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LOS ANGELES: Nerdist Industries and AMC have entered into a cross-platform relationship for the Nerdist YouTube channel to air bonus footage from the network’s hit show The Talking Dead. The Talking Dead, hosted by Chris Hardwick, founder of Nerdist Industries, serves as an after show for The Walking Dead on …

LOS ANGELES: In an effort to help expand its programming initiatives, Fox Broadcasting Company (FOX) has announced two promotions and a hire for its programming department, which has added a new division. James Oh, formerly the VP of current programming, has been elevated to the post of senior VP of …

ATLANTA: At TNT and TBS, Kristie Moomey has been elevated to VP of post-production for unscripted programming and digital extensions. In her new role, Moomey will work out of Los Angeles under Ron Binkowski, the VP of post production for TNT and TBS. She will manage all post-production activities for unscripted series, …

HOLLYWOOD: Mance Media has picked up the global distribution rights for White T and Loss of Life, two titles from the Berlin Film Festival. Mance Media will represent White T in countries around the world, excluding the U.S. and Canada. The company will exclusively distribute Loss of Life internationally. These …

LOS ANGELES: OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) is adding to its scripted programming lineup with the acquisition of For Better or Worse, a comedy from Tyler Perry. A third season of new episodes will premiere in the fall on OWN, which also opted for two other scripted series from Perry. …

BURBANK: Last night’s Academy Awards ceremony is being offered in its entirety to stream in the U.S. on multiple platforms, including ABC.com, the ABC Player app and on Hulu and Hulu Plus. The Oscars ceremony is now available for streaming in full and will remain available until midnight on February …

PREMIUM: As the president of CBS Studios, David Stapf heads what many showrunners consider to be the best home for creating innovative procedurals; he talks to World Screen about the success at the studio. WS: CBS Studios has been producing some of the most successful procedurals on television. What makes …

BURBANK: ABC’s Academy Awards broadcast drew an average audience of 40.3 million total viewers and delivered a 13.0 rating among adults 18 to 49, making it the most-watched entertainment telecast in three years. The Oscars increased its overall audience for the second straight year, up 2 percent. With adults 18 …

BETHPAGE: Cablevision Systems Corporation has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Viacom for illegally forcing it to carry and pay for 14 lesser-watched networks in order to receive the more popular channels. Cablevision’s suit alleges that Viacom abused its market power by including the must-have networks such as Nickelodeon, Comedy Central …

PREMIUM: Jon Feltheimer, the co-chairman and CEO of Lionsgate, talks to World Screen about how he is always looking for ways to grow his businesses and scout for new opportunities to produce and distribute quality content. WS: Tell us about the Summit Entertainment acquisition and what it brings to Lionsgate. …