the first show to feature flawed multi-layered characters. There are now flawed characters in …

BURBANK: Seth MacFarlane, the creator of hits such as Family Guy and co-creator of American Dad and The Cleveland Show, has been tapped to host the 85th annual Academy Awards, which will take place February 24, 2013. Telecast producers are Craig Zadan and Neil Meron. The awards will be broadcast live …

NEW YORK: The World Screen MIPCOM app is now available for download, delivering programming listings, news and a range of resources to help you make the most out of your time in Cannes.   Features of the newly revamped World Screen app include: TV Listings: The ultimate resource for programming …

LOS ANGELES: The TV movie Liz & Dick, starring Lindsay Lohan as screen legend Elizabeth Taylor alongside Grant Bowler as Richard Burton, is slated to make its world premiere on November 25 at 9 p.m. on Lifetime. The film is based on the true story of the love affair between Taylor …

LOS ANGELES: OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network has aligned with actor and producer Tyler Perry in an exclusive multi-year partnership. OWN will be the exclusive destination for all Perry’s new TV series and projects. This includes two new scripted shows for OWN that will premiere in mid-2013. The projects mark the first …

LOS ANGELES: Armando Nuñez has been appointed as president and CEO of CBS Global Distribution Group, which combines the company’s domestic and international television distribution businesses. In the newly created role, Nuñez will manage both CBS Television Distribution and CBS Studios International. The former syndicates first-run and off-network programming, while …

UNIVERSAL CITY: The freshman adventure drama Revolution and comedies Go On and The New Normal have all received full-season commitments from NBC. Revolution is averaging a 3.6 rating/9 share with the 18-to-49 demographic and 9.8 million viewers for live plus same day results with its first three airings. Go On …

NEW YORK: On the heels of its U.S. launch, zeebox has signed up Viacom as a strategic partner, joining Comcast Cable, NBCUniversal and HBO. The cross-channel TV viewing companion app works across the iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Android devices and the web. Viacom is backing zeebox with investments and promotional …

ATLANTA: Adult Swim has ordered new seasons of a pair of live-action comedies: Childrens Hospital and NTSF:SD:SUV::. The network picked up the fifth season of Childrens Hospital, which focuses on a group of doctors who treat sick children. The show is produced by Abominable Pictures, The Corddry Company and Warner …

MUMBAI: Reliance Broadcast Network’s BIG Magic International channel is headed to the U.S., following its Canadian launch. The channel has been customized with a variety of entertainment, infotainment and business news from India. The programming will feature entertainment shows from the Reliance Broadcast Network library as well as daily business …