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SEATTLE: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) and Amazon have enlarged the terms of their video streaming agreement for Prime Instant Video, making the epic series Vikings available to subscription customers. In the U.K. and Germany, Vikings was made available on LOVEFiLM, Amazon's European film and TV series subscription service. Vikings premiered on HISTORY …

LOS ANGELES: Fox Networks Group has promoted Michael Biard to president of distribution, replacing Mike Hopkins, who was recently named CEO of Hulu. Biard had been serving as executive VP of distribution at the company. In his new role, Biard will be overseeing the distribution strategy and sales and marketing …

BOULDER: Gaiam has completed the sale of its entertainment-distribution arm, Gaiam Vivendi Entertainment, to Cinedigm Corp. for $51.5 million, plus an additional cash consideration. The adjustment for closing net working capital is expected to total approximately $5 million to $7 million, Gaiam said today. The company is remaining focused on …

LOS ANGELES: Esquire Network, which debuted in the U.S. just last month, has hired three new executives for key roles in programming, marketing and communications. Dave Serwatka has been named VP of current programming. He will oversee and guide the network's current programming vision, reporting to Matt Hanna, the head …

SANTA MONICA: Ryan Seacrest has extended his deal with dick clark productions to continue to host and executive produce Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest, which airs on ABC. Seacrest has been involved in the show since December 2005, when he first joined Dick Clark as co-host …

LOS ANGELES: Comedian Rob Brydon has been selected to host this year's BAFTA Los Angeles Britannia Awards, which will honor Idris Elba, a Golden Globe-winning actor. Elba will receive the LA Britannia Humanitarian Award on Saturday, November 9 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. The ceremony, which is presented by BBC …

LOS ANGELES: To commemorate the 25th anniversary of The Simpsons, Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products is launching a co-branding initiative combining the hit animated series with the popular sport of soccer. The worldwide campaign includes a collection of The Simpsons-themed soccer products created in collaboration with international soccer teams, including …

NEW YORK: BBC America has extended its carriage deal with AT&T U-Verse, which is now offering the channel's content in high definition as part of the U-200 package. AT&T U-Verse users now have access to a number of BBC America HD shows. Titles include Doctor Who, Top Gear, Orphan Black, …

BEVERLY HILLS: Melissa Harper and Richter Hartig have been elevated to senior VPs of original programming production at Starz. Harper is the senior VP of production for original programming production. Hartig is the senior VP of original programming production finance. Both were serving in similar capacities at the VP levels …

NEW YORK: EPIX has promoted Keary Hanan to senior VP of digital programming and production and hired Monty Sarhan as executive VP of programming, acquisitions, strategy and enterprises. Hanan has been elevated from the post of VP and executive managing director. She will be tasked with guiding the overall digital …