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LOS ANGELES: FOX has renewed The Simpsons for 27th and 28th seasons, reaffirming its place in TV history as the longest-running scripted series. The new two-season order will take The Simpsons to 625 episodes. The show, which has been airing since 1990, has won 31 Emmy Awards, 31 Annie Awards, …

LOS ANGELES: The movie Bad Night, which stars YouTube celebrities Lauren Elizabeth and Jennifer McAllister (a.k.a. JennXPenn), is GRB Entertainment’s first scripted feature and part of a growing catalogue of titles led by online talent. The company also recently secured distribution rights for Camp Takota, starring digital influencers Grace Helbig, …

LOS ANGELES: There is a fourth season of Undercover, set deep in the world of the Mafia hierarchy, on offer from New Films International. Nesim Hason, the company’s founder and president, says that this title will “attract everyone internationally, because Mobs exist in every country.” Hason also has high hopes …

NEW YORK: NBCUniversal has expanded its TV Everywhere offering, launching the USA Now app on Apple TV. Apple TV customers can access dramas such as Suits, Graceland and Royal Pains, along with reality hits, including Chrisley Knows Best and comedies such as Playing House. Also available are the new shows …

UNIVERSAL CITY: Universal Cable Productions (UCP) and Gale Anne Hurd’s Valhalla Entertainment have renewed their exclusive pod deal. The renewal comes three years after their initial overall deal was signed. Valhalla is currently producing Hunters with UCP. Hunters is a sci-fi drama with a 13-episode straight-to-series order from Syfy. Other …

PHILADELPHIA: Comcast is set to launch a brand-new 4K ultra high-definition set-top box later this year. The move comes as Comcast brings the Xfinity in UHD catalogue to the X1 platform. The new X1 set-top box, the Xi4, will deliver Xfinity TV customers 4K UHD content—four times the resolution of …

NEW YORK: TLC has launched TLCme, an online destination that features real-life stories. A roster of knowledgeable and relatable contributors—including Stacy London, fashion expert and host of TLC's Love, Lust or Run—will use the portal to share their perspectives and experiences. Visitors will be able to contribute their own thoughts …

NEW YORK: Al Anstey, who has served as managing director of Al Jazeera English since 2010, has been named CEO of Al Jazeera America. Anstey replaces interim CEO Ehab Alshihabi, who was responsible for launching Al Jazeera America in 2013. Previously, Anstey was the director of news for AJE, in …

ATLANTA: As part of the Turner Upfront in New York, Adult Swim has revealed a 2015-16 programming lineup featuring more than 30 new and returning titles. Among the original series and specials are TV Sucks, a new quarter-hour animated sketch show; a half-hour, live-action special centering on golf that's executive …

LOS ANGELES: Following the recent launch of the ICON Network, Endemol Beyond USA has announced plans to roll out two additional digital channels. The Looksy network will focus on pop culture, debuting the scripted series Neurotica and the reality show True Internet Stories, as well as titles featuring digital headliners …