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NEW YORK: In the second quarter of 2012, Americans spent more than 34 hours per week in front of a TV set, though a growing amount of what is being watched is delivered by Internet connection, according to Nielsen’s latest Cross Platform Report. In Q2 2012, Americans watched an average of …

NEW YORK: More than half of Americans, 53 percent, indicate that they’ve watched digitally streamed TV programming on any device, a method of viewing that is becoming dominant with those 18 to 35, according to the results of a recent Harris Poll. Among 18- to 35-year-olds, 41 percent report streaming as …

ENGLEWOOD: Michael Vamosy has been hired as the senior VP of creative services for Starz Entertainment. In his new role, Vamosy will work out of the company’s headquarters in Englewood, Colorado. He will be responsible for supervising the design, development and execution of all creative content for programming, marketing and …

NEW YORK: Net income at Viacom for the fiscal fourth quarter was up 12 percent to $643 million, despite a 17-percent drop in revenues. Revenues were down to $3.36 billion from the same quarter in 2011, which posted $4.05 billion. This was due in part to lower revenues from the …

CULVER CITY: 3net’s newly formed production arm, 3net Studios, has unveiled its initial slate of original 3D and 4K series and specials, which includes animated and live-action projects. Projects include Space, produced in what the company calls TotalD, which means native 3D 4K, 2D 4K, 3D 2K and both 3D/2D …

NEW YORK: Sally Habbershaw has been hired as A+E Networks’ VP of international programming, production and operations, a newly created position. Working out of the New York office, Habbershaw will report to Christian Murphy, the senior VP of international programming and marketing for A+E Networks. Her duties will include supervising the international …

LOS ANGELES: A third season of the Lisa Kudrow comedy Web Therapy has been ordered by Showtime for 2013. The new season of the series, which started on the web before getting picked up by Showtime, will include ten half-hour episodes. Guest stars for the coming season include Matt LeBlanc …

NEW YORK: Viggle has made a move to acquire GetGlue in a deal worth $25 million plus stock that seeks to establish a dominant force in the social TV market. The transaction will see Viggle pay $25 million in cash and 48.3 million shares of stock for GetGlue. Viggle will operate …

NEW YORK: News Corporation has confirmed its purchase of a 49-percent equity stake in the Yankees Entertainment and Sports (YES) Network via a deal with Yankee Global Enterprises. The YES Network broadcasts exclusive live coverage of New York Yankees baseball and Brooklyn Nets basketball, along with other leading local and …

NEW YORK: EPIX is kicking off 2013 with the world television premiere of the box-office hit The Hunger Games on January 1. The film has grossed $686 million around the world since its launch, grossing $408 million at the North American box office. It is currently ranked number 13 on …