Cable industry news from across the Web:
> Longtime DirecTV government and legal affairs executive Susan Eid succumbed on Nov. 27 to a battle with cancer. Story
> An attack on Sony Pictures' IT network over the holiday weekend resulted in the leak of several films not yet released to theaters, including the musical remake Annie. Story
> According to a survey conducted by the Pew Research Center, only about 61 percent of Americans know what net neutrality means. Story
> Kid-targeted VOD network Kabillion has reached a carriage deal with Cablevision. Story
> BMG Rights Management and Round Hill Music have sued Cox Communications for copyright infringement, arguing that the ISP doesn't do enough to stop its customers from illegally downloading music. Story
> Alticast is claiming credit for developing much of the key software for Cisco Systems' new X8 multi-room DVR, which the chip giant made for Canada's Videotron. Story
And finally … BitTorrent will release its first original series, Children of the Machine, next week. Story