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LOS GATOS: Netflix is raising $1.5 billion in new debt, up from the previously planned $1 billion, to use for content acquisitions, investments and potential acquisitions, among other purposes. The company is planning to raise the cash through a $700 million bond issue due in 2022 and another $800 million …

ATLANTA: Turner Broadcasting System has put in place new leadership teams for TBS and TNT original programming, splitting the networks into two separate units and stepping up in-house production. Sandra Dewey, who will continue to oversee business affairs for the networks, is being elevated to president of TNT and TBS …

LOS ANGELES: Jonny Slow is exiting the role of CEO of Zodiak Americas, with Marc-Antoine d’Halluin, the CEO of Zodiak Media, taking over on an interim basis. Slow, who previously served as chief operating officer of Zodiak Media, oversaw the creation of the Americas business in 2012. He will continue …

NEW YORK: BBC America has named Nena Rodrigue to the role of executive VP of original programming, acquisitions and production, a newly created position. The role will see Rodrigue overseeing all of BBC America’s development, original productions, co-productions and acquisitions. She makes the move from SundanceTV, where she was serving …

SHERMAN OAKS: Lucienne Papon has come on board the ITV Studios America team in the role of senior VP of scripted television. Papon will be looking after the continued growth of the company's scripted slate and the execution of its programs. She will be based out of L.A. and report …

NEW YORK: Bravo Media has greenlit a second season of Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce, the network's first original scripted series. From Universal Cable Productions, the series is getting 13 new episodes. Production will begin this summer. The show comes from creator and executive producer Marti Noxon. The story follows Abby …

LOS ANGELES: Shout! Factory has launched a new branded digital entertainment streaming service called Shout! Factory TV, delivering classic TV series, cult films and more. The development of Shout! Factory TV was meant to help expand the company's reach beyond traditional distribution platforms. The free service will offer a variety …

NEW YORK: AMC Networks has named Gregg Seibert to the newly created post of vice chairman, a role that sees him working with the senior management team to provide strategic and financial advice on corporate strategy and business initiatives. The Madison Square Garden Company has also made Seibert vice chairman. …

SHERMAN OAKS: ITV Studios America has tapped Bruce Gersh, a former Disney-ABC Television Group exec, for the newly created role of executive VP and head of digital, strategy and branded entertainment. Based in Los Angeles, Gersh will report to Orly Adelson, the president of ITV Studios America. The exec will oversee digital, …

ENGLEWOOD: The live, over-the-top television service Sling TV is now available for customers across the U.S., featuring, among other offerings, the AMC Networks portfolio. Sling TV is being offered with a seven-day free trial, priced thereafter at $20 per month. The service requires no long-term commitment, annual contract or hardware …