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NBC Continues to Shake Up Its Staff

NBC’s Jeff Bader brings over ex-ABC colleague Steve Kern as senior vice president, program planning and scheduling.

Bravo Developing 'Heathers' and 'The Apartment' Reboots

Bravo steps away from unscripted programming with a slate of drama in development, including modern reboots of "Heathers" and "The Apartment," and "All American Girl," "The Darlings," and "Rita."

BBC America Names New VP of Scripted Programming

The British public broadcaster announced Tuesday that veteran executive Erin Jontow has been promoted to VP scripted programming for the U.S.-focused arm of BBC Worldwide.

Vice Expands into Scripted Development

Literary agent Danny Gabai leaves WME to be Vice's new executive creative director and coordinate the development of scripted programming.

Identifying Prominent Pirate-Friendly Overseas Websites

MPAA "grateful" for USTR pressure on Chinese website Taobao and others in the "notorious overseas markets."

Chris Sanagustin Promoted at Universal Television

Universal Television has created the role of head of current programming for longtime entertainment executive Chris Sanagustin.

Shout! Factory Eyes Digital Expansion

The content distribution company announced this week that it has hired Jeffrey Thompson for a newly created digital media position.

Matt Hanna Joins G4 Media

G4 Media hires reality TV vet Matt Hanna as head of original programming.

MPAA-Backed Copyright Alert System Unveiled

The Copyright Alert System, which has been about two years in the making, is meant to monitor file-sharing networks and educate consumers on illegal activity with an eye to curbing future piracy. If it’s successful, that could lead to more robust residual checks for performers in the long run.

Sundance Channel’s Sarah Barnett Promoted to Prez

As Sundance Channel prepares to launch its first scripted series, parent company AMC Networks announced that Barnett has been promoted to president and general manager.