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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.

MPAA Hopeful on Piracy after Obama Victory

The MPAA looks to President Obama for more aid in fighting piracy to help ensure that performers and producers receive the overseas royalties they’re entitled to.

Gary Mann Promoted to Top Development Post at Comedy Central

Comedy Central exec Gary Mann promoted, will still oversee L.A. theater.

Spielberg, Katzenberg, and Geffen Each Donate $30 Million to MPTF

Dreamworks SKG founders Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg, and David Geffen are supporting a $350 million fundraising campaign for the nonprofit Motion Picture & Television Fund.

FilmL.A. Announces Art Yoon Hire

The non-profit has named Yoon to the newly created position of executive vice president, where he will help boost its marketing and advertising efforts.

Starz and ABC Announce Exec Promotions

Ahead of the start of the upcoming television season, Starz and ABC shuffled their network leadership.

Coming Down Hard on Pirates

The MPAA thanks the U.S. Justice Department for putting $2.4 million into anti-piracy efforts.

USA Network Promotes a New EVP of Scripted Programming

Michael Sluchan, who oversaw production on hit series “Monk” and “Necessary Roughness,” nabs a new title at the cable net.

Ken Stovitz Exits Overbrook for Paradigm

Stovitz, a veteran of CAA, will start at Paradigm’s Beverly Hills office March 4 as senior agent. He’ll also sit on the agency’s management committee, which oversees its day-to-day operations.